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But the Board of Selectmen have scheduled a special meeting to hold public hearings for all seven of the businesses that are seeking a Special Permit (S-2). “The report is thorough, and it gives us a basis of where we go from here,” Cogliano said in an interview following the release of the committee’s report. “I intend to call in all seven applicants for the S-2 permits and do our own thorough investigation into each of the companies and their locations,” he said. The hearings are schedYassine Wahman, 4, and his brother, Adam Wahman, 6, both students at Veterans Early Learning Center, enjoyed petting the Flemish giant rabbit during a recent Wildlife Encounters program at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Please see inside for story and more photos. 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But the issuance of any permits will require a unanimous vote of the four selectmen who will be voting. S-2 permits require a four-fi fths approval. Selectman Jeff Cicolini recused himself from participating in the hearings because of a potential confl ict of interest – one of the seven companies is a client of his accounting fi rm. Getting all four remaining selectmen’s votes poses a challenge, though, as Selectman Michael Serino has previously said that he would prefer to see a ballot question be put before Saugus voters. If Serino sticks to that position, the board won’t have the necessary votes to issue any S-2 permits. “Unfortunately, at this time, it would be illegal for me to discuss the recommendation report or the applicants before a public hearing is conducted,” Serino said when asked about his reaction to the review committee report. 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The site is considered ideal, as it is the farthest north on Route 1 near the Lynnfield line, and the farthest away from the Malden dispensary, which is already open and operating. The site abuts conservation land, is already zoned appropriately and does not pose residential or school issues. · Sanctuary Medicinals, with a proposed location of 181 Broadway (Route 1 South), also received a favorable recommendation to be issued a special permit for zoning by selectmen to locate at the site of the former 99 Restaurant. The business received a total of 118 points out of a possible 140. “The Respondent’s proposed location is advantageous, and its extensive cannabis experience and current vertical integration business model are significant benefits,” the committee concluded in its analysis. “The Respondent appeared to be one of the strongest positioned to open, succeed, and provide minimal or manageable impact to the surrounding neighborhood,” it noted. The committee concluded that the other five companies that responded to a Request for Information (RFI) earlier this year “did not meet the criteria necessary to earn a recommendation from the Review Committee at this time.” Committee members included Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli, Fire Chief Michael Newbury, Director of Public Health John R. Fralick III, Procurement Director Michele Wendell. Vice Chair of the Saugus Planning Board Jeanette Meredith and Building Commissioner Michael LaVecchia. The Review Committee spent more than 65 hours as a group – totaling more than 455 individual hours that entailed reviewing RFIs, conducting research, meeting the Respondents, performing site visits and listening to presentations. The committee also created a Respondent Evaluation Rubric, which ranked the respondents on five key categories: their response, business model, impact, location and direct experience. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta lauded the review committee’s efforts in completing its review of the seven marijuana establishments. “This report is very thorough and informative,” Panetta said. “I understand that the Committee spent many hours reading the thousands of pages of information that they received from these potential applicants. This was followed by individual presentations, much research, and site visits. The report is professionally written, and clearly outlines the pros and cons of each interested party,” she said. Triple M Ventures finished You’ve Earned It. We’ll be closed Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day. You can access your accounts using our ATMs and Online & Mobile Banking. Thank you! third in the ranking, with 92 points. The committee expressed major concerns about the proposed dispensary site at 1393 Broadway, the current home of All Tune & Lube car repair services. The proposed site is not able to support enough parking for the proposed dispensary. There are concerns about access off of Route 1. The site also abuts a residential neighborhood and is located very close to the Saugus Middle-High School. Conclusion: “The proposed location does not meet the Town’s zoning by-laws. In addition, the Respondent did not submit what was required in the RFI related to the planning, approvals, and time required to make the proposed premises at 1393 Broadway a viable site. However, the Review Committee found the Respondent’s retail cannabis business experience and operations were professional.” Olde World Remedies finished fourth in the ranking with 35 points. The committee noted in its report that the proposed location at 173 Main St. – a current exotic car dealership – “presents several challenges.” The location is within view of the Saugus Middle-High School. Access to the site has a Main Street off ramp curb cut. Conclusion: “The Review Committee has serious concerns about the Respondent’s proposed Saugus location and the challenges present during the Lynn site visit. “ Northeastcann finished fifth in the ranking with 32 points. The committee found the proposed site at 1529 Broadway, the current Avalon Motel, as “adequate.” But the committee was concerned about its proximity to existing cannabis retail businesses operating in Malden and Melrose. Access to the site is difficult, due to significant traffic congestion in the immediate area. In addition, the current and future development of Essex Landing has already added significant traffic and roadway layout challenges, according to the committee. Conclusion: “The lack of an open retail cannabis business and verifiable cannabis retail experience are a concern to the Review Committee. In addition, the proposed location presents negative impact concerns and challenges.” Bostica, LLC finished sixth in the ranking with 25 points. The proposed site at 44 Broadway, the site of the former Donatello Ristorante and Oye’s Restaurant, raised some concerns for the committee, particularly its close proximity to local residences. Conclusion: “The Respondent has no retail operational cannabis business experience. While the Respondent has substantial investor financing in the Lynn grow/cultivation facility and it seems promising, the lack of a proven track record and specific details about how its retail cannabis business would operate is a concern to the Review Committee. The Respondent lacked adequate and/or no direct experience in the industry of Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment dispensaries.” Broadway Cannabis finished last in the ranking with 0 points. Its proposed location at 1268 Broadway, the site of the former Out of Asia restaurant, presents significant challenges, according to the committee. The site is located close to residences and there are access issues. There are existing cannabis businesses already open and POT SHOP | SEE PAGE 6 ׉ 7cassandra://IrT-8N7uHWcQlQYpEjEIMCc122LDAAWaL8qrzlXx-X8!`̰dYHr׉E&THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 1, 2023 Page 3 SHS Sachems Fall Sports Preview By Dom Nicastro I t’s bittersweet news for any athletics director and her coaches. Participation numbers are up. That’s great. But it also means cuts at tryouts because rosters have to have a line drawn at some point. That’s the scenario Terri Pillsbury, sixth-year athletics chief for Saugus High School, and some of her Sachems’ coaches face as they embark on the 2023 fall season. Games will start up in September. Football is up about 33%, and boys golf, boys soccer and girls volleyball are also seeing some great participation numbers. For the latter two, that means cuts. The fall season has seen some successes on a conference level for the boys and girls soccer teams in recent years. The wins have not been there consistently for other programs, but confidence abounds this season across Sachem fall sports circles. Football opens up against Chelsea at home Friday, Sept. 8 (6:30 p.m.). Coach Steve Cummings enters Year No. 5 this season, and, thanks to some solid returning players and a schedule in which Pillsbury sees the Sachems being much more competitive on the gridiron, the Sachems are feeling confident. “We’re bringing in a little bit of new blood with the football staff, where we’ve got three new assistant coaches that we’re excited about,” Pillsbury said. “So, things are looking good there. The energy level has been fantastic at practice. I was there [Aug. 21], watching them for a little bit. And they’ve been doing a nice job because they worked hard over the summer and we’re excited to see where they’re going to be at.” Pillsbury said she wants nothing more than competitive games for the football team week to week. Its nonleague schedule for the first four weeks includes Chelsea to open things up, Northeast the next week in Saugus (Sept. 15), Lynn Tech on the road (Sept. 23) and Swampscott at home (Sept. 29). “I’m always an AD who wants to have competitively-balanced games,” Pillsbury said. “I’m not looking to sandbag anyone, and I’m not looking to get sandbagged myself. Competitive balance is what we strive to achieve in high school athletics, and we kind of molded our non-league schedule a little differently this year.” Saugus this fall will see some new head coaches. Volleyball will be led by Mikayla Niles, and Hannah Phelan is now leading the charge for cheerleading. Barbara Guarente is back to continue her decades-of-service stint as field hockey coach, and another veteran, Chris Coviello, is back as the girls soccer coach. John Sievens leads golf, and Guillermo Sepulveda returns as boys soccer coach. The golf team at Saugus has seen a slight increase in participation. They have an exciting opportunity to play against Brookline High School at the prestigious Country Club, which recently hosted a US Open. Volleyball numbers are very healthy, along with soccer, Terri Pillsbury SHS AD which had more than 60 sign up. “Last year was our first year that we had freshman volleyball, and we look to continue that this year,” Pillsbury said. Saugus High School has collaborated with other schools, like nearby Northeast Metro Tech in Wakefield, to allow students to participate in sports that might not be feasible for Saugus to host on its own. Cross-country is in that boat this fall, with Saugus sending over about a handful of combined boys and girls to run with the Wakefield school. While numbers are up, Saugus will have common challenges this fall and for the entire athletic season. 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About 90 members of that class attended. The total attendance Saturday was 275. The first half of the event, from 1:00-5:00, was held outdoors, where people listened to and danced to the music of DJ Chris Fiori. Henry’s Catering of Malden provided the extensive buffet, and there was a cash bar. According to Mike Allan, the party continued inside the Elks Lodge with more music and dancing from 5:00 on with pizza provided by Prince Pizzeria and cookies from Pace. Mike and Pete want to thank the many people who helped put the event together: Julie Martin from the Saugus Elks, Pete’s wife Anita Mazman, Lisa Maloney, Tom Streton and Ronnie Delgenio, to name a few. Photography credits go to Jim Harrington, including aerial shots from a drone. Photos can be seen on Facebook on Jim’s page or the “Anything in our Town of Saugus Massachusetts” page. When asked if they plan to do it again next year, Mike said he couldn’t say for sure, but maybe by then he’ll forget how much work was involved and be willing to take it on again. Editor’s Note: Mary Kinsell and her husband, Dick Lynch, went to the Saugus High Class BBQ organized by Mike Allan and Pete Nicolo at the Saugus Everett Elks Grove last Saturday (Aug. 26). The couple has been married for 32 years and they live in the house Dick grew up in on Sunnyside Avenue. The Saugus Advocate Saugus’ Only Local Newspaper! classmates but was so pleased to see people there whose families and relatives he knew. He said the party was a blast! The best surprise was when his daughter, Judi Lynch Strout (’80), showed up unexpectedly with her friends. 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Amy Melton, head of the Children’s Department, organized this festive event, funded in part by the Saugus Cultural Council. Participating families danced, “hula-hooped,” tossed laundry in the air and in general had a fun and festive time to mark the point between summer vacation and getting ready Families could walk through the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site and read pages from a children’s book at the wrap-up to the summer reading program. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) to return to school. Students were encouraged to keep up their habit of reading during the summer vacation time, and earn prizes based on their reading this summer. The back-to-school events at the Iron Works featured a StoryWalk® where visitors could stroll around the upper level of the Iron Works site and follow signs with pages from the book “All Are Welcome” (Todo el mundo cabe aqui) by Alexandra Penfold. StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vt., and further dePOT SHOP | FROM PAGE 2 operating nearby in Malden and Melrose. Conclusion: “The Respondent’s proposed location is not ideal, and the Response was missing key pieces of information. The proposal was non-responsive to parts of the RFI. The Review ComThe Toe Jam Puppet Band played music and led the families in some energetic activities at the Iron Works to mark the end of summer vacation. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) veloped with the help of Rachel Senechal, formerly of the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier, Vt. Marissa Lehrman staffed a table Thursday afternoon with information about the Power of Parenting program available for parents of children between three and six years old living in Saugus, Lynn and Nahant. It is run by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement program – mittee has serious concerns about whether this Respondent could successfully complete the buildout necessary to open a dispensary. Furthermore, the Respondent has no experience operating an Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment. The Respondent lacked adequate and/or no direct experience in the industry funded by a grant from the Department of Early Education and Care – and includes free multilingual parenting workshops and discussion meetings, eligibility to earn grocery gift cards, and more. An info session will be held October 17. Anyone wanting more information on this program can contact Melissa Lehrman through her email at mlehrman@families-first.org. of Adult Use Marijuana Retail Establishment dispensaries.” Selectman Corinne Riley called the review committee report “a useful evaluation, particularly regarding location/site, economic viability, and experience of each respondent.” “I also like that the report provides a scoring breakdown of criteria for each respondent,” Riley said. “One of the main reasons marijuana was approved in Saugus was the economic benefit to the town. I look forward to hearing from the respondents, about potential economic benefits at upcoming hearings, and I also look forward to hearing what the public has to say.” The public is allowed to comment on each of the company presentations. 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The two men had been convicted of the April 15, 1920, murders of a paymaster and the guard accompanying him during a robbery at a shoe factory in Braintree. Sacco was a shoemaker and night watchman, born in Torremaggiore, Italy. He came to the United States at the age of 17. Vanzetti was a fishmonger in Villafalletto, Italy, at the age of 20. They both left Italy in 1908 and did not meet until a strike in 1917. The men were believed to be followers of Luigi Galleani, an Italian anarchist and an advocate of revolutionary violence, such as bombing and assassination. The Galleanists group published tracts advocating upheaval and fell into a U.S. government list of most dangerous criminals. His newspaper, Cronaca Sovversiva, was suppressed by the government in July 1918, and he and eight of Galleani’s compatriots were deported in June of 1919. Several of the remaining groups remained active for three years, waging a campaign of violence that included bombings. One of the bombings was at the home of Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer on June 2, 1919. Carlo Valdinoci was killed when the bomb exploded prematurely. Radical pamphlets titled “Plain Words” signed by “The Anarchist Fighters” were found at the bombing and at other attempts on that evening. Several of the associates were suspected and interrogated, and two days before Sacco and Vanzetti were arrested, a member of the group fell to his death from the 14th floor of the U.S. Justice Department’s Bureau of Investigation offices at 15 Park Row in New York City. An anarchist, Roberto Elia, testified that Andrea Salsedo jumped from the window, but later stated that Salsedo was tossed by U.S. Agents. Before the robbery and killings in Braintree, a similar attempt was made in Bridgewater. Police Chief Michael Stewart speculated that the robberies were committed to finance the activities of the anarchists. He thought that two vehicles were used. The police suspected Ferruccio Coacci and Mario Buda of the robbery attempt, and the chief went to the Coacci home, where Buda also lived, and found a gun, a .32 caliber Spanish pistol, and a technical manufacturer’s diagram for a Model 1907, the exact type used in the Braintree robbery and killing. On May 5, 1920, Stewart and his policemen went to a garage where he suspected the anarchists were – Buda, Sacco, Vanzetti and Ricardo Orciani. Sacco and Vanzetti had left by streetcar just before the police arrived, but they were tracked down and arrested. On searching the homes, Sacco was found to have an Italian passport, anarchist literature and a loaded .32 Colt Model 1903 automatic pistol and many .32 automatic cartridges, which were of the same type found at the crime scene. Vanzetti had 12-gauge shotgun shells and a 5 shot .38 caliber revolver, the same as that carried by the Braintree guard. The guard’s weapon was not found at the scene. Sacco was working the day of the Bridgwater attempt, but Vanzetti was not. Sacco was charged with only the Braintree robbery and killings, but Vanzetti was charged with both. The murder indictments were followed by the Galleanists and anarchists in the United States and abroad beginning a campaign of retaliation. A time-delay bomb was set off in a Wall Street building, which killed 38 people and wounded 134. A bomb was mailed to the American ambassador in Paris, exploding and wounding his valet. American embassies all over the world for the next six years had bombs exploding on or near the buildings. The first trial was that of the Bridgewater episode. Vanzetti was represented by John P. Vahey, a future state court judge, and James Graham was added. The prosecutor was Frederick G. Katzmann, the Norfolk and Plymouth Counties District Attorney. Vanzetti railed against his lawyer Vahey, whom he said “sold me for thirty golden money like Judas sold Jesus Christ.” The jury deliberated for four hours before returning the first degree murder and robbery sentence. Next up was the Braintree court. Sacco and Vanzetti went on trial for the Braintree case on May 21, 1921, at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The judge, Webster Thayer, who conducted the Bridgewater case, also was chosen to handle the Braintree case. Fearing bombers during the trial, the building was reinforced with heavy, sliding steel doors and heavy police security. Both defendants offered alibis that were backed by several witnesses, many of them anarchists. The trial was centered on material evidence: bullets and guns that were confiscated by Stewart. After Sacco allowed his gun to be tested, with experts of both sides present, the prosecution matched bullets fired from the gun to those taken from the slain men in Braintree. The 12 jurors were sequestered at the courthouse for the whole six weeks of the trial, sleeping on cots in the grand jury room and bathed in the basement of the jail. For the Fourth of July celebration, the jury went to Scituate for a lobster dinner. On July 14, 1921, Sacco and Vanzetti were convicted of murder and robbery in Braintree. There were many appeals over the next six years, but none reversed the verdict. The executions were carried out on April 22, 1921. Arguments continued through the years as to the fairness of the trials. On August 23, 1977, the 50th anniversary of the executions, Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis issued a proclamation that Sacco and Vanzetti were unfairly tried and convicted and that “any disgrace should be forever removed from their names.” “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) (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.) 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 GRAND OPENING SPECIAL! GO TO REVERESELFSTORAGE.COM TO RESERVE ONLINE OR SCAN QR CODE • 100% Climate Controlled Facility • Newly Constructed Facility • 5000 Lb. 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On Monday (Aug. 28), they got to meet and hold some interesting snakes in a program called “Snakes of New England and the World,” which was presented by Director Rick Roth of the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team. Earlier in the month (Aug. 17), the kids enjoyed a visit from Wildlife Encounters Ecology & Wellness Center of Barrington, N.H. Bungee, a baby Wallaby, was a big hit. They also got to pet a Flemish giant rabbit. “Kids in Saugus love animals,” said Amy Melton, Head of Children’s Services at the Saugus Public Library. “It’s true! They love opportunities to learn about them and meet them in person!” The Saugus Public Library and the Iron Works teamed up to bring both events to Saugus, treating kids to a late summer fun learning experience. Colby Perron, an environmental educator for Wildlife Encounters Ecology & Wellness Center of Barrington, N.H., held on to a huge snake during a recent visit to the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. A Flemish giant rabbit rested on the table. 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(Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Amy Melton) Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping Bungee, a baby Wallaby, was probably the most popular animal to visit the Saugus Iron Works during the program offered on Aug. 17 by Wildlife Encounters Ecology & Wellness Center of Barrington, N.H. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Amy Melton) Kevin Halpin (left) held a boa constrictor named Marion during Monday’s “Snakes of New England and the World” program at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Joining him, pictured from left to right, were granddaughter Marcella Bertoli, 6; Redding McCarthy, 6; grandson Andrew Bertoli, 4; and Ozzy McCarthy, 4. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Amy Melton) Lucia Beechwood got wrapped up with a yellow albino reticulated python named Elvis on Monday during the “Snakes of New England and the World” program, which was led by Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team Director Rick Roth. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Amy Melton) ׉ 7cassandra://Q4rP3qBJ8PYFIPUVapxnamZXZWdU3a_VSt0-vFAf9cE0`̰dYHr׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 1, 2023 Page 9 This weekend and throughout the year, we celebrate all those who labor to make our community better. 2023-24 Best High Schools report ranks pioneer Charter School 18th, Saugus High School at 248th among 348 massachusetts high schools By Mark E. Vogler ioneer Charter School of Science 2 (PCSS) of Saugus was ranked as the 18th best high school in Massachusetts, according to a report released this week by U.S. News & World Report. Saugus High School ranked at 248 among 348 high schools reviewed for the magazine article titled “2023-24 Best High Schools, putting it in the bottom 30 percent of high schools across the state. Pioneer ranked at 606 in the nation while Saugus High was rated at 9,118. U.S. News & World Report reviewed 25,000 schools and ranked 17,680 of them. The report enables families to use a wide range of data to compare schools at the national, state and local levels. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. RANKING FACTORS College Readiness Index Rank College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank State Assessment Profi ciency Rank State Assessment Performance Rank Graduation Rate Rank P About Pioneer Charter School “Pioneer Charter School of Science 2 (PCSS-2) is ranked 18th within Massachusetts,” U.S. News & World Report concluded in its findings. “Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Pioneer Charter School of Science 2 (PCSS-2) is 74%. The total minority enrollment is 77%.” The school received an overall score of 96.57 out of a possible 100, based on the ranking system. It has a graduation rate of 98 percent, well above the state median. Ranking Factors Here’s how Pioneer Charter School of Science 2 (PCSS2) performed nationally and statewide out of 17,680 nationally ranked schools and 348 schools ranked in Massachusetts. There are 230 students enrolled in grades 9-12. NATIONAL #1,220 (tie) #701 (tie) #1,105 #432 #2,247 (tie) STATE #58 #33 #23 #7 #57 (tie) THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Sept. 3 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Sept. 4 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 4 p.m. on Channel 22 – Field Hockey vs. Masconomet live. Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 4:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – Girls Soccer vs. Winthrop live. Thursday, Sept. 7 at noon on Channel 8 – A Glimpse Beyond. Friday, Sept. 8 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board from Sept. 7. Saturday, Sept. 9 at 9:00 a.m. on Channel 22 – Graff Report. 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. About Saugus High “Saugus High School is ranked 248th within Massachusetts,” U.S. News & World Report concluded in its findings. “Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Saugus High School is 37%. The total minority enrollment is 37%.” The school received an overall score of 48.43 out 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 WIN-WASTE.COM of a possible 100, based on the ranking system. It has a graduation rate of 88 percent. 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In her 22nd year, Lueke served as guidance counselor and vice principal as well as the Oaklandvale principal. She recently earned her doctorate in educational leadership at Rivier University. As far as the migrant population who may be living in motels, Lueke said they support all students, giving them a sense of belonging and that they can work hard and be successful. Acting Superintendent Michael Hashem said they like to ease in before Labor Day weekend so students can enjoy the holiday. Shown from left to right: Second-grader Sophia Adejobi, 7, Principal Maureen Lueke, second-grader Caleb Adejobi, 7, second-grader Anaika Thelamy, 7, fifth-grader Franklin Adejobi, 10, their mother, Fisayo Adejobi, and Anaika’s father, James Themaly. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Veterans Early Learning Center kindergartener Kai, 5, with his parents, Jose Torres and Hang Torres. Crossing guard Valerie Green is ready to welcome students back to the Belmonte STEAM Academy on Tuesday. Mario Pasquarello waited for his grandchildren, fifth-grader Aundrea and fourth-grader Ariana. Principal Maureen Lueke is in her 22nd year serving the district. Fourth-grader Karoline, 9, and kindergartener Layla Garrett, 5, said they had fun. Kindergartener Jamison Follis, 5, said he’s happy to be back. A welcome sign hung in the lobby of the Belmonte STEAM Academy. The school buses arrive for the first day of school. Fourth-grader Jared Panarese, 9, with his mom, Claudia, said he liked his new teachers. Fifth-graders, shown from left to right: Julianna Cascio, Brayleigh Caruso, Giuliana Frost, and Gracie Niles said they’re excited to be top dogs as fifth-graders. Acting Superintendent Michael Hashem and Town Manager Scott Crabtree wished everyone a happy Labor Day weekend. ׉ 7cassandra://1e0tZkFN-9XTI_nCIp6qhGX9z1ciGYIKnscatviKksY-}`̰dYHr׉ESTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 1, 2023 Page 11 Saugus High Sachems Football Preview Fifth year football head coach expects results in new season By Don Nicastro S teve Cummings is not sugarcoating anything in Year 5 of his campaign as Saugus High School football head coach. They’ve won five games over his first three seasons (no season in 2020), and they want more. “We’ve been building for the past couple of years,” Cummings said. “Now it’s time to show some results. This is the team to do it.” The 2023 Saugus football season is about to launch. The Sachems open up at home against Chelsea in a non-league matchup Friday, Sept. 8 (6:30 p.m.). Saugus has been building positive momentum since it opened up things in the preseason on Aug. 18. It played well in a scrimmage against Newburyport and before that finished among the top four teams in a seven-on-seven passing tournament that featured around 40 teams. And the offseason included a lot of commitment. “We had a great turnout for our summer workouts,” Cummings said. “It’s really showing during camp so far.” Coach Cummings’ words echo the spirit of the Saugus High School football team as it prepares for a season that promises challenges and opportunities in equal measure. As the Sachems gear up for the upcoming season, the focus is clear: dedication, hard work and a relentless pursuit of excellence. However, it won’t be easy, and the Sachems know it. With a mix of seasoned players and young talent, the team is poised to face a league – the Northeastern Conference Lynch Division, which includes Salem, Winthrop, Gloucester and Peabody – that offers no easy games. The good news? The team’s participation jumped about 33% year over year. They had about 30 last year and saw that bump to 40. This not only enhances the quality of practices but also fosters healthy competition for starting positions, according to Cummings. The team’s hard work is evident in their performance in the scrimmage against Newburyport, a known playoff team. Cam Preston, one of five captains, is a senior who will lead the way at quarterback this season for the second straight time. That’s the first time Cummings at Saugus has had a consistent, returning starting quarterback. “He was our guy quarterback last year, and he had a good year and had a great offseason,” Cummings said. “In that 7-on7, you’re throwing the ball every play. I think he threw three picks in six games and was making really smart decisions with the ball and trusting his receivers and putting guys in position to be successful. He was finding guys with open space and making good reads, just all the things that you want to see a kid mature with.” Isaiah Rodriguez, a senior wide receiver and returning All-Leaguer, is another captain, alongside Danny Shea, a junior captain and safety, Tommy Desimone, a senior tailback and safety, and Braden Faiella, a center and middle linebacker. Ethan Malcolm is an experienced lineman alongside Faiella, and the rest of the line will be worked out over the remaining two weeks of the preseason. Faiella is getting attention on a national level thanks to his play. Ameen Taboubi is a senior wide receiver and safety who could make some noise. Coach Cummings expects big things out of all those players. The league presents its own set of challenges as usual. Teams like Salem, Gloucester and Winthrop have their unique strengths. Salem has seen a remarkable turnaround under Coach Matt Bouchard; Gloucester is blending old-school techniques with new strategies; and Winthrop is known for its discipline and commitment to its game strategy. Peabody, with its large roster and tough nonSachems Head Coach Steve Cummings called out instructions during last year’s scrimmage against Newburyport. (Advocate file photo) league schedule, remains a formidable opponent that won the league. The ultimate goal for the Sachems is clear: to face Peabody on Thanksgiving with the league title on the line. It’s not just about playing the game; it’s about making a mark and hanging a banner of victory. “There are no easy outs,” Cummings said. “… The league is not going to get any easier. It’s on us to up our game so we can go be competitive and win games. I told our guys our goal this year is to go to Peabody on Thanksgiving with the league title on the line. That’s our goal. You know, that’s what we have to have. Nothing else. We want to be able to go to Thanksgiving with the opportunity to hang a banner on the line; that’s what we’re hanging our hat on. That’s what we’re going for.” Congratulations Saugus U12 All-Stars T he Saugus U12 Little League Softball All-Stars went 4-1 in the District 16 Massachusetts Little League tournament, defeating Lynn’s Wyoma team in the Championship game, 11-3. Moving on to the Massachusetts tournament, they went 2-2 in a four-game series that placed them third in the state overall in Massachusetts softball Little League. The AllStars will be going before the selectmen next Tuesday, September 5, to receive citations and congratulations from the Board. Massachusetts District 16 Softball Little league Champions, pictured from left to right: Ava Caron, Jenna O’Donnell, Hannah Strout, Alannah Duong, Angelina Dow, Aubrey Demonte, Julia Strout, Mia Shawdee, Teaghan Arsenault, Sofia McCarrier, Mia Ward, Rose Pietrzak, Layla Demonte. 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Vogler Good morning, Saugus! It’s back to work for me on Tuesday (Sept. 5), as my twoweek vacation officially comes to an end after the Labor Day weekend. I’ve enjoyed the time off, primarily to rest and recuperate from a medical procedure I had on Aug. 24. And I want to thank the kind Saugus Advocate readers who have emailed, texted me or called to wish me well in my recovery. My current plans are to be at Tuesday (Sept. 5) night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting. I’m also looking forward to hanging out at Saugus Center next Saturday (Sept. 9) for the annual Founders Day celebration. Hopefully, good weather prevails and there’s a big turnout. I am looking forward to covering the biennial town election, which is just a couple of weeks away from the start of the formal political campaign. Candidates for the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee, the Housing Authority, the Charter Commission and Town Meeting have up until 5 p.m. Sept. 19 to submit their nomination papers to the Town Clerk’s Office. Soon after, we’ll know who’s running for what and which political races will be hotly contested. For anyone who’s civic-minded, has concerns about the state of local government in Saugus and thinks he or she could contribute to the betterment of Saugus as a volunteer office holder, now is the time to pull nomination papers from the Town Clerk’s Office. There’s plenty of opportunities: 50 seats on the Annual Town Meeting, nine seats on the Charter Commission, five seats on the Board of Selectmen, five seats on the School Committee and a pair of seats on the Saugus Housing Authority. Instead of complaining about the local politics, run for public office. If you don’t want to get involved in an election, send your resume to the Board of Selectmen or Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and volunteer to fill a vacancy on one of many of the town committees or boards. Chicago made my summer I can’t remember a worse summer weatherwise. There were a lot of days when I wanted to get some walking in, but I decided against it because I didn’t want to get rained on. Sure. My grass was green and my marigolds thrived in the midst of the heavy rains. But as summers go, I didn’t do as much as in past years. I’d call it a pretty unremarkable summer compared to past summers. But July 1 was a memorable day for me. My good friend Keith Gentili had asked me weeks earlier not to make any plans for the first Saturday in July. Keith was my assistant and sports editor when I was editor of The Nantucket Beacon newspaper back in the early to mid-90s. I figured it would be a cookout or family outing at his home in New Boston, N.H., where Keith publishes The New Boston Beacon, a very good monthly newspaper that incorporates many of the features from our days at The Nantucket Beacon. But it was a glorious day, which began with a great late breakfast at a downtown eatery overlooking the river’s edge. We did some hiking downtown and through a wooded section of New Boston, where I had a close encounter with a deer. Later in the day, I was treated to one of the best pizza pies I ever ate. Just when I thought the excitement to my Saturday was over, Keith kept driving farther away from New Boston, towards the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Keith kept driving around the backroads until we passed a police detail at a sign indicating a concert was scheduled for that night. We were going to an outdoor concert! Soon after, we entered the parking lot of the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford, N.H. This would be my first outdoor concert, but a very special one as it turned out. Keith treated me to one of my favorite bands dating back to my college days. Keith knew Chicago was coming to New Hampshire and bought two tickets ahead of time. What a surprise! The band had a great light show going on for two plus hours as it played all the familiar songs I knew from my teenage years and 20’s. There were four members of the original band that’s been touring for about 56 years. The concert was really super. In fact, for the next two weeks that followed, I found myself singing the words to Chicago tunes that were stuck in my head. July 1 was one heck of a surprise. But it wasn’t the first time Keith had done something like this. On a Thursday night after clearing deadline several years ago, Keith made arrangements to pick me up and go for a few WIN IT AND READ IT: Visitors to The Saugus Public Library who view the September Saugus Advocate Sketch Artist Exhibit will have a chance to win a copy of Saugus native Michael R. Maruzzi’s inspirational memoir, “Walking is Overrated.” (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) beers somewhere local. I wondered what was up when we drove all the way to Salisbury, and we parked outside the Seaglass Restaurant and Lounge. I enjoyed a great seafood meal at a table with an ocean view. As we exited the restaurant, Keith directed me to the Seaglass and Blue Ocean Event Center next door. I figured we would end the night listening to a local band perform. When we got to the table inside the event center, Keith asked me what group was playing. I looked down at the program and noticed “America,” another one of my favorite groups. What I was expecting to be a few brews and a quiet night turned into a lavish meal followed by a couple of hours enjoying America as it performed in its 50th anniversary tour. What a surprise! And what a surprise it was on July 1 when Keith tricked me into seeing a Chicago concert. Just a few days later, Keith texted me and wanted to know if I was interested in seeing another one of my favorite groups – The Eagles – who would be performing at TD Garden on Sept. 11. I told him I would do it, except I already had a “Saugus Over Coffee” forum scheduled at the Saugus Public Library on that day. Get Ready for Founders Day One event I’m looking forward to soon after my return is Founders Day, which is set for Saturday, Sept. 9. Hopefully, the weather cooperates so folks can enjoy a special Saturday down at Saugus Center. It’s the biggest fund-raising day of the year for many of the nonprofit organizations in town. Central Street will be closed off from the rotary at Town Hall nearly all the way up to the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. The place will be swarming with schoolage kids trying to raise money for their various causes. The Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, Youth sports leagues and High School students seeking contributions to various clubs and activities will all be there. So will various churches, social organizations and various fraternal groups that contribute to the betterment of Saugus in their own way. For Saugus residents hoping to see their friends or newcomers to town who want to make some friends, Founders Day is a great event. Joyce Rodenhiser has a good way of summing up Founders Day: “Founders Day is a great time to see old friends and classmates! It’s a big block party with lots of food, fun, civic organizations, entertainment and shopping. Join us downtown to see what’s happening!!” Joyce, who is a member of the Founders Day “Persons of the Year Committee,” also noted that it’s important to not lose sight of the purpose of Founders Day – to honor the town’s proud heritage of its founders – from the town’s ancestors who contributed to the development of the town all the way through the contemporary founders who contribute to the betterment of Saugus. “At noon time, in front of our Saugus Town Hall, on Founders Day, the Persons of the Year will be announced! Come, see who has been helping Saugus be a better place because of what they have done voluntarily for Saugonians and organizations,” Joyce said. The Persons of the Year presentation is a Founders Day tradition that dates back to 1989, with that first award going to Stanley Day. In 1993, separate awards were presented to a woman and a man selected for the honor. The plaque is inscribed with this tribute: “In Recognition of Your Dedication to The Town of Saugus. This Award Truly Exemplifies the Outstanding Ideals and Spirit of Our Founding Fathers. THE TOWN OF SAUGUS SALUTES YOU.” Other than for two years when the presentation was postponed because of public health concerns related to COVID-19, this wonderful tradition has continued. Past recipients of the award have already met and selected a deserving man and woman for this year, who will be honored at noon. Most of the living past recipients will sit in chairs on a platform set up on the steps of Saugus Town Hall. For those Saugonians who attend Founders Day frequently, but haven’t taken the time to watch the Persons of the Year ceremony, it’s a great opportunity to meet and greet a collection of special people who have THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13 ׉ 7cassandra://UVGyf3bG1_0eySS8eM7z8mICJGrsX6sQuswYtH0MMfA&`̰dYHr׉E+$THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 1, 2023 Page 13 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 12 helped make Saugus a community that residents expect and love. If you go to Founders Day, embrace the essence of what the day is about. See you near the steps of Saugus Town Hall at noon on Sept. 9. Food Pantry notes: The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Sept. 1) from 9:30-11 a.m.). Town Election Watch In a normal biennial Town Election year, the most competitive political races would be for the fi ve-member Board of Selectmen and the fi ve-member School Committee. But with Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano leading the charge on a campaign to change the form of Saugus government, the selectmen and School Committee seats don’t seem as competitive at this point as the nine Charter Commission seats that will be on the Nov. 7 town election ballot. As of Wednesday (Aug. 30), twice as many potential candidates (22) had pulled out nomination papers for the Charter Commission’s nine seats as the Board of Selectmen (six) and the School Committee (fi ve) combined. As a rule of thumb, a local election isn’t much of an election unless you have at least two candidates running for one seat. Nine more town residents pulled papers for the Town Charter Commission over the past week to make it a potential 22 running for the nine seats. The latest candidates to express an interest in serving on a panel to study potential changes in Saugus governance are Finance Committee Chair Kenneth DePatto, Town Moderator Stephen Doherty, Precinct 3 Town Meeting Member Richard Thompson, Gary Sund, John O’Brien, Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Sue Palomba, Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian, Matthew Parlante and Selectman Michael Serino. That’s quite a bit of institutional expertise and knowledge about Saugus government in the latest batch of candidates for the Charter Commission seats. And by the time the Nov. election ballot comes out, there could be three to four dozen people wanting to serve, which could make for some spirited political debate during September and October. In the signature race, Selectmen Corinne Riley and Jeff rey Cicolini pulled out papers for what would seem like a run for another two-year term on the board. Cogliano is the only one who hasn’t pulled out papers yet, but he’s already said he intends to run for a third consecutive two-year term. School Committee Member Ryan Fisher and Stephanie Mastrocola pulled papers for School Committee. Nothing is offi cial yet. Each of these candidates may run or decide not to. They have a little more than two weeks – up until 5 p.m. Sept. 19 – to submit nomination papers to the Town Clerk’s Offi ce for certifi cation of signatures. Fifty certifi ed signatures of registered voters are required for the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, the Housing Authority and the nine-member Charter Commission. Only 10 certifi ed signatures of registered voters are required for Town Meeting, but each of the signatures must be from registered voters in the candidate’s precinct. Sept. 15 is the fi nal day to obtain nomination papers – just four days before the fi ling deadline. Stay tuned. Special “Shout Outs” Janice Jarosz nominated two people for special “Shout Outs” this week.: “Shout out to Candy Jarosz “Several weeks ago, Candy attended a cookout with about 20 friends and families. The weather was beautiful, and everyone was enjoying the event. It was when the desserts were being served that Candy, and many others, noticed one woman seemed to be having trouble breathing and was beginning to look pale. “The guests all gathered around her - not knowing what to do. It was then that the CPR training course Candy took many years ago took over. “It was like all of a sudden it clicked in and without any actual fi rsthand experience, I, and two others, placed her on the ground, put a pillow under her head and at this point, she was not breathing at all. I began giving her mouth-to-mouth resuscitation for approximately 10 – 12 minutes before she was able to start breathing on her own.” “Candy explained that this was the fi rst time using her CPR training. “I urge everyone to take a CPR class, the procedure has changed today, but I was so grateful to have been able to put what I had learned years ago into good use today. We never know when any of us might be called on to save someone’s life. “A ‘Shout Out’ to Kathy Giannetta. “A member of the Cliftondale Congregational Church recently lost her treasured and very sentimental charm bracelet. After checking and retracing her steps, her eff orts to locate it failed. “She was discouraged but on a ‘last ditch eff ort’ she called Kathy Giannetta, a member of the MEG Foundation and told her of her loss. Kathy went out to the MEG parking lot, and, lo and behold, found the treasure that was ‘hiding’ beneath a few leaves. “Kathy returned it to Pastor Joe for safekeeping until the owner came to retrieve it. “Thank you Kathy for a ‘job’ well done!!!!” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. We have a winner! Congratulations to Joe Johnson, whose name was drawn in last Friday’s Sketch of the Week Contest. Joe was one of several readers who guessed correctly. But there can only be one winner of the $10 gift certifi cate. Now here is the answer – provided by the Saugus resident who goes by the nickname of “The Sketch Artist”: “The answer to last week’s sketch is the Inspirational Memoir Author of ‘Walking is Overrated,’ Michael Maruzzi and his beautiful wife Arlene! I now leave you in Mr. Michael Maruzzi’s care as he continues in his own words …’Michael, you will never walk again.’ That was the fi rst thing the doctors told me after I broke my neck more than 3 decades ago. “After the first night in the hospital, not only had I lost control of my legs I lost control of my entire body. My wheelchair allows me freedom of movement and a measure of independence. As days turned to weeks and ultimately months and years, I have come to realize many life lessons. Despite not having control of my body, I have still been able to live a happy, purposeful life. “I enjoyed a career teaching mathematics at Saugus High School. Through teaching, I had an opportunity to be a positive infl uence on my students, at a time when so many of them struggle searching for their purpose. I took great pride in this responsibility. I also know that my students had as much of a THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14 Sav Sa Sa n or Savvy Seniori r avvy Senior by Jim Miller Retirement Planning Tips for Single Women Dear Savvy Senior, What retirement planning tips can you recommend to single women? I’m a divorced 58-year-old women with a teenaged son and have very little saved for retirement. Financially Vulnerable Dear Vulnerable, It’s an unfortunate reality, but many single women – whether they’re divorced, widowed or never married – face much greater fi nancial challenges in retirement than men. The reasons behind this are because women tend to earn less money – about 82 cents for every dollar that men make, on average, and they have shorter working careers than men due to raising children and/or caring for aging parents. And less money earned usually translates into less money saved and a lower Social Security benefi t when you retire. In addition, women live an average of fi ve years longer than men, which requires their retirement income to stretch farther for living expenses and healthcare costs. And, according to some studies, women tend to have less confi dence about financial issues than men, which means they don’t always manage their money as well as they should. Because of these issues, it’s very important that women educate themselves on fi nancial matters and learn how to save more eff ectively. Here are some tips and resources that may help. Start Saving Aggressively If your employer off ers a retirement plan, such as a 401K, you should contribute enough to at least capitalize on a company match, if available. And if you can swing it, contribute even more. In 2023, you can save as much as $22,500 in a 401(k), or $30,000 to those 50 and older, due to the catchup rule. If you don’t have a workplace plan, consider opening a Traditional or Roth IRA. Both are powerful tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts that let you contribute up to $6,500 annually, or $7,500 when you’re over 50. And if you’re self-employed, consider a SEP-IRA, SIMPLE-IRA and/ or a solo 401(k), all of which can help reduce your taxable income while putting money away for retirement. Also, if you have a high-deductible health insurance policy (at least $1,500 for self-only coverage or $3,000 for family coverage), you should consider opening a health savings account (HSA). This is a triple tax advantage tool that can be used to sock away funds pretax, which will lower your taxable income; the money in the account grows tax-free; and if you use the money for eligible medical expenses, the withdrawals are tax-free too. Pay Off Debts If you have debt, you need to get it under control. If you need help with this, consider a nonprofi t credit-counseling agency that provides free or low-cost advice and solutions, and can help you set up a debt management plan. To locate a credible agency in your area, use the National Foundation for Credit Counseling website at NFCC.org (800-388-2227), or the or the Financial Counseling Association of America FCAA.org (800-450-1794). Find Help To help you educate yourself on fi nancial matters like retirement planning, saving and investing, health care, annuities and more, a top resource is the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement at WiserWomen.org. And to help you get up to speed on Social Security, visit SSA.gov/people/women. This web page, dedicated to women, provides helpful publications like “What Every Woman Should Know,” along with links to benefi t calculators and your personal Social Security account to help you fi gure out your future earnings at diff erent retirement ages. You should also consider getting a fi nancial assessment with a fee-only fi nancial advisor. Costs for these services will vary from around $150 to $300 per hour, but this can be very benefi cial to help you setup a retirement plan you can follow. See NAPFA.org or GarrettPlanningNetwork.com to locate an advisor in your area. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. ׉ 7cassandra://uOq_QNYHnt4GF6vksPeCwFXbR69_sEzze8G1FQGmLB4%Y`̰dYHrdYHr PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://U0jQkIraLyJrwjPocbmziUHXd9zNxsFTWE1ylLdNdM0 t`)׉ 7cassandra://njW3R9uRoQMYbcJp3ZEjtZ6tbd8R603SFmXNxuEQl0Q͚`J׉ 7cassandra://QgfPM9QJ0qRRhaOhR-HOM8AmNkS04-ezwDjSqezyXFQ&`̰׉ 7cassandra://BmKXMEwBOZa2HYdgh-7txCbdyrTkkltCEDEedQMMK0k ͠dYHrט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://96kSByFDQfQibC8vYXdkHAv8D01jlFa9Bf0z-Cc_ZP0WL`)׉ 7cassandra://4lzqgZZwUrxNQRSOhwCpqdxBmAhWgTpjalP025tdNSAͅ`J׉ 7cassandra://Jp7XajaghTqsufqoyUCY8c8uhmCj_BtgAbjjYCkNbeY&#`̰׉ 7cassandra://AkJmVgGUaCRDCY3MFkGGuedZhqz4lOMjhUmB0AM185k< ͠dYHrנdYHr΁̆9ׁHmailto:sunkin1@aol.comׁ ׁ ЈנdYHŕ?q̵9ׁHmailto:coln66in56@verizon.netׁ ׁ ЈנdYHŕLŁQ9ׁHhttp://gmail.comׁ ׁ ЈנdYHrˁ̲9ׁHmailto:nstead@sauqus-ma.govׁ ׁ Ј׉E&Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 1, 2023 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 positive impact on my life as I ever had on theirs. “It took me many years, but the last and most important part of my body that I regained control is my heart. Because of my disability I never felt that I would be enough for somebody to love. This was a great source of sadness for me. It is the only time life put an obstacle in front of me and I could not find my way through. Ultimately, I met the most beautiful blonde woman with blue eyes and my heart awakened. My wife Arlene and I have been married for 8 years and we now have 7 grandchildren. We currently live in Fort Myers. Florida where I still enjoy teaching online and have authored my first book. “My existence will never be easy. I have come to accept this. Despite the limits of my existence, I have made a personal choice to take advantage of the opportunities of life. That was the toughest but most rewarding choice of my life.’ “Michael’s book, ‘Walking is Overrated,’ is a compelling read and thanks to Michael and Arlene’s generosity we have two opportunities to enter a FREE raffle. Enter a free raffle at the Saugus Public Library Saugus Advocate Sketch Artist September Exhibit for the sketches in 2021 of Saugus Luminaries. “Also, at the reading of this, if you are one of the first five readers to call (978-683-7773) or email (mvoge@comcast.net), you will win a Free copy of Michael’s book ‘Walking is Overrated.’ “Thankyou Michael and Arlene. You both shine a light into the lives of countless individuals worldwide. “Yours Truly, The Sketch Artist” “Saugus Over Coffee” The next “Saugus Over Coffee” forum is set for 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library and will feature Precinct 9. For those unfamiliar with the “Saugus Over Coffee” forums, they are cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library. The primary purpose is to give citizens in each of the town’s 10 precincts an opportunity to voice their concerns about top issues in their respective precincts. It also gives them an opportunity to meet their Town Meeting representatives and chat over a cup of coffee or tea. Town Meeting members will benefit by getting to know more about concerns in their precincts. Viewers of the forums videotaped by Saugus TV will also get to learn a little about the history or interesting things about the precinct being featured each month. One of my major hopes for the forums is that it spurs an interest in citizens to become potential candidates for Town Meeting in this fall’s town election. The public should keep in mind that there was a paucity of candidates for Town Meeting seats in the town elections back in 2021. In five of the 10 precincts, only five candidates ran for the five seats. That means half of the 50-member body was elected without competition. Stay tuned for more information as “Saugus Over Coffee” continues. Here is the remaining schedule: Precinct 9 – Sept. 11; Precinct 10 – Oct. 23. Please check with The Saugus Advocate or library for any changes in dates. Residents can check the programming guide on the station’s website (www.saugustv.org) for dates and times. A video of the forum will also be available for viewing on the station’s vimeo page within a day or two after the event – www. vimeo.com/saugustelevision. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is back The Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) Program has returned for the 23-24 School Year! The nonprofit organization will begin service starting on Friday, Sept. 22, and continue during the school year. HS2 volunteers help to offset food insecurity in households by providing a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 works: ● HS2 bags are distributed at Saugus Public Schools on Fridays to take home to anyone that signs up. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/soups/tuna/vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. ● All food is provided to children free of charge. ● There is no qualification needed. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms. gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Feel free to email HS2Saugus@gmail.com for additional information. Founder’s Day Book Sale The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are preparing for their September 9 Founders Day Book Sale in the Community Room. They are asking Outdoor concerts continue at Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant – located at 948 Broadway, Route 1 North, Saugus – continues its outdoor concert series with TriF3cta, a high-energy music group, live tonight (Friday, Sept. 1); and the Dave Macklin Band, a party dance band, playing live tomorrow night (Saturday, Sept. 2). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets for reserved seating are $10 and general admission is free. For tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-2330077 or access online at www. kowloonrestaurant.com A dragonfly rests on the ground. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) for donations of gently used adult hardcover and softcover adult fiction and children’s books. Please limit donations to only adult fiction and children’s books; they do not have storage space for adult nonfiction or media like music CDs and DVDs. And please... clean and newer books only. No tattered pages, odors, stains or battered/dirty covers! Books may be dropped off at the Library’s Main Circulation Desk during business hours. Please do not place donations in the outdoor book drops. 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. “Sketch Artist” exhibit: This month’s art exhibit in the Reading Room features the Saugonian Luminaries of 2021, done by the Saugus Advocate Sketch Artist in the “Guess Who Got Sketched” series. For the past three years, Saugus’ only newspaper ran a weekly sketch done by the formerly secret sketch artist – unveiled this year as Joanie Allbee. These sketches depict, describe and honor prominent Saugonians. Each week, The Advocate publishes one of these works in its pages and invites readers to guess who the subject is. The accolades on each artwork provide clues for the reader to identify the subject of the sketch. Readers could guess the identity of the portrait subject and there would be a drawing from the correct answers – the person whose name was drawn would receive an award, usually a gift card to a local business. Stop by the Library’s Reading Room this month to see a sampling of sketches you might remember from past issues of The Advocate and to help celebrate some of our good friends and neighbors! Join our Teen Advisory Board: first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room; fifth grade and up. Meet with the Teen Librarian once a month to talk about what you’d like for programs and materials at the library. Your opinion matters! No registration required. Snacks provided! (sauguspubliclibrary.org – 781-231-4168) Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held the third Monday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. The class covers basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org) Adult Coloring Group: Come relax with our continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative and have fun – no experience necessary! We have pencils and coloring pages ready and waiting… See you there! Space is limited; please call to register (781-231-4168 x 3106). The next session is Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor of the library. Bingo is back! The Kowloon Restaurant announced Bingo every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hong Kong Lounge. Prizes will be given away each week. A full Chinese gourmet spread is available during Bingo – featuring pupu platters, egg rolls, crab Rangoons, Saugus Wings, General Gau’s chicken, lobster sauce, fried scallops, lo mein, moo shu pork, salt & pepper calamari and sushi – along with a full bar menu, including the signature mai tais and scorpion bowls. Legion Breakfasts returning soon Debbie Faust, building manager of Saugus American Legion Post 210, announced some good news for folks who enjoy the Friday morning breakfasts at Legion Hall: “The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor Street in Saugus will be starting its weekly Friday morning breakfasts for the 2023-24 season on Friday, September 8. 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 free.” MEG Xmas Tree Festival dates The MEG Christmas Tree Festival Committee has been meeting throughout the summer and preparing for the 2023 Christmas Tree Festival. They have already been in touch with Santa, Petting Zoo Animals and the elves Kathy and Karen. The Schedule: Nov. 3 – 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4 – 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 5 – noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 10 – 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11 – 3 to 8 p.m. Many more surprises are in the planning stage and further information will be provided in the coming weeks!! Veterans Food Market The Veterans Food Market THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15 ׉ 7cassandra://QgfPM9QJ0qRRhaOhR-HOM8AmNkS04-ezwDjSqezyXFQ&`̰dYHr׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 1, 2023 Page 15 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 will always be held on the third Wednesday of each month. The distribution point is at the Saugus Senior Center. The food market will take place from 10:30 to noon each month. ln order to ensure that we have the proper amount of food and to avoid waste, we are no longer going to make telephone calls to clients to confirm their monthly participation. lf you are on our list, we are going to assume that you will be attending. We would ask that you contact us one week in advance if you will not be participating. lf you no-show twice without notifying us, you may be dropped from our list and may not be able to participate in the future. Veterans and/or eligible dependents of Veterans must be preregistered with the Saugus Veterans’ Services Office to participate in the food market. PIease feel free to contact the Saugus Veterans’ Service Officer, Paul Cancelliere, or Nancy Stead at 781-231-4010 or email nstead@sauqus-ma.gov to register or with any additional questions. CHaRM facility is open The CHaRM facility will be open during the summer to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25.00 at the Department of Public Works (DPW) located at the Compost Site when making your visit to the Compost Site. The Town of Saugus accepts checks only for payment of the $25. No cash will be accepted. Kindly bring a check when visiting. Thank you! Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. Residents may call Scott Brazis at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-2314036 with questions. Saugus Cultural Council seeks help The Saugus Cultural Council is recruiting new members. If you have a passion for arts, education, community engagement and building an inclusive community, feel free to apply. Please send a letter of interest and brief resume to the Saugus Board of Selectmen. The Saugus Cultural Council is a local agency funded by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information, please contact saugusculturalcouncil@ gmail.com. Saugus Democratic Town Committee seeks new members The Saugus Democratic Town Committee currently has openings for new members. The primary function of the Committee is the selection and support of Democratic candidates for office both locally and at the state level. It also works to support voter education and voter registration. If you are a registered Democratic living in Saugus and are interested in playing an active role in the political process in Saugus as a Democrat, contact Committee Chairman Joe Malone at lincoln66in56@verizon.net. Sharon’s Sneaker Crew is back Sharon Genovese and her group – Sharon’s Sneaker Crew – will be walking on Oct. 1 in the Boston Marathon Dana-Farber Jimmy Fund Walk. The crew will also be sponsoring a craft fair in September. All the proceeds will be going to the Jimmy Fund. If you need more information, you can call or text Sharon at 617-966-3475 or email her at sunkin1@aol.com. Veterans bricks available The Saugus War Monument Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy A Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just for someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for 8” X 8” brick (five lines). Each line is a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by Sept. 15 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney states in a written announcement. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. 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Born in and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Mrs. Nicosia was the daughter of the late Norman and Ruth (Bloom) Hull. She enjoyed gardening, doing puzzles, taking care of her children, and most of all she loved her family. Mrs. Nicosia is survived by three children, Debra Schultz and her husband Paul of Saugus, Jack Nicosia II and his wife Mary Ann of Raymond, Nicosia; her brother George Hull; and sister Norma Pauliny. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a funeral service in St. John’s Episcopal Church, Saugus on Thursday, August 31st. A gathering of family and friends followed at the church in Ashworth Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jane’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org. NH and Karin Botticelli and her husband Jim of Saugus; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; and her sister Betty Nagle of Saugus. She was predeceased by two sons, Alan Nicosia and Scott - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES23P2559EA Estate of: CHARLES HUGHES BELL Also Known As: CHUCK BELL Date of Death: 12/31/2022 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Richard H. Bell of Merrimack, NH Richard H. Bell of Merrimack, NH has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under formal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. September 1, 2023 Nicholas E. Daley, Jr. O f Saugus. Passed away suddenly at the age of 72 on August 24, 2023. Born in Chelsea on November 24, 1950 to the late Nicholas E. Daley Sr. and Natalie (Veglia). Beloved husband of Kristine (Anderson). Devoted father of Nicholas E. Daley III and his wife Jessica of Lynnfield, and Danielle Desrochers and her husband Matthew of Lynnfield. Adored grandfather of Jessica Massone, Noah, Jacob, Lucas, and Benjamin Desrochers, and Hannah and Maya Daley. Dear brother of Frank Monzione of Gilbertville (formerly of Revere), Cathy Forgione and her husband Edward of Oakham, and the late Michael Monzione, and Ruth Lamphier. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Nick was a self-made man who married his high school sweetheart. Nick knew the high-altitude mountain climbing? 9. What is another word for corn? 10. 1. On Sept. 1, 1897, the first American subway opened in what city? 2. What percentage of the world’s tea is made in China: 1/3, 2/3 or 7/8? 3. How many Qs are in a Scrabble game? 4. On Sept. 2, 1935, composer George Gershwin signed the orchestral score of what opera that has the song “Summertime”? 5. How are erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets and plasma similar? 6. What state has a city called Beach: California, Michigan or North Dakota? 7. On Sept. 3, 1838, Frederick (Bailey) Douglass escaped from slavery; he chose his last name (Douglass) from a name in what poem by Sir Walter Scott? 8. Why did Bhutan ban Who has had several Dream Houses, a Motorhouse and a Folding Pretty House? 11. September 4 is Labor Day; an old tradition said it is a faux pas to wear what color after Labor Day? 12. In Poor Richard’s Almanack, who stated, “No man e’er was glorious, who was not laborious”? 13. importance and value of an honest day’s work. Early in his career, Nick was a pioneer in the modular home arena. Nick worked tirelessly owning and operating several popular restaurants which required hours of his time and attention. Nick and his wife, Kristine made an excellent team both at work and at home. They were incredibly successful and thrived in their many endeavors. In the 1980’s, he owned and operated Beachcream and Steak and Cheese at Revere Beach. From 1989 to 1996, he operated On Stage II in Salem, MA. This experience in the industry led to him moving to Nick’s Firehouse Coffee Shoppe which he, Kristine and his family ran with love until 2018 when it closed. Nick was beloved by all his loyal customers and made lifelong connections that exist to this day. Nick’s professional endeavors were truly intertwined with his family. Nicholas Daley III (son of the deceased) joined his father at the coffee shoppe where he learned so much from his dad. Nick knew very well the meaning of “hard work” and passed those values down to his children and everyone else that he influenced. Nick always put his family first and through his incredible hard work and commitment Nick created countless opportunities for his family. Nick grew up in Revere, MA and later moved to Saugus, MA, his forever home. He was a well-respected neighbor for many years. Nick had a passion for travel, history, current events, and national politics. Recently Nick enjoyed long walks and traveling with his wife Kristine; sleepovers with his grandchildren; watching movies and taking his grandchildren fishing and adventure caching. Nick was a loving husband to his wife of 50 years, a scientists described observing energy flares – evidence of a black hole at the center of what? 15. father and a grandfather who had a big heart and an amazing sense of humor. He most enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and will always hold a special place in our hearts. His gentle nature touched so many hearts in his lifetime and will continue to be an inspiration for years to come. Nick’s legacy will live on forever in his children and grandchildren who will never forget the life lessons he taught them and the memories they shared together. Funeral was from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home Revere on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Mass at St. Anthony’s Church in Revere. A Visitation was held on Wednesday. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 or at www. shrinerschildrens.org. Thomas A. Doucette P assed away on August 17, 2023 at the age of 84. He is now reunited with his wife Maryjane Doucette, sisters Margery Hollis, Catherine (Kay) Jedrey, and brother Theodore Doucette. ANSWERS OBITS | SEE PAGE 18 On what old radio show would you find “Bebopareebop Rhubarb Pie?” 16. On Sept. 6, 1997, what Do cats blink? What New York and Texas both have pro sports team names that include what word? 17. funeral after a car accident death was televised? 18. 19. How are bunny ear, Christmas and pincushion similar? 14. On Sept. 5, 2001, On Sept. 7, 1979, what sports cable network debuted? Caribbean island’s two-word name includes a nickname for Christopher? 20. 1. Boston 2. 1/3 3. One 4. “Porgy and Bess” 5. They are components of blood. 6. North Dakota 7. “The Lady of the Lake” 8. To respect the local spiritual belief that the mountains are sacred 9. Maize 10. Barbie 11. White 12. Benjamin Franklin 13. They are types of cactus. 14. The Milky Way Galaxy 15. “A Prairie Home Companion” 16. Rangers 17. Princess Diana’s 18. They blink infrequently and do not close their eyes fully. 19. St. Kitts 20. ESPN ׉ 7cassandra://49UXF45kLwYPjPbumU9hzrrGzdItZOTAIw0DWamuOMo*N`̰dYHr׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 1, 2023 Page 17 Saugus Gardens in the Summer Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener T oday is the first day of meteorological autumn, and the day after August’s second full moon. A bit of orange can be seen on maples across Birch Pond on Walnut Street. The calendar may say it’s September, but there are plenty of flowers in bloom and warmth in the air to make it still feel like we have a bit of summer left. Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are blooming in every neighborhood. Their sunny blossoms brighten the day, and once gone to seed they will help give nourishing seeds to the many songbirds for whom this is their favorite food. Most have yellow petals, but a few varieties have orange, russet and even red tones in their petals, and a few, such as ‘Italian White’ and ‘White Night,’ have pure white petals. The disk florets of most are dark brown, but ‘Sunbeam’ and ‘Starburst Greenburst’ are two varieties that have green disk florets, making the centers of the flower heads a vivid green color in the midst of yellow petals. While the familiar sunflowers have to be grown from seed every year, they are very rewarding. Late summer bloomers that can reach a height comparable to sunflowers, our common evening primrose (Oenothera Evening primrose blooms at Rumney Marsh. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) The primrose moth is as pretty as a flower. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) biennis) often starts blooming in July, and plants may continue flowering into September. Each individual blossom, however, only lasts about 12-20 hours, usually opening in late afternoon and closing sometime the following morning. If the day is cloudy, they may not open at all. The plants grow tall and narrow, and the blossoms may be five or more feet above the ground level, or if the plant has been cut, chewed or broken, the stems may be much shorter with flowers much closer to the ground. There are usually many flowers near the top of the stem, some still in bud and others open or faded at any given time in late summer. By fall, some of the leaves will turn reddish, whether or not flowering has finished. Goldfinches seem especially fond of the seeds. Since common evening primrose is native, it can be found in many places. There is quite a bit of it in Rumney Marsh, and it thrives in poor soils along the side of the road or in disturbed ground. Despite the pretty flowers, it is often viewed as a garden weed. It is sometimes cultivated A bouquet of sunflowers is the essence of summer! (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) for its seed oil, although studies have not proven any medical effectiveness. Along with the blooming of the evening primrose comes the mature stage of an insect known as the primrose moth (Schinia florida), a tiny (about an inch long) but colorful moth with pink and yellow wings. This moth spends most of its life in several juvenile stages, but changes into its adult (breeding) form when the evening primrose blooms. Like the plant it relies on, this moth can be found over most of eastern and central United States, although it may not be familiar to most people because of its small size and the short period of time it is a colorful adult. Both its body and forewings are a creamy yellow and pink, the wing pattern resembling a marbled mixture of both colors with a solid pale yellow border at the wing tips. The smaller hindwings are cream colored. Another reason this fairly common insect is not better known is that it is nocturnal. While it may sleep during the day in evening primrose flowers, the one I saw in my yard had dozed off in the center of a compound leaf of Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) right underneath the primrose plant. The color contrast made it more noticeable, since the yellow petals provide some camouflage when it is in the primrose blossom. The eggs are laid in the flower buds, and the young insects hatch quickly, going through several developmental stages before burrowing in the ground to overwinter. The eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) is one of the larger butterflies to visit our gardens, with a wingspan of about five inches, and one of the most frequently seen. It can lay its eggs in a variety of plant species in both the rose family (Rosaceae) and the magnolia family (Magnoliaceae), and it enjoys the nectar of a wide variety of plants as well, although butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) is one of its favorites. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is This male eastern tiger swallowtail has been a frequent visitor to its favorite nectar source, butterfly bush. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Tall sunflowers bloom in a Lynnhurst garden. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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And I’ll buy OBITS | FROM PAGE 16 He is survived by his five children, Michael T. Doucette his wife Nancy, Cathy J. Giannunzio, Judith A. DeMerchant, Lisa M Ruiz, and John T. Doucette. He has 10 grandchildren, Raymond T. DeMerchant, John C. Bush, his wife Mariel, Austin M. Gabler, Nicholas J. Doucette, Alex T. Gabler, his wife Madison, Adam C. Doucette his wife Kayla, Nicole E. Resweber, her husband Michael, Michael (Max) T. Doucette Jr., Jessica L. Doucette, Juliana M. Doucette. He the coffee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coffee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works. National Historic Site. has 1 great grandchild Aiden G. Doucette, and another on the way. He loved boating in and around Boston Harbor, making bird houses for everyone and his bourbon Manhattans. Hayden road will not be the same without him. Everyone who knew him loved him. He was a true gentleman, always willing to help. He will be sorely missed. Family and friends are welcome to attend his celebration of life at the Winter Hill Yacht Club 495 Artisan Way in Somerville, MA on September 23rd from 1-5pm. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. 781 233 4446 Call now! 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SELLER1 BUYER2 Bernier Jr, Robert J A Grand Opening SELLER2 ADDRESS 9 Broadway #113 CITY Saugus DATE 08.11.23 PRICE 135000 A NEW BARBER SHOP: Edison and Brenda Breton, with their two children, Daniel and Sofi a, stand at the entrance of Clean & Dapper, after a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their business opening at 17 Essex St. this week. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate). 38 Main St. Saugus (781) 558-1091 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport (978)-999-5408 mangorealtyteam.com SAUGUS 14 Norwood St. Everett (781)-558-1091 Saugus Condo for Rent W. PEABODY MOVE RIGHT IN..This Spectacular sun-filled home with exceptional flow. Details matter & this lovely home is brimming with great potential and character. Walk into a screened in porch & read your favorite book or just have your favorite drink w/ a friend or family member. The kitchen leads and flows into the living & dining room that offers gleaming hardwood floors & a full bath on the first floor. The second floor has 3 generous bedrooms that have hardwood floors with an additional new full bath. The roof is approximately 2 years old. The Driveway can park 3-4 cars tandem, Easy access to public transportation, 20 minutes from Boston, close to shopping malls & restaurants. Saugus is an energetic town featuring new schools, low property tax rate. Something this sweet will not last. $599,000. CALL/TEXT Sue 617-877-4553 Commercial Rental ROCKLAND If your dreaming of starting your own business, this space is for you. This professional office or retail space is located on busy Union Street right outside of Rockland Center. Space has two front entrances and one rear exit. There are two rest rooms. Additional storage space in the basement! Multiple parking spaces in the rear of the building. Tenant pays their own electricity and heating costs. Exterior maintenance (snow plowing and landscaping) is shared with adjoining tenant. High traffic and strong visibility location close to the areas major highways. Flexible terms for start-up business. Parking for these two units will be out back or on side of building, not in front, and there is plenty! Large basement for storage included in lease. Other uses are permitted with special permit. Lessee to conduct due diligence with Rockland building department $1,750. CALL/TEXT Peter 781-820-5690 Commercial ba ba Opportunity Is KNOCKING Saugus Ctr location! Are you ready to move into this newly remodeled 5 bedroom Colonial. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. From your kitchen window you will view the historic Victorian spires of the Saugus Town Hall. From your first-floor main bedroom you will see historic recently restored Round Hill Park. Outside of your front door you will find easy access to the Northern Strand rail trail, the MBTA bus, and local businesses. 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Offered at $899,900. SAUGUS - 8 rooms, 3-4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, desirable, 1st floor family room with woodstove & slider to deck, living room, dining room, finished room in lower level, large yard, convenient location. Offered at $575,000. SAUGUS - 9+ rm Colonial offers 2 ½ baths, updated kit w/granite counters, 1st floor famrm w/gas fireplace and sliders to sunroom w/glass ceiling w/slider to stone patio, 1st floor office, main bedrm w/gas fireplace & priv bath, central air, 2 c garage, farmer’s porch, located on cul-de-sac. Offered at $959,900. SAUGUS - 6 room, 3 bedroom Cape, 1 full bath, 25’ living room, many updates, inground, heated pool, located on dead-end street. Offered at $489,900. SAUGUS - 7 room, 3-4 bedroom Colonial featuring eat-in kitchen with newer flooring, entertainment size dining room, wood flooring, convenient 1st floor bdrm, sunroom, corner, level yard, located just outside Saugus Center. Offered at $499,900. 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. Offered at $329,900. FOR SALE 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 CALL DANIELLE FOR MORE DETAILS 978-987-9535 MOBILE HOMES YOUNG ONE BEDROOM IN GOOD CONDITION IN A DESIRABLE PARK WITH 2 PARKING SPOTS. SOLD AS IS. SUBJECT TO PROBATE DANVERS $119,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 COMING SOON COMING SOONNEW CONSTRUCTION 4 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH WITH HARDWOOD THROUGH-OUT. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN AND BATHS. GARAGE UNDER. NICE SIDE STREET LOCATION. SAUGUS CALL KEITH FOR MORE DETAILS 781-389- 0791 FOR SALEFOR SALE COMMERCIAL SPACE GREAT BUSINESS OR DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. SAL'S DRY CLEANERS. BUYERS TO PERFORM DUE DILIGENCE REGARDING ZONING/USAGE. EVERETT $999,900 CALL ANTHONY 857-246-1305 SAUGUS SOLD $55K OVER ASKING UNDER CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- TOP FLOOR 2 BED, 1.5 BATH UNIT WITH SPACIOUS KITCHEN AND NEW APPLIANCES. LARGE DINING AND LIVING ROOMS WITH CROWN MOLDING. MAIN BEDROOM HAD DOUBLE CLOSETS AND A HALF BATH. NEWER VINYL PLANK FLOORING THROUGH OUT. CONDO FEE INCLUDES HEAT AND HOT WATER. SMALL PETS ALLOWED. ADDITIONAL STORAGE & 2 DEEDED PARKING. AMESBURY $299,900 BRANDI 617-462-5886 LITTLEFIELD REAL ESTATE WELCOMES LAUREN BARTON 781-835-6989 RENTALS 2 BEDROOM, FULLY APPLIANCED KITCHEN, ONE CAR PARKING. ALL UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED. SAUGUS $2,000 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS WISHING ALL STUDENTS A SAFE AND HAPPY SCHOOL YEAR! SAUGUS SOLD $68K OVER ASKING FOR SALE- CHARMING 4 BED, 2 BATH CAPE WITH GREAT SPACE AND FLOW. UPDATED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE, 2 BEDS AND A BATH DOWN AND 2 BEDS AND A BATH UP. EXERCISE ROOM IN BASEMENT. GREAT LOCATION AND YARD. LYNNFIELD $649,999 CALL JUSTIN 978-815-2610 JUST STOP, IT’S THE LAW! PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR CHILDREN CROSSING. ׉ 7cassandra://jwIgEEa7Hk4uFAoBhmJEMdp3-3vXxRfe6mUcmGNA6QY/<`̰dYHr׈EdYHrdYHr P,Saugus Advocate 09/01/2023Saugus Advocate 09/01/2023dR݇