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Vogler T he Boston law firm of Goodwin Procter, which represents Wheelabrator Technologies, says there is no legal basis for the alleged violations cited by the Board of Health against the company in the wake of recent noise problems at the plant. “Wheelabrator remains willing to engage in good faith discussions as to how to minimize the risk of temporary noise increases in the future,” Attorney John B. Daukas of Goodwin Procter wrote last week in a letter responding to the show cause hearing. “Unfortunately, however, the Board’s Letter contains numerous inaccuracies,” Daukas wrote. “This comes on the heels of a Court order holding that the Board’s effort to challenge the ongoing operations of Wheelabrator’s landfill was entirely without merit. For a meaningful dialogue to occur, it is imperative that the Board treat Wheelabrator fairly.” Daukas was responding to $3.39 $2.44GALLONGALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 a letter written by Board of Health Chair William Heffernan, which was the basis for Monday’s show cause hearing. Heffernan noted in a threepage letter to the company dated July 22 that the board has scheduled a hearing “in order to commence proceedings to rescind, modify, or suspend the site assignment.” Heffernan cited these violations: • A state law that provides that emitted noise is of sufficient intensity and duration to cause an event of air pollution; the accrued fine of this $25,000 per penalty per day has acLawrence A. 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In his response, Daukas noted that the board’s letter “contains a disturbing number of legal and factual inaccuracies.” Here are the highlights of Daukas’s response to the Board of Health: The Board’s claim that Wheelabrator violated the state noise standard is wrong for three separate and distinct reasons: 1. The Board never held a hearing at which evidence was presented and Wheelabrator had an opportunity to respond. 2. The Board has not mentioned the applicable technical standard, let alone identify any valid evidence showing that the standard was violated. 3. Even if there had been scientific evidence supporting a finding that Wheelabrator exceeded the standard, there is no violation without negligent or intentional misconduct, and the facts show that Wheelabrator acted reasonably at all relevant times. The Board’s claim that Wheelabrator could be subject to a fine of $25,000 per day is not valid since that fine accrues to entities that violated a DEP order. DEP never issued an order and Wheelabrator kept DEP informed and worked with DEP to take steps to address the noise issue. Purported violation of Saugus Bylaw 514.00: The Board is overreaching, as the section of the Bylaw cited describes a procedure, not any standards. The Town never applied for or received approval of its noise ordinance so it is unenforceable. Attempting to revoke the site assignment for a temporary disturbance, that has been addressed, and alleged violation of an unenforceable ordinance is an overreach and improperly infringes on the DEP’s authority. The Board’s claim that Wheelabrator refused to attend an August 2016 meeting regarding the site assignment for the landfill is false. The Town’s attorney agreed that a meeting among lawyers would be best and the Board of Health meeting scheduled for August was cancelled. Further, the Superior Court has recently affirmed the DEP’s decision that the landfill has a valid site assignment and the operational modifications applied for did not require that the site assignment be modified. Purported Violation of Article 8 of BOH’s regulation: The Town Attorney’s assertion that Wheelabrator violated a provision prohibiting “auditory nuisances” is false since the bylaw does not include “auditory nuisances.” Claims of an ongoing nuisance are false since the plant returned to normal operations on July 12. Saugus River Watershed Council awards scholarships to two area students T he Saugus River Watershed Council (SRWC) announced its recent awarding of scholarships worth $1,000 to a pair of North Shore teenagers who are headed for college. Seven Greer – president of the Saugus High School Class of 2019 – was the recipient of the Pam Harris Memorial Scholarship, which honors the memory of a nurse, volunteer member of the Saugus Board of Health and SRWC Board Member. Harris was committed to improving public health for families in the Saugus River watershed by addressing the most troubling sources of pollution. This was the second year of the very special scholarship. Greer has a long-standing personal commitment to protecting the environment that is evidenced by his extensive volunteer work. He was very involved in environmental activities in the community and through his school, demonstrating that he was already a leader among his peers in the environmental field. Seven plans on attending the University of Massachusetts Lowell this fall. Annika Verland of Lynn was this year’s recipient of the SRWC Environmental Leadership Scholarship. Annika had a long-standing personal commitment to protecting the environment that is evidenced by her comprehensive volunteer work. Her service and other environmental activities in the community, including sparrow bird houses, have made a huge difference. Annika will be attending Ithaca College this fall, combining her love for the HONORED GRADUATES: Left to right, area students Annika Verland and Seven Greer received $1,000 scholarships from the Saugus River Watershed Council. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) environment with media. Selecting the recipients of this year’s scholarships was a tough decision, according to the Council’s program coordinator, Mary Lester. “It’s inspiring to all of us to see the accomplishments that these students have made to their communities while keeping exceptional academic records,” Lester said. The Saugus River Watershed Council is a nonprofit organization founded in 1991 to protect and restore the natural resources of the watershed. ׉ 7cassandra://nFHrj1MMnjYWJRwExdh1E-ZEq-iPo40OB2-6sO45RP8+<`̰]L`EzN>׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 3 Wheelabrator apologizes for the noise, but insists it kept the state and Board of Health informed of its response to problems By Mark E. Vogler A top Wheelabrator Technologies official told the Saugus Board of Health the company regrets disrupting the lives of residents living near its trash-to-energy plant during a five-week period in June and July. “We understand that noises from an industrial operation can be bothersome and we want to start by saying directly that we are sorry if the recent turbine outage disturbed members of the community,” Wheelabrator Technologies’ Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety Jim Connolly said during Monday’s show cause hearing. “Our goal is to be a good neighbor and if we failed to do that we want to do better, and we commit to you that we will,” Connolly said. “Obviously, in the recent outage, which was unexpectedly extended, there were concerns raised about the noise and we did not meet our community’s expectations. Again, we are sorry that happened and we commit to do better,” he said. Connolly provided the Board of Health with a detailed explanation of how the plant’s operation during the turbine refurbishment contributed to the plant’s noise problems – as did several measures intended to silence the noise. But Connolly also rebutted criticism that Wheelabrator had not done enough to keep the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Board of Health informed throughout the period. He provided a log of communication between Wheelabrator and the DEP and the Health Board during the period of June 10 through July 12. “Wheelabrator did keep the BOH and the DEP informed in advance of and throughout the event, through the Chairman of the BOH and through the appointed contacts at the DEP,” Connolly said. A REBUTAL: Wheelabrator Technologies’ Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety Jim Connolly at Monday’s show cause hearing, addressing the Saugus Board of Health on recent noise complaints. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) “We had multiple contacts with the BOH, and we were in regular, almost daily communication with the DEP,” he said. “In addition, there were several calls from our community relations liaison to the Chairperson of the Saugus Board of Selectmen. We felt that through these communications we were keeping both the BOH and DEP informed of our progress,” he said. While addressing the board, Connolly also noted: • The steam turbine is taken down for service about every five years “and the full scope of service cannot be anticipated until the turbine is opened up and inspected.” • When Wheelabrator became aware of the concerns being raised in the community about the noise being generated, the company took “immediate steps to mitigate the noise by finding an alternate/enhanced silencer,” which was obtained from Texas and shipped to Saugus. • Once the silencer was turned on and put in use, Wheelabrator determined “the sound reduction was not sufficient to address the community concerns we were hearing and we, therefore, took one of our two boilers off-line to reduce the amount of steam we were producing. The single boiler operated with minimal sound impacts until the steam turbine was returned to service and we no longer needed to vent steam, and normal facility operations resumed.” • Wheelabrator continues to investigate improved solutions to the concerns raised about the noise. The company is exploring additional steps it can take in the future to minimize noise issues when there is a need to take the turbine offline for an extended period. “We would also be happy to discuss with the Board a communications protocol that we would use if there is a need to vent steam over any prolonged period,” Connolly said. “If there is a better way to communicate, we are happy to discuss it,” he said. “We apologize to any who were inconvenienced by dine drink gather enjoy Friday, August 9 at 9 PM The North Shore's Greatest Party Band WILDFIRE Saturday, August 10 at 9 PM BACK TO THE 80'S SUMMER BASH! sound during the period when both boilers were running. 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Four of the five School Committee members spent two hours evaluating DeRuosi during a workshop on Wednesday. Committee member Lisa Morgante didn’t attend the workshop, but her evaluations of the superintendent in each of four standards were incorporated into his composite score. Members looked at his progress in improving in the district areas of Instructional leadership, management and operations, family and community engagement and professional culture. Members plan to elaborate on their specific recommendations of what he needs to do to improve his performance when the committee meets at its Aug. 15 meeting. “As I end my third year as Superintendent, I can say with full confidence I have completed GRADING DERUOSI: School Committee members tally a composite performance score of the superintendent in this week’s evaluation workshop. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) the duties of my office beyond the goals outlined in my evaluation,” DeRuosi wrote in a summary of the School Committee and Superintendent’s performance goals for 2018-19. “When hired, I was charged with the task of bringing fiscal stability to the district, increase the visibility of the office of superintendent, develop the foundation needed to increase academic rigor, and become more involved in the community,” he said. “The School Committee responsible for my hiring made it clear they were looking for significant change to take place and they hired me as that ‘agent of change,’” he said. DeRuosi noted that during the past three years with the School Committee and superintendent working in tandem, much has been accomplished in Saugus Public Schools. “We have worked to build an educational plan focusing on personalized learning and project based instruction. We moved a community to vote for an $184,000,000 … debt exclusion to build a 6-12 Complex, 3-5 STEAM Academy, and PreK-2 Building,” DeRuosi said. “We built a new schedule with longer blocks for the 6-12 Complex to operate under, and we have expanded technology in our district … I have supported the expansion of robotic classes for students, and am building STEM level program at the BMS [Belmonte Middle School].” Revere resident competes in Empire Dance Championship A lbert Nicholls of Revere competed in the Empire Dance Championship, which was held from Aug. 1-3 at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square. With his instructor, Saori DeSouza of the Dancesport Academy of New England, as his partner, Nicholls entered 12 dance heats in the beginner, intermediate and full silver categories in the 61-63-year-old level. Nicholls also entered the 3-Dance Challenge. He placed first dancing the cha -cha, mambo and rumba. Nicholls said he appreciates DeSouza’s efforts in helping him improve his ballroom dancing. T Revere resident Albert Nicholls competed in the Empire Dance Championship in New York City earlier this month and won first place in the 3-Dance Challenge. (Courtesy Photo) Finance Committee in need of members he Town Moderator is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the Town’s Finance Committee. The Finance Committee is responsible for making recommendations on all warrant items involving the expenditure of Town funds to the members of Town Meeting. Interested citizens should submit a brief statement of interest and qualifications to Moderator Steve Doherty either by email to precinct4steve@gmail.com or by mail to Saugus Town Clerk’s Office – ATTN.: Town Moderator, 298 Central St., Ste. 7, Saugus, MA 01906. Submissions should be received by August 19 for consideration for the coming term. ׉ 7cassandra://9MiUxx1ZD3LElS2F9Sjdy-xu7wkhOsboSoy58QMkLVI0`̰]L`EzN>׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 5 “What a positive difference” Crabtree touts completion of historic Saugus Town Hall renovations and sidewalk repaving (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued this week by Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s Office.) T own Manager Scott C. Crabtree is pleased to announce that the Saugus Town Hall has been renovated and surrounding sidewalks have been repaved in order to preserve and protect the community’s historic building for decades to come. This important investment is part of an ongoing effort to continue to make capital infrastructure improvements throughout Saugus. The Town Hall restoration project was advocated for and supported by the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee and Town Meeting twice over the last several years. The improvements mark the first time in more than 20 years that the Town Hall has undergone any significant restoration. The work included removing all paint and repainting with the original historic colors that were returned during the 1998 renovation, reinstalling and/or removing/replacing deteriorated wood, removing paint from the chimney and performing necessary repairs and rehanging slipped slate and replacing any missing slate. The restoration was completed in stages, beginning on the north side, proceeding to the east, then south, and concluding in the west. In addition, the Department of Public Works recently replaced 40 sidewalk panels around the building’s perimeter. “It’s amazing to see what a positive difference this restoration project has made. The Town Hall looks even more vibrant and welcoming for the residents of Saugus with these necessary improvements,” said Town Manager Crabtree. “This building belongs to the public. I am pleased that these enhancements, which were made for the residents of Saugus, have and will continue to preserve and protect the Saugus Town Hall exterior, while maintaining the historical elements of the building, for many years to come.” Bird control netting was installed as part of the project. This special netting is engineered to disappear in front of any background, so as not to interfere with the building’s aesthetic, while keeping birds away in order to minimize any potential damage to the building. Town Meeting has continued to show its support for this important community investment over the years. In 2016, Town Meeting members voted to alnance Committee, Town Meeting and residents of Saugus for their continued support of this important community initiative. For more information on the project, contact the Town Manager’s Office at 781-231-4111. RAVE REVIEW: “The Town Hall looks even more vibrant and welcoming for the residents of Saugus,” Town Manager Scott Crabtree said after the recent completion of the first renovations of the historic building in more than two decades. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) locate $200,000 for a professional assessment of the condition of the exterior of Town Hall. The assessment uncovered a good deal of rot in the wood. Last year Town Meeting members again demonstrated their support for the project by voting in favor of allocating $400,000 to make the necessary renovations to the exterior of the building. The Town of Saugus worked with restoration firm Building Conservation Associates, Inc., architect Finegold Alexander Architects (the original architects during the 1998 renovation) and New Generation Painting to ensure the project was completed efficiently, effectively, on schedule and on budget. Saugus Town Hall was built in 1875 and designed in the Stick Style/Victorian Eclectic by the Boston architectural firm of Lord and Fuller. At first the building housed the high school, school committee, police department and public library, all of which have since been moved. “Located in the heart of Saugus Center, our historic Town Hall is an integral piece of the community that is treasured by generations of Saugus residents … I commend the Town Manager for prioritizing improvements to this special landmark, which is a source of pride in Saugus,” said Board of Selectmen Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Chairwoman Debra Panetta. The Town Manager thanked the Board of Selectmen, FiSKATING CENTER www.Roller-World.com | 781-231-1111 ATM on site Located Adjacent to Rite Aid Pharmacy in Saugus Plaza, South Bound Route 1 MBTA Bus Route 429 FREE WI-FI - 2 WIDE SCREEN TV’S FULLY AIR CONDITIONED SUMMER SKATING SCHEDULE ATTENTION! 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Head of Reference Mary O’Connell (second from left) accepted the boards from Foundation Director Peter Cocciardi (left). Vice President Linda Call is shown second from right and Director Kristen Tozza is shown at right. (Courtesy Photo) ׉ 7cassandra://9hNItH3mquAVv0yy5dtNnFaQz9XD67leAnyhJ1znnTU0`̰]L`EzN?׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 7 Saugus Faith Notes The latest listing of upcoming events and programs at Saugus places of worship Summer program for kids Cliftondale Congregational Church is excited to offer its free annual summer program for kids in pre-K through the 3rd grade! Vacation Bible School (VBS) will run from August 12-16 and offer faith-filled mornings of Bible stories, singing, snacks, games and crafts every day from 9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. This year’s theme is ROAR! Kids will explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life. For more information and to register, please call 781 233 2663 or email Laurie at childrengather@gmail.com. First Congregational Church UCC cookouts The public is invited to August cookouts and vesper services at the First Congregational Church-UCC Saugus on the remaining three Sundays of August. Let’s have dinner together and share in a short evening service. The cookout starts at 5 p.m. and we will end at 6:30 p.m. Come as you are and bring your friends! Keeping town’s ministries in the public eye The Saugus Faith Community maintains a Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/SaugusFaith/. Follow this column and the Facebook Page for details of important upcoming events. “Healthy Students – Healthy Saugus” The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry – in collaboration with the Saugus Faith Community, the Saugus School Superintendent and area businesses and organizations – is running an initiative called Healthy Students – Healthy Saugus that which aims to address food insecurity in the Saugus public school system. Healthy Students – Healthy Saugus launched in October and currently is serving about 50 Saugus children with food bags each Friday. Donations of food and/or checks can be given to any of the Saugus churches listed below, and checks should be made out to “Saugus Clergy Association” with “HS2” in the memo line. A list of foods needed and sizes is below. If you want to buy and donate food, it is suggested you go to BJ’s or Costco, where you can buy most of the menu items in bulk at reasonable prices. (Examples: You can get 18-packs of 7.5 oz. macaroni & cheese and 8-packs of 5 oz. tuna.) Anyone wanting to donate money and/or food or who has questions about the program can call Dennis Gould at cell 617-247-4847 or email him at jdgould1969@aol.com. Here is the Four-Week Menu Cycle – Saturday & Sunday: WEEK 1 Breakfast: 2 granola bars. Snack: 2 bags of graham crackers. Lunch: 1 jar of peanut butter (15 oz.) & 1 jar of jelly or jam (15 oz.), 1 loaf of bread, 2 applesauce cups (4 oz.), 1 can of green beans (15 oz.). WEEK 2 Breakfast: 2 containers of cereal (small packages, can get 30-packs at BJ’s). Snack: 2 bags of goldfish crackers. Lunch: 2 cans of tuna (5 oz.), 4 mayo packets, 1 loaf of bread, 1 can of peaches (4 oz.), 1 can of corn (15 oz.). WEEK 3 Breakfast: 2 packets of (1.5 oz., can get oatmeal 36-packs at BJ’s). Snack: 2 bags of animal crackers. Lunch: 2 cans of chicken (5 or 10 oz.), 4 mayo packets, 1 loaf of bread, 1 can of mixed fruit (4 oz.), 1 can of carrots (15 oz.). WEEK 4 Breakfast: 2 containers of cereal (small packages, 30-packs at BJ’s). Snack: 2 bags of pretzels. Lunch: 2 boxes of macaroni & cheese (7.5 oz., can get 18box at BJ’s), 2 boxes of apple juice, 1 can of peas (15 oz.). To make grocery donations, please drop off at any of the following local sites. If you can volunteer to help bag groceries, see the days and times listed. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8 Prospect St., Saugus; 781233-1242. Bagging groceries: first Thursdays at 7 p.m. Cliftondale Church of the Nazarene, 60 Essex St., Saugus; 781-233-2886. Bagging groceries: second Thursdays at 4 p.m. First Baptist Church of Saugus, 105 Main St., Saugus; 781-231-1690. Bagging groceries: second Thursdays at 7 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus; 781233-2497. Bagging groceries: third Thursdays at 7 p.m. First Congregational Church UCC, 300 Central St., Saugus; 781-233-3028. 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He batted left and threw left and made his MLB debut April 17, 1945. His last appearance was September 30 of that year. You might know that there was a scarcity of good baseball players at that time because of World War II, and most young men were in the service. His parents were Lithuanian immigrants Antoinette and Peter Wyshner. His father was a coal miner, and his older brother was a middleweight boxer. Pete was righthanded until he lost his right arm at seven years old in a wagon accident. 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His comment afterward was “If I could teach myself how to play baseball with one arm, I sure as hell could handle a rifle.” He was a very successful minor league outfielder and attained a batting average of .333 and a stolen base record of 63. He was selected as the 1944 Southern Association’s Most Valuable Player. During his minor league career he played for the Trois-Rivières Renards of the Canadian-American League, the Memphis Chickasaws of the Southern Association and the Brooklyn Bushwicks. He changed his last name to Gray during this period as his older brother had done. He signed with the Three Rivers Club of the CanadianAmerican League in 1942. The crowd was one of the largest of the season; everyone wanted to see a one-armed outfielder. In the bottom of the ninth, he came to bat with two outs and the bases loaded. He smacked a line drive into right field, bringing home the tying and winning runs. That season he hit .381 but broke his collarbone and only played in 42 games. He acquired the moniker of “The One-Armed Wonder” in the press, and that led to his signing with the Memphis Chickasaws (Chicks). He batted .333 and had a leagueleading 69 stolen bases He had six successful seasons in the minor leagues before St. Louis brought him up during the war when players were hard to come by. After his one season in the majors, he was back in the minors with Memphis. He played for four more seasons before retiring from playing baseball. At Trois-Rivières at age 27 he In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today played in 42 games. Next year with Memphis he batted .289 with a slugging percentage of .331. He batted .333 in 1944 and wacked 167 hits, 21 doubles, 9 triples and 5 homers. In 1946 he played for the Toledo Mud Hens of the American Association, a Triple-A league, batting .250. In 1947 he was with the Browns. In 1948 he played for the Elmira Pioneers of the Eastern League, batting .290, and in 1949 he was with the Dallas Eagles of the Texas League, batting .214. His professional career spanned 7 years; in his 6 minor league seasons he played 472 games, 1,535 at bats with 473 hits for an average of .308. He smashed 45 doubles, 17 triples and 5 home runs. The ’45 season saw Pete in the majors with a contract of $4,000. St. Louis payed the Chicks $20,000 for the rights. His first major league hit was against the Detroit Tigers on April 17. On May 19 he was very excited to take on the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, something he could only dream about when he played minor league in Brooklyn. In the doubleheader he got 5 hits and 2 RBIs as the Browns swept the Yankees. His relationship with his teammates was not great, and many were disgruntled because they were in the race to repeat as American League champions and they felt Gray slowed down their success. They also felt, and knew, he was really only there for ticket sales and to boost fan attendance. The previous year they had won the pennant but only had about 508,644 fans attending all season. Infielder Don Gutteridge later in 1994 said, “Some of the guys thought Pete was being used to draw fans late in the season when the club was still in the pennant race, and he wasn’t hitting well.” While playing the field, Pete Gray wore a glove without padding. When the ball was hit in his direction he would place the glove directly in front of himself; about shoulder height. When the ball hit the glove he would roll the ball across his chest from left to right. During this motion he learned to rest the glove under his right stump and the ball would roll into his left hand. When ground balls were hit his way, he would let it bounce off his glove at knee height and drop the glove completely to grab the ball while it was still in the air. He was faster in these motions and techniques than some players who had the use of both hands. When backing up another outfielder during a play, he would drop the glove completely and was ready to take the ball with his bare hand. While at bat he used a full weight bat. His position and stance at the plate was just like any other player. He placed his THE OLD SACHEM | SEE PAGE 11 ׉ 7cassandra://GX62pBDIQu9okmxvYszQje0G3DcSzhLzqXd-t6GQ8xE* `̰]L`EzN?׉EYTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 9 PROTEST | FROM PAGE 1 dent of the Port of Pines Beach Association, stood near the bottom steps of Town Hall, holding a sign declaring “Shut It Down,” which became the battle cry chant of the rally. The protesters – many of them from Lynn, Revere and Saugus who live near the plant – also came to show support for the Saugus Board of Health, which held a show cause hearing asking Wheelabrator to publicly explain recent noise issues at its Saugus plant. “I don’t like the noise that we’ve had to put up with for the past month,” Sawaya said. “And I blame Wheelabrator for that and also for the bilateral breast cancer I’ve had for living near the plant for many years,” she said. Participants in the rally, which was organized by the regional environmental group Alliance for Health and Environment, later joined other citizens who filled two-thirds of the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall for Monday’s hearing. Heavy fines and a shutdown of Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc.’s trash-to-energy incinerator are the worst-case ramifiSIGN OF UNREST: Saugus Town Meeting Member Jean M. Bartolo of Precinct 6 holds a sign describing the state of mind of many town residents whose lives have been affected by recent noise generated at the Wheelabrator plant for more than a month. cations of the recent enforcement action initiated by the town’s Board of Health in the wake of numerous noise complaints that date back to midJune. The noise problems began when Wheelabrator took a steam turbine out of use for repairs. With steam being released into the air, residents of Saugus and Revere neighborhoods began complaining about the noise. A silencer that was used to soften the sound proved ineffective, forcing the company to install an enhanced silencer. At a meeting last month to discuss the complaints, Board of Health members heard testimony from residents and received a legal briefing before voting 4-0 to issue a show cause notice for Wheelabrator officials to appear at Monday’s hearing to explain what happened, why it happened and what they are going to do to keep it from happening again. “People are outraged at the noise issue surrounding Wheelabrator, and people think they should be held accountable,” said Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta as she led off the testimony of a dozen speakers who went to the lectern to testify to the board. Panetta called on Wheelabrator to develop better communication with the town. “It’s a quality of life issue. It’s about the health and safety of our neighbors and family. We just need to know what’s going on in our town,” she told the Board of Health. 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Saugus and Revere need proof that Wheelabrator’s equipment, boilers, steam delivery and control equipment is up to date and in good working order. This place is old. Its layout is old. Adequate proof of equipment viability can only be obtained from experts in steam and steam turbine technology. 2.) Saugus and Revere need to hear from qualified, unbiased experts that Wheelabrator’s sound mitigation equipment and sound-muffling structures are of the most effective design. While Wheelabrator may be concerned about costs we need to be focused on the benefits. 3.) Saugus and Revere must have proof that adequate spare parts are on hand at all times to resolve noise issues from unintended steam releases to avoid special orders from distant vendors. 4.) Wheelabrator will always argue “intent” … that it was not their intent, or that they acted “reasonably” upon learning of the problem. I believe the Board of Health should determine what is reasonable, and in the most recent series of events it would have been reasonable to have the facility shut and the trash diverted. That would have been reasonable. 5.) Saugus and Revere need to have language (and I believe such language may exist in existing permits and waste disposal contracts) that Wheelabrator has a diversion plan for solid waste when the facility stops operation for emergency repairs. We should not have to accept any argument that a trash crisis would exist if this facility does not operate due to maintenance or repairs. Why must neighbors bear the burden of regional trash concerns? 6.) Saugus and Revere need to have sound-monitoring stations or sworn trained individuals who can initiate accepted monitoring protocols whenever sound levels create area disturbance. Both communities employ individuals to measure the temperature of hot water in restaurants to protect the public health. Is it so unreasonable to have a trained individual or individual available to perform this important monitoring? Wheelabrator apologizes Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc.’s Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety, Jim Connolly, addressed the Board of Health and answered questions after board members heard the testimony of a dozen citizens. “Wheelabrator Saugus takes seriously our commitment to being a good neighbor,” Connolly told the board. “When we received complaints about noise associated with recent repairs to the facility, we took immediate steps to resolve the issue. We also communicated regularly with the appropriate town officials in advance of, and throughout the repair process,” Connolly said. “Nonetheless, we understand that the noise inconvenienced some of our neighbors, and we apologize for that inconvenience. We are conducting engineering evaluations to determine additional steps that we can take to minNO DEAF EARS HERE: At Monday’s show cause hearing, Board of Health Chair William Heffernan vowed that he and fellow board members will review all written and verbal testimony before considering what if any enforcement action to take against Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc. imize noise during future repairs. We are also open to discussing any suggested changes in the system by which we communicate with town officials.” Toward the conclusion of Monday’s hearing, Board of Health Chair William Heffernan expressed his concerns about improving communications between Wheelabrator and the Board of Health. Heffernan noted that Wheelabrator’s absence from Board of Health meetings over the past year has only worsened communications between Wheelabrator and the board. “I am personally asking Wheelabrator to resume attending these meetings,” Heffernan said. “Me, personally, I think both this board and Wheelabrator needs to come together again – not necessarily to break bread – but we need to talk,” he said. Heffernan thanked Connolly and other Wheelabrator officials for attending the show cause hearing. PROTEST | SEE PAGE 11 ׉ 7cassandra://-BliqSj4LfHb6d2jDM2HPpsG8_3-QZDYnU4CVQE_WZc&`̰]L`EzN?׉E2THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 11 PROTEST | FROM PAGE 10 Connolly said Wheelabrator is focused on being “a good neighbor” and wants to improve relations with the board and the town. “If there is a better way to communicate, we’re willing to do that,” Connolly said. Several Board of Health members pressed Connolly to share his plan. Connolly said the company currently doesn’t have a plan, but is willing to discuss developing one. A decision due within a month The board met briefly in Executive Session with Attorney George Hailer, special counsel to the Town of Saugus on Environmental Affairs. Hailer told The Advocate following the Executive Session that the board will review the comments from the hearing and written testimony submitted to the board before making a decision – probably within a month. Whatever the Board of Health decides, the enforcement action will focus on the noise and not on other issues raised during Monday night’s hearing. Saugus Town Meeting Member Stephen M. Horlick of Precinct 8 said after the THE OLD SACHEM | from page 8 hand about six inches up on the handle. In order to bunt, he planted the knob of the bat against his side, and then slid his hand about one-third of the way up the shaft of the bat. He was described by sports writers and players as a pure pull hitter. 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She is a volunteer for Sweet Paws Rescue in Groveland, Mass., and the Melrose Humane Society and has also helped pick up foster dogs for New England Basset Hound Rescue. Benson is the owner of three rescue dogs. Last month she was one of 39 Sweet Paws Rescue volunteers who attended a hearing at the State House in Boston to back legislation (Senate Bill 175 and House Bill 800) to ban the retail sale of cats, dogs and rabbits in pet shops in Massachusetts. Benson is a 1966 graduate of West Paris High School in Maine. She grew up in a town of 1,000 people that was 50 miles north of Portland, Maine, and she was just one of 16 students in her graduating class. She is a 1980 graduate of Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Ga., where she received a bachelor’s degree in health information management. As a registered health information administrator, she has worked at various rehab facilities, including the old Grover Manor Hospital in Revere and the Greenery, a head injury center in Brighton, Mass. She retired eight years ago and has since stepped up her advocacy of animal rights issues. She advocated for the passage of legislation that ended greyhound racing in 2010. Now she is trying to spread the word about the plight of dogs and cats that are mass-bred in operations known as “puppy mills.” Highlights of this week’s interview follow. Q: You consider yourself a huge animal lover? A: Yes, I do. I have rescued hundreds of cats off the streets in Saugus and Lynn over the past 20 years and have found homes for them. I’ve always been an animal person. But since I’ve retired, I have really focused on it. I guess when I was young, my dad found me a hobby. I grew up on a small farm in West Paris, Maine. My father was a small businessman and he relaxed with the farm. He had 40 head of beef cattle and quarter horses. Q: What brought you to Saugus? A: After college, it was my job. With 1,000 people in my hometown, there are not that many jobs up that way. Q: When did you become aware of the issue of “puppy mills” and how did it become a big issue for you? A: I’ve always been aware of them, but decided to get more involved in the last couple of SPREADING THE WORD: Marcia Benson during a recent interview in a local restaurant. She advocates for a ban on the retail sale of “puppy mill” pets in Massachusetts. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) months with Sweet Paws, actively supporting the legislation. Q: So, what was the pushing point for your active involvement? A: I saw all of these horrendous pictures of “puppy mills” that Sweet Paws had. And they asked all of their members to go to the hearing [last month]. I went to the hearing and heard all of these atrocious stories. Q: Such as? A: There was a lady who told how she adopted a dog from a “puppy mill,” and the dog hung his head down and kept his tail between his legs – and how he was frightened by everyone. The dog never had any love or affection. And there was a veterinarian who testified how people pay thousands of dollars in vet bills because the animals are in such poor health. The reason why this [legislation] was referred to the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Licensure is because it’s ripping off the consumers. The people who buy the dogs love their animals and try to make them better. But “puppy mill” dogs have a lot of health problems. Q: Were there many people from Saugus who attended this legislative hearing on July 22? A: There was one girl. I didn’t get her name. But we went to [State Senator Brendan] Crighton’s office and we spoke to his aide. Q: Did you get to meet State Rep. Donald Wong? A: Yes. I’ve been a big supporter of his since he ran, but it will end if he doesn’t support this bill. Q: What about your meeting with Rep. Wong? A: We talked to him and it seemed like he was just skirting the issue. Q: How so? A: Somebody asked for his position on the bill, and he started talking about German Shepherds he had and how much he loved them, and how hard it was when they passed away. And he talked about how he supports small businesses and how he likes to listen to both sides of an issue. Q: So, you don’t feel like you got his support? A: No. I don’t think he supports the legislation. Q: How long did you spend with him? A: About 10 minutes – he was accosted by all of the Sweet Paws people. So, we want to get the word out there, so we can ask his constituents to support the legislation. Q: Looking at the list of state senators and representatives supporting it, this isn’t a Republican-Democratic issue. There is support from a wide spectrum of people. A: Mostly Democrats. It’s an ethical and humane issue. That’s why I was so surprised that Donald wasn’t in our corner. Q: Are you Republican? A: I’m enrolled as an Independent, but I support Republicans. Q: So, why isn’t there more support for this legislation? A: I think it’s money; I think it’s all about lobbyists and money. But there are a lot of animal lovers out there, and I want to make them aware of what’s going on. Q: At the hearing you attended, were there more people speaking in support of the bill than against it? A: Oh yes. There were representatives from the MSPCA and the Animal Rescue League who spoke in support of it. Q: So, what are your expectations of this legislation? A: We are going to eventually stop the sale of “puppy mill” dogs and cats. We’re going to chip away at it, like we did with ending Greyhound racing. California and Michigan have already passed laws prohibiting the retail sale of “puppy mill” dogs. We’re going to continue to chip away at it until Massachusetts passes a law. Boston, Cambridge and Stoneham have already adopted bans. Q: What would you say to the people of Saugus – why this is important – to stop “puppy mills”? A: It’s important because we have to stop the cruelty of “puppy mills.” It’s abhorrent how these dogs are kept or bred in inhumane conditions. I want the word to get out so that people call up their state representatives and senators. It’s awful what happens to many of these dogs. These dogs often don’t go to a vet. They’re never groomed. And some of them are raised in stacked crates like rabbit hutches; they never go outdoors and the floors of the crates are wired DOGS WORTH SAVING: Marcia Benson, pets her Jack Russell/ Chihuahua mix, Bennie, 10, while her Basset Hound, Roseanna, 10, relaxes at her Saugus home. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) mesh. Q: What you are describing sounds like animal ghettos. A: I don’t know if they are ghettos. They are just places with cruel and inhumane conditions. Most of the dogs people buy on the Internet come from “puppy mills.” No reputable breeder would sell a dog that way. They wouldn’t put the dog in a van or in an 18-wheeler and drive across the United States. That’s just mass production. Q: What was the most compelling argument at the hearing that made a case to ban the retail sale of “puppy mill” dogs? A: There were just so many of these stories of how the dogs were raised in squalor. Q: What would you advise parents who want to buy dogs as pets for their children? A: Go to a breeder where you can see the mother and how the dog is raised. Better yet, adopt a rescue dog or cat. There are some places you can go: There is the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, N.H., or the Methuen MSPCA or the Animal Rescue League in Boston; or you can go on Petfinder. They have thousands of animals available and they are all rescue cats and dogs. There are thousands and thousands of rescue dogs and cats out there that need homes. We should not be mass-producing them. Q: Are you optimistic about the passage of this legislation? A: Yes. We’ve only just begun to get the word out, and now the Sweet Paws army is onto it. Q: Anything else that you can tell me about this legislation and what it’s designed to do? A: It will not prohibit consumers from getting a dog, cat or bunny from a breeder, animal shelter or rescue organization. And it wouldn’t stop a pet shop from teaming up with a shelter or rescue to provide animals in their store. Q: Anything else that you would like to share about this issue? What do you think are the major myths generated by supporters of the “puppy mills”? A: That these pups come from reputable breeders. They do not. It’s really the dogs that get left behind who really need our help. The ones that remain in these terrible breeding conditions. They breed as early as they can and as often as they can until they stop producing. I’ve had several people I know who have bought pets that came from “puppy mills.” I’ve never lectured them about this. But here’s my chance! Q: Do you think most Americans know what a “puppy mill” is or involves? A: No, I don’t think so. I think most people have heard of the term, but don’t know or are unaware of the horrendous conditions that these dogs are raised in. Most people lead such busy lives that they don’t know what’s going on in these “puppy mills.” Q: What are the most common problems that people can expect when they buy a dog that comes from a “puppy mill”? A: Health problems and behavioral issues. Q: And if readers want to find out more about why Massachusetts should ban “puppy mills”? A: They can contact me at marciabenson5@gmail. Or they should check out the Facebook page for the Mass. Coalition To End Puppy Mills. ׉ 7cassandra://UMJgZwg4M4SxUXmzaAYecynO_0M8oM8vOknbglhTD3M%`̰]L`EzN?׉E-