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Vogler 13-year-old girl with a learning disability was bullied and beaten by another girl in a gym class at the Saugus Middle-High School on Monday while classmates cheered and videotaped the incident on their cell phones, acA TWO-PARTY HOUSE: Christopher and Eunice Mekalian were among the 5,755 town residents who voted in Tuesday’s Presidential Primary. They waited outside the Saugus Senior Center. Chris voted in the Democratic Primary. Eunice voted Republican. Please see inside for more photos and Presidential Primary coverage. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Tara Vocino) ~ Home of the Week ~ This Cape Cod style home features eight rooms and offers three bedrooms. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, and there’s a fireplace in the living room which opens up to the dining room. The stunning first-floor living room adds to the charm of the home. With two and a half baths, including one on the first floor, this home also includes a main bedroom on the first floor and an alarm system. 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Even with the videotaping, those kids need to be disciplined,” she said. “It was a vicious and violent attack. My daughter suff ered a mild concussion and was traumatized. She was kicked in the head, kicked in the knee, kicked in the back and kicked in the stomach. The girl who did this ripped out part of my daughter’s hair.” The Saugus Advocate has not named the mother of the eighth-grade girl who was beaten in order to protect her privacy as a juvenile and victim. In an interview Wednesday, the mother said she is not satisfi ed with the way school offi - cials have responded in the aftermath of the incident. “I do intend to press charges. I will go to the Juvenile Department at Lynn District Court and fi le the papers,” she said. “I care about my daughter’s wellbeing and safety. I don’t feel she’s safe right now. I need to protect my daughter. I just feel criminal charges need to be fi led. A slap on the wrist isn’t going to do it,” she said. Meanwhile, videos of the beating – some of which were sent to the victim – have been circulated throughout town. It’s gotten the attention of several town offi cials, some who say the beating and other recent incidents demonstrate the need for Saugus Public Schools to hire a School Resource Offi cer (SRO). “I was disgusted to watch the video of the brawl at the SMHS three weeks ago which was very hushed up, then to see this latest fi ght Monday it brings into question what’s going on there,” Selectman Anthony Cogliano said. “The behavior is unacceptable. With all the talk lately about an SRO, these latest incidents confi rm the need to hire that position in our schools,” Cogliano said. “As a parent of a child that was bullied at SHS, this fi ght hit home for me. 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Wong (R-Saugus) recently voted to support legislation that mandates using the interest generated by the state’s Rainy Day Fund to help leverage federal funding for infrastructure projects in Massachusetts over the next two years. House Bill 4446, An Act to provide for competitiveness and infrastructure investment in Massachusetts, was unanimously passed by the House of Representatives on February 28. The House bill is an amended version of similar legislation that was previously passed by the Senate on January 11 as Senate Bill 2554. The House and Senate will now work to reconcile the differences between the two bills and produce a final version that will be sent to Governor Maura Healey for her review and signature or other action. Representative Wong said the bill passed by the House will provide matching funds for critical state and local infrastructure projects to help improve the Commonwealth’s chances of securing additional aid through a variety of federal grant programs, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS). CHIPS stands for Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors. According to Representative Wong, the House bill would establish a new Federal Matching and Debt Reduction Fund, which will be funded on a quarterly basis with the interested generated by the Commonwealth’s StabilizaCelebrating Our 52nd Year Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! 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The Legislature established the Stabilization Fund in 1987 to build up reserves that can be tapped during economic downturns to mitigate the impact of state budget cuts and protect essential state programs and services. Representative Wong noted that the Stabilization Fund currently has a balance of $8.27 billion, which is equal to approximately 14.2% of the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget. The House bill authorizes the Secretary for Administration and Finance (A&F) to expend up to $750 million annually from the Federal MatchPROTECT| | FROM PAGE 1 lice Chief Michael Ricciardelli said of the video he viewed. He confirmed the mother came down to the Public Safety Building to file a police report about the incident. “We have no plans to file charges. We have been in contact with the school and the plan is to deal with it internally. Typically, this is the type of thing that gets handled internally,” the chief said. “Fights happen in school,” Chief Ricciardelli said, noting that police respond to fewer than 10 fights a year. “I don’t mean to make light of it, but it tends to get more attention with a video involved.” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta was among the town officials who were coning and Debt Reduction Fund to help leverage federal grant opportunities. It would allow up to $50 million to be used as matching funds for local and regional government-led projects seeking federal funding assistance and up to $12 million for technical assistance to support municipalities applying for federal assistance. The bill also includes a sunset date of December 1, 2026, for A&F to obligate these funds, and it requires the Secretary of A&F to issue a final report on matching fund expenditures by December 31, 2026. According to Representative Wong, the House bill also authorizes A&F to utilize expenditures from the Federal Matching and Debt Reduction Fund to repay, prepay, retire and reduce the principal or interest of the Commonwealth’s indebtedness; to reduce, repay or retire portions of the Commonwealth’s long-term liabilities; and to transfer any amounts back to the Stabilization Fund. A&F must also provide 30 days’ notice before expending any monies from the new fund. Representative Wong noted that the state Comptroller will be required to provide annual reports to A&F and the Legislature detailing the balance of the Stabilization Fund for the previous fiscal year and any interest earned in the previous fiscal year. A&F will also be required to provide an annual report by December 31 on the activities of the Federal Matching and Debt Reduction Fund in the preceding fiscal year. tacted about the incident and received a video of it. “I reached out to some of the School Committee members about it,” Panetta said after Tuesday night’s (March 5) Board of Selectmen’s meeting. “I’m for anything we can do to stop the bullying. I just want something to be done. The School Committee needs to deal with this. I believe the administration is handling it,” Panetta said. “There should be zero tolerance for bullying.” The mother of the 13-year-old girl who was beaten said she doesn’t think that school officials have done enough. “I think it’s been handled very poorly. It’s like they just want to make it disappear. It’s like they’re hiding from the situation. But this is something they need to address,” she said. ׉ 7cassandra://sPwh-zcYzGTvPxC0xW8AjULDtcVnE7NQzDav2uM6reQ/`̰e:s'g׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 8, 2024 Page 3 MWelcome to Cliftondale eet 4th-graders of Cliftondale School in 1936 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. CLIFTONDALE FOURTH GRADE CLASS OF 1936: Top row: Charles Noseworthy, William Long, Richard Allen, Marilyn Pratt, George Carbone, Marilyn Le Pelly, Emma Rossetti and Thomas Aucella. Fourth row: Phyllis Hayes, James Hanlon, Donald Reiniger, Evelyn Stuart, Frances Biggart, James McLaughlin, Arthur Spinney and Raymond Hayes. Middle row: Marion Huff, Robert Tolman, unknown, unknown, Beverly Bateman, Robert Kane, Muriel Elderin and Morley Underhill. Second row: Joseph Laura, Clayton Foote, Emma Thulin, Claire McCarthy, Lucy Massarella, Anthony Flammia, Jeanne Drew and unknown. First row: unknown, Paul Lyons, Helen Poole, unknown, Herbert Ludwig, Richard Stahler, David Nagle and Norma Nyberg. By Janice K. Jarosz (Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles about the upcoming “Open House” event set for the first weekend in May at the old Cliftondale School – now known as The MEG – at 5448 Essex St. in Saugus.) T eachers at the School were Constance Putman, Grade I, Marleah Graves, Grade II, Florence Stone, Grade III, Myra Beckman, Grade IV, and principal. You may be able to recognize some of the names: Robert Kane and his wife June, original owners of Kane’s Donuts, Herbert Ludwig, original owner of Ludwig Cleaners, David Nagle, successful developer and town official, Saugus High School football standout star guard Art Spinney, B.C. graduate and played nine seasons with the Baltimore Colts in the National Football League. Others in this class picture went on to open hometown businessTHIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, March 10 from 9 to 11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, March 11 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. on Channel 8 – Learning the Bible. Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – What’s Your Story? Mr. Fontanella. Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee live. Friday, March 15 at 5 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Selectmen from March 5. Saturday, March 16 at 3 p.m. on Channel 22 – “Bots! the Musical,” SMHS Drama Club. 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She sailed for North America in September. In 1813 she sailed from Newfoundland to Bermuda. In March the Nimrod captured the American “private ship of war” Defiance off Morant Bay, Jamaica, for its first battle. The ship went on to capture many ships in the Atlantic ocean, including the brig Victor and the American privateer Yorktown. The Nimrod sailing alone or in squadrons, including with Maidstone and Sylph, captured Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 over a dozen ships. The Nimrod arrived in the fall of 1813 in New England waters, and the threat was alarming to New England ports and ships. New Bedford had word that English ships were coming, and they began strengthening Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven and stationing men in New Bedford at Clark’s Cove. This was where the British had landed in 1778 – the invasion of New Bedford. The Nimrod cruised the coast as part of a squadron commanded by Commander Paget; his squadron also included the Recruit and the refitted, captured American ship Retaliation. The group began attacking American ships along Cape Cod. The attack of Falmouth was to acquire two cannons. Captain John Crocker, a Falmouth citizen at the time, wrote an account of the attack the day after to the newspaper the New England Palladium: “I desire you to notice in your paper that yesterday morning the Nimrod brig came under sail from Tarpaulin Cove and at 10 o’clock anchored near this town. Shortly after she sent on shore a flag and demanded the two field pieces, and a sloop lying at the wharf, and in case of noncompliance, threatened to bombard the town…. About the time set, the cannonading began, and continued with very little intermission till night, and several guns in the night, making in all, about three hundred from their thirty two-pounders, besides their smaller ones. This morning at sunrise, she sailed westward, supposed to join a ship of war said to be in the Tarpaulin Cove. Fortunately, no lives were lost and no person hurt. The damage done to houses, outbuildings and saltworks has been considerable, the amount of which is not known. The greatest sufferer was myself, having eight thirty-two pound shot through my house, some through my outbuildings, and many through my salt-works. The greatest part of the furniture in the house was destroyed. The other principal sufferers were Elijah Swift, Silas James (Jones), Thomas Bourn, Jahabad Hatch, Rev. Henry Lincoln, Shubael Hatch, Jr., etc. etc., in damage done houses and salt-works.” Houses that withstood the shelling of the Nimrod became historic landmarks. After evacuating women and children, Falmouth withstood 24 hours of shelling from the Nimrod and the town got off some shots before the Nimrod left to attack the town of Wareham. The people of Falmouth “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) and Wareham have remembrance days to mark the destruction, but the heroes of the skirmish go down in history. (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.) Super Tuesday not so super Saugus voters back President Biden and former President Trump in Tuesday’s presidential primary; low turnout By Mark E. Vogler O nly 26 percent of the town’s registered voters turned out to vote in Tuesday’s (March 5) Presidential Primary. That’s a dropoff from the 34 percent who voted four years earlier and the 45 percent back in 2016. The rainy weather and the paucity of candidates contributed to the lack of interest. And there were no surprise results: the overwhelming favorites of Saugus voters were President Joseph R. Biden (75 percent) in the Democratic Primary and former President Donald J. Trump (79 percent). Libertarian candidate Chase Russell Oliver drew 16 percent of the vote in his primary. Biden and Trump dominated the voters in their respective races and are headed for a rematch in the Nov. 5 general election. Biden received 1,653 votes out of the 2,202 Democratic ballots cast. There were 212 “No Preference” ballots. Dean Phillips received 148 votes and Marianne Williams drew 100. Trump won Saugus by a rout in the Republican Primary, taking 2,748 out of a possible 3,482 votes. Nikki Haley finished a distant runner up with 656. The other Republican candidates were Chris Christie, 15; Ron DeSantis, 15; Vivek Ramaswamy, 8; Ryan Binkley, 2; and Asa Hutchinson, 1. Town Democratic Committee Chair Joseph Stephen Malone topped the field with 1,288 votes for election to the Town Democratic Committee. Others elected to the committee: Joseph P. Dorant, John G. Andreucci, Marcia A. Pollack, Theodore W. Pollack, Karen Rakinic, Mary J. Robblee, Stacey Marie Herman-Dorant, James A. Tozza, Peter A. Rossetti Jr., Patrick Thomas Pierce, Randy-Sue Abber, Mary H. Kinsell and Linda Lee Bell. ׉ 7cassandra://NSMEh8d4XTWoOc1fmwoVAdqWY1KCLrleYsmPsBwRgMA-`̰e:s'g׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 8, 2024 Page 5 Countdown Till Town Meeting Editor’s Note: The 2024 Annual Town Meeting convenes on Monday, May 6. As a special service to our readers and the registered voters of Saugus, we will reach out to the 50 Town Meeting members, focusing on one precinct each week, in the weeks leading up to the start of Town Meeting, asking members about their expectations for the upcoming Town Meeting. This week, we received responses from four of the fi ve Town Meeting Members in Precinct 2. Question One: What do you consider the top priority for the town as you prepare for the opening of the 2024 Town Meeting session? Robert Camuso Sr. First I want to thank all the residents in Precinct 2 for reelecting me to keep being a voice for them at town meeting. It’s tough to say there’s just one singular priority upcoming in Saugus that needs to be addressed but this one I think needs to be more addressed in Saugus. The Northeast regional Vocational school project bill is going to put our fi nances in my opinion in trouble. Saugus needs to fi nd money(2+ million at least a year more) just to pay this thirty year cost to Saugus. I’m hoping to start hearing ideas on how we’re going to fund this cost so we know what to expect and if it’s going to impact Saugus’s operations and the upcoming future stability of our town . Matthew Parlante First and foremost, ensuring the eff ective allocation of our Town’s resources is the most important task at hand. As a newly elected Member, my commitment lies in gaining insight into the operational realities of our Town and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are utilized effi ciently. This entails redirecting resources to areas of pressing need while avoiding wasteful spending. Two key areas requiring immediate attention are our schools and commercial tax revenue generation. I’ve noted with concern the insufficient prioritization of our school system’s needs. We are a proud town yet face inner city issues in our schools. Despite Saugus’ investment in a brand-new middle and high school, the anticipated rise in enrollment has not materialized, signaling a lack of confidence among parents. Prioritizing education is essential to ensuring that families view our schools as safe and enriching environments for their children, thereby fostering long-term community stability and growth of our Town overall. Generating new commercial tax revenue is paramount to alleviate the burden on our residents. Despite claims of a low tax rate, our assessments and property taxes continue to rise, putting the onus back on us. Shockingly, 37% of our commercial buildings lie vacant—a circumstance that demands strategic intervention. Peter A. Rossetti Jr. Top priorities for the town with Town Meeting. Saugus School System. We need to fund it better. The complaint is that money is going to the VOC school for the new building and can’t be spent for the Town system. In fact the amount going to the school is about the same as last year, including the amount for the Bond for the new school, however Saugus is down on the number of students this year, about 18 total. 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The woman passenger – Taesoon Hur of Buena Park, Calif. – was thrown from the car and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have identified her as the driver’s mother. Byung Moo Hur was taken to Portsmouth Regional Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The crash remains under investigation. ׉ 7cassandra://sHAyF0mmDcjhZ-rOUy-G95M_UGUUpDw18UoHipzofPo,,`̰e:s'g׉E6THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 8, 2024 Page 7 Selectmen seek funds to reactivate Ballard Street Salt Marsh Restoration project By Mark E. Vogler A s a possible short-term solution to alleviating the fl ooding problem in East Saugus, selectmen are reaching out to state and federal delegates for support of the dormant Ballard Street Salt Marsh restoration project. At their meeting Tuesday night (March 5), selectmen voted to send a letter to state and federal delegates requesting that the project “be revisited and funded as soon as possible.” “The project involves the restoration of 50 acres of degraded salt marsh in the Rumney Marsh. The site is located between Ballard Street and Bristow Street, running along Eastern Avenue,” selectmen stated in the letter drafted by Selectman Michael Serino. “Recently, the residents of East Saugus have experienced the worst coastal fl ooding todate. Consequently, it is quite evident that future fl ooding events will become more frequent and more destructive,” the letter continued. “Please keep in mind that the restoration of the 50-plus acre salt marsh would also provide flood storage capacity during intensive storms and high tides.” Last month, selectmen wrote a letter addressed to six federal and state elected leaders who represent Saugus to fund a feasibility study for a fl oodgates project that was authorized by President Biden in late 2022 – but never funded. That would involve a plan to install fl oodgates in a longterm project that would aff ect Saugus in addition to the communities of Everett, Lynn, Malden and Revere. “As you are aware, the Board of Selectmen are in support of the fl ood gate project, which we believe would be a longterm solution for the surrounding fi ve communities,” selectmen said in their latest letter to federal and state delegates. Gov. Maura Healey was also on the list of letter recipients. “However, we truly believe that the Ballard Street Salt Marsh Restoration project, which has been designed and approved by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, could provide an expedient solution to the restoration of the salt marsh and provide fl ood protection for the residents of East Saugus,” the letter continued. “In conclusion, your support and help in moving forward the Ballard Street Salt Marsh Restoration project would be greatly appreciated. We look forward to working with you on this very important project for the Town of Saugus.” The letter also detailed history about the Rumney Marsh and in particular the 50-acre Ballard Street salt marsh: • On August 22, 1988, Secretary of Environmental Affairs, James S. Hoyte designated the 2,274 acre Rumney Marsh as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). • In May 2002, Secretary of Environmental Affairs, Bob Durand, developed a Rumney Marsh Restoration Plan. This plan did include the restoration of the degraded 50-plus acre salt marsh between Ballard Street and Bristow Street. • On May 4, 2005, GeoSyntec Consultants developed a plan on behalf of the Town of Saugus, with support from the Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management (CZM) and the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The project plan involved the 50+ acres between Ballard and Bristow Streets, running along Eastern Ave. The two goals would be to restore the salt marsh and provide a compensatory fl ood storage area. The project would improve storm damage prevention for the low-lying area in East Saugus. But, due to a signifi cant lack of funding for the project construction, the project stagnated. (Note: see the Woods Hole Group 2014 report.) • In 2012, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) develRON’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 ׉ 7cassandra://HCgUAecDSvwJYynDmWIQ310f2IHrGleRM8EUn7xjVAg-S`̰e:s'gفe:s'g؁ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://fe730nce38d26crtV1RZB-g8D50lMpZj_h7SX8tWs2YW`)׉ 7cassandra://FTdIdhVRZip62y2pFxWP_bpeBXPkSSvM9-sNEWLaWHY͇`J׉ 7cassandra://opXRQGQagQnThJiZUMG_bMlOjh0NQ8WTLrhsPlqdVwo)&`̰e:w'gט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://-3_r9lOLsWeKo9qkEWXU7tsT9OV7_Ub_JUPjkYApJeg>`)׉ 7cassandra://CxDKvnm4uoiMdMrNdsNB0XgoAGF02qmTW4bY9nC1Mcg͏`J׉ 7cassandra://kS5_OwEnNB9EV4uDuKSejtWOVeqfUw9I3hcLVcwsePM+`̰e:w'gנe:w'gL+V 9ׁHhttp://dicott.eduׁ ׁ Ј׉E Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 8, 2024 Saugus voters cast their ballots for the next president By Tara Vocino V oters cast their ballots at the polls on Tuesday at the Senior Center for the Presidential Primary and state committees. Jake Briggs stated that he voted as an Independent. Alex Kotkowski cast his ballot at the Senior Center on Tuesday for the Presidential Primary. DUAL PARTIES: Eunice Mekalian voted for candidate Nikki Haley; husband Christopher voted for President Joseph Biden because he’s a Democrat. Lorraine Lewis voted for former President Donal Trump for his policies and immigration. oped a plan to restore Winthrop Beach. DCR filed a notice of Intent, and a public hearing was held by the Winthrop Conservation Commission on June 13, 2012. The plan involved removing sand from the abandoned I-95 sand pile in Rumney Marsh located in John Mawhinney voted for former President Donald Trump. Bernadette Wilkinson voted for President Joseph Biden. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) the Town of Saugus. Furthermore, part of the plan was to restore the degraded 50+ acre salt marsh between Ballard and Bristow Streets in Saugus. Consequently, the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration contracted the Woods Hole Group (WHG) to further advance the 50+ acre Ballard Street Restoration project. The WHG conducted a hydrodynamic assessment and study of the degraded salt marsh estuarine system. • In October of 2014, the Woods Hole Group produced its final plan, which included Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee restoring the degraded salt marsh and improving flood protection for the surrounding neighborhoods in East Saugus. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation contracted Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. to prepare an Environmental Notification Form for the 50+ acre Ballard Street Salt Marsh Restoration. The plan, which was completed in March of 2015, recommended cleaning the eastern portion of the marsh running parallel to Rt. 107 and excavating the western section of the marsh running parallel to Eastern Avenue, by 1.5 feet, which would provide some flood protection for the residents in East Saugus. • On April 15, 2015, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation held a public meeting at the Saugus Italian American Club. Construction was to begin in the fall of 2015. “Unfortunately, it is our understanding that the Federal EPA did not agree with the State plan to restore the salt marsh, consequently, increasing the funding costs associated with the project along with the ultimate abandonment of the project,” selectmen wrote in their letter. Saugonian achieves Thayer Academy Honor Roll T hayer Academy, an independent coed day school for grades 5-12, recently announced its Upper School (grades 9-12) honor rolls for the second semester. Students include Saugus resident Joshua Halliday (12th grade) – High Honor Roll. ׉ 7cassandra://opXRQGQagQnThJiZUMG_bMlOjh0NQ8WTLrhsPlqdVwo)&`̰e:s'g׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 8, 2024 Page 9 World Series Park will celebrate 20th year This season will be dedicated to the late Carolyn Davis W hen the umpire yells “play ball” later this month to begin the first game of the season at World Series Park, it will mark the baseball field’s twentieth year in Saugus. “We are very proud of what has been accomplished over the past twenty years,” Park Superintendent Bob Davis said in a statement this week. “The success of our endeavor can be measured in the amount of games (more than 250 in 2023) played on our field and the opportunity World Series Park affords Saugus young people to play baseball on a first class field,” Davis said. “We’ve come a long way since we built the field in 2004. We installed lights at the end of the 2021 season and hosted 60 night games last season. Thanks very much to all our sponsors and to those who made both monetary and in-kind donations over the years. Without their support World Series Park wouldn’t have been possible,” he said. The 2024 season will be dedicated to the late Carolyn Davis, who recently passed away. Carolyn, Bob’s devoted wife for 60 years, was a longtime volunteer who ran the snack bar and contributed to World Series Park in many ways. She will be greatly missed. A twentieth anniversary celebration will tentatively take place on Friday, May 3, before the Saugus High vs. REMEMBERING A VALUED VOLUNTEER: The upcoming twentieth season at World Series Park will be dedicated to the late Carolyn Davis, a longtime volunteer who ran the snack bar and contributed to the park’s success. (Photo Courtesy of Ken Howse) Salem High night game. All sponsors and those who contributed to World Series Park over the past 20 years will be honored and recognized. Highlights of the 2023 season included hosting the following: all Saugus High varsity home games, Commonwealth Amateur Baseball League playoffs and championship games, a large number of American Athletic Union (AAU) BaseBASEBALL UNDER THE LIGHTS: A nighttime, aerial view of World Series Park in Saugus. (Photo courtesy of Jim Harrington) ball games, Nor th Shore Baseball League games and Commonwealth Amateur Baseball League games. In past seasons, the park hosted state and district Babe Ruth tournaments, Special Olympics, TargetCancer fundraisers, a Multiple Sclerosis fundraiser, American Legion games, Commonwealth Amateur Baseball League tournaments, Coaches vs. Cancer tournaments, AAU Baseball tournaments and a Veterans/Military Appreciation Day. A full schedule of games is planned for 2024, starting the last week in March and going through October. The first Saugus High home game is on April 8 against Northeast Metro Tech. The public is welcome to attend all games. There is no charge and plenty of parking. Endicott College announces Saugus Dean’s List students E ndicott College, the first college in the country to require internships of its students, was pleased to announce its Fall 2023 Dean’s List students. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.5, receive no letter grade below “C,” have no withdrawal grades and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits for the semester. The following students have met these requirements: Ryan Anderson, Accounting, son of Karen and Richard Anderson Brenda Bettero, Nursing, daughter of Cynthia and Davidson Bettero Jason Ciampa, Computer Science, son of Eleanor and Brian Ciampa Georgia Fiore, Education, daughter of Jessica and Edward Fiore Drew Gardiner, Business Management, son of Helene and Peter Gardiner Brianna Giardullo, Nursing, daughter of Brian Giardullo Mia Klempa-Brown, Nursing, daughter of Tammy Klempa and Armstead Brown Thea Raftelis, Nursing: Accelerated BS, daughter of Julie and Theodore Raftelis Sofia Swan, Marketing, daughter of Lina and Adam Swan About Endicott College: The College offers doctorate, master’s, bachelor’s and associate degree programs at its campus on the scenic coast of Beverly, Mass., with additional sites online and at United States and international locations. Endicott remains true to its founding principle of integrating professional and liberal arts education with internship opportunities across disciplines. For more info, visit endicott.edu. The late Carolyn Davis (left), who is shown with High School volunteers Olivia Stanton and Lily Ventre, worked in the snack bar during a 1999 state tournament at World Series Park. (Photo Courtesy of Ken Howse) ׉ 7cassandra://kS5_OwEnNB9EV4uDuKSejtWOVeqfUw9I3hcLVcwsePM+`̰e:s'gہe:s'gځ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://GroOcZmltHnwgemJecdMhR_K7sFE2Oc-_Z7C1qBvWA4`)׉ 7cassandra://qHyzxEjzgqLPKBiJKowp4EJpE4tEqvJBwjj9QTElneE͐`J׉ 7cassandra://vBdyXlbYVSIngzrSAYJsKhqVyeT405_9XodHo-G_VsQ+t`̰e:w'gט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://ODPDSdOij87M1ahWajqCHSgi1bXH3xgCbLoM6He7Wh4x&`)׉ 7cassandra://iEjY9FHgcUBZuxEc0PAs1J26SybdWfLzRa41re3biMQ͑1`J׉ 7cassandra://in9xQcxQ8ZVD7KCRLMhfOmR4YzveyqlPPjONsBJ6yzc')`̰e:w'g׉EPage 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 8, 2024 ~ SHS Sachems Sports roundup ~ SAUGUS-PEABODY WRESTLING WRAPS UP SEASON AT NEW ENGLAND’S By Dom Nicastro T he Saugus-Peabody high school wrestling team officially wrapped up its 2023-2024 campaign with the conclusion of the New England championships last weekend in Providence, RI. Sam LoRusso of Saugus was the team’s lone competitor. The senior captain battled in his 157-pound weight class but came up short, going 4-2 at New England’s. LoRusso finished his career as top eight in New England and will go down as one of the top wrestlers in Saugus and Peabody history, according to Coach Wayne Moda. “With the conclusion of the New England’s this weekend our season is officially over… And what a season it was,” Moda said. Saugus-Peabody’s 17 dual-meet wins make the 23-24 season the highest number of wins for the team’s co-op and in either town’s history in the sport, according to Moda. Since the revitalization of the young Saugus/Peabody co-op in 2021 and despite low enrollment numbers, the team has a combined record of 4329-1. “Individually we have seen great results and development of our athletes,” Moda said. “A few have been exposed to youth wrestling but most have come in as freshmen new to the sport and have had success. We advanced six wrestlers to the finals of our league tournament (two champs), four place winners at the D1 North Sectional and a state, all-state and New England placer.” Because of the size of the combined schools, Saugus-Peabody is a Division 1 North section program, which is arguably the toughest section/region in New England. “With that comes unprecedented competition but also the reality that making it onto the podium at sectionals and an advancement to the D1 state tournament is difficult,” Moda said. “Wrestlers that place top four at D1 North may very well be the top wrestler in any other section in the state. So it is hard to break through. When you do break through the section, you are 4x400-meter relay team of, left to right, Connor Bloom, Ryan Laws, Shane Bourque and Cam Marchand. likely to be on the podium at states and All-States.” Moda said in the team’s three years together, it has had wrestlers advance to the States and All-States. In two of those years, it had wrestlers advance to the New England Championship. “This year the spotlight was on our captain Sam LoRusso, who had a great season. He will graduate this year as one of the of top wrestlers in program history,” Moda said. Some of his accomplishments include: Season record: 56-10 Undefeated in dual meet competition (45) in ’23 and ’24 113 career wins Son’s of Italy champion Bruce Rich Invitational Champion Two-time NEC/CAL Champion Third D1 North Sectional Fourth D1 State Fourth All-Sate Top eight New England Two-time All-Conference Moynihan Lumber Student-Athlete of the month SAUGUS TRACKSTERS SHINE AT NECS Saugus had plenty of good news at the Northeastern Conference championships at the Reggie Lewis Center last month. NEC championship meet participants: SAUGUS GIRLS Angie Lopez* Savanna Ceruolo Freshmen Sydney Ferreira (left) and Amanda Rezendes getting some homework done in between events. Destiny Okoye* Soraya Mathieu* Aly Mabee Sara Rovcanin* Sydney Ferreira Ashley Rezendes Saugus’ Sam LoRusso gets the victory signal at New Englands in Providence, RI. Tori Carter Mara Faiella* SAUGUS BOYS Kaeleb Mathieu ROUNDUP | SEE PAGE 11 Girls 4x200-meter relay team of, left to right, Destiny Okoye, Savanna Ceruolo, Soraya Mathieu and Angie Lopez. Saugus’ Sam LoRusso (left) competing at New Englands in Providence, RI. Seniors, left to right, George McGovern (captain), Jake Ferraro, Ryan Laws (captain) and Shane Bourque (captain). ׉ 7cassandra://vBdyXlbYVSIngzrSAYJsKhqVyeT405_9XodHo-G_VsQ+t`̰e:s'g׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 8, 2024 Page 11 From aspirations to milestones: Saugus girls basketball’s journey forward By Dom Nicastro F irst-year head coaches often find themselves facing a steep learning curve, tasked with not only crafting a winning strategy but also fostering team spirit and individual talent. Such was the case for the Saugus High School girls basketball team, under the fresh leadership of new head coach Joe Lowe, who embarked on a journey filled with aspirations, challenges and significant milestones. As the season unfolded, the initial goals were set high: to clinch the league title and secure a home game in the playoffs. Check and check. Saugus won the Northeastern Conference, finished with a regular-season record of 13-7 and beat North High of Worcester, 58-12, at home in the opening round of the Division 3 North state tourney. Despite falling short, 6034, in the next round of the single-elimination against a formidable opponent, Dover-Sherborn, the team’s tenacity and hard work were unmistakable, marking a promising start to Lowe’s tenure. Saugus this winter broke through a long-standing postseason drought, securing its first tournament game victory in recent years — a testament to the team’s grit and determination. This landmark win not only elevated the team’s morale but also signified a pivotal moment for the program, suggesting a bright future ahead. ROUNDUP | FROM PAGE 10 Alex Modini Kalebe Mendes Conor Bloom Roberto Garay-Morales* Shane Bourque* Kason Imbrogna* Ryan Laws* Koby Jette Jake Kelley Cam Marchand* *Indicated earned a PR at this meet in their respective races Kaeleb Mathieu took sixth place in the 55-meter dash, sixth place in long jump. Shane Bourque had a sixth place in 300-meter. Destiny Okoye added a last couple of weeks. “We had two games get Bottom row, shown from left to right: Juliana Powers, Ella Castle, Madison Botta, Capt. Ashleen Escobar, Ana Silva, and Taylor Deleidi. Front row, shown from left to right: Assistant Coach Brablc, Assistant Coach Norma Waggett, Ashleigh Moore, Capt. Jessica Bremberg, Amelia Pappagallo, Devany Millerick, Madi Femino, Peyton DiBiasio, and Head Coach Joseph Lowe. Key players like Peyton DiBiasio and Ella Castle emerged as standout postseason performers, exemplifying the fruits of focused player development and a culture of encouragement and hard work instilled by their coach. “Our goal was to win the league and make the playoffs with a home game,” Lowe said. “I feel the team did work hard towards that goal although we ultimately fell short losing to Dover-Sherborn and making a run.” Lowe and the Sachems are hungry for more. Saugus has been pretty successful with wins in the last six or seven years, the coach said. However, he thinks the team sixth place in the 55-meter dash and a second place in high jump. T he Saugus g ir ls 4x200-meter relay team of Okoye, Soraya Mathieu, Angie Lopez and Savanna Ceruolo finished in sixth. Cameron Marchand (mi le) , Soraya Mathieu (55-meter dash) and Okoye (55-meter dash) all qualified at their respective levels for New Balance Nationals. Lopez, Ceruolo, Okoye, Soraya Mathieu, Kaeleb Mathieu and Bourque each qualified for the Division 4 State Championship, with Okoye finishing in eighth place in the high jump. needs to “not take a year off and get back here next year to string together multiple years and try to parlay it into a run next year.” Saugus had multiple contributors this year, and that seems to be a formula they want to stick with: team first. “I tried to encourage all the girls on the team to be aggressive and take shots that work for them in the flow of our offense,” Lowe said. “Ultimately their skill is really a result of what they do in the offseason and makes it a lot easier on me. Always the talent, not the coach.” Saugus will naturally miss its tremendous seniors: Juliana Powers, Ashleen Escobar, TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 5 4th place with the number of students, behind Revere, Chelsea and Malden, however it keeps the payment due in the same range this year as last year, including a sizable bond payment. Those extra funds that have been allocated for Voc School costs could be used in the Saugus system. A School resource officer would be a good use of the extra available funds. A look at housing zoning would also be a high priority this year. The potential revitalization of Cliftondale is a consideration. We still have an MBTA mandate for housMadi Femino, Devany Millerick, Jessica Bremberg, Ashleigh Moore, Amelia Pappagallo and Ana Silva. Saugus made a huge leap with the tournament win. What’s going to get the program to the next level of making a deep tourney run in a competitive Division 3 landscape? “I got the job late last year,” Lowe said. “Our plan is to pick up right after April break with weightlifting and open gyms. We have skill but being undersized we need to be stronger and faster to be able to compete.” As for challenges in his first year, Lowe said the biggest challenge was the schedule the ing to meet and the proposed vote to revitalize Cliftondale , which narrowly did not succeed due to a percentage requirement, but had a majority, would be a strong issue to consider. Saugus does need affordable housing for its existing citizens, both seniors moving out of large homes and children of existing citizens who want to live in Saugus. There is a shortage of affordable housing both for rentals and for purchasing. We frequently see requests for “in-law” apartments at the Zoning Board, because of a shortage of housing. Question Two: What do you consider the top priority postponed and were forced to be put on back-to-backs for league games with three in a week,” Lowe said. “It is really hard to have three in a week and not be able to practice like you need to with the intensity and focus. I felt we missed out on the reps we needed to get to be able to work on some things defensively.” Lowe said he’s very proud of the work his assistants did. Norma Waggett, a 1,000-point scorer in high school and at Salem State University, did a great job with the junior varsity as the JV team came a long way and got better each time, “which is all I want to see regardless of results,” Lowe said. “Coach Chris Brablc was great on the bench and stepped up with some great scouting reports as well as his great team-building exercises he always puts on.” Reflecting on his first year as head coach, how has the community’s support impacted the team’s performance and morale, especially during crucial games like the tournament victory? “I am so appreciative of the community for how they showed up to our home game but even more so all the people who took the time to travel to Dover-Sherborn,” Lowe said. “We had just as many if not more fans than the home team. Our student section showed up and gave the girls a good crowd.” for residents in your precinct as you prepare for the opening of the 2024 Town Meeting session? Robert Camuso Sr. One of my concerns in Precinct 2 I’ve been trying to stay a step ahead on is any development of the Caddy farm property & any potential impact to our neighborhood streets. Right now it’s quiet but I understand it’s Private property and yes eventually something is going to be built there. Cliftondale is already overwhelmed with traffic and congestion. Working TOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 12 ׉ 7cassandra://in9xQcxQ8ZVD7KCRLMhfOmR4YzveyqlPPjONsBJ6yzc')`̰e:s'g݁e:s'g܁ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://4ukgXa-NtLwLjjijphz_FXVH4-JiPmRRYdbHqODERx8L/`)׉ 7cassandra://7rlKG8EsUy4I8sdOFJvbccBfwKO2WM2B2QJhNSK8ysw̓`J׉ 7cassandra://09s8XSRLyQOUWNZY4CtC8meSMChlhimgVV4AfhWEsys&2`̰e:x'g ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://E-zkzTE7Iq8dbckdXWCkYSE772CeMpFVJK5UTyAFV_4 7i`)׉ 7cassandra://PB4_z8OgnZCQ_DqARkhKheN15YCE5nFXOHrPXRxgH1U͐M`J׉ 7cassandra://VJSLpFCDD8KH0T-lxDAjibEZFq-PcWQs58wDX_FJgL8%`̰e:x'g נe:y'gLmE9ׁHhttp://cast.netׁ ׁ Јנe:y'g LCZ9ׁHhttp://house.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 8, 2024 Youth Hockey East Coast Junior Patriots reach semifinals in state championship playoffs BRINGING UP THE PUCK: Demitri Breton, 14, of Saugus, of the East Coast Junior Patriots, in state playoff action last weekend. (Courtesy Photo of Meghann Breton) SQUEEZING THROUGH: James Caruso, 14, of Saugus, of the East Coast Junior Patriots, maneuvers in between two defenders during last weekend’s State Championships for Massachusetts Youth Hockey. (Courtesy Photo of Meghann Breton) By Meghann Breton L ast weekend, the East Coast Junior Patriots (ECJP) competed in the State Championships for Massachusetts. The ECJP are a triple A Bantam youth hockey team made up of 13-, 14- and 15-year-old kids from Saugus and the surrounding towns. The ECJP were one of only six teams that made it to the tournament this year in their division, and they advanced to the Semifinals. TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 11 with the Caddy Farm property owners to not use our small side streets to access the property is a start to get what we want & hopefully satisfies their wants. The Cliftondale rotary still needs a better solution, a raised road surface would have been a better solution as Melrose has at Howard St & Green St rotary. I do believe that to be a better answer. Anna Parker is a large park in our Precinct. I would like to see more improvements to the playground and possibly town events being held there to better utilize the open space. The ECJP played their first States game last Friday (March 1) at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough against Triton/Amesbury. It was a really close first game that was tied 2-2 until the very last minute of the game when Triton/ Amesbury took the lead and won 3-2. The ECJP played their second States game last Saturday (March 2) against Twin City. ECJP came back with a vengeance and won the game 7-0. The ECJP played their third I would like more residents’ input/ideas on what they would like to see done in Precinct two to improve the community. Jeanette E. Meredith I am extremely humbled and honored that the residents of precinct 2 entrusted me to represent our interest and the priorities of the Town as one of their Town Meeting members. As a lifelong resident of the area, the revitalization of Cliftondale Square remains a top priority for me. Working together we can continue the progress made thus far through continued support of funding for studies, grant opportunities, purchasing of properties, planning States game later that night against Wilmington. This next game was very tense. It was back and forth the whole time. Neither team could score. The game ended up going into OT and Wilmington scored in the last three minutes of OT, winning the game 1-0. The ECJP played their State Championship Semifinals on Sunday (March 3) in a rematch against Wilmington. The game once again started off very evenly matched with a lot of tense back and forth, but no and development of parking and reconfiguration of traffic flows to advance and attract new businesses and foot traffic back to Cliftondale Square. I believe the residents have been clear that revitalization needs to preserve the integrity of the neighborhoods and protect the resident’s quality of life that are directly affected by overdevelopment and traffic congestion. Matthew Parlante The top priorities for residents in Precinct 2 revolve around preserving our community’s character and enhancing safety measures. There is a strong desire to maintain the integrity of our neighborhood by keeping goals. Finally, five minutes into the second period, ECJP scored. Wilmington responded quickly by scoring a goal of their own, making the score tied 1-1. A minute later, Wilmington scored another goal to take a 2-1 lead. Wilmington kept the heat on and scored again, making the score 3-1. ECJP kept trying to come back, but ended up losing the game 7-1. The ECJP have come a long way from their first State Championship Competition back in 2020 when they competed as Squirts. In 2020, these kids didn’t even come close to the Semifinals. They were outskilled and unprepared for the competition that they faced. new development and building projects away from Precinct 2. This is crucial to safeguarding cherished landmarks like Anna Parker Park and revitalizing the unique atmosphere of Cliftondale Square. Safety concerns also weigh heavily on the minds of residents. Improving safety on our roadways and bike paths is paramount, particularly in and around Cliftondale Square. Measures to encourage drivers to slow down and ensure safe pedestrian crossings are essential and a priority for me. Furthermore, there is a shared aspiration to attract more community-based businesses to our area. By fostering a supportive environment for local businesses, we can cultiAfter two years of practice and hard work, these same kids not only managed to qualify for the State Championships again in 2022, but also managed to finish in third place in their division. Once again, these same kids qualified for the State Championships this year and once again they finished strong in the Semifinals. The ECJP plan to keep working hard, honing their skills, and come back stronger next year! In the meantime, the ECJP plan to finish up their regular hockey season and then finish off strong with their playoff games at the end of this month. The ECJP will play their next game on March 9 at 7:50 p.m. in Haverhill. vate a vibrant neighborhood that residents are proud to call home. Encouraging business growth and community engagement will contribute to the long-term sustainability and desirability of Precinct 2. Peter A. Rossetti Jr. It is important to remember that Town Meeting encompasses the entire town and not just a specific precinct. We all have to work together for the betterment of the entire town. Just because an issue may not be located in a specific precinct, doesn’t mean that the Town Meeting members from another precinct can’t or won’t TOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 16 ׉ 7cassandra://09s8XSRLyQOUWNZY4CtC8meSMChlhimgVV4AfhWEsys&2`̰e:s'g׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 8, 2024 Page 13 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus! Normally, a kid being beaten up on school grounds wouldn’t attract a reporter’s interest enough to result in a newspaper story. As Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli told me in a brief interview this week, “Fights happen in school.” The Police Department might get contacted by school authorities or a parent concerned about their child’s safety and mental well-being. But for the most part, fighting on school grounds gets handled internally by school officials and usually doesn’t wind up being publicized. And rightfully so. But if a student’s beating is particularly vicious and winds up on video shot from cell phones – and gets talked about by public officials – there’s a very good chance it’s going to wind up becoming a news story. And rightfully so. Anyone who got to view one of the videos being mass distributed in Saugus this week of a 13-yearold girl pummeling another 13-year-old girl would have to feel great empathy for the young victim and be outraged by the images, which show that nobody came to the young girl’s assistance. Any person who doesn’t feel that way would have to have the heart of a lizard. After viewing one of the videos that was shared with me, I found the most disturbing thing was that nobody tried to help the girl. A few seemed to enjoy the moment, using their cell phones to chronicle the beating for the twisted gratification of others. After spending about 90 minutes on the phone talking to the mother of the girl who was beaten, it’s clear to me that this is a new story that needs to be told without glossing over anything, and while protecting the privacy of the young victim. The Saugus public officials and concerned citizens who have been calling on the School Department to hire a School Resource Officer (SRO) have another example of why it would enhance the safety of kids, faculty and staff by having a trained police officer on school grounds. At the same time, there needs to be a public discussion about what the School Department is doing or isn’t doing about the bullying problem in local schools. Does the School Department have adequate staff to handle situations as they arise? Are they getting the proper training? Are potentially problematic kids getting disciplined? Are the potential victims receiving the attention they need? Parents of Saugus school children deserve some answers. Hopefully, the front-page story we ran in this week’s Saugus Advocate will help to facilitate some productive public discussion about what needs to be done to guarantee a safe learning environment for all. Stay tuned. This week’s “Shout Outs” We received several nominations this week to recognize Saugonians for contributions to the betterment of their hometown. From Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian: “I’d like to nominate Pct. 10 Town Meeting Member Carla Scuzzarella for a ‘shout out.’ Carla has spent many hours designing and planning the town meeting mini seminars. Her expertise as a lifelong educator has proven to be beneficial to both myself and her Town Meeting Member colleagues, many of whom have offered positive feedback. Thank you Carla for your dedication and support!” From Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald Wallace, who nominated the late Carolyn Davis: “Carolyn was an amazing person. I grew up listening to her play the organ at church. She was a SHS class of 1961 grad. Her son Glen is a Town Meeting member with myself and Glen’s wife Laurie runs the Senior Center. Obviously Bob Davis is well known for World Series Park but Bob & Carolyn also gave hundreds of hours to the First Congregational Church asking for nothing in return. “I will miss her at the pumpkin unloading every fall. She was a true Saugus Sachem.” From the Saugus Lions Club: “The Saugus Lions Club would like to thank all who participated in our February raffle. We are extremely grateful to all who made this fundraiser a success in the THE MEG BUILDING, originally known as the Bond Building, but known mostly as the Cliftondale School during most of its century of existence, is one of the most famous historical landmarks in Precinct 2. It houses the MEG Foundation, which was named after Marleah Elizabeth Graves – a legendary Saugus educator. Plans are in the works for an “Open House” event at The MEG from May 4-5. (Saugus Advocate file photo) purchase of calendar(s). It is not how much you contributed but it is your generosity that allows us to continue doing all the good works. Now and in the future. Congratulations to all the lucky winners!! We hope you had as much fun with it as we did. The list of those who won a prize can be found on Saugus Lions Club House events at https://e-clubhouse.org. Go to Gift Calendar Raffle February 2024. With much gratitude.” 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. Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, March 8) 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 2023-24 season. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. Maple sugarin’ time tomorrow! Come to Breakheart Reservation on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this fun annual event. Experience the process of maple sugarin’ from tapping a tree to sampling real maple syrup. The hands-on tour includes the history of maple sugaring from Native Americans to today, tree identification & tapping, wood splitting, the evaporator and a tasting station. For more information or questions, please call 781233-0834 or stop by the Visitor Center at Breakheart Reservation (177 Forest St., Saugus). Learn about Appleton’s Revolution – March 13 The first Saugus Historical Society meeting of the spring will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at 30 Main St. in Saugus. Paul E. Kenworthy will talk about “the first American Revolution,” which began in Saugus when Samuel Appleton spoke from a high rock adjacent to what is now Appleton Street on September 19, 1687, denouncing Governor Edmund Andros. In 1686, Edmund Andros was appointed governor of the Dominion of New England by Great Britain. He instituted many laws and policies that were not popular in New England. One of the most significant protests during Andros’ three-year administration occurred here in Saugus. A year after Andros’s appointment, Appleton spoke from the top of the rock outcrop against Great Britain’s demands from the colonies. The Appleton’s Pulpit historical marker at that spot is familiar to many residents and was recently restored by the local Parson Roby Chapter of the DAR. This program will give the background of that incident, including political changes in England and in the colonies that profoundly changed the relationship between them. Paul is a National Park Ranger at the Saugus Iron Works and vice-president of the Saugus Historical Society. The program is free to the general public. There will be a brief meeting at 7 p.m. to allow Saugus Historical Society members the opportunity to vote on the slate of officers for this year, followed by a presentation of a booklet of photographs of the work of Carmine Moschella that was created by his daughter Carla Moschella for the historical society archives. Many Saugus residents will remember Mr. Moschella’s work at the high school and the many projects he contributed to the town. 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Preparations for the event are underway. The Massachusetts Maple Syrup Producers Association is reporting an early start to the season due to warmer than average temperatures across the state. Maple syrup is the state’s first agricultural crop of the season to be harvested, and the length of the season depends on differences between day and nighttime temperatures, so every year is different. Sugar maples (Acer saccharum) are more common in northern New England and Canada, but can be found in eastern Massachusetts as well. Once night temperatures are above freezing, this harvest is over, so let’s savor the sweetness of the season and not be in too big a hurry for warm temperatures! Sunday we lose an hour of sleep but will notice the brighter evenings, and there are two holidays related to gardening coming up this week. March 11 is National Johnny Appleseed Day, which honors Massachusetts native John Chapman, and March 12 is Plant a Flower Day, which can be observed here by planting seeds indoors, or at least planning to plant when it gets a bit warmer. The ground is not as thoroughly frozen as it usually is in early March. One of our most intriguing fall blooming woodland shrubs is common witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), but a close relative from Asia is flowering in a few places around town this week. Hybrid witch hazel (Hamamelis intermedia) ‘Arnold’s PromCrocuses are blooming – a sure sign of spring! (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ise’ has very similar bright yellow flowers but blooms in late winter. One place you can see it is at Prankers Pond near the parking area. People have been seeing crocuses blooming in the last few weeks, and I finally have one in flower in my garden. There are several crocus species that bloom early in spring. Mine is sometimes called woodland crocus or simply early crocus, although in Great Britain they are called “tommies” because of their scientific name. They are named after an Austrian botanist, Muzio Tommasini. The small very early crocus varieties are not always easy to tell apart. Several are also known as early crocus, and in German they are often called elfenkrokus due to their small size. Looking closely at the center of the flower, you can see the resemblance to the flavoring saffron, which comes from an autumn blooming crocus (Crocus sativus). In Spanish, these spring flowers are often called azafran de primavera, which translates roughly to “saffron of spring”. Other very early spring blooming varieties inThis hybrid witch hazel (Hamamelis intermedia) is now blooming near the entrance to Prankers Pond. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) clude spring crocus (Crocus vernus), which is also often purplish but has slightly broader petals, striped crocus (Crocus biflorus), which is purple and white, and golden crocus (Crocus chrysanthus), which has yellow flowers. Tommies tend to have purplish flowers with narrow sepals (three sepals and three petals, which are all the same color). They are often sold by nurseries and garden centers in mixed bulb bunches. Many small mammals and This hawk, which was perched near the Visitor Center at Breakheart Reservation, might be a red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus). (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) even some birds and slugs will eat crocus flowers and sometimes bulbs, so I often look for them with some anxiety in spring, wondering whether the flowers will return or not. Like tulips, both bulbs and flowers are edible and tasty, while snowdrops, daffodils, dwarf iris and winter aconite are less likely to be eaten by our local wildlife. Among the less familiar early bulbs are the dwarf irises, which include netted iris (Iris reticulata), Danford or yellow iris (Iris danfordiae) and the hybrid ‘Katharine Hodgkin’ (a cross between Iris histrioides and Iris winogradowii). Very low to the ground like the crocus, they are far less commonly planted in gardens. They are worth growing though, since they are rarely harmed by hungry animals. Netted iris are usually a bright blue with white and yellow nectar guide markings, and Danford iris are bright yellow with white markings, but in ‘Katharine Hodgkin’ iris, the nectar guides have reached an amazing level of intricacy, with deep blue stripes and spots as well as vivid yellow splashes. Another very early bloomer is the winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis), a buttercup relative with bright yellow blossoms. It does especially well in shade. The green leaves appear with the flowers, while with most of the other early spring bulbs the foliage reaches full size much later. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. Winter aconite is at peak bloom in Kelly Slater’s garden. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) he blue and yellow iris ‘Katharine Hodgkin’ doesn’t seem to mind this week’s raindrops in my garden. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ׉ 7cassandra://JXLLIqwy4Q1kB9ZnnmqMaHQwqhOzPjSWRuRQLVaogWI*`̰e:s'g׉E("THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 8, 2024 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 passed on many of his skills to the high school students and adults who took woodworking and furniture restoration classes from him. The “Appleton’s Revolution” talk will follow immediately. As usual, light refreshments will be served. Joanie Allbee’s art display on Alaska will also be on view, showing some of the beauty of the land that Saugus native Gustavus Vasa Fox arranged to buy from Russia after the Civil War. A congressional visit There are early indications that the Board of Selectmen’s letter-writing campaign to federal and state delegates is getting some attention. Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta reported this week that U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton and his staff recently visited East Saugus. Panetta said she met with Tom Arsenault, the congressman’s regional director, to discuss the flood gate project. “After we discussed some important issues in our Town, we met up with Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian. We first visited Hamilton Elevator Interiors and spoke to the President, Glenn Bowie. He took us for a tour of his facility, and explained the impact the flooding had on his business, and his concerns regarding future flooding. “We then took Tom up and down some of the worse streets that flooded in Saugus, which included Venice Ave., Seagirt Ave., Milan Ave., Houston Ave., and Spencer Ave. This was in preparation for the meeting with Congressman Moulton that occurred on Monday.” Town Meeting forums at the library In recent weeks, Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian has been providing a wonderful opportunity for Saugus citizens who want to learn the basics about Town Meeting – the legislative body of Saugus town government. Manoogian has presided over several Town Meeting forums held at the Saugus Public Library. Manoogian is a veteran of about four decades in local town government at various levels, including many years as a Town Meeting member. Manoogian will be leading two more sessions this year that are tailored for newly elected Town Meeting members or veterans who want to refresh themselves about Robert’s Rules of Order or how to put forward an article for consideration. The sessions for March 25 and April 22 will be held in the Community Room at the library from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Compost/Rec ycling Drop-Off Site winter hours The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site is closed for the winter. But it will reopen for recycling on the third Saturday of this month weather permitting. Please note: The site will be open March 16 during the period from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please contact Scott Brazis, Director of Solid Waste/Recycling, with any questions at 781-231-4036. Welcome to Cliftondale The Meg Foundation Board of Directors is inviting former students, family members, friends or anyone interested to attend an “Open House” event at The MEG Building – formerly known as the Cliftondale School – from May 4–5, 2024. Many of our visitors to the school, which is located at 54-58 Essex St., have shared with us incredibly special memories of their childhood while attending the first, second, third and fourth grades. Oftentimes they bring their grandchildren as well to take a tour of the building and view firsthand what an elementary school looked like those many years ago. The purpose of this event is to highlight Cliftondale, the school, the people and the businesses that have made this part of Saugus special. Presently board members are in the process of gathering historical items, class pictures, schoolbooks and handwritten letters of young students. If you have any class pictures or school memorabilia that the committee could borrow to display, or if you have any questions, please contact Paula Walsh at 781-520-2122. Kindergarten Enrollment 2024-2025 Open enrollment for kindergarten will begin on Monday, April 22, and continue through Friday, April 26. Kindergarten is free and full day (8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.). Families can pick up a kindergarten registration packet at the main office of the Veterans Early Learning Center between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Completed registration packets will be due on Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23, during the following hours: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (All registration documents must be included on the packet return dates.) Staff will be available to collect your documentation at the main entrance. Once all documentation is confirmed we will schedule an appointment for a mandatory kindergarten screening. Kindergarten screenings will be held on June 3 & 4 and will last 20 minutes. *While there is no official deadline for kindergarten registration, we ask that you register your student by May 24, to help us effectively plan staffing and programming for next year.” SAVE 2024 Environmental Scholarship Available Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is very pleased to announce that it is offering a $1,000 Environmental Scholarship to a Saugus resident who is or will be attending a twoor four-year college or other educational institution and pursuing a degree in an area that would positively impact the environment. A qualifying applicant may be a 2024 high school graduating senior or a current college undergraduate student continuing their education. Applicants can download the SAVE 2024 Environmental Scholarship Application Form found at www.saugusSAVE.org. Please note: Section C of the application should be identified with your initials only and should provide a brief summary of any of your activities relating to the environment, as well as describe how you feel your career choice will positively impact the environment. Please email your application – no later than midnight on April 19, 2024 – to: SAVE Co-President Ann Devlin at adevlin@aisle10.net What’s new at the Saugus Public Library? There’s always something interesting going on. Here’s an activity worth checking out: Join us at the Saugus Public Library on March 11 from 6-7:30 p.m. for an adult painting class with the Pop Up Art School. Each participant will create a painting on canvas of a starry night sky. The presenters will provide instructions on proper brush techniques, how to stabilize the hand to allow for better fine motor control and how to create texture using different paint colors and brushstrokes, plus how to mix paint to create shadows and highlights. By the end of the class, participants will not only have created a painting, but will have learned techniques for continuing on their own. No experience is necessary. This is a free class with all materials provided, but space is limited. Please register on our events calendar (https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/) or call 781231-4168, ext. 3107. Pop up Art School has been teaching for nine years and has taught over 1,750 art programs in public libraries, plus afterschool enrichment in public and private schools. Their artists/teachers have taught in private and public schools on the South Shore of Boston. Holy Week events in Saugus First Congregational Church has announced its plans for Holy Week. –On Thursday, March 28, Maundy Thursday will be celebrated with an Agape Supper at 6:30 p.m. (Sign up by March 24.) –On Good Friday, March 29, there will be a Taize Service at 6 p.m. All are welcome to join a beautiful prayer experience amid candles, music, prayer and stillness as we prepare our hearts for Easter. –On Sunday, March 31, there will be an Easter Sunday Service at 10 a.m. For more information, please email 1stchurchsaugus@gmail.com or call 781233-3028. loon! Bingo is back at the KowJoin the Kowloon Restaurant for Wednesday Night Bingo. The event takes place every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and will continue to April 3. Entry is free. Games, prizes and music highlight the event. For more information, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077 or visit online at www.kowloonrestaurant.com. Friday Night Dance Jam today at the Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant is set to host a Friday Night Dance Jam where Motown meets Freestyle, starring the Classic Supremes, The Cover Girls, P2, Lance Bernard Bryant and Jovian Ford. DJ Ricky will spin club classics. The event is slated for tonight (Friday, March 8). VIP Tickets are $75 per person for reserved seating, buffet and photos with the artists. Doors open for VIP tickets from 6-8 p.m. General admission tickets are $65 per person for reserved seating only. Doors open for general admission tickets at 8 p.m. Showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets are available by order online at Kowloonrestaurant. com or the Kowloon front desk or charge-by-phone: 781-233-0077. For more information, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077 or visit online at www.kowloonrestaurant.com St. Patrick’s Day party The Kowloon Restaurant is set to host a Saint Patrick’s Day party with WildFire playing live in concert on March 16. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and entertainment starts at 8:30 p.m. VIP tickets are $35.00 per person for reserved seating and include a light Kowloon dinner buffet –$15.00 per person for the concert only and no reserved seating with entry after 9:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to those sporting their best Irish attire. Tickets are available online at Kowloonrestaurant.com or the Kowloon front desk or charge-by-phone: 781233-0077. A Pro Wrestling Legend visits Saugus The Kowloon Restaurant is set to host Mark Henry for a night of Standup and stories of his life as a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Hall of Famer and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Pro Wrestling Legend. The event is scheduled for March 12. VIP Tickets are $85.00 per person for Priority Seating and Post Show Meet and Greet. The VIP tickets include one autograph and one selfie with your own device. General admission is $35.00 per person and includes the show only. The doors open at 6 p.m. and showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are available by order online at Kowloonrestaurant.com or the Kowloon front desk or chargeby-phone: 781-233-0077. Mark Jerrold Henry is an American former powerlifter, Olympic weightlifter, strongman and professional wrestler currently signed to AEW as a commentator/analyst, coach and talent scout. 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I recently enrolled in a Medicare drug plan, but I take some expensive medications that have high out-ofpocket costs and need some help. Living on a Shoestring Dear Living, Yes, there’s a low-income subsidy program called ‘Extra Help’ that assists Medicare benefi ciaries on a tight budget by paying for their monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to their Medicare (Part D) prescription drug coverage. And, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act that was passed by Congress and signed into law in late 2022, this program has expanded and gotten easier to qualify for in 2024. Even if you’ve applied and didn’t qualify before, you may be eligible now. The Extra Help benefi t is estimated to be worth about $5,300 per year. Currently over 13 million people are receiving this subsidy, but there’s around 3 million more who may qualify for it but don’t realize it. The amount of fi nancial assistance you would receive depends on your income and assets. If you qualify, you’ll pay no premium or deductible (unless receiving a partial subsidy), and no more than $4.50 for each generic drug or $11.20 for each brand-name drug your plan covers in 2024. To get the subsidy, your resources must be limited to $17,220 or $34,360 for married couples living together. Bank accounts, stocks, bonds, mutual funds and IRAs count as assets, but your home, vehicle, personal belongings, life insurance and burial plots do not. Also, your annual income must be limited to $22,590 for an individual or $30,660 for married couples. If you support a family member who lives with you, or you live in Alaska or Hawaii, your income can be higher. In addition, the government won’t count any money if you reOther Medicare Assistance If you’re eligible for Extra Help, you may also qualify for help with your other Medicare expenses through your state’s Medicare Savings Program. State Medicaid programs partner with the federal government, so income and asset qualifications vary depending on where you live. Medicare Savings Programs will pay your entire Medicare Part B premium each month. And in some cases, they may also pay your Medicare deductibles, coinsurance and copayments, depending on your income level. To fi nd out if you qualify, contact your state Medicaid offi ce. You can also get help through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free Medicare counseling in person or over the phone. Visit ShipHelp.org or call 877839-2675 to locate a counselor 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. ceive help for household expenses like food, rent, mortgage payments, utilities and property taxes. How to Apply There are three ways to see if you qualify and apply for Extra Help: online at SSA. gov/medicare/part-d-extrahelp; by calling Social Security at 800-772-1213; or by visiting your local Social Security offi ce. The application form is easy to complete, but you will need your Social Security number and information about your bank balances, pensions and investments. Social Security will review your application and send you a letter within a few weeks letting you know whether you qualify. If you don’t qualify for Extra Help, you may still be able to get help from a state pharmacy assistance program or a patient assistance program. Visit NeedyMeds.org to search for these programs. nior ior TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 12 support that issue. We all have to work together for the benefi t of Saugus. I try to work with members from my precinct and other precincts for issues that will benefi t all. This is an example of how we support each other’s precincts, however no action on the park has been taken to date. A few years ago I had suggested a park on top of Baker Hill at the old water tower site. It doesn’t have to be an expensive endeavor, however it could be something the community could really use since the closest other park is a distance away, across major roads and at least 190 feet downhill from the area. It was supported by the Town Meeting members from that precinct and others. Question Three: Are you working independently or in collaboration with other members on articles to be introduced for this year’s Town Meeting? Could you please elaborate? Summarize your article and what you hope to accomplish. Robert Camuso Sr. I’m always open to help, supporting any great opportunities or ideas that will better our town of Saugus with any Town meeting colleague. Matthew Parlante For this year’s Town Meeting, I am actively involved in proposing articles aimed at enhancing our local governance and community engagement. Here are the initiatives I will be introducing: Formation of a Charter Review Committee: The fi rst article seeks to establish a Charter Review Committee tasked with evaluating our town’s current charter and identifying opportunities for updates that benefit all of our residents. Unlike the previous Charter Commission, this review process does not entail altering our form of government, alleviating concerns regarding potential Town vs. City debates. Our charter is outdated and needs revision to better serve the needs of modern-day Saugus, while also anticipating future challenges. Moreover, there’s a critical need to address the disproportionately low number of Town Meeting Members compared to other municipalities in the state. With only 50 members, and a signifi cant portion tied to town employment or other committees, broader representation is essential to mitigate confl icts of interest and ensure fair decision-making. Establishment of a Community Outreach Committee: The second article proposes the formation of a “Community Outreach Committee” aimed at fostering greater engagement in local government. The committee’s primary objectives include educating residents about our form of government, available resources, and facilitating more community-based events to cultivate a sense of belonging and civic pride. By encouraging broader participation, especially among our youth, we aspire to invigorate our Town’s spirit and encourage active involvement in shaping its future. Both initiatives underscore my commitment to transparent and inclusive governance, where the voices and interests of all residents are heard and valued. Through collaborative eff orts and proactive measures, I aim to strengthen Saugus’s democratic foundations and foster a vibrant, engaged community. Question Four: Please feel free to share any other views about the upcoming Town Meeting. Robert Camuso Sr. Saugus needs more open Green Space – as everyone can see we’re losing open parcels to developers everywhere around town. I would like to see a program put into place to buy & preserve open green space in Saugus before it’s gone forever. The empty schools are a concern. I would like to see them turned into useful areas for all of Saugus residents to use not specifi c groups. Westside fi re station is a hot topic – also the needs of this town should outweigh any wants. Residents need to get more involved. It’s only going to better our chances to overcome the situations & issues we are faced with. Voting is a good start – there’s 28,000plus Saugus residents but only 4,000 to 5,000 vote. Jeanette E. Meredith As a new Town Meeting member I am listening, learning, asking questions, and looking forward to working with my fellow town meeting members and the Town Manager on improving the things that are important to our residents and our Town of Saugus. Matthew Parlante I’m excited about the upcoming Town Meeting. Our form of government is designed to empower residents, ensuring they have a direct say through their Precinct representatives in critical matters such as the budget, by-laws, and zoning regulations. I am confi dent that we will come together to prioritize the interests of the residents above all else. As a representative of Precinct 2, I am dedicated to keeping my residents informed about important decisions and seeking their input to ensure that their voices are heard and valued. By fostering open communication and collaboration, we can work together to serve the best interests of our Town and its residents. I look forward to contributing to this process and advocating for positive change in our community. Peter A. Rossetti Jr. I think the upcoming Town meeting will be very interesting with the new members. Many of them seem interested in bettering the Town and becoming more involved in improving the Town. I am looking forward to it. ׉ 7cassandra://ry_32cG3phtYnlOlK810OjW_mZb5590oR1DbTQldIPo&`̰e:s'g׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 8, 2024 Page 17 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 He is best known for his 25year career in WWE. Winter is calling at Breakheart If you love hiking, nature and the great outdoors, there’s a lot going on this winter at Breakheart Reservation – courtesy of the state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). All programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Parking fees may apply depending on the program’s location. For more information, please email Jessica Narog-Hutton, Visitor Services Supervisor, at jessica.narog-hutton@mass.gov Here are a few programs that DCR has in the works: · On Sundays through March, why not do something easy, like a Sunday morning hike from 10 a.m. to noon? Check in at the Visitor Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). Join the Park Interpreter for a weekly guided hike. Each trip will highlight natural and historic features that make Breakheart unique. Hikes will be moderately paced and range from two to three miles over sometimes uneven and rocky terrain. This activity is best suited for ages eight years and up. The hike will be canceled in the event of heavy rain. · On Thursdays through - 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. ES24P0591EA Estate of: PATRICIA CROWELL BRENNA Also known as: Patricia Brenna, Patricia C. Brenna Date of Death: 11/02/2023 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Kristin M. Brenna of Beverly, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Kristin M. Brenna of Beverly, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 04/01/2024. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 27, 2024 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE March 08, 2024 March, the Camp Nihan Educational Center (121 Walnut St., Saugus) will offer the Wild Breakheart Series from 9 to 10 a.m. Join Breakheart staff for this rotating nature series that will explore different aspects of Breakheart in the wintertime. In March be a part of the Breakheart Birding Club. Discover what birds are starting to come back for the spring and what birds stay from the winter. · On Fridays through March, check out Kidleidoscope from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). Come join a park interpreter for a story time and nature walk. Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately one mile, though not accessible for strollers. This activity is appropriate for families with children who are three to five years old. Meet at the Visitor Center. · On Saturdays through March, “Step into the Past” from 10 a.m.to noon at the Visitor Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). Join the park interpreter to discover the park history. Hikes are about two and a half miles and of moderate difficulty along rocky trails with several stops. Best for adults and older children with a keen interest in history. Meet outside the Visitor Center. This activity will be canceled in the event of rain. · First and third Saturdays: Stories in Stone: Breakheart has been shaped not only by nature but by the many people who have called it home. · Second and fourth Saturdays: Glacial Giants: Countless clues to a glacial past dot the landscape. If one knows where to look, this hidden geologic history can be revealed. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Discount Services - Raccoons - Squirrel Removal 781-269-0914 Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 - 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. ES24P0507EA Estate of: PHILIP GEOTIS Also known as: Phil Geotis Date of Death: 11/26/2023 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Barbra E. Geotis of Saugus, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Barbra E. Geotis of Saugus, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 04/02/2024. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 26, 2024 PAMELA A. 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Relatives and friends were invited to meet at St. Margaret’s Church, Saugus on Wednesday, March 6 for a funeral mass followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. Arrangements by Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alan’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. OBITUARIES Alan B. Hunt ׉ 7cassandra://n__TvmfCFhUSq6hfE074pj72_TKhVFYencxhHEHyMMk2`̰e:s'g׉E!mTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 8, 2024 Page 19 1. On March 8, 1971, what two boxers fought for the world heavyweight boxing championship? 2. What does the political designation party “whip” come from? 3. Where are the Big Diomede and Little Diomede Islands (nicknamed Tomorrow Island and Yesterday Island because the international date line is between them)? 4. What is the difference between “point break” and “break point”? 5. On March 9, 1841, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that slaves from the ship Amistad were free; what country was the origin of the slave ship? 6. In the 1800s, what people were displaced and forced to journey on the “Trail of Tears”? 7. Boston salesman King C. Gillette developed what that made shaving convenient and popular? 8. March 10 is Daylight Saving Time; during what war did Germany become the fi rst country to implement daylight saving time – to save fuel? 9. What city with a rapid transit system known as the “Tube” announced it is renaming some rail lines, including one (nicknamed the Goblin) to be called the Suff ragette line? 10. What does GOP stand for? 11. On March 11, 1918, amidst a pandemic, what type of flu reached the USA? 12. How are blue, harvest and hunter’s similar? 13. On March 12, 1933, who gave his first radio “fi reside chat”? 14. The Swiss constitution says that the country’s offi cial languages are Romansh and what three? 15. How are bar, line and pie similar? 16. 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SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 COMING SOON COMING SOON -NEW CONSTRUCTION WITH 3800 SQFT OF LIVING! THIS HOME FEATURES 9' CEILINGS ON BOTH FLOORS, CUSTOM KITCHEN CABINETS, THERMADOR APPLIANCES, 10' ISLAND, QUARTZ COUNTERS AND BACKSPLASH, COFFEE STATION, ELECTRIC FIREPLACE IN FAMILY ROOM WITH COFFERED CEILING, WIDE PLANK OAK 6" HW FLOORS. 2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY WITH CUSTOM CABINETS, 3 BEDROOMS WITH CUSTOM CLOSETS. LARGE PRIMARY SUITE W/ CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET. SHOWER HAS 3 SHOWER HEADS AND 2 BODY SPRAYS FOR SPA- LIKE EXPERIENCE. ENTERTAINMENT AREA WITH A FULL BATHROOM AND A CUSTOM WET BAR IN FULL BASEMENT. LYNNFIELD CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR DETAILS FOR SALE- 2 BEDROOM, 2 FULL BATH HOME WHICH WAS COMPLETELY RENOVATED IN 2007. THIS HOME FEATURES BAMBOO FLOORING THROUGHOUT WITH EXCEPTION OF TILE IN THE BATHS, SPACIOUS ROOMS, FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY, LOTS, OF SKYLIGHTS FOR PLENTY OF NATURAL LIGHT AND MUCH MUCH MORE. ALL SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN UPGRADED. LOCATED UP OFF STREET FOR ULTIMATE PRIVACY AND LARGE HALF ACRE LOT OF LAND. BIG DECK OFF KITCHEN FOR ENTERTAINING OR JUST ENJOYING THE OUTDOORS. MALDEN $639,900 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 RENTALS • 2 BED, 1 BATH SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH OPEN CONCEPT, LARGE BEDROOMS WITH BALCONIES. 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY, QUAINT AREA. SAUGUS $2,800 PLUS UTILITIES CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 • 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH PLENTY OF CABINETS. FRESHLY PAINTED AND NEW CARPETS. LAUNDRY HOOK-UPS IN UNIT FOR AN ELECTRIC DRYER. 2 CAR OFF STREET PARKING. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING.-SAUGUS $1,800 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 • 2ND FLOOR 3 BED APARTMENT OFFERS A LARGE EAT IN UPDATED KITCHEN WITH GAS COOKING AND HARDWOOD FLOORING. NICE SIZE LIVING ROOM AND MAIN BEDROOM PLUS TWO ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS ALL WITH HARDWOOD FLOORING. THERE IS COIN-OP LAUNDRY AVAILABLE IN THE BASEMENT AS WELL. PARKING FOR TWO CARS OFF STREET. GAS HEAT AND PEABODY ELECTRIC.PEABODY $3,000 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 • 2 BED, 2 BATH MODERN CONDO WITH LAUNDRY IN UNIT. 2ND FLOOR UNIT WITH HARDWOOD FLOORING, CENTRAL AIR, EXTRA STORAGE, AND OFF STREET PARKING. SPACIOUS BEDROOMS. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. REVERE $2,800 UTILITIES NOT INCLUDED. CALL LAUREN 781-835-6989 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE -RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS 2 FAMILY HOME LOCATED ON A DEAD END STREET IN SAUGUS CENTER. FIRST FLOOR OFFERS 1 BEDROOM, EAT-IN KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, OFFICE, DINING ROOM (COULD BE A SECOND BEDROOM) FULL BATH AND IN-UNIT LAUNDRY. THE SECOND UNIT FEATURES EAT-IN KITCHEN, NICE SIZED LIVING ROOM AND TWO BEDROOMS. NEWER GAS HEATING SYSTEMS. SEPARATE UTILITIES, PAVED DRIVEWAY, PLENTY OF OFF STREET PARKING. LARGE BASEMENT WITH PLENTY OF STORAGE. THIS PROPERTY IS PERFECT FOR ANYBODY LOOKING TO OWNER OCCUPY OR RENT. SAUGUS $749,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 LAUREN BARTON 781-835-6989 CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS • SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM IN NEED OF TLC. GREAT FOR HANDYMAN. HEAT AND A/C NOT WORKING. LARGE ADDITION.2 CAR PARKING. DANVERS $79,900 • SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NICE YARD. LOW PARK RENT. PEABODY $179,900 • PRE-CONSTRUCTION. WELCOME TO SHADY OAKS BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY. AFFORDABLE YET UPSCALE LIVING , EACH HOME HAS AMPLE SQUARE FOOTAGE WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS. ONE WILL HAVE 3 BEDROOMS AND ONE BATH. OPEN CONCEPT PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. HIGH QUALITY FINISHES FROM TOP TIER APPLIANCES TO ELEGANT FINISHES.. A SERENE WOODED SETTING WHILE BEING CONVENIENT TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, DINING AND MAJOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTES. THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF THIS THRIVING COMMUNITY AT AN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. LOW PARK RENT OF 450 A MONTH. INCLUDES TAXES, WATER AND SEWER, RUBBISH REMOVAL AND SNOW PLOWING. ACT NOW BEFORE PRICE INCREASE. 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