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But selectmen say the latest 40B project proposed for the town – 189 mixed-income multifam40B | SEE PAGE 2 SINGING IN THE SAND Saugonian Talia Cutulle performed the National Anthem during last weekend’s 20th Annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. Please see inside for more photos. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) BROTHERS ON THE RUN: Leo Hobbs, 7, and his brother Tye, 4, said they had fun this summer participating with other kids in the Saugus Sachems Track Camp. Tye got to hold the second-place trophy that their team won last Saturday while competing in Cranston, R.I. Please see inside for more photos and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) Mid-grade Regular $3.87 3.19 73 64 Over 45 Years of Excellence! 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Moreover, any proposed housing developments would have to abide by the town’s zoning bylaws,” Serino said. The state law known as Chapter 40B allows the developer to forgo certain local zoning bylaws and restrictions, providing at least 25 percent of its units of a housing project are designated as “aff ordable.” Saugus’ low or moderate income housing units constitute about 6.9 percent of the town’s total housing stock. Town notifi ed of preliminary plans Several town offi cials, a representative from the Massachusetts housing finance agency (MassHousing) and parties representing local developer Salvatore Palumbo and Interstate Properties Management, Inc. did a site walk last week on land that could be developed near Palumbo’s office building and parking garage. The property is situated near the Holiday Inn Express, off of Route 1 South. The property will be divided into two lots, one will have the offi ce building and garage and conform with underlying zoning (Lot A), and the other, Lot B, will be the comprehensive permit parcel, according to Lynne D. Sweet, the principal of LDS Consulting Group, LLC, which is representing Interstate Properties Management. “The two lots will share the garage and some access points. The Applicant is proposing 189 mixed income multi-family rental units in two buildings on an undeveloped lot behind their existing office building and parking Lawrence A. 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Emergency access will be via route one through the existing parking garage,” Sweet wrote in an email to The Saugus Advocate. “Building A will have 80 units and be six stories with parking under the fi rst level, and building B will have 109 units and be 8 stories with parking under the fi rst level and access to the existing parking garage. In total, there will be 90 new parking spaces, 89 new garage spaces under building, and the use of 136 parking spaces in the existing garage for a total of 315 parking spaces. It will off er both indoor and outdoor amenities for the benefi t of all residents. The property has been designed to create green space over the existing gas easement in front of the buildings. There will be no access into the residential neighborhood to the rear of the property and the majority of the existing tree buff er will remain in place.” Cogliano supports the project At least one selectman – Anthony Cogliano, a personal friend of Palumbo – said he supports the 40B project as it has been proposed. “Prior to his leaving Saugus, I spoke with former planning director Chris Riley at length and he was strongly in favor of the proposed 40B,” Cogliano told The Saugus Advocate. “I have also attended meetings with MassHousing, the developer, his attorney, and the contractor for the proposed project and I am pleased with everything I’ve seen to this point. The development is fi rst class and should be a welcome addition to Saugus. I understand there are residents who are opposed to any new apartments being built and I’m sure there will be opposition to this project,” Cogliano said. “Unfortunately, because Saugus does not meet the criteria of aff ordable housing set forth by state law, we must build more. We also have a serious shortage with our agreement with the MBTA to build more apartments in exchange for the rail trail. This proposed 40B at 961 Broadway also seeks to add a bus stop which will help decrease the amount of apartments needed to be built for the MBTA in our town.” Most of the selectmen said they will be monitoring the project cautiously. “Although the Board of Selectmen have no jurisdiction over 40B projects, I will be following this proposed project closely,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta said. “My main concern is that this project doesn’t negatively impact the residents of Forest Street and the surrounding area,” she said. Selectman Corinne Riley noted that her initial reaction to the project was concern for the neighborhood and “the strain that this development might put on our schools, infrastructure and public safety.” “Beyond that, my concern is that Saugus has still not reached the 10 percent aff ordable housing threshold, which makes us subject to 40B projects like this,” Riley said. “Saugus residents have made it clear that they don’t want more apartments in town. We’ve had building moratoriums and more restrictive zoning changes in recent years, and as well intentioned as they are, they have limited impact with regard to 40B projects, because the Mass Housing Appeals Committee will overrule Saugus and allow this type of development,” she said. So the more important question may be, how and when will Saugus get to 10 percent aff ordable housing so that we’re no lon40B | SEE PAGE 4 ׉ 7cassandra://F0K0gc8NvkVS_Fq4LiRPKgqP4tQKm6l-qU8p6b72su0*0`̰fr1ht׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 Page 3 ~The Advocate Asks~ Young Saugus Sachems Track Camp athletes talk about how the summer experience benefited them 6th place – in the 800 meter.” Leo Hobbs, 7, second year of camp: “Running and having fun.” Tye Hobbs, 4, first year of camp: “It teaches me about running.” Fernando Frossard, 5, first year of camp: “I love the games.” Felipe Frossard, 10, fourth year of camp: “I love doing the discus. It’s really cool. I like it. There’s a lot of activities to do.” Namoi Tarantino, 12, ASKS | SEE PAGE 6 CELEBRATING THE END of this year’s Saugus Sachems Track Camp are several dozen Saugus youths, ranging from four to 18 years old. Holding the second-place trophy from last Saturday’s track meet in Cranston, R.I., is four-year-old Tye Hobbs. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we accepted an invitation from Coach Chris Tarantino, who oversees the Saugus Sachems Track Camp, to come down to the MacNeill Memorial Track Field to interview some of the kids who competed in this year’s summer track camp, several of the supportive parents and volunteer coaches. Tarantino, a 1990 Saugus High School graduate who distinguished himself as a star while on the Sachem track team, has been running a track camp for more than 20 years. A group of 44 participants in the Saugus Sachems Track Camp – boys and girls ranging in age from four to 18 – finished second overall among 15 teams competing in last Saturday’s (July 20) Fourth Annual CLCF Summer Showdown in Cranston, R.I. The Saugus kids took home 19 firstplace awards. Tarantino called Wednesday night’s final meeting of the summer track team “one last hurrah” – an opportunity for the kids to hang out as teammates for one final time, share their success and competition experience, take some photos with the second-place meet trophy and enjoy one more day of camaraderie. Here are some highlights from the interviews with the kids, parents and coach. Q: What did it mean for you to participate in the summer track camp? What benefited you the most? What was your favorite part? How many years have you been doing this? Elizabeth Silipigini, 10, third year of camp: “Seeing all of my friends and actually doing something fun in the summer.” Stella Beaulieu, 9, first year of camp: “Having fun in the summer, getting to learn new things and seeing my friends.” Amber Mouhidin, 11, first year of camp: “It’s really fun, helps your running, allows you to make friends and is very welcoming.” Cora Cottam, 11, third year of camp: “I made many friends and got to help build a community. It was very fun doing this.” G.G. Cottam, 12, third year Aluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum of camp: “It helped improve my stamina for other sports I do. 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The war ended in 1638 as the forces defeated about 700 Pequots, killing about 500. The remaining were sold into slavery. The Pequot and Mohegan tribes were allies before the coming of the colonists. Around 1630 the Connecticut River Valley had a problem because the Pequots wanted more land and fought the Wampanoag in the north, the Narragansett to the east and the Algonquian and Mohegan to the west. The colonists were also seeking more terriGerry 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 J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. tory for settlements. English Puritans wanted dominance in the areas and settled in Windsor, Wethersfield, Hartford and Springfield – pushing the Indians out. John Stone and seven of his crew were killed by a subgroup of the Pequots named the Niantics. Stone was from the West Indies and had been banned from Boston for malfeasance, including drunkenness, adultery and piracy. Colonial officials felt that the Indians had no right to kill any colonists, even ones they penalized themselves. There was The Great Hurricane in 1635 in the colony area, which added to the problems, including winter food supply, and the colonists were ill prepared to avert famine. Tensions grew between the Pequot nation and the colonists. There was the case of John Oldham, who was killed by Indians, and colonist preachers put forth sermons against the Indians in the area. Governor Vane sent John Endecott to carry out revenge. There were over 50 years of disputing land areas used for grazing the colonies’ livestock and fishing spots, and interracial insensitivities, and additional land needed by the colonists was formerly settled by the Indians. Troubles continued between colonists and Indians and eventually erupted into what became King Philip’s War from 1675 to 1676. Philip, whose real name was Metacom, son of Massasoit who greeted the colonists in 1621, was the sachem of the Wampanoag tribe. The war was also caused by the Plymouth Colony killing three of Philip’s warriors. They had been tried and convicted of killing John Sassamon, a Harvard educated “praying Indian” who had converted to Puritanism and who served as an interpreter and advisor to Philip, but Philip had accused him of spying for the colonists. The Wampanoags did a series of raids against the Swansea village of Massachusetts, 40B | FROM PAGE 2 ger subject to 40B projects? This question is better suited for our Planning Department, which our Town Manager supervises.” The town currently is at a disadvantage, as it hasn’t filled the vacancy left by the departure of the planning director. 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The tribes annihilated Providence, Rhode Island. The spring of 1676 saw Chief Canonchet captured, given to the Mohegans, shot, beheaded and quartered. On August 20, 1676, John Alderman shot and killed King Philip at Mt. Hope, R.I., and Philip was drawn and quartered and beheaded. There were minor clashes throughout New England and eventually the Treaty of Casco was signed in 1678, which ended the war. King Philip’s War is considered the bloodiest war per with 10 percent required by state law, according to Cogliano. “This percentage doesn’t include the Towle Brothers project being constructed along Prankers Pond,” Cogliano said. “When that project comes online Saugus will be at approximately 8.3 percent. The proposed project at 961 Broadway would bring Saugus close to or at the required 10 percent,” he said. Prior to the proposed 40B development, Cogliano said, he helped the property owner, Sal Palumbo, for two years to rezone his property because he had an Alzheimer’s care facility that he wanted to build there. “In my opinion, that would have been a huge win for Saugus,” Cogliano said. “The first year the Planning Board gave its stamp of approval for the project, but Town Meeting asked for a continuance. The second year the Planning Board elected not to support the rezoning and forced the property owner to look at a 40B development, which is not subject to zoning,” Cogliano said. “My only goal in supporting the rezoning was to prohibit any access through Forest Street because I know the disruption it would cause in the neighborhood. As it turns out, Mr. Palumbo has assured the town that Route 1 will be the only access point for the 40B as well.” “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) capita in U.S. history. It included several hundred colonists dead and dozens of settlements destroyed or heavily damaged. Thousands of Indians were killed, wounded or captured and sold into slavery. Thus ended one of the worst wars on American soil. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, who is better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column – sometimes about sports. He also opines on current or historical events or famous people.) Cicolini cites “a silver lining” Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Jeffrey Cicolini noted that the town has “no say” in the approval of a 40B project because these projects are allowed by the state’s legislation. “The town can impose certain restrictions under conservation laws or for specific infrastructure. However, the basic project itself bypasses our local zoning bylaws,” Cicolini told The Saugus Advocate. “Construction of more apartments is concerning given the current traffic situation on Route 1. However, there is one silver lining to the proposed 40B project. Because it falls under the 40B rules, even though only 25 percent of the 189 units are identified as affordable units, all 189 of the units will count towards Saugus meeting the state’s 10 percent affordable housing requirement,” he said. “Furthermore, in any typical apartment development project, only 10 percent of the units are required to be affordable. This is the main reason why we have never been able to attain the 10 percent threshold, which continually leaves us vulnerable to these 40B projects,” he said. “Assuming this project moves forward, the town will 40B | SEE PAGE 11 ׉ 7cassandra://ufp3dFu1ceet7-PHdJPS1YT-BcbQPDx8G8YX8ZLpsAg+I`̰fr1hv׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 Page 5 Richard M. Barden Appointed Principal of Northeast Metro Tech W AKEFIELD — Super in t enden t David DiBarri is pleased to announce that Richard M. Barden has been named as the next Principal of Northeast Metro Tech. 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Michael glows with “Arlene’s beautiful blue eyes had drawn me in, but the comfort we found in each other gave us courage to open our hearts.” They were married in June 2015. Mr. Maruzzi comes to terms with his life in the words “The cherry red Mercedes I once dreamed of has been replaced by my shiny blue wheelchair, and that is okay. It seems to me that after enduring something challenging, simple moments become more gratifying.” The Japanese art of Kintsugi comes to mind as I read this book. A broken vessel becomes far more valuable as gold threads are woven throughout the structure, strengthening it and making it profoundASKS | FROM PAGE 3 eighth year of camp: “Improving my stamina in running and my distance in throws. It’s a great way to make new friends and learn new skills.” What did the parents say about track camp benefi ts? David Hobbs, father of Leo ly a statelier piece of art, such as Michael’s life. Michael went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics at Boston University – becoming a highly popular Saugus High School Teacher. Michael’s a vessel of great worth showering out all he has to assist and help bring others to greater understanding with his wife Arlene by his side. After a long, fulfi lling career, Michael still pours out his cup as an online Teacher. Having read Michael Maruzzi’s “Walking is Overrated” book a few times, I would encourage others to pick it up if they are looking for an honest, poignant memoir of an inspiring, persevering, triumphant man. Saugus class of 1987 Author Michael spends time in Florida with his wife Arlene. He comes up to his hometown to share Holidays with his proud parents, Diane and Bob Maruzzi. and Tye Hobbs: “I think it’s an amazing program. Coach T. does a great job with understanding what each kid needs and establishing individual goals for them. He seems like a really good man. You can honestly tell that he cares about the kids. This camp provides ASKS | SEE PAGE 11 ׉ 7cassandra://mqLrn82UfUaLVHJNKuCI9Bb0rufyhHiTzTH0-GCAm10/x`̰fr1hx׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 Page 7 Concert of the Week By Laura Eisener T he Memorylaners played at Saugus Iron Works last week (July 17) with a special guest singer, Steve Rich, coming up to perform one song. It was pleasant and breezy on the upper lawn, although late in the concert threats of a storm, and a few actual sprinkles of rain, forced the event to a slightly early end. This band plays a variety of music from the 50s, 60s and 70s and has a good following, as they have fairly often also played at the Senior Center. At the Iron Works Concert, they managed to time the song “Blue Moon” to the appearance of the moon over the trees. When playing Jimmy Buff et’s iconic song “Margaritaville,” one of the singers actually “blew out her fl ip-fl op”! There was an amazing chorus of animal sounds during “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (also known as “Mbube”). Many of the audience members sang the choruses and clapped along to their popular tunes. The concerts at the Iron Works were organized by the Saugus Public Library and will continue each Wednesday evening through the summer from 6 to 8 p.m. That’s three down and fi ve more Wednesday nights to go in the program cosponsored by the Saugus Public Library and the Saugus Iron Works. Performing at next week’s concert (Wednesday, July 31) will be Sweet Soul Sounds. This band is focused on Motown hits, R&B, oldies and soul. Artists like the Temptations, The Flamingos, The Drifters, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Aretha Franklin, Rev. Al Green, Bill Withers, Whitney Houston, James Brown and others have fascinated audiences for decades. Sweet Soul Sounds endeavors to keep this music alive! Here’s the remaining performances of the 2024 lineup: August 7: Atwater~Donnelly (Trad. American & Celtic Folk & Dance). Saugonian Steve Rich joined the Memorylaners for a song at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) August 14: Ditto (Folk & Rock: 60s and 70s). August 21: Headlands (Folk, Country, Americana Pop). August 28: JumpStreet (Rock, R&B, Blues, & Jazz). The concert series celebrates local musical talents in Essex County and creates opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with the Iron Works Historic Site during evening hours. There will be a free concert RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM The Memorylaners played at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site on July 17. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) at the park every Wednesday at 6 p.m. through August 28, weather permitting. The concerts will be held on the upper lawn located at 244 Central St. in Saugus. Bring your own chair or blanket and enjoy live music at the Iron Works. ׉ 7cassandra://biUT2kQsWYNKP56G40_ss86k4wcySVgUN2zztDhBjQ4.`̰fr1hyfr1hx PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://8NHct5KRNcq05oEKz4fCs5sqKDfyL_PQKRMOE293wYo`)׉ 7cassandra://BTgcmV7OhCooc8C8nciPE67f31bf8CH6NDMgpAwWzP0͉`J׉ 7cassandra://3rduaoNltBlUofIMOJTukSpC_G2Zozq6_DnZ2NrbzHI%`̰fr1hט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://q7333wxFBPwOK7EQ_YeLdQ1GPq8z7pYaSFWklr9Tl64`)׉ 7cassandra://-5WapgpwM0ZW0rtSeQdLYL_4IqlJM4mpwF5gFRlxGrI͘`J׉ 7cassandra://Trdqshc0oZ-pO6VMI18qx4-PwoHgf1uZKPWsxbppO-k-n`̰fr1hנfr1h B.̂9ׁHhttp://www.saugustv.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 20th Annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival Draws Millions Canadian Bouchard wins First Place, People’s Choice for sculpture “Blend in” By Neil Zolot U nlike last year, the weather was ideal for the 20th Annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival from Friday, July 19–Sunday, July 21, which, no doubt, drew a million visitors. Revere Beach Partnership Vice President Adrienne Sacco-Maguire called Saturday, July 20, the day of the awards ceremony in a sculptors’ competition “a perfect day. What could be better than being on Revere Beach on a day like today?” Revere Police Lieutenant Rob- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS PROBATE COURT ESSEX, ss. Docket No. ES24E0052PP PROBATE COURT To Gerly Adrien of SAUGUS in the County of ESSEX, David Lindsey, Jr. of MEDFORD County of MIDDLESEX and Churchill Mortgage Corporation, having a place of business in Brentwood in the State of Tennessee and to all other persons interested. A petition has been presented to said Court by Marie Adrien of SAUGUS in the County of ESSEX, representing that she hold as tenants an undivided part or share of certain land lying in SAUGUS in said County of ESSEX and briefly described as follows: Property Address: 10 Sim Road, Saugus, MA 01906 THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN SAUGUS, IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX AND SAID COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: SOUTHWESTERLY BY THE NORTHEASTERLY CURVING LINE OF SIM ROAD ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET; NORTHERLY BY LOT 26, AS SHOWN ON PLAN HEREINAFTER MENTIONED, ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE AND 39/100 (139.39) FEET; NORTHEASTERLY BY LOT 8, AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAN, EIGHTY-NINE AND 76/100 (89.76) FEET; SOUTHEASTERLY BY LOT 13, AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAN, EIGHTY-THREE AND 92/100 (83.92) FEET; AND SOUTHWESTERLY BY LOT 19, AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAN, SIXTY-NINE AND 04/100 (69.04) FEET. ALL OF SAID BOUNDARIES HAVE BEEN DETERMINED BY THE COURT TO BE LOCATED AS SHOWN UPON PLAN NUMBERED 19261-G, DRAWN BY CARTER & TOWERS ENGINEERING CORP., SURVEYORS, DATED DECEMBER 15, 1976, AS MODIFIED AND APPROVED BY THE COURT, FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF TITLE #47097 IN SAID REGISTRY, AND THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED LAND IS SHOWN AS LOT 27, SHEET 2, ONTHE LAST MENTIONED PLAN. THERE IS APPURTENANT TO THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED LAND THE RIGHT TO USE CURTIS STREET IN COMMON WITH OTHERS ENTITLED THERETO. Also another certain parcel of land, together with the building thereon, situated in Saugus, Essex, County, Massachusetts, shown as Lot 29B on Land Court “plan of Land 19261H, Morton Avenue and Sim Road, Saugus, Mass.”, prepared for Stephen and Gail Carraggi by Otte & Dwyer, Inc., Land Surveyors dated September 19, 1996 with Certificate of Title No. 51796. Said lot 29B is shown as Lot 34 on Land Court Plan 19261-K with Certificate of Title No. 70623. setting forth that he/she desires that all of said land may be sold at private sale for not less than NINE HUNDRED TEN-THOUSAND ($910,000.00) dollars and praying that partition may be made of all the land aforesaid according to law, and to that end that a commissioner be appointed to make such partition and be ordered to make sale and conveyance of all, or any part of said land which the Court finds cannot be advantageously divided either at private sale or public auction, and be ordered to distribute the net proceeds thereof. If you desire to object thereto you or your attorney should file a written appearance in said Court at Salem before ten o’clock in the forenoon on the FIFTH day of AUGUST, 2024 the return day of this citation. Witness, FRANCES M GIORDANO, Esquire, First Judge of said Court this Twenty-fifth day of June 2024. PAMELA CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE July 19, 26, August 2, 2024 HE’S NUMBER ONE: Canadian sand sculptor Jobi Bouchard, shown at left with his winning medals, created “Blend In,” (shown at right) which won first place at the 20th Annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Competition on Saturday. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) before and was back with “Say More.” “I love this event; it’s one of my favorites,” she said. “There’s a strong community vibe and great sand.” Veteran entrant Deborah Barpetition between what co-organizer Melineige Beauregard of Broken Glass Sand Sculptures of Hawaii described as “some of the best of the best” sand sculptors in the world. Jonathan “Jobi” Bouchard of Quebec won the top prize from judges for “Blend In,” as well as the People’s Choice and the opinion of the sculptors themselves. “I thought I had a good chance, but you never know,” he said. “It’s hard to judge art.” “It’s an impossible task to judge art because it’s an expression of feeling,” Beauregard agreed. Among other sculptors was Ndricim “Jimmy” Bejko – originally from Albania and now living in East Boston – one of the new sculptors this year. His piece was “Let’s Take a Selfie.” A longtime clay sculptor, he had applied for entry before, but was told he needed more experience with sand. Works shown at the Topsfield Fair, among other places, led to him being accepted. “It’s going great,” he said. “The most talented sand sculptors in the world are here.” Morgan Rudluff of San Francisco has competed in Revere rett-Cutulle of Saugus was also one of the sculptors with “A Butterfly’s Playground.” “The festival is a wonderful thing,” she feels. Her daughter, Talia, sang the National Anthem at the awards ceremony. Sand sculpting is a unique art form and the sculptors have become a close-knit group. “With people competing at this level, we’ve known each other for years,” Rudluff said. “We are a family and it’s fun and a challenge to compete with such a talented group.” Among the people enjoying the day were Kevin Beaudry of Leominster and his children Charles, Jayne and Patty. “I used to work in the area, so I knew about it,” he said. “There’s a lot of good work here.” His cousin Jordyn Fontaine drove up from Connecticut to visit the family and see the sand sculptures. “This is the second year I’ve come and it’s awesome,” she said. Richard Marasco of Wilmington heard about the event on the radio and came over with his daughter Katie and grandson Milo, also from WilmingSAND SCULPTING | SEE PAGE 15 ert Impemba said the festival attracted “a good crowd with a lot of families. It’s similar to past years.” The theme for the festival was its two-decade anniversary, hence the birthday cake sculpture that served as its centerpiece. The festival is also a com׉ 7cassandra://3rduaoNltBlUofIMOJTukSpC_G2Zozq6_DnZ2NrbzHI%`̰fr1hz׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 Page 9 Reading reaps rewards There are prizes galore for kids who spend some time this summer at the Saugus Public library T he Summer Reading Program is generating excitement every day at the Saugus Public Library, according to Amy Milton, head of children’s services at the library. Delving into books expands young, inquisitive minds. But the chance to win a wide range of rewards adds fun to the learning experience. “Read and win!” Milton said this week. “These are just a few of the 350 kids participating in our summer reading program,” she said of the seven kids shown in this week’s photos. She continued, “We are so proud of them! They are having a great time this summer, and they’re making time for reading. “We encourage parents to keep reading to their kids, let them read to you, and make it a fun part of every day. We have all kinds of great stories, and informational texts to keep them engaged. Our Summer Reading program runs through August 23rd. It’s all free all summer at the Saugus Public Library!” “We have many prizes to give away,” she said. Some of the prizes being offered: Canobie Lake Park tickets, books donated by the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library, watercolors, vouchers for Soc’s Ice Cream, Banana Splitz, Paradise Mini Golf and McDonald’s in Saugus. Mamadou entertains a Saugus crowd Mamadou at the Saugus Iron Works (Courtesy Photo of Laura Eisener) By Laura Eisener T Shannon Finn, 10, Belmonte Steam Academy, grade 4 (Courtesy Photo of Amy Milton) he concert July 24 on the upper lawn at the Saugus Iron Works featured the band Mamadou, which specializes in West African rhythms and world music. A few people were dancing on the lawn Wednesday night, and the rest of us were trying to drum up courage to do the same! The band leader, Mamadou Diop, has performed throughout the world. Originally from Senegal, he has lived in Salem for over 20 years. In 2011 he was awarded the Boston Music Award as Artist of the Year. This is the first time his band has performed at the Iron Works, although they have held frequent concerts throughout the Boston area and beyond. The summer concerts are a collaboration of the Saugus Public Library and the National Park Service, funded in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council. They will be held every Wednesday through the summer from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on the Iron Works lawn, weather permitting. Local students earn spring 2024 Dean’s List at UMass Amherst Adelaide Mingalone, 7 (Courtesy Photo of Amy Milton) Stella Perrotti, 5, St. Mary’s, grade 1 (Courtesy Photo of Amy Milton) Jonathan Bell, 9, Belmonte Steam Academy, grade 4 (Courtesy Photo of Amy Milton) U Mass Amherst was p l ea s ed t o an - nounce that the following Saugus residents were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. In order to qualify, an undergraduate student must receive a 3.5 gradepoint average or better on a 4-point scale. Rayan Chahid Jennifer G. Costa Christopher John Denovellis Gabriel David Diaz Sunday, July 28 from 9 Rebeca De Calais, 10, Belmonte Steam Academy, grade 4 (Courtesy Photo of Amy Milton) Chris Wang, 9 (Courtesy Photo of Amy Milton) Owen O’Connell,11, Belmonte Steam Academy, grade 5 (Courtesy Photo of Amy Milton) Saugonian achieves Fairfield University’s Spring 2024 Dean’s List F AIRFIELD, Conn. (July 22, 2024) – Saugus resident Delaney L. Roscoe achieved Dean’s List Honors for the Spring 2024 semester at Fairfield University. In order to be placed on the Dean’s List, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester and have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better. to 11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges) Monday, July 29 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies) Tuesday, July 30 at noon on Channel 8 – The Disgruntled Italian Wednesday, July 31 at 1 p.m. on Channel 8 – Beatle Juice at the Kowloon, from July 11 Thursday, Aug. 1 at noon on Channel 8 – Iron Works Summer Concert Ronald DiBiasio Jr. Ava Eileen Fiorino Bryant Chi Lam Jenna Susan Linehan Kiara Angela LoNigro Anthony David Macone Gianna Rose Macone Karl Paul Moise Nyley Kendra Moise Hannah Jean O’Brien Emma Rose Peacock Lauren Marie Pozark Safwan Rafiz Rahman Matthew James Roscoe Marianna Tamayo Palacio Dominic Rocco Trabucco This Week on Saugus TV Series Friday, Aug. 2 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Appeals from July 25 Saturday, Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. on Channel 22 – Prehistoric Mystery: The Ladies and Princes From Before Time Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8 (Public), 9 (Government) & 22 (Educational) ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org ׉ 7cassandra://Trdqshc0oZ-pO6VMI18qx4-PwoHgf1uZKPWsxbppO-k-n`̰fr1h{fr1hz PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://SMs8zEAMPKgCpexnL3VfpCPTZiHwBiJuSHR6fj2MQLkn"`)׉ 7cassandra://70fObP_4KcgFOkRQZDxHz2mGyAzgnW_h1lMvlFkoBKA͘e`J׉ 7cassandra://eSl3aXo4CmGrwHyksncxHzkQu4SD3nXOJi_aVnWlWJ4+T`̰fr1hט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://Hi3V6jYHqjkCl3fySmNd29WD7Lw0DtC8dDwhpWa9LFk |J`)׉ 7cassandra://RYhg_-8QjdchaTPNGrTU1btMYsvqRj8NFa8Kkq1w0Ps͐>`J׉ 7cassandra://CrYEXxrYICUoYASM8291suxrB_oWKOvgPsRLa04HCxw$`̰fr1h׉ESPage 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 Saugus High graduate Matt Serino returns to Sachem Country as its new athletic director Town’s native son promises to grow the individual sports programs with plenty of community involvement By Joe McConnell M att Serino is back home where he enjoyed some of his biggest successes in sports. The two-time state high school hockey champion for the Saugus Sachems in 2003 and 2004 is the new athletic director on the Pearce Memorial Drive campus replacing Terry Pillsbury. Just like his late father and legendary Saugus three-sport athlete and coach, Chris, Matt too is a Sachems Hall of Famer. He was inducted into the Hall in 2018. The Serino family prominently spanned the generations in the Saugus community, and Matt being named the school’s top sports boss is its latest success story. Remembering his Viking Days Although Matt still resides in town with his wife Sabrina and three daughters – Kylie (8), Harper (5) and Brinley (3) – he had to go elsewhere to get his career started in athletic administration. But it wasn’t too far away. He spent the last 13 years at Winthrop High School as a health teacher and athletic director. “I was very fortunate for my time in Winthrop, it’s a truly remarkable community with remarkable people,” said Serino. “John Macero, Gail Conlon, Matt Crombie and Lisa Howard gave me an opportunity, and also helped me grow professionally and as an individual, as well. I will be forever grateful for my time there, and the relationships that I have built over there.” While as the Vikings top sports boss, his teams enjoyed many winning seasons. “Over the years, our teams had great success winning many NEC (Northeastern Conference) titles, making North final (Final Four) appearances and even had a national championship in cheerleading,” added Serino. But now Matt is bringing all of his experiences as a longtime NEC athletic director back home to Saugus, and he loves it. “Being a part of the NorthNew Saugus High School athletic director Matt Serino speaks at the dedication of the Serino Athletic Complex on the Pearce Memorial Drive campus, named in honor of his legendary late dad, Chris, in 2021. Both father and son are in the SHS Hall of Fame after noteworthy, memorable scholastic careers. (Courtesy photo) eastern Conference is something I take great pride in,” he said. “It is a (conference) of tradition, and it’s also one of the most competitive public conferences in the state. “I have been a part of the NEC for over 20 years, dating back to my time as an athlete at Saugus High School, and most recently as the Winthrop AD. It is always easier coming into a new role having had some familiarity with it. I already know the other athletic directors, and that will be a big help in making this transition a smooth one.” The position of athletic director has changed considerably over the years, according to Serino. “In most districts, the AD is also the head of their school’s wellness department, where they oversee the physical education and health teachers, while assisting with curriculum. At Saugus, I will be the Director of Athletics and Wellness,” Matt explained. When Matt was a Saugus High student-athlete, there was no such thing as coop programs. But all of that has changed. Matt, howevNew Saugus High School athletic director Matt Serino, right, is with his daughter Harper, now 5; wife Sabrina, mother-in-law Roseanne Cataldo and daughter Kylie, now 8, from left, during the 2018 SHS Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Serino went into the Hall that year after a distinguished high school career as a two-time state hockey champion. Serino graduated from the school in 2005. He and his wife, Sabrina also have a third daughter, Brinley, who’s now three-year-old. (Courtesy photo) er, wants to get those specific sports currently sharing resources with other area schools to possibly be independent again. “My goal is to help grow all of our programs,” he said. “In addition to hockey, we have a few sports that are also involved in co-ops. I would love to see all of these programs thriving on their own. With the help of the community, I plan to build excitement within our programs to help them grow in order to continue the storied tradition of Saugus athletics.” It does help having a surname that everybody knows in town, but the Serino’s aren’t the only family with longstanding Saugus roots, and Matt knows that. “Saugus is a town rich with athletic tradition,” he said. “There are many storied families, who have seen generations pass through the school system thriving in athletics. There are also new families building their roots here, who will be a part of the next generation of greats.” And Matt will help guide them through the process. He will tell them about those Saugonians, who helped him along the way as a young athlete. Influential Saugus coaching legends helped shape Matt’s life “From an early age, I learned of tradition and loyalty to my community from coaching legends like Ed Nazzaro, John Perullo, Louis Finocchiaro and Jimmy Quinlan,” Matt said. “That pride and love for Saugus only grew. Growing up hearing stories of hockey greats like Jeff Paolini and Bobby Maccini, and then watching Jeff Natalucci, Eric Pedersen and Shawn Sullivan play, I wanted nothing more than to go to Saugus High and wear the Sachem jersey, while playing for my hometown with the same group of friends I had grown up with for 10 years.” Matt went on to say what it will take to bring it all back. “It’s a community effort to keep our kids in Saugus, and I can share with anyone who’s willing to listen why I think Saugus is so special,” he said. “All the pieces are in place. We have beautiful facilities, great educators, school and town officials who are invested in the well-being of our students and a community that comes out to support their athletes, not to mention the opportunity to play a sport with your childhood friends in front of your hometown, which will create memories that will last a lifetime. It’s something you can’t put a price tag on.” And Matt knows what he’s talking about. “I grew up here, and my wife and three of my brothers went to school here. I’ve made lifelong friends here, and now it has come full circle with my children being raised here, and going to school here,” said the new SHS AD. “Both of my parents were also raised here, and were athletes, alumni and teachers here, as well. My mother (Diane) was a wellness teacher at the high school, and also the K-12 wellness coordinator for 30 years. Her passion for teaching and seeing the impact she has had on her students played a big role in me becoming an educator.” Once a Saugonian, Always a Saugonian Matt remembers what his dad told him about the town. “Never forget where you came from is something my father always used to say to me,” said SERINO | SEE PAGE 11 ׉ 7cassandra://eSl3aXo4CmGrwHyksncxHzkQu4SD3nXOJi_aVnWlWJ4+T`̰fr1h|׉E$9THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 Page 11 ASKS | FROM PAGE 6 a good space for these kids to have some healthy fun and get the energy out.” What did the coaches say? Chris Tarantino, also known as “Coach T.,” is the heart and soul of the track camp. “It was truly a collective effort by all – the coaches, counselors, parents and alumni – to make it a first-rate experience for all of the campers: the 57 who participated in the program, the 44 who went down to Cranston, Rhode Island, to compete in the Summer Showdown. They represented 38 families. We had the most entries in the Summer Showdown and we finished second out of the 15 teams that competed. Kenny Okoye, 22, a 2020 Saugus High School graduate who attended Southern Connecticut State University and who has helped out coaching the young athletes in high jumping: “I have competed with Coach T. since age seven. And during the last couple of years, I’ve helped him out as a coach, helping kids with their high jumps. The best thing about this pro40B | FROM PAGE 4 perform a recalculation of our affordable housing percentage, for which I am led to believe we will finally achieve the 10 percent minimum percentage that is required. This will help us avoid future 40B applications. As I said, in a perfect world we wouldn’t have more apartments being built, especially those that aren’t part of a mixed-use project,” he said. “However, if this is what finally gets us to the 10 percent level and allows us to avoid/prevent future 40B projects from coming to town and allows us to target mixed use projects that also include medical and research space in addition to commercial space, it may end up SERINO | FROM PAGE 10 a proud son. “The main difference now from 20 years ago is that there are opportunities to play elsewhere, but more opportunities don’t always mean better opportunities.” Matt also referenced that Saugus sports has a lot of great teams that have had continued success, and it continues today. “Our athletes and coaches have been putting in a lot of hard work over the summer, and are looking to build upon their accomplishgram is the teamwork, the energy that you bring and the way it helps your competitive nature. Coach T. is the reason why I’ve taken an interest in track and am now experiencing the coaching aspect.” Victoria Sparages, 27, a 2016 Saugus High School graduate and a graduate of Westfield State. She now coaches young athletes in the high jump at track camp. “Getting kids involved with track at an early age really helps to develop an interest in the sport. I’ve competed in track in middle school, high school and college. I didn’t know anything about track when I started. I joined the Cross Country team, thinking it was track. Once I got involved with the track camp, I learned a lot under Coach T.” Summer Program Roster 2024 Here is the list of the 57 participants in this year’s Saugus Sachems Track Camp. Their ages are included along with their event and how they finished in last Saturday’s Fourth Annual CLF Summer Showdown in Cranston, R.I. There were 44 athletes who compethaving a true silver lining attached to it.” Selectman Serino said he doesn’t know whether there are any more 40B projects in the pipeline. Selectmen have not received any notification from the state, except for the current application regarding 961-999 Broadway. “However, it is my understanding that since Saugus Ridge was approved behind McDonald’s, that project did add [300 affordable units] towards the town’s affordable housing inventory,” Serino said. He noted that a 40B project is a state housing project governed by MassHousing. Every proposed project before this agency must include 25 percent affordable housing units. All projects must be rements from last year,” he added. “Our community believes in the continued growth and success of our schools and athletics, which is why they voted for the new facilities. I believe we will continue to see the benefits of that decision in years to come.” Getting to know his coaches Upon getting the job. Matt emailed his entire coaching staff, but have only had a chance to talk or meet directly with the fall coaches since their season is right around the corner. He said that there’s ed in the Summer Showdown. Aaron Al-Marayati – 18 – javelin (2nd), discus (4th) Alanah Sullivan – 11 – hurdles (1st), 100m, 200m, long jump (8th) Alena Bruzzese – 13 Alexander Diciero – 8 – hurdles (7th), 400m (5th), javelin (2nd), long jump (8th) Amber Mouhidin – 11 – 400m (6th), long jump (7th), triple jump (2nd) Amelia Clark – 10 – 200m, shot put (7th), long jump, triple jump (1st) Annalisa Ferrrara – 10 – hurdles (1st), 100m (3rd), 200m (2nd), long jump (5th) Ashlyn Michaud – 13 – hammer (1st), shot put (3rd), javelin (2nd), triple jump (1st) Ashton Coviello – 16 Aubrey Viciere – 12 – 100m, hammer (5th), discus (3rd), high jump (1st) Benjamin Belliveau – 9 – 100m, 800m (7th), javelin (5th), high jump Brandon Szloch – 8 – hurdles (3rd), 100m, javelin (1st), long jump (8th) Brayden Giacobbe – 9 – hurdles, hammer (1st), javelin, long jump Carlo Bonito – 6 Chalais Saintil – 17 – disviewed by the Saugus Board of Appeals. Under MGL Chapter 40B, the Technical Assistance Program does administer grants to municipalities for up to $15,000 for the purpose of engaging a third-party consultant to work with the town’s zoning board of appeals in reviewing a proposed project. “Massachusetts state law requires that every community must have at least 10 percent of their total housing units be affordable housing units,” Serino said. “Consequently, if a community has not reached the 10 percent goal, they are susceptible to 40B projects which do not have to abide by a communities local zoning bylaws,” he said. “MassHousing recently cononly one change among the fall coaches, and it’s a significant one, when legendary girls soccer coach Chris Coviello stepped down as head coach of that team last spring. His replacement will be April Martinez, SHS Class of 1990, whose father was soccer coaching great Ted Moriello. Kelly Barressi will be an assistant coach. “My goal is to start meeting with the players over the next few weeks, before the preseason begins. I’ll then sit down with the winter and spring MENTORING YOUNG ATHLETES: Left to right: Coaches Kenny Okoye, Chris Tarantino and Victoria Sparages on Wednesday night at the William L. MacNeill Memorial Track & Field, where participants in the Saugus Sachems Track Camp enjoyed their wrap-up session. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) cus (1st) Charlie Winter – 7 – hurdles (4th), shot put (1st), javelin (2nd), long jump (4th) Chris Santaniello – 11 Connor Waters – 12 – hammer (1st), javelin (5th), discus ducted a site visit at the property, in order to gather information regarding the project. The town was represented at that meeting. Any comments or concerns regarding the project from the town must be submitted to MassHousing by August 2, 2024.” Although 40B projects have to set aside 25 percent of the housing units for affordable housing units, 100 percent of the units do count towards a community’s 10 percent requirement. “As always, my greatest concern is the protection of our residential neighborhoods from aggressive over-development,” Serino said. “I would like to thank the Town Meeting Members who overwhelmingly supported coaches,” said Matt. “I’m a firm believer that if you create a culture where kids want to show up every day and be respectful, while giving 120%, they will work for one another and for the name on the front of the jersey, rather than the back. And that’s the message and goals that I’ll bring up to my coaches. “Although I’m overly familiar with a lot here in Saugus, I’ve been in another district for the last 13 years, so my {personal} goal this year is to learn the needs of our programs, and (2nd) Cora Cottam – 11 – 100m, 200m, long jump, triple jump (3rd) Destiny Okoye – 14 ASKS | SEE PAGE 17 my sponsored zoning changes that would help protect our residential neighborhoods. I will continue to advocate for our abutting residential neighborhoods throughout our community, including this project.” A long process ahead Sweet of LDS Consulting Group, LLC, said that even under the best of circumstances, it would take three and a half to four years before the 40B project becomes a reality. She estimated that it’s a six to eight month process just to obtain a comprehensive permit and proceed with the financing for the project. “The beauty of this project is that we’re going to use a portion of the existing parking garage,” she said. see how I can best help support those needs. I want to get this community excited about athletics. As I previously mentioned, we are all in this together. It has to be a community effort.” Matt Serino practices what he preaches, as he has all three of his daughters in the town’s youth sports programs. Saugus in many respects remains a town made up of close-knit families, and the new athletic director at the high school is determined to maintain that everlasting virtue. ׉ 7cassandra://CrYEXxrYICUoYASM8291suxrB_oWKOvgPsRLa04HCxw$`̰fr1h}fr1h| PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://Ccr_EtO-MVAWlXThTFkqyFc7jCrTHloCdcvbEvBvA-QC`)׉ 7cassandra://YQp0mAHQmkmt1WgdhWjDDt0k6AGd8EoBXwLwHRd49_s͝.`J׉ 7cassandra://fbBwN2k35iDzVLGRvXP29iQ4EOI53bzk2Fs4CUA6Rks,`̰fr1hט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://v2e411z8D9b8CQgIcfFt03r4EcjC1ZPTgKu9DQjFimY `)׉ 7cassandra://I3uvpDW1iJy5toU5WDaLe-Ry8HLS6InlTz15Q06bYnQ͒`J׉ 7cassandra://G7_qntbEK3EXv7O8GGZSJ921czYj4yA0_C8nvSoAVq0'|`̰fr1hנfr1h 4U9ׁHhttp://gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 Saugus Gardens in the Summer Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener T he first few harvests of vegetables have been delivered from the community garden at St. John’s Church to the food pantry – mostly peppers and cucumbers, with an eggplant or two. Many plants are thriving and growing fast, but some are still struggling from the combination of weather challenges we have had the last few seasons. The mild winter meant that many flower buds survived to bloom this spring and summer, but it also meant that there are larger insect populations than we tend to have when the winter temperatures are more severe. Trees and other plants will struggle if they have two or more stress factors at work at once, such as the drought of 2022 combined with insect infestations, although some insects can destroy trees without help from bad weather. Parts of Lynn Fells Parkway have lost their line of ash trees (Fraxinus pensylvanica) due to carpenter ants, though luckily the dreaded emerald ash borer does not seem to have reached Saugus yet. The hot and steamy summer we have endured so far makes many of us want to seek out shade. Many people are rescheduling outdoor activities like gardening, walking or jogging to earlier hours of the morning, hoping to avoid the worst heat. Shady spots are preferred by many plants for similar reasons – they provide some protection from dehydration, and temperatures in shade often measure several degrees cooler than nearby locations that receive full sun. A shady slope in Dee LeMay’s garden near Cliftondale is home to a ‘Blue Angel’ Hosta (Hosta ‘Blue Angel’) that has reached eight feet wide and when in bloom is 40 inches tall. Hostas are also known as plantain lily and are occasionally called by their original scientific name, funkia, which they were given to honor early 19th century botanist Heinrich Funck. There are at least 20 species and, perhaps, up to 2,000 cultivated varieties and hybrids. Most are grown more for their bold textured and often colorful foliage rather than their flowers. While hosta foliage is often nibbled by deer and rabbits, for some reason the rabbits have not chosen to nibble on this plant in Dee’s garden. Also thriving in shade is the very adaptable hydrangea ‘Tuff Stuff’ (Hydrangea serrata ‘Tuff Stuff’), which has a lace ‘Blue Angel’ hosta is a shade-loving perennial with very large blue leaves and pale lavender bell-shaped flowers. (Photo courtesy of Dee LeMay) cap–style flower cluster containing both fertile and sterile flowers. Fertile flowers are much smaller, and in the center of the cluster, while the sterile flowers with showy petals are around the outer edges. Alysha Wood’s delightful ‘Tuff Stuff’ hydrangea, a lace cap–style hydrangea blooming in Dee LeMay’s garden, has flower clusters that to many resemble a lace doily. (Photo courtesy of Dee LeMay) garden in the heart of Saugus Center often brings smiles to peoples’ faces as they drive around the rotary or walk through Saugus Center, due to its colorful annuals and whimsical decorations, some of which light up in the evening. A melodic variation from the sound of traffic at this busy spot is provided by wind chimes whenever there is a breeze. Alysha, who runs Elite Cleaning Services, lives above the dentist’s office here and has enjoyed gardening in this location for over two decades. The garden changes with the seasons, as containers of annuals are replaced by mums in fall. A turquoise chair often provides a moment of rest and relaxation to tired walkers or people waiting for the #430 bus, which has a stop nearby. Animal decAlysha Wood has created a charming scene in a small space with a variety of perennial and annual plants. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) orations – including a graceful swan-shaped planter, solar powered bright-eyed frogs, a wise owl with sunflower eyes and butterflies on the wind chimes – are sure to delight children of all ages. Among the perennials in this garden is a bold-leaved hosta that looks like the variety ‘Guacamole’ named for the two tones of green in its leaves. Among the annuals are cape periwinkle (Catharanthus rosea, formerly Vinca rosea), also An owl decoration returns the gaze from passers-by near the rotary in Alysha Wood’s Saugus Center garden. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) The pink, white and red flowers of annual vinca brighten the entire summer and are family favorites in this Saugus Center garden. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) known as bright eyes or Madagascar periwinkle. Originally native to Madagascar, it has naturalized in the southern United States and other warm parts of the world where it is evergreen. This plant with pink, red, white or purplish flowers will not tolerate a New England winter so is grown in a container and replaced each spring. This was one of Alysha’s mother’s favorite flowers. The garden also has many petunias (Petunia spp.) and million bells (Calibrachoa spp.) in a wide variety of colors which can be expected to bloom continuously until fall. 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. ׉ 7cassandra://fbBwN2k35iDzVLGRvXP29iQ4EOI53bzk2Fs4CUA6Rks,`̰fr1h~׉E~THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 Page 13 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus I miss the good old days when the League of Women Voters would sponsor and moderate candidate debates, from local to national politics. In several communities where I covered county and municipal government, the League worked hand in hand with local media on various candidate forums. I ran into League representatives in places like Leesburg, Fla.; Amherst, Mass., Saugus, Mass., and a few other places. The ladies went to great lengths to organize the nonpartisan forums and did what they could to accommodate the reporters who would be covering them. The leagues I was acquainted with were a true force of good in the communities they served. The forums I covered definitely heightened voter education and interest in a wide range of local issues that were relevant to the voters. When the discourse between candidates degenerated to insults and hot rhetoric, League officials would go out of their way to keep things civil and professional, most of the time. And the rhetoric of the candidates seemed to be a lot more tame and civil. For the most part, sparring candidates would focus on important issues within their campaigns instead of making disparaging, hateful remarks about their opponents. And yes, I always recalled the opponents shaking hands at the end of the night. In recent years, it seems that political campaigns on levels – local to national – have become a blood sport. And recently, it bothered me greatly when I heard several national politicians making comments like “it’s going to be a bloodbath” or there will be “a Civil War” if a certain candidate doesn’t get elected. To me, such rhetoric goes against the grain of Democracy and is very un-American. At the end of the day, we’re all Americans, and citizens on the local, state and national level should be uniting after an election. As a cub reporter back in 1973 and 1974, I remember well how Republicans and Democrats crossed the aisle and worked together to get through a constitutional crisis when President Nixon resigned in disgrace. Of course, there were some communities where I worked where a few people took their politics too seriously. Like in Lawrence, Mass., in the late Prevention Coalition, please email saugusyouthcoalition@ gmail.com.” I guess I might check out that meeting on Aug. 12. Stay tuned. Issues of concern at Anna Parker Playground It sounds like a great project that Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and his staff are pursuing down at the Anna Parker Playground, located next door to the Essex Street Fire Station. I thought it was an interesting meeting on July 15, when the town manager and an architect presiding over the Anna Parker Playground project unveiled plans for a park renovation that includes building a state-of-the-art street hockey rink and six pickleball courts. But a few citizens who spoke at the informational session held in the Town Hall auditorium early last week raised some legitimate concerns about water irrigation, flooding and safety. The town manager tried to assure the speakers that their concerns would be addressed. I decided to take a drive EYE ON THE PLAYGROUND: Paul Furey, who takes care of the soccer fields at Anna Parker Playground with his company 3D’s Landscaping, embraces the town’s recent plans to construct a street hockey rink and six pickleball courts. But he has also expressed concerns over parking, lighting, safety and water-related issues at the playground. He is also vice president of the Saugus Youth Soccer Association. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) 1990s when a foul-mouthed cop’s wife, who was defeated in her City Council race, grabbed me by the lapel inside City Council Chambers before a meeting and F-bombed me about 15 times as she blamed me for losing her election race. But for the most part, civility prevailed in local, state and federal elections. After an election, the winners and losers who were civic-minded worked together on projects that led to the betterment of the communities they served. Things seem a lot different today compared to when I began my career 50 years ago. A Coalition to help kids There’s a small group of Saugus Citizens planning to meet Aug. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the Boys and Girls Club Teen Center at the Square One Mall. “We started in May, so we are still in the beginning stages of planning, but wanted to get the word out about what we are doing,” Amy Chiaravalloti told me in a phone conversation this week. Curious about this group, I went on the Internet to check out Amy’s background. As it turned out, Amy is a Saugus resident who works in the healthcare field and has been involved in organizing similar groups in Wakefield. Amy pretty much stuck to the script of the following press release, which we decided to reprint in its entirety in case there are people who are out there in the community who are concerned about the youth of Saugus. Here we go: “Recently, a group of community stakeholders in Saugus joined together to create a prevention coalition in Saugus. In response to the rising concerns surrounding underage substance use and behavioral health challenges, we came together to try and provide the youth of Saugus with resources and support to prevent substance misuse and assist with behavioral health challenges. The goal of this group is to improve and assist the quality of life for youth in the community through positive youth experiences in a safe adult supported environment. Coalition members include parents, members of town government, representatives from local youth serving organizations, police and fire officials. We look forward to incorporating the youth voice into the coalition during the 20242025 school year. We are working on activities and initiatives that will help parents gain the tools necessary to talk to their kids about challenging subjects like underage drinking, vaping, bullying, healthy relationships and mental health challenges. Be sure to look for our table with helpful resources at local events like the community health fair on 6/25 and Founder’s Day in September. For more information about the Saugus down to Anna Parker Playground on Tuesday afternoon and try to get a fix on some of those concerns as they relate to the project. About six acres of town recreational land will undergo a major upgrade, beginning next week. Work crews installed temporary fencing at Anna Parker Playground, most of it encircling the old basketball and tennis court areas, which will be replaced with a street hockey rink and six pickleball courts. Getting familiar with the lay of the land is definitely crucial to understanding citizen concerns about the property in question. During my field trip on Tuesday afternoon, I ran into Paul Furey, who was getting ready to cut some grass at the soccer fields. I doubt there are many folks in town who are as familiar with the lay of the land down at Anna Parker as Paul, a 71-yearold Saugus native (Saugus High Class of 1972) who has been taking care of the Saugus Youth Soccer Association (SYSA) fields for 18 years with his company, 3D’s Landscaping. He’s also vice president of the SYSA. Paul spoke at the meeting about his concerns about the water irrigation lines buried underground. He amplified those concerns when I ran into him on Tuesday afternoon. He’s also concerned about the water. 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There needs to be additional lighting to make the kids and adults using the fields feel safe and to also protect the new facilities from vandalism and theft. Parking is another issue that came up at the information session. “They only got about 80 spots – they’re going to need more space on weekends,” Paul told me. “We’re going to have to get the parking lot relined. And it would be nice to get some more lighting in here.” “But my biggest concern is the safety issue – getting emergency vehicles in here and out,” he said. By virtue of his position as vice president of the local youth soccer association, which represents 350 kids – three year olds all the way up to High School age – Paul is a well-seasoned advocate who is going to make sure that the project doesn’t adversely affect SYSA. He also is very excited and supportive of the project. “Saugus Youth Hockey is behind the project all the way. We definitely support it,” he said. From the way Paul talked of his concerns at the playground, my sense is he will be monitoring the project closely and make sure it’s done right. “Shout Out” to Soccer supporters We received a multiple - 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. ES24P2157EA Estate of: BERNICE ANN DUNN Also known as: BERNICE A. DUNN Date of Death: 04/19/2024 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 Ann C. Quinlan of Boxford 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: Ann C. Quinlan of Boxford 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 08/19/2024. 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: July 22, 2024 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE July 26, 2024 MISSIONARIES AT WORK: Kids from Next Step Ministries partnering with Auburn, Indiana’s Dayspring Community Church helped to rebuild Saugus Heritage Gazebo. Left to right: Lindsy Bledsoe, Tyler Bledsoe, Brady Culler, Chloe Buss, Thai Rotz, John Buss, Laken Mosier, Mercedes Bledsoe and Karly Kaufmann. Not in the photo: Alexis Shipe. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) “Shout Out” this week from Paul Furey, vice president of the Saugus Youth Soccer Association: “Cheers to the coaches and board members who volunteer their time to make soccer a pleasant experience and fun experience … without volunteers program would not exist. Also I would like to thank the Town Of Saugus for giving Saugus soccer the opportunity to take over these fields and make them what they are considered to be[:] one of the best soccer facilities in Essex County.” A “Shout Out” to Indiana mission kids Joanie Allbee, a frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate, gave a collective “Shout Out” to kids from Next Step Ministries partnering with Auburn, Indiana’s Dayspring Community Church. “This group is on a working Mission’s trip, helping to rebuild Saugus Heritage Gazebo. These kids are leaving today and are sooo excited about the possibility of being in the paper to show their folks in Indiana.” This is a “Shout Out” worth doubling down on for a group of kids passing through from the Midwest. Hats off to Lindsy Bledsoe, Tyler Bledsoe, Brady Culler, Chloe Buss, ThaiRotz, John Buss, Laken Mosier, MercedesBledsoe, Karly Kaufmann and Alexis Shipe. 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. Looking for a Planning Director It looks like The Town of Saugus can use more than a little planning help to protect the town from problems associated with development. Planning & Economic Development Director Christopher Reilly has left town, leaving a key position vacant. So, the saga of revolving doors in the town’s Planning Department continues. Selectman Anthony Cogliano was blunt in explaining this discouraging development. “He left last month and went to Middleton. It’s impossible to work here. Engineer just quit too,” Cogliano said in an email to The Saugus Advocate yesterday. Stay tuned. Founders Day date change Founders Day, one of the most popular town events of the year, will be a week late this year. It’s usually observed on the first Saturday in September. This year, it will be observed on Sept. 14 instead of Sept. 7. Knights begin planning flea market and craft fair The Knights of Columbus Council 1829 announced recently that it plans to hold its Festive Holiday Flea Market and Craft Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 57 Appleton St. The huge indoor affair is still weeks away. But it’s not too early for participants to begin planning. Vendor space for this year’s event will be $30 with free admission and free parking to go along with raffles, food and fun. Anyone with questions should call the Knights of Columbus at 781-233-9858. For more information, Paul Giannetta can also be reached at 978-239-1392. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Community Garden volunteers welcomed If you love gardening and would love to volunteer a few hours for a good cause this summer, offer your services at the Community Garden at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Volunteers are welcome to come any Friday or Saturday morning for the rest of the summer to help weed and nurture the crops. If these times are difficult, arrangements can be made for other days. For details, contact The Rev. John Beach at St. John’s Episcopal Church (revjbeach@gmail.com). Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, July 26) from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. Legion Breakfasts over for summer American Legion Post 210 would like to thank all those who made the 2023-24 breakfast season such a success, and wish them a wonderful summer. We will resume serving breakfast on Friday, September 6, 2024. Birding made accessible Join us on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site for an introTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15 ׉ 7cassandra://A47CZkwH2udXbSLOpjL_2OoLJeFUWrAR7OCfj3vZquk(p`̰fr1h׉E)OTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 Page 15 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 duction to birding! Partnering with Birdability, the Latin Heritage Internship Program (LHIP) and Environment for the Americas, we are hosting a special event focused on making birding accessible for everyone. From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., enjoy activities, including arts and crafts and a bird call introduction. Download the Merlin Bird ID app from Cornell (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/download/) to help identify the birds you see and hear. All are welcome – no prior birding experience needed. Binoculars and sensory aids will be available. Dress for the weather and come explore the local bird population with us! Address: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, 244 Central St., Saugus, Mass. For information, visit our website: https://go.nps.gov/saugus-birding July Events at the Kowloon Here’s what’s happening this month at the Kowloon Restaurant: JULY 26: CONCERT SERIES: PERFECT EXAMPLE – 7 p.m. – Free General Admission or $10 Reserved Seating. JULY 27: CONCERT SERIES: WILDFIRE – 7 p.m. – Free General Admission or $10 Reserved Seating. JULY 31: BINGO NIGHT with DJ TOMMY – 7 p.m. – Free General Admission. For all tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-2330077 or access online at www. kowloonrestaurant.com What ’s breaking at Breakheart On Thursdays now through August, the Visitor Center will host a Wild Breakheart Series from 10–11 a.m. Join us for this rotating nature series as we explore different aspects of Breakheart! Meet outside the Visitor Center; rain cancels. During July, it will be Tree ID – explore the park and discover what trees are in the park and how to identify them. In August, park visitors can particSAND SCULPTING | FROM PAGE 8 ton. “This is my fi rst time at Revere Beach,” Richard said. “It’s fantastic.” “I haven’t been here for years, but will defi nitely come back,” Katie added. Renaud and Kelly Plantey and their daughter, Ellie, took public transportation from East Boston, as they sometimes do to go to the beach or restaurants. “It’s very convenient,” Renaud said. ipate in Animal Exploration – enjoy discovering what animals call Breakheart home! On Saturdays now through August, there will be an Easy, Breezy, Beautiful Hike from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Join the Park Interpreter for this 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; best for ages eight years and up. Meet at the Visitor Center. Rain cancels. On Fridays now through August, the Visitor Center will host a Kidleidoscope from 10:30– 11:30 a.m. Come join our 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; appropriate for families with children three to five years old. Meet at the Visitor Center. There will be Family Fishing on Saturdays now through August from 9:30–11:00 a.m. at Camp Nihan (131 Walnut St.). Join our park interpreter for a drop-in fi shing program! Learn how to fi sh, what fi sh live in our ponds and how to catch and release responsibly. Bait and a handful of rods will be provided, but feel free to bring your own gear and fish with us and share your tips! No license is required to fi sh in this program; appropriate for families with children fi ve years old and up. Meet at Camp Nihan. Rain cancels. CHaRM Center is open The Town of Saugus announced that the CHaRM Center is open Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents will be required to buy a $25 Sticker to use the Compost Facilities as well as to recycle hard plastics. The rest of the Facility’s features are free to use for any Saugus resident. Residents are also allowed three TVs or computers/CRT monitors for free per household each year. The Town of Saugus As usual, politicians were out in full force. Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe said the festival “opens up doors for people to see the beauty of a beach we see every day. It’s an opportunity for us to show what we already know.” On Saturday morning he gave Kate Fox of the state Dept. of Travel and Tourism a tour of the beach. “The festival brings families and revenue into the city,” Rereserves the right to refuse any material if quantity or quality is questionable. The final date the CHaRM Center will be open for the season is December 14. However, the Facility will be open the following winter dates, weather permitting: January 18, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; February 15, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; March 15, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please contact Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Brick program for Saugus War Monument The Saugus War Monument Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy-A-Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for an 8” X 8” brick (fi ve lines). Each line is a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by Sept. 10 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 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 978683-7773. 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. vere Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna said. She attended the festival with her friend Laurie Shannon of Malden. “I often came to Revere Beach as a kid and it’s nice to be here for this,” Shannon said. “The sculptures bring people to the area.” Ward 5 Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya called the festival “wonderful” and credited SAND SCULPTING | SEE PAGE 18 Say nir Sa ay nior y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How Extreme Heat Aff ects Seniors: Tips to Stay Safe Dear Savvy Senior, I work for a county health department and every summer we’re seeing more and more seniors get sick and even die from heat-related illiness. Can you write an awarness piece on the aff ects extreme heat has on older adults, and what they can do to guard against this summertime risk. Thanks for helping keep seniors safe! Health Advocate Dear Advocate, Happy to oblige! Most people don’t realize that each year, extreme summertime heat kills more people in the U.S. than hurricanes, fl oods and tornadoes combined. While extreme heat can be deadly for anyone, older adults are uniquely vulnerable because of three key factors: biological changes that occur with age; higher rates of age-related diseases; and greater use of medications that can alter the body’s response to heat. Here’s how to gauge the risk for a heat-related illness for you or an older loved one and how to stay safe. How Heat Aff ects Seniors The human body has two main mechanisms to cool itself: sweating and increasing blood fl ow to the skin. In older adults, both of those processes are compromised. Seniors sweat less and they have poor circulation compared with younger people. Chronic health conditions that are more common in old age, most notably cardiovascular disease and diabetes, can also exacerbate these issues. A diseased heart isn’t able to pump as much blood, further reducing blood fl ow to the skin. And if the nerves become affected in people with diabetes, the body might not receive the message that it needs to start sweating. As people age, they also stop feeling as thirsty and so they tend to drink less. In hot conditions, that can cause them to become dehydrated faster. In addition, some older adults, particularly if they have some form of dementia or cognitive decline, may not perceive temperature changes as well. As a result, they won’t respond appropriately to heat, both biologically (through sweating) and behaviorally (by moving to someplace cool). Finally, certain medications many seniors take like diuretics and other high blood pressure drugs can aff ect people’s hydration, blood fl ow and even the sweat response, so be sure to ask your doctor about any medications you’re taking. How to Stay Safe On hot days, older adults and people with serious health conditions should limit outdoor activities like walking and gardening to the cooler mornings and evenings, take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water even if you aren’t thirsty. Listen to your body. If the activity starts to feel harder than normal, that’s a signal to stop and fi nd a place to cool down. Signs of dehydration or heat exhaustion include dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, fl ushed face, a racing heart or feeling lethargic. Low energy is especially important to watch out for in people with cognitive impairment, who may not realize how hot they are or be able to express it. If heat exhaustion worsens to a heatstroke, it becomes a life-threatening emergency. While older adults face unique challenges when it comes to heat, the ways to cool down are the same for any age. If you or a loved one start to experience any of the above symptoms, the best thing you can do is to go somewhere that has air-conditioning. If AC isn’t available in the home, check if there’s a local cooling center. In the absence of air-conditioning, water is extremely helpful in reducing the risk for heat-related injury. Rubbing an ice cube or cold compress over your skin, spraying yourself with cool water or taking a cool shower or bath can also help. For more heat related safety tips, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at CDC.gov/extreme-heat. 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. ior ׉ 7cassandra://VwlTwahfsqTmDr3pplsQ8fExKXd8ItGnd1NBNYa_Cf4%`̰fr1hfr1h PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://udKxESo-fq4Jz_QSB3T0cKKbpiQnS_ffZ8ZivJ2QGKs[`)׉ 7cassandra://_VRsRNbujXlqUld8ZYrI6c2d74y3Oey0SJ0Y50SQjmI͚F`J׉ 7cassandra://ig_GRmQ-iTkjuN9xNIMU-0rz-_LFT6uoal_WWUoybcQ+`̰fr1hט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://LIVFebEtxHLjAub56m5SVkZJYXYGjdD3HOQeBOU92RM`)׉ 7cassandra://NURJPjmJawAaW0YrwIoGPKe8eCPRIu-quiK2xT50SP8͚`J׉ 7cassandra://gT1cxJbZY_58Og9qwKuKqQsJpOTdI9iQAjFewyOrYt0+`̰fr1hנfr1hdʁ̰9ׁHhttp://thewarrengroup.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 OBITUARIES Edward J. Burge THE HOME AND THE MEDICAID LIEN T he general rule is that the home and any adjacent land, if located in Massachusetts, is considered to be a “non-countable” asset for MassHealth eligibility purposes as long as the applicant checks off the box on the MassHealth application stating that he or she intends on returning home from a nursing home. This may or may not be likely to happen but by checking the box, the home will not be a countable asset. Assuming that for a single person the total of all other countable assets is $2,000 or less, the applicant will be eligible for MassHealth benefits. MassHealth’s estate recovery unit will, however, place a lien on the property. This is done so in order to seek repayment of Medicaid benefits paid to the nursing home upon the death of the MassHealth applicant. The home would have to be sold (or mortgaged) in order to pay back MassHealth. It is important to note, in 2024, the home will not be considered a “non-countable” asset if the equity in the home exceeds $1,071,000. There is an exception to this rule. The home will still be non-countable if a spouse is living there or a blind or permanently disabled child is living there, regardless of its value. The benefit of applying mately 107 months. In other words, it would taketwice as long to lose all of the value of the home. The Medicaid rate is what MassHealth actually pays to the nursing home each month. The daily rate paid is based upon the level of care provided to the applicant. In this example, if the for MassHealth and keeping the home is that estate recovery will be based upon the “Medicaid” rate and not the private pay rate. Therefore, the ultimate recovery against the home will be much less. If the private pay rate for the average nursing home in Massachusetts is $15,000 per month, the “Medicaid” rate might be, for example, $7,000 per month. This may be one reason why not to sell the house. For example, if the home is sold for $750,000, at $15,000 per month for nursing home cost, the equity in the home would be entirely wiped out in approximately 50 months. However, if MassHealth is applied for and the house is not sold, and the application is approved, assuming the “Medicaid” rate is $7,000 per month, the equity in the home would not be wiped out until approxiMassHealth recipient died in the nursing home after 36 months, the payback to MassHealth would only be $252,000, leaving $498,000 in equity for the family members upon the applicant’s death. In this example, I am assuming the applicant is single. If married, the house can simply be transferred to the spouse who is still living at home. So it pays to at least look at your options when dealing with the home and MassHealth eligibility. It also makes a lot of sense to consider transferring your home to an irrevocable Medicaid-qualifying Trust. In that case, after the five year look-back period is over, the house will be protected. This would avoid probate and also any Estate Recovery Lien. MassHealth estate recovery only applies to the probate estate, not assets held in Trust. Joseph D. Ca taldo is an esta te planning/elder law a ttorney,Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. song “Sandcastles” for the album “Lemonade”? 9. Bhutan, Malta and Wales have what imaginary animal on their flags? 1. On July 26, 1990, what president signed the Americans with Disabilities Act? 2. Who originally performed “Under the Boardwalk”? 3. The world’s oldest subway train operator, Helen Antenucci, 82, recently celebrated her birthday and received a Guinness World Records certificate; a plaque in her honor is at what MBTA station? 4. On July 27, 1946, what author of “The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas” died? 5. What famous sculpture by Michelangelo has a man’s first name? 6. How are the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, Petra, Colosseum, Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer, Machu Pichu and Chichén Itzá similar? 7. On July 28, 1917, the Silent Parade, a march against violence towards African Americans, happened along what important avenue? 8. What singer recorded the 10. What type of cycle is used in basketball games? 11. On July 29, 1954, the first part of what fantasy trilogy by an author with a name with three initials was published? 12. What playwright created “As You Like It” with the song “Under the greenwood tree”? 13. Is a phaeton a touring car or a horse-drawn vehicle? 14. On July 30, 1932, the Olympic Games in Los Angeles opened; what Olympics venue was first instituted then? O f Saugus. Died on S a tur - day, July 20th at the age of 90. He was the beloved husband of Virginia (Malin) Burge with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Born and raised in Chelsea, Mr. Burge was the son of the late Arthur and Mary (Budny) Burge. A graduate of Johnson and Wales, Edward was a retired electrical designer for Raytheon. A resident of Saugus for the past 65 years, he loved finance and was an avid swimmer. He was also very proud of his years of service during the Korean War serving in the Air Force. In addition to his wife, Mr. Burge is survived by his four children, Rosellen Furbush of Nashua, NH, Lori Jepson of Barnstead, NH, Debbie Gonsalves of Barnstead, NH and Edward J. Burge, Jr. of Salem; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three brothers, Joseph Burge of FL, Thomas, Burge of Chelsea and James Burge of FL. He was predeceased by two brothers, Arthur and William Burge. Relatives and friends were 15. The International Cycling Union fined cyclist Julien Bernard for kissing his wife during what race? 16. What does pesto mean in Italian? 17. July 31 is National Avocado Day; avocado is called what name that combines an animal and a fruit? 18. Which are older, jellyfish or dinosaurs? 19. What kind of bird has a “racing homer” breed that was created for racing? 20. On Aug. 1, 1819, what American writer about the sea – who once sailed on whalers from Massachusetts and lived in Pittsfield – was born? invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Wednesday, July 24. A funeral service was held in the funeral home on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA at alz.org/manh. Laura C. (Galinski) Drella O f Saugus formerly Chelsea. Died on July 19, 2024 at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers at the age of 83. She was the wife of the late Stanley Drella. Born and raised in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Znarowski) Galinski. A 1958 Chelsea High School graduate and a graduate of Suffolk University Mrs. Drella worked for 30 years as an executive secretary in the financial world. A resident of Saugus for the last 57 years, she had a second career working as a co-teacher at the Northeast Regional Vocational High School in Wakefield. Mrs. Drella enjoyed jazz music and was a lover of Fine Arts. For many years she was active in her OBITS | SEE PAGE 17 ANSWERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. George H.W. Bush The Drifters Aquarium (her favorite stop) Gertrude Stein David They are the new seven Wonders of the World. Fifth Avenue in NYC Beyoncé Dragon Unicycle 11. “The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien 12. Shakespeare 13. Both (some cars have names derived from carriage names). 14. The Olympic Village 15. Tour de France 16. Pounded 17. 18. Alligator pear Jellyfish 19. Pigeon 20. Herman Melville ׉ 7cassandra://ig_GRmQ-iTkjuN9xNIMU-0rz-_LFT6uoal_WWUoybcQ+`̰fr1h׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 26, 2024 Page 17 ASKS | FROM PAGE 11 Domenic Bruzzese – 8 Elizabeth Silipigni – 10 – 100m, 200m, hammer (2nd), shot put (5th) Enzo Liebl – 7 – 100m, shot put (2nd), long jump Felipe Frossard – 10 Fernando Frossard – 5 Gigi Cottam – 12 Jack Gori – 12 – 100m, 200m (6th), javelin (4th), high jump (1st) Jimmy McGrath – 8 Jonathan Bell – 9 – hurdles (8th), 100m, javelin (6th), high jump (3rd) Kason Imbrogna – 16 – 1500m (2nd), 800m (4th), javelin (2nd), discus (3rd) Kendall Powers – 12 Leo Hobbs – 7 – hurdles OBITS | FROM PAGE 16 church and sang in the choir, (6th), 200m, javelin (5th), long jump (7th) Liam Marcu – 9 – hurdles (3rd), 800m (6th), 200m, long jump Lillian Waters – 10 – hurdles (4th), 400m, shot put (3rd), javelin (4th) Luca Giardullo – 8 – hurdles (2nd), 100m, 200m (5th), long jump (3rd) Luiz Sena – 10 – 400m (7th), 800m (3rd), high jump (2nd), long jump (6th) Luke Porrazzo – 9 – 1500m (2nd), 400m, 800m (2nd), javelin (8th) Maggie Winter – 10 – hammer (3rd), shot put (8th), javelin (2nd), long jump Mark Benoit – 6 – hurdles (1st), 200m (1st), shot put (1st), long jump (2nd) her family enjoyed boating and were members of the Charlesgate Yacht Club. Mrs. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ 2024 FINANCIAL RECORDS The 2024 financial records of the Veterans Lower Elementary School PTO, INC., are available at the address noted below for inspection during normal business hours. Any citizen can request these documents within 180 days after publication of this notice of its availability, The Veterans Early Learning Center PTO, Inc., 39 Hurd Ave. Saugus, MA. 01906 July 26, 2024 The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 Mary Zona – 11 – 100m, shot put (5th), high jump (2nd), long jump Matthew Bell – 12 – 1500m (2nd), discus (3rd), high jump (3rd), triple jump (2nd) Matthew Benoit – 9 – hurdles (6th), shot put (2nd), javelin (2nd), triple jump (2nd) Matthew Silipigni – 10 – hurdles (7th), 400m, shot put (5th), long jump Maximiliano Libier – 10 – hurdles, javelin (3rd), high jump, long jump Michael Wheeler Jr. – 9 – hurdles, 1500m (5th), javelin, triple jump (3rd) Naomi Tarantino – 12 – hammer (4th), shot put (6th), javelin (3rd), triple jump (4th) ASKS | FROM PAGE 11 Drella was a great admirer of Marilyn Monroe and Jimmy Buffet. She is survived by her son Damian Drella (Saugus FD) and his wife Andrea of Saugus, two grandsons; Alexander Drella (Mendon FD) and his wife Caroline, and Christian Drella (Mendon FD), one great grandson Cooper. Mrs. Drella was the sister of Frederick Galinski and his wife Marie of Pocasset and the sister-in-law and best friend of Lucy Drella of Revere. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, on Tuesday, July 23. A funeral service was held in the funeral home on Wednesday. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. At the family’s request please omit flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Saugus Firefighters Relief Association, Chief Drew Scholarship fund, 27 Hamilton Street, Saugus, MA 01906. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ 2024 FINANCIAL RECORDS The 2024 financial records of the Belmonte Upper Elementary School PTO, INC., are available at the address noted below, for inspection during normal business hours. Any citizen can request these documents within 180 days after publication of this notice of its availability, The Belmonte Upper Elementary PTO, Inc., 39 Hurd Ave. Saugus, MA. 01906 July 26, 2024 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing for a Special Permit on the request of owner/manager Shova Lagoon Gajmer, 81 School St, Saugus, MA. Name of proposed business: KPS Esthetics and Threading, LLC for eyebrow threading, face & body waxing, facials, eyelash extensions, and massage. Business location: 27 Essex Street, Saugus, MA. This Public Hearing will be held at the Saugus Town Hall, Second floor auditorium, Saugus, MA on August 20, 2024, at 7:05 PM. Debra Panetta, Chairman Meredith K. Casagrande Clerk July 26, August 9, 2024 Your Hometown News Delivered! 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SAUGUS CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR MORE DETAILS FOR RENT COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE FOR RENTPRIME LOCATION. PROFESSIONAL BUILDING JUST OUTSIDE OF SAUGUS CENTER. PLENTY OF PARKING. THIS SPACE IS PERFECT FOR LAWYERS OFFICE, INSURANCE COMPANY, REAL ESTATE OFFICE, MORTGAGE COMPANY. WALK IN AREA, SEPARATE OFFICES, RECEPTION AREA, MENS AND WOMAN'S BATHROOMS, COMMON CONFERENCE ROOM. CONVENIENT TO ROUTE 1. SPACE COULD BE SHARED, SPLIT OR THE ENTIRE SPACE COULD BE LEASED. SAUGUS $25 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- TWO BEDROOM TWO BATHS NEW PAINT BRAND NEW HEATING SYSTEM. TOP FLOOR. TWO CAR PARKING ONE IN GARAGE. ELEVATOR LOCATED ON BUS LINE TO BOSTON. REVERE $459,900 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 FOR SALE- 3 BEDROOM 2 FULL BATH UPDATED RANCH WITH ADDITIONAL INLAW ATTACHED OFF THE BACK WITH AN ADDITIONAL ONE BEDROOM AND ONE FULL BATH. NICE PRIVATE YARD WITH INGROUND POOL. GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD. LYNNFIELD $899,900 DEBBIE 617-678-9710 BUILDABLE LOT • SAUGUS $125,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR FURTHER DETAILS MOBILE HOMES • GREAT YOUNG ONE BEDROOM UNIT IN A VERY DESIRABLE PARK IN MOVE IN CONDITION. 2 CAR PARKING. LOW PARK RENT OF 410 DANVERS 79,900 • LOT AVAILABLE IN DESIRABLE FAMILY ESTATES COOPERATIVE MOBILE PARK. APPROX 120' X 30' SEWER AND WATER BRING YOUR UNIT AND HAVE A BRAND NEW BEAUTIFUL HOME....COOP FEE IS ONY 300- 350 A MONTH PEABODY $84,900 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? VICTORIA FOR SALE FOR SALE- CONTRACTOR SPECIAL! NEEDS WORK, BUT WORTH THE EFFORT, HOUSE HAS GREAT POTENTIAL. BRING YOUR IDEAS TO THIS 3000 SQFT COLONIAL FEATURING 6 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS WITH OVER 3 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE (NOT INCLUDING WALK-OUT LL). BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL WOODWORK, 5 FIREPLACES, 10’ CEILINGS. VINYL SIDING, NICE SIZE LOT. PARKING FOR 6+ CARS. SAUGUS $799,900 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 SCARAMUZZO 617-529-2513 CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS • TWO NEW PRE CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURED HOMES. BOTH ONE BED WITH MANY UPGRADES FROM CAR PARKING TO FULL SIZE LAUNDRY, SO MUCH MORE. DANVERS $199,900 • LARGE SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM ON CORNER LOT. NEW RUBBER ROOF. PEABODY $99,900 • VERY SPACIOUS AND WELL MAINTAINED UNIT IN DESIRABLE PINE GROVE PARK OFF ROUTE 114 MANY UPDATES, NICE YARD, PITCHED ROOF LAUNDRY HOOK UP LARGE ADDITION AND SO MUCH MORE PEABODY $179,900 • BEAUTIFUL HOME IN PINE GROVE MOBILE PARK OFF OF ROUTE 114 MUST BE SEEN. UPDATED THROUGHOUT WITH SHINY HARDWOOD FLOORS, HUGE CORNER DOUBLE LOT 2YEAR OLD PITCHED ROOF, 4 CAR PARKING, FULL SIZE LAUNDRY PEABODY $189,900 • SHADY OAKS PHASE 2 NEW CONSTRUCTION: 2 NEW MANUFACTURED 2 BEDROOM UNITS DANVERS $249,900 • SHADY OAKS PHASE 2 NEW CONSTRUCTION:1 NEW MANUFACTURED 1 BEDROOM UNIT DANVERS $179,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 ׉ 7cassandra://3c9U0HiIb6Xljk8VQmQssFt5F1nTpj3GGr0YicebM2k+`̰fr1h׈Efr1hfr1h P,Saugus Advocate 07262024Saugus Advocate 07262024f}\