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Please see inside for “2024: Year in Photos.” (Saugus Advocate Photo by Tara Vocino) electmen voted unanimously at Tuesday night’s meeting to approve a Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) loan totaling $900,00 to make major improvements in the town’s water system. “The project managed by the DPW and their engineers is scheduled to be undertaken in 2025, involves the replacement of approximately 500 linear feet of existing 12inch unlined cast iron pipe with new 12-inch cement lined ductile iron water main on Ballard Street between the Salem Turnpike (Route 107) and Eastern Avenue,” Finance Director & Treasurer Collector Wendy A. Hatch advised selectmen in a recent memo. “A second project area includes the replacement of approximately 400 linear feet of 10-inch unlined cast iron pipe with new 12-inch cement lined ductile iron pipe on Central Street between Elm Street and the Saugus River. Water services will also be replaced with copper pipe within the limits of the project areas,” Hatch said. Selectmen voted in support of the $900,000 water bond to the MWRA. The bond will be payable without interest on Feb. 15 of the years 2026 through 3035, with a $90,000 installment each year, according to the documents related to the vote. The bond is issued based on a vote of Town Meeting on May 10, 2021, authorizing a total borrowing of $2.9 million. “Having a strong bond rating allows us to borrow and pay less,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree told selectmen at Tuesday night’s meeting. MARCHETTI CORP. 46 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2024 aded $2.879 Reg $2 2 879 MidUnleaded $3.379 Super $3.479 Diesel Fuel $3.599 Hours: Monday thru Friday 6 AM to 7 PM / Saturdays 7 AM to 5 PM / Sundays 9 AM to 5 PM Kerosene Available! HEATING O L IL ULS $4.759 $3.29 9 DEF Call for Current Price! 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Kallery has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of The Savings Bank, the first female to serve as President and CEO in the Bank’s 155-year history, and one of only 22 female President/CEOs in the 128 banking institutions in Massachusetts. She previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Bank, with oversight of the retail business, commercial lending, marketing, sales, operations, and branch administration. ..She succeeds Robert J. DiBella who retired as President and CEO on December 31, 2024, after a 37-year career at The Savings Bank. Since joining The Savings Bank in 2006, Kallery has driven the delivery of best-in-class solutions to customers, leading with the latest technological innovations. Under her leadership, The Savings Bank advanced its small business banking capabilities, most recently through a fully automated lending platform, TSB Business Direct, making the digital borrowing experience easier, and fueling segment growth, while ensuring the highest Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net standards of data security. As President and CEO, she will continue her focus on innovation and expansion through product and service delivery, and increased digital capabilities designed to improve the customer experience and efficiency. Kallery will also continue to build upon The Savings Bank’s commitment to give back to local communities and organizations, striving to strengthen not only financial wellbeing but also daily lives. Financial literacy initiatives, integral to The Savings Bank’s history, will also continue under her leadership. ..Bank President Kallery started her career in the financial services with the Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union in North Andover, where she was responsible for Marketing, with additional roles within the branch network. Since joining The Savings Bank as the Vice President of Marketing in 2006, she has been promoted to positions of increasing responsibility and leadership. .. She received both her MBA in Applied Management and her bachelor’s degree in marketing management from Daniel Webster College. She is also Raichelle L. Kallery resides in Haverhill with her husband, Rick. a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking, University of Colorado. .Kallery serves on the Board of Trustees of Wakefield Bancorp, MHC, as well as the Boards of The Savings Bank, the Donald E. Garrant Foundation and TSB Charitable Foundation. She is a member of the Bank’s Asset Liability Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Executive, Technology and CRA/Fair Lending Committees. In addition to her professional responsibilities at The Savings Bank, Kallery is active in the communities served by the Bank, including serving as a Board Member, Finance Committee Member and Nominating Committee Member for Emmaus, Inc. in Haverhill, and as a Board Member of the Commonwealth’s Economic Empowerment Trust Fund Board. She is also active in the Women in Business program with Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce and was designated as a YWCA Tribute to Women honoree. ...“I am honored to serve as the 15th President and first female President and CEO of the Bank that was founded in 1869 and presided over by our first President, Cyrus Wakefield, for whom the town was re-named,” Bank President Kallery said. “When looking back on the Bank’s history, I am mindful of the position that I hold and the work of those that have come before me. I am especially grateful to my direct predecessor, Bob DiBella, who served with distinction and advanced the legacy upon which the Bank was built.” ׉ 7cassandra://Tq_XZvKJm7MntFWqQ5GzjD7gGgelmL3WZvpu-1LKXlY5{`gw2Kܜ׉E+THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 24, 2025 Page 3 Town Meeting 2025 Selectmen receive “transparency article” to protect and preserve Saugus playgrounds By Mark E. Vogler “Many of us oppose the idea T he Board of Selectmen acknowledged the receipt of an article for a proposed amendment to the Town By-Laws “to Protect and Preserve Saugus Playgrounds Through Governance Transparency and Accountability.” Selectmen, as a formality, accepted the article to be inserted into the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, which is scheduled to convene on May 5. “The ongoing debate about the proposed Stocker Dog Park at the Stocker playground is not a matter of supporting or opposing the park itself,” Precinct 3 Town Meeting Member Mark V. Sacco Jr. wrote in a letter to The Saugus Advocate this week, explaining the purpose of the article. “It’s about upholding transparency and ensuring that Saugus residents have continuity in discussions with the administration regarding changes to our public playgrounds. This is about ensuring greater accountability and preserving community involvement in decisions affecting our shared public spaces,” Sacco said. Sacco noted that “a small group’s ongoing push to establish a dog park at Stocker” began in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and eventually was the catalyst for the crafting of the article. At the time, many Precinct 3 residents who live near Stocker were unaware of the issue because their focus was on public health, according to Sacco. “As the pandemic continued, when the topic of the dog park surfaced, residents began to advocate for what’s best for the community,” he said. of placing a dog park in close proximity to the playground, as it would not only interfere with the one remaining peaceful environment that the community holds dear but also pose an unnecessary risk between potential dog bites and children who frequent the playground. The presence of wildlife and the tranquility of the area are cherished by so many, and the proposed dog park would interfere with that peaceful setting,” Sacco said. “Moreover, the lack of transparency in the dog park proposal highlights the need for greater continuity in discussions. For example, a full design and assurance letter regarding the dog park was sent to the Stanton Foundation more than a year before the “public” forum. This kind of action underscores the lack of public engagement and accountability, which is why this petition is so important,” he said. “If this doesn’t pass, what does that say about Saugus? What kind of community would resist greater transparency and accountability when it comes to decisions about our neighborhood playgrounds?” The article submitted to selectmen states the purpose is “to ensure transparency, accountability, and community involvement in decisions affecting public playgrounds.” These are the provisions of the proposed governance ByLaw: · Preservation of Playgrounds: Public playgrounds cannot be converted for other uses without a two-thirds Town Meeting vote and a public hearing. · Community Input: Proposals to alter playgrounds must include at least one public hearing to allow for community feedback. · Transparency Requirements: Any proposal to change the use or management of playgrounds must be publicly available at least 30 days before any vote. · Oversight Committee: Establish a seven-member Oversight Committee to advise on playground maintenance, review proposed changes, hold public hearings, and ensure compliance with deed restrictions. The committee would comprise three members appointed by the Board of Selectmen, three members selected by Town Meeting members and one member picked from the Parks and Recreation Department. Members would serve two-year terms with a maximum of two consecutive terms. The selection process would involve public nominations, interviews conducted by the Board of Selectmen and an annual election of a Chairperson by committee members. · Deed Compliance: The Oversight Committee will ensure all playgrounds with deed restrictions comply with their terms. “Playgrounds are more than open spaces; they are investments in the well-being and future of our community,” the article states in its conclusion. “Adopting this by-law will protect these vital resources for future generations by ensuring decisions are made transparently, with accountability and community input.” The article also noted that “Supporting Documentation,” including the original petition with signatures, is available for review at the Town Clerk’s Office. School Committee backs superintendent’s budget T he School Committee last week voted unanimously in support of Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Michael Hashem’s proposed $36.2 million budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. 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He produced legal cash stamps that customers received at Legal Cash Market, a grocery store in Inman Square. The store thrived for years, but organizations like Stop & Shop eventually dominated the area. The restaurant, Legal Sea Foods, was established by his son, George, in 1950. George kept his father’s store name Legal and added Sea Foods. He kept the Legal and added, “If it isn’t fresh, it isn’t legal.” In 1950 you could get a 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! Haddock dinner for 89 cents. An ad said, “The French Chef, A Japanese Council Offi cer, A Greek Engineer, An Israeli, and your next-door neighbor buy their fi sh at Legal Seafood.” The next Legal Sea Foods restaurant opened in 1968 next door to the market. Harry’s grandson, Roger, opened the restaurant. He became president and chief executive officer for the company. The restaurant was very successful in Cambridge, but a fi re in 1980 destroyed the restaurant. It was the same date that they opened another restaurant in the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston. In 1982 the company had a dispute with the City of Cambridge and the neighbors for processing fish in Inman Square in a warehouse that was used for export to other stores. The city claimed that the fi sh store gave out a great stench in the neighborhood, and the store was shut down. The restaurant system then expanded with the Park Plaza Hotel as the base and opened two additional restaurants in Cambridge: in Kendall Square and Harvard Square. Kendall BUDGET | FROM PAGE 3 www.810bargrille.com tential out-of-district placements, which account for $1,4532,889 – or 59 percent of the total requested increase. These so-called Tier One deSquare had a seating capacity of 125 seats indoors and 75 seats in the outdoor facility. It had a two-tiered indoor lounge, an oyster bar, a takeout facility, a fi sh market and a function room. In 1989 a reviewer, Sandra DeJong, praised the fresh grilled swordfi sh for only $19.95: “succulent and smokey, this was about the best swordfish that I can remember. It was perfectly complemented by the baked potato and coleslaw to make a simple but deeply satisfying meal.” By 2001 Legal Sea Foods owned and operated 25 restaurants along the eastern seaboard from northern Massachusetts to southern Florida, a catering division and a mail order division. In December 2020 Legal promoted its 40th year anniversary and served at special prices, such as its “Sunday extra special with its Sunday-only Scrod dinner value for $9.95.” It has been the clam chowder, a tremendous specialty, that has often been on the menu whenever U.S. Presidents were inaugurated. The restaurant received many honors and awards over the years and was cited by Food & Wine magazine as Boston’s best Seafood Restaurant in 2001. The company has gone on to renovate the Ristorante Giannino tails and costs included collective bargaining agreements, Special Education Out of District Tuition and SPED transportation in addition to regular day transportation. · $219,581 of the proposed “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) restaurant in 2003 on the upper courtyard of the Charles Hotel in Harvard Square. On February 20, 2022, George died and the restaurant system went on to serve the public as a quality institution. I have used the restaurant in the past, and I believe many of you readers also have been there and praised the foods they developed. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, who is better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column – sometimes about sports. 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On Tuesday night, Moschella’s daughter – Carla J. Moschella – was a special guest at the Board of Selectmen’s meeting, where she presented the town a commemorative book she wrote and compiled titled “Carmine C. Moschella – Master Builder, Woodworker, Teacher, Furniture Maker, Chair Caner and Craftsman.” Carla stood at the lectern that her dad made for the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. It’s an important piece of furniture that holds a microphone so any member of the public can address selectmen. As she spoke, selectmen sat in their chairs from behind the three-piece wooden desk that Carmine made with his own hands. The book includes a special tribute to Carmine “For his multiple handcrafted wood structures that can be found all around the town of Saugus, including Town Hall, Senior Center, schools, the library and other private locations, such as WOODWORKER | SEE PAGE 9 A TRIBUTE TO HER DAD: Carla J. 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At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Board of Selectmen presented owner Paul Kourkoulis with a citation “for 72 years in Saugus.” “I’m very sad that you closed,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta told Kourkoulis. “You are a staple in our community” – a compliment that was repeated by several of Panetta’s colleagues. “I can’t thank you enough for what you’ve done for the community,” Selectman Anthony Cogliano chimed in. “Certainly an institution, along with the Hilltop [Steak House],” Selectman Michael Serino said. “Growing up, it was a treat for us to be able to go into your restaurant,” Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Jeff Cicolini said. He recalled the lobster meals that his mom enjoyed. “A great place and staple in the community,” Cicolini said. Selectman Corinne Riley thanked Kourkoulis “for your service to Saugus.” “Such a staple on Route 1. The popovers are great,” she said. Kourkoulis said his dad worked in the restaurant when he immigrated to the U.S. in the mid-50s. His family took over the restaurant in 1983. Kourkoulis hinted that his family is considering future plans for the restaurant property. “Hopefully, we develop it into something the town is going to enjoy,” he told selectmen. “We’re looking forward to coming up with a nice project with a positive impact,” he said. It was just a few years ago that Kourkoulis had to shut down his restaurant for a few days, but for a positive reason – so a Hollywood film crew, cast and staff could use it for a movie scene. His family’s then 70-year-old eatery was picked as an ideal place to shoot scenes for the 2023 movie SHOWING THEIR APPRECIATION: The Board of Selectmen presented The Continental Restaurant owner Paul Kourkoulis with a citation at Tuesday’s meeting, commending the restaurant for its 72 years of service to the community. Pictured from left to right are Selectman Michael Serino, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, Selectman Corinne Riley, Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Jeff Cicolini, Continental owner Kourkoulis, Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta and Selectman Anthony Cogliano. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) A Citation from the Town of Saugus (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) “The Holdovers,” starring Paul Giamatti as a teacher in a New England boarding school who got the unlucky task of chaperoning students who got stuck there on Christmas break. “Yeah, it certainly does give us visibility. When the movie comes out, whether people will be able to tell whether it’s The Continental or not, I don’t know,” Kourkoulis said in an interview with The Saugus Advocate at the time of the fi lming back in February of 2022. “But, just the idea of thousands of people driving by and seeing what’s going on, it’s defi nitely going to pique their interest. Whether it’s going online looking at The Continental to see what’s being fi lmed there, yeah, it puts it in people’s minds, I think,” he said. ׉ 7cassandra://2z6PNuFYDRQB4OZUi20XhGAGRDrgwlROpBtM7qqY9Ys9h`gw2Kܢ׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 24, 2025 Page 9 School (1971-93). Carmine, a Revere native and 1946 Revere High School graduate, worked 37 years for Saugus Public Schools. And after retiring, he continued to work as a volunteer instructor in the woodworking shop of the old Saugus High School, where he presided over small groups of Saugus senior citizens for more than two decades. He taught them about furniture refi nishing, repairing and the art of A BOOK ABOUT CARMINE: The cover of the “Commemorative book” that Carla Moschella wrote about her late father, Carmine Moschella. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) WOODWORKER | FROM PAGE 5 World Series Park. “This booklet is an attempt to capture and memorialize these structures and to try to provide context for their design and construction. Carmine donated his labor for all the structures, furniture, and refi nishing projects he contributed to the town.” Near the bottom of the front steps outside of Town Hall sets a World War I memorial bearing the names of the Saugonians who served. It’s encased in a wooden frame that Carmine crafted. “His spirit will always live in our Town Hall,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta said, referring to all of the furniture and woodwork that’s BUDGET | FROM PAGE 6 Saugus Public Schools at a Glance Veterans Early Learning Center: a $4.5 million proposed budget, a $113,051 increase, 66.38 full-time equivalent employees. Belmonte STEAM Academy: a $7.1 million proposed budget, a $262,395 increase, 95.88 full-time equivalent employees. Saugus Middle School: a $5.6 million proposed budget, a $108,909 increase, 64.26 fulltime equivalent employees. Saugus High School: a $7.6 million proposed budget, a $243,340 increase, 76 full-time equivalent employees. Administration: a $1.2 million proposed budget, a $28,505 on display. “He did an awful lot,” she said. Selectman Corinne Riley called Carmine “a great man.” “He really loved Saugus,” she said. Selectman Anthony Cogliano told Carla “Your dad was a good friend of mine … somebody I looked up to.” Selectman Michael Serino called Carmine “a great guy,” adding, “I think we all had your father in school.” From 1956 through 1969, Carmine worked as the Saugus High School Industrial Arts teacher, with a concentration in woodworking. He next served as the Industrial Arts Department Coordinator at Saugus High School and Belmonte Junior High School (1969-71). He later served as Vice Principal at the High increase, 10.48 full-time equivalent employees. 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(Photo Courtesy of Charlie “Zap” Zapolski) FEBRUARY: Sadie Thibault celebrated her 25th Leap Year Birthday as she turned 100. She held a 1949 wedding photo of her and her late husband Alfred. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) MARCH: Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and Lorraine Lewis dressed for the occasion as they danced during the St. Patrick’s Day party at the Saugus Senior Center. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Tara Vocino) APRIL: Zenera Shahu, 15, and Bella Vasi, 16, sophomores at Saugus Middle-High School, created the Saugus Middle-High School Environmental Club. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) MAY: Saugus High Graduate Rachel Hashem, treasurer of the Class of 2024, with her proud dad – Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Michael Hashem (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) ׉ 7cassandra://iqSkpyS_smuZyUtSdGob2Ku1DiYrBeO6e_KTvPfe0sM2`gw2Kܤ׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 24, 2025 Page 11 JUNE: Valedictorian Sarah Lande Dorielan – the top-ranked student in the Saugus High School Class of 2024 – on graduation night (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) SEPTEMBER: Attorneys Andrea A.J. Witt and Stephen J. Spano of Spano Dawicki Witt prepared for their monthly pro bono legal work, helping visitors at the Saugus Senior Center. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) OCTOBER: This bumblebee landed on the wing of a monarch butterfly, possibly mistaking it for some kind of flower. The butterfly shook the bee off. (Courtesy Photo of Laura Eisener) JULY: Leo Hobbs, 7, and his brother, Tye, 4, took a break during the Saugus Sachems Track Camp summer wrap-up session, enjoying the team’s second place trophy. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) NOVEMBER: Saugus High School Athletic Director Matt Serino received a kiss and a hug from his twin brother, Craig, who was thrilled after being honored as a Saugus High School Hall of Famer – one of 12 former student athletes inducted. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) AUGUST: Saugus resident Jim Paulo began his job as a crossing guard near the Belmonte STEAM Academy as Saugus Public Schools welcomed students during the first day of school. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Tara Vocino) DECEMBER: Santa Claus speaks to the crowd at the town’s Annual Tree Lighting and Festivities. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) ׉ 7cassandra://79-6FA9ZPzvPUByvTX_ObHrrE49ggeqeLSiXSACQjzk5`gw2Kܥgw2Kܤ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://7XALQm9OGYDUQ3Hccru5SZMs6rQSjfiWJPRJ-Tp-ZA4f`'p׉ 7cassandra://tZkYmJwrbTJkre7g1fcEQbHjRLK3jpM-cCYAcE_f1FAͬ3`׉ 7cassandra://t2WyxWMtb_jGhWVaWao5hotp_y4gU5lh3qZXwKwp2_05`gw5KטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://f0pI-w9OMnVDQYj_16BLotqWn2BbnjV3xRIM6lTVzLMo`'p׉ 7cassandra://EmI3RnsG7QMoQH9bA0qsfhjNkN_lKlpo_bWCa3Tm-ZQͱ`׉ 7cassandra://cJQA0aO89YFpcYTO3dZsJreoIV_5pqsSwQz11YQd_lY7`gw6K׉EPage 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 24, 2025 Saugus boys basketball: New year reveals growth amid challenges By Dom Nicastro T he Saugus High School boys basketball team is 4-7 after 11 games. On the surface, not great. But that is as many wins as the entire last season. Looking at that, it appears this season will be one of growth. The Sachems are 2-3 in their last five (heading into this week). While the team continues to face its share of challenges, Coach Joe Bertrand sees plenty of progress and believes the Sachems are on the right path to improvement in the season’s second half. Reflecting on the season so far, Bertrand described it as a mixed bag. “It’s been up and down,” he said. “We’ve had some moments where we looked really good, and then some moments where we’ve struggled. The focus for the second half is to string together those good moments.” Saugus faced strong competition throughout January, including a decisive loss to Salem (88-41) and a narrow 59-58 defeat to Kipp Academy Lynn. “We’ve had games where we’re right there, and it’s just a matter of finding a little extra to push us over the top,” Bertrand said. At their best, the Sachems thrive on playing fast-paced, aggressive basketball. “We’re playing fast, causing a little bit of chaos on defense, and pushing the ball on offense,” Bertrand said. “When we’re moving the ball and getting good open shots, we’re at our best.” This style was on full display during their victories. Against Winthrop, the Sachems eked out a 51-49 win thanks to balanced scoring from Jordan Rodriguez (15 points), Ryan Shea (13) and Huey Josama (10). Another bright spot came in the Triton Holiday Tournament, where they defeated Northeast Voke, 72-34, in the consolation game. Bertrand said the team is doing a really good job of playing together as a team; you can tell by their spread-out scoring. Senior Cam Victor has been the leading scorer for the month for Saugus, averaging 11.6 points per game in January. “Cam’s been shooting the ball well and coming on strong lately,” Bertrand said. “As a senior, we’re going to need his leadership in the second half of the season.” Juniors Ryan Shea and Huey Josama have also been pivotal. Bertrand highlighted their potential to elevate their games further. “Ryan’s our point guard, and if he knocks down a few more threes per Sachems Ryan Shea drove the ball past a Gloucester player during recent action. game, he could easily be an 18-to-22-point guy,” he said. “For Huey, it’s about being aggressive in the post and demanding the ball. He’s got the skills – he just needs to combine that with assertiveness.” Freshman Ryan Dupuy continues to show promise, while juniors Rodriguez and Nathan Soroko provide additional depth. Bertrand is optimistic about the team’s future, with many key contributors returning next season. It’s a super-young team. The Northeastern Conference remains a tough battleground, with Swampscott, Salem, Beverly and Gloucester emerging as top contenders. With four wins already matching last season’s total, the Sachems are seeing measurable growth. “It’s great to see us playing a little better as a team than we did last year,” Bertrand said. “Now it’s about staying consistent and continuing to work hard.” Saugus girls hoop picks up eighth win, looks for growth By Dom Nicastro T he Saugus High School girls basketball team is just past the midpoint of its 2024-2025 season with an 8-4 record. It has shown plenty of flashes of brilliance but needs to address challenges in consistency and teamwork, according to coach Joe Lowe. Saugus split its most recent games, losing to Arlington Catholic, 54-44, before bouncing back with a commanding 54-14 victory over Salem. Reflecting on the Arlington Catholic game, Lowe expressed frustration with the team’s effort. “We just didn’t play,” Lowe said. “We literally did not play basketball until a two-minute stretch in the fourth quarter. There was just no energy, no effort, no nothing. And then we had it down to a four-point game or sixpoint game. And then we, in that time, decided to play.” Despite the loss, Lowe highlighted standout performances from senior Peyton DiBiasio, who scored 30 points, and junior Shay Sewell. “Peyton was her typical Peyton,” Lowe said. “[Shay] averages like seven or eight deflections a game, and averages four or five steals a game. She’s just tough. With her and [Madison] Botta on the court, the other team’s best players aren’t the ones who are beating us at all.” The bounce-back win over Salem demonstrated the Sachems’ ability to dominate on both ends of the court. While GIRLS BASKETBALL | SEE PAGE 13 ׉ 7cassandra://t2WyxWMtb_jGhWVaWao5hotp_y4gU5lh3qZXwKwp2_05`gw2Kܦ׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 24, 2025 Page 13 Meet the 2024 Saugus High School Sachems Boys’ Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams By Tara Vocino T he Saugus High School Sachems Boys’ Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams introduced themselves last Friday night during their game against the Salem High School Witches. Their Senior Night is Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. against the Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Tanners. Saugus girls basketball Head Coach Joe Lowe talked with his team before the Sachems game with Marblehead at the TD Garden in the recent annual Andrew James Lawson Foundation Invitational Tournament. GIRLS BASKETBALL | FROM PAGE 12 Lowe noted that Salem struggled with roster depth, he praised his team’s defensive effort and highlighted the leadership of senior Taylor Deleidi. “Taylor didn’t start, not because she didn’t deserve it or earn it,” Lowe said. “She came in and just worked extremely hard and just cheered for everybody and showed good leadership. For somebody who’s your captain and deserves to start and doesn’t start a game and responds in that way…my goal was to set an example for everybody else.” Lowe has made it clear throughout the season that defense and teamwork are crucial to Saugus’ success. “Anytime that we’ve competed or won games, it’s been when there’s a sense of togetherness, and it’s playing for each other, talking each other up,” he said. Recent struggles, however, have led Lowe to emphasize accountability. Lowe praised the coaching staff for stepping up when needed. He had missed some practices because of an illness. “I was down and out the last two days,” Lowe said. “Norma [Waggett] stepped up and ran two great practices. I was sick as could be, but she picked me up.” The Sachems were scheduled for two significant matchups this week, taking on Beverly on the road and Gloucester later on Friday, Jan. 24. As Saugus looks to build on its strong record, Lowe is focused on improving chemistry and consistency. “We can compete with anybody,” Lowe said. Sachems senior Taylor Deleidi “We beat Milton, who just beat Bridgewater-Raynham (No. 18 in Division 1). Even when we lost to Masco, we had it within a four-point game in the fourth quarter.” Varsity, shown from left to right: Top row: Adam Ballaji, Javi Cruz-Fuentes, Nathan Soroko, Cameron Victor and Christian Dean; back row: Head Coach Joseph Bertrand, Paxton Ferraro, Jordan Rodriguez, Huey Josama, Daniel Zeitz, Ryan Dupuy and Assistant Coach Daniel Bertrand. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Junior Varsity, shown from left to right: Bottom row: River Vargas, Miles Davis, Liam Torres, Jayden Le and Maddox Souza; top row: David Perez III, Head Coach Matthew Waggett, Silas Montas, Armin Hujic, Jayden Perez, Paxton Ferraro and Fernando Avilla Bonilla. 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(Photo courtesy of Joanie Allbee) By Laura Eisener S ingle digit temperatures in the early mornings may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it is possible to enjoy nature from cozier surroundings indoors. Among the interesting houseplants that can be enjoyed year-round are air plants, which do not grow in soil. These plants are epiphytes, which means that they grow on other plants. In the wild, there are hundreds of species, usually growing on woody plants in South America and in warm parts of North America. The kinds that are usually grown as houseplants are in the genus Tillandsia. They are members of the Bromeliad family (Bromeliaceae). Most like part sun, which means they should not be in a completely dark area of the house for very long but also do not need to be right against a south facing window. While they are generally fairly small when kept indoors, some kinds can grow up to seven feet tall outdoors. They like temperatures to stay between 60 and 80 degrees, so avoid very drafty windows or locations right over the stove, but in general they are not very fussy. Most air plants can be kept healthy by a one-to-twohour-weekly soaking in room temperature water. However they are displayed, they need to be able to be moved around for this weekly bath. Every two weeks or so they might like a bit of dissolved orchid or epiphyte food in their bath water. After bath time, they can be set on a paper towel or regular towel to dry sufficiently that they don’t drip all over as they are put back in their display location. Most varieties like humidity, so a room that has moist air at times, like a kitchen or bathroom, may be best for species that grow in rainforests. Species that have light gray-green or silvery leaves may be native to dryer climate conditions and may do better in rooms like bedrooms or living rooms, but the leaf color may be the only clue to what conditions they like. Those with dark green or reddish leaves are more likely to be forest growers liking a somewhat moist atmosphere. If foliage turns dark, it may be getting too much moisture and is beginning to rot. Many people never get flowers on their air plants, but if they have the exact right conditions they may bloom. Unfortunately, nurseries rarely identify them very precisely – the labels rarely say anything other than “air plant” and only a few have distinctive enough leaves to easily identify if they are not in bloom. One of the most popular air plants is Medusa’s head or Octopus plant (Tillandsia caput-medusae), which can thrive in drier atmospheres like most homes. Harris’s air plant (Tillandsia harrisii) is another popular species that can thrive in drier air. It comes from Guatemala. Red air plant (Tillandsia ionantha rubra) has leaves that start out green but gradually become reddish. Shirley Temple air plant (Tillandsia streptophylla) got its name because the pale nearly white narrow GARDENS | SEE PAGE 15 The monument in Saugus Center stands out in winter splendor. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ׉ 7cassandra://V5tBHK_oLzdhGlEAXH1dvA-N2b7kdTRCG3tqHZDlEi00G`gw2Kܨ׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 24, 2025 Page 15 ly nocturnal unlike the other two species. Most people who have put up bird feeders in their gardens have marveled at the gray squirrels’ agility in getting at the birdseed! All three species sometimes build dreys, but the ones we usually see are those of the gray squirrels because other squirrels are less tolerant of living close to people. 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. - 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 A squirrel’s nest made of oak twigs and leaves sits in the branches of a maple tree on Oakcrest Street. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) GARDENS | FROM PAGE 14 leaves actually become curly, like the child star’s ringlets. If you do brave the weather and go for a brisk walk, or even if you ride around as a passenger in a car with heated seats at this time of year, there is much of interest outdoors. The bare branches of deciduous trees let us in on many secrets that the leaves hide all summer. You are likely to see birds’ nests from last year, some of which may be reused in future seasons. A large cluster of twigs with dried oak leaves, especially when you find them in branches of maples or other trees, indicates a squirrel nest. While eastern gray squirrels prefer hollow trunks for winter hideouts or for raising their babies, they also make nests in branches by interlocking forked twigs and then lining them with moss, soft dried grasses, scavenged feathers and other cozy insulating materials. These nests are cooler in summer than the hollow trees and fairly easy to build anywhere they like. You will usually see them high up in trees on solid, rather than marshy ground, since the squirrels usually need to run from tree to tree and then climb the trunks to reach the nests. Oak species like black oak (Quercus velutina) and red oak (Quercus rubra) are popular for nest material because of the dried leaves that can cling to the twigs for the whole winter or more. The squirrels can curl up in these nests and be mostly hidden from predators, and they also may use them during the day for resting when they are not out foraging for food. The leafy nests in tree branches are sometimes called dreys, while those in cavities of trunks and branches are called dens. One of the lesser-known An eastern gray squirrel has been dining on pumpkin seeds to celebrate National Squirrel Appreciation Day, which was January 21. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) wildlife holidays fell this week on Tuesday, Jan 21 – National Squirrel Appreciation Day. It was started by North Carolina wildlife rehabilitator Christy Hargrove in 2001 to encourage people to learn about the different species of squirrels around the country and to acknowledge and enjoy their gymnastics and problem-solving skills. The species most commonly seen in our neighborhoods are the eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) and less often American red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus), one of three species of pine squirrels. We also rarely see northern flying squirrels (Glaucomys sabrinus), which are mostDocket No. ES25P0113EA Estate of: BEATRICE LEONA MILLS Also known as: BEATRICE L. MILLS, BEATRICE MILLS Date of Death: 11/12/2024 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by William N. Mills of Saugus, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: William N. Mills of Saugus, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Personal 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 02/20/2025. 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: January 16, 2025 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE January 24, 2025 ׉ 7cassandra://L2dSAKz-CArkWDWg0qaRsJ_YsyP1RyrY9Erzs0dmSHA1j`gw2Kܩgw2Kܨ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://7vrg6I5agfsUqnJueK-kqBj7fEIJRRKCc5qk1_Z1Qgo^`'p׉ 7cassandra://gSYFzm4SY6KVrBXLKBCYBvkgzmGwhz36PxDophMRYD0ͳ`׉ 7cassandra://DInGWhCrKRkPCfT8IMG_8BbaazSq1Huj_KStcWCWEVY3`gw7KטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://7wBuNMavdYvtnLX1nuNnzrAWe93_mreEklsas9d24uE <`'p׉ 7cassandra://-QCVHOXztMohS_n4KWjzK28qBWiT1If3sZ9GC_grszM͸`׉ 7cassandra://mjCRnHuP419v3aaMXpX0QvdsrMz7tp1suZjJMlZNLPg.W`gw8Kޖנgw8K ṃ̂9ׁHmailto:mvoge@comcast.netׁ ׁ Јנgw8Kv̬V9ׁHhttp://blenet.orgׁ ׁ Јנgw8KV̻9ׁHmailto:nstead@saugus-ma.govׁ ׁ Јנgw8KA9ׁHmailto:services@saugus-ma.govׁ ׁ Јנgw8K-̉9ׁHhttp://saugus-ma.govׁ ׁ Јנgw8Kԁo9ׁHhttp://gus.k12.ma.usׁ ׁ Ј׉EkPage 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 24, 2025 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus We’re only three quarters of the way through January, a traditionally slow time of the year. But organizers of two major events of town-wide interest coming up next month and in March are keeping busy as they prepare their respective programs. Saugus Cultural Festival Feb. 23 Planning continues for the Saugus Cultural Festival, which is set for Sunday, Feb. 23, at Saugus Middle-High School. This inclusive and family-friendly event will celebrate Saugus’ cultural diversity through the showcase of food, performances and other activities, according to Tori Darnell, Co-chair of the Saugus Cultural Council – the event’s organizers. The Cultural Council is looking for: · Performers: Musicians, dancers, poets, actors and artists of all kinds are invited to showcase their talents on our stage. · Food vendors: Share your culinary creations with festival-goers. Local food trucks, caterers and restaurant owners are encouraged to apply. · Volunteers: Help us make the event a success by joining our team. Volunteers will assist with setup, guest services, event coordination and more. This is a great opportunity to share new experiences with the community. To apply or to learn more information, please contact the Cultural Council at: · Email: saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com · Phone: 339-440-1017. Don’t miss out on being part of this exciting celebration in our Town! We can’t wait to see you there! Deadline for applications: Jan. 19. Please reach out if you have any questions. 15 Saugus 4-1-1 set for March The Saugus 4-1-1 forum that was originally scheduled for March 1 has been rescheduled for later in the month. “The Saugus 4-1-1 Committee would like everyone to know BEST TEAM PHOTO OF 2024: Members of the 2024 Saugus High School Sachems football team volunteered at the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church, helping to make Thanksgiving brighter for needy local families. that the Saugus 4-1-1 event will be taking place on March 15, 2025,” Selectman Corinne Riley said in an email to The Saugus Advocate. “(Please note the date change). Invitations to all new residents as well as non-profits will be mailed out in January. We are looking forward to having this wonderful event for new residents as well as those who have been here for years to learn what Saugus has to offer! Also, if you have a local business or service to promote, send your request or further inquiries to Saugus411@gmail.com, there are ‘Welcome Bags’ that are given out to the new residents with all kinds of information which could include your business or services offered to our Saugus residents. Stay tuned for further updates!” Selectman Riley was the driving force behind the nifty program, which had two previous well-attended Saturdays at the Saugus Middle-High School in recent years (2022 and 2023). Stay tuned for more details. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Fridays from 9:3011 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. Please note that the pantry is pausing food drive donations through the end of February because of the generosity of the community during the holiday season. Food drives will resume in March. Legion Breakfasts today There’s a good deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus offers Friday morning breakfasts for the 2024-25 season. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. This week’s “SHOUT OUTS” We didn’t receive any nominations from readers on remarkable acts of kindness or impressive achievements by Saugonians this week. So, I will go with compliments that town officials heaped on the Department of Public Works during this week’s first significant snowfall of the winter. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Jeff Cicolini praised the DPW for doing “a fantastic job.” He noted that the work crews did a good job of staying ahead of the storm by pretreating the streets. 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 back on 2024 Hopefully, readers will enjoy our photo spread in this week’s paper that includes the top cover photos of each month during 2024. It’s time-consuming, but fun to do this every year for our readers, usually following our Year-In-Review issue. Sometimes the photos are in the same issue. This year, we’re a few weeks late. But it’s still timely, as we have one more week left in January. I’d like to thank my good photojournalist buddy, David Spink, who wrote about Saugus and took a lot of photos in town many years ago when he was a staff writer and photographer at North Shore Sunday. David has been an avid reader of The Saugus Advocate since I became editor in March of 2016. Practically every week, he helps me out with his photographic expertise by recommending which photos belong on page one and which ones don’t. Here’s David’s take on our best photo of 2024 – the one taken by Saugus Advocate Photographer Tara Vocino. That featured a jolly green scene at the Saugus Senior Center during the Annual St. Patrick’s Day party: Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and Lorraine Lewis dancing up a storm in their finest St. Patrick’s Day outfits. It was a very close competition this year. “St. Patrick’s photo and flood photo jump out, with butterfly and bee finishing a tight third,” David told me. “St. Pat’s wins in my book (unless flood was a super big story),” he said. I yielded to David’s better judgement. I liked Charlie Zapolski’s excellent photo of Spencer Avenue, which we ran the full five columns across the top of Page One in our Jan. 19 issue, with the headline “A Floody Day in Saugus.” But when the competition is close, I prefer to go with compelling people over a shot of a street submerged with flood waters. But Charlie executed a great spot news shot, and that’s why we ran it big. Another photo that I thought was outstanding was Laura Eisener’s shot of a bee trying to hitch a ride on the wing of THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ 7cassandra://DInGWhCrKRkPCfT8IMG_8BbaazSq1Huj_KStcWCWEVY3`gw2Kܪ׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 24, 2025 Page 17 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 a Monarch butterfly. That was a great nature shot and very worthy of sprucing up our front page that week. Recapping, the St. Patrick’s Day Dance is the winner. The flood shot is a close runner-up and the bee on the butterfly is a tight third shot. Feel free to weigh in with your opinion, loyal Saugus Advocate readers. Town Democrats meet Jan. 29 Lin Bell, secretary of the Saugus Democratic Town Committee, invites all registered Democrats and those who aspire to be Democrats to a special meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. at the Saugus Public Safety Building (27 Hamilton St., second floor). “Please join us! It is never too late to be involved in protecting our democracy and freedoms,” Lin said in her recent announcement to the newspaper. F ir eside Chats a t Breakheart have begun For a period of six consecutive Wednesday mornings, beginning Jan. 22 and ending Feb. 26, Breakheart Reservation is hosting a Fireside Chat at its Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center (177 Forest St., Saugus) from 10 to 11 a.m. Come warm up by a fire and join a staff member each week from the state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) who will be sharing their expertise and experiences at our parks. DCR staff goes well beyond the people you normally meet in the parks. There are many “behind the scenes” experts who are excited to share their role in keeping the park properties safe and healthy for the public. The Fireside Chats are scheduled for Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Preschool Registration 2025-26 – Pre-K Parent Info Night It is that time again to start the registration process for 2025-2026 preschool programming. We are holding a Parent Information Night at the Veterans Early Learning Center for new parents who are interested in sending their child to Saugus Public Schools for preschool. The preschool program is based on a lottery system, and more information will be uploaded after the parent information night. Please note that students eligible for enrollment must have a birthdate between dates as follows: three-yearold program (Sept. 1, 2021– Aug. 31, 2022); four-year-old program (Sept. 1, 2020–Aug. 31, 2021). Preschool Parent Information Night is Feb. 6 at 6:00 p.m. Details are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Haitian Creole. We look forward to seeing you then. If you would like to be added to the “Getting Ready for PreK” parent email list to be informed of other events and programs that are held throughout the community, please email Jessalyn Memont at jmemont@saugus.k12.ma.us Kindergarten registration: More information will be available soon. Please note: Students eligible for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 academic year must have a birthdate between Sept. 1, 2019, and Aug. 31, 2020. A Video for Vets Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and Veterans’ Service Officer Paul Cancelliere have collaborated on a video that highlights the work the Town of Saugus’ Veterans’ Services Office does to help local veterans and their families. In the video, Cancelliere explains how the Veterans’ Services Office follows three main pillars in advocating for veterans. These pillars are: • Implementing a variety of state benefits to aid veterans and their families • Processing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims for veterans and offering assistance for things such as homebuying, education, life insurance and burials • Community outreach by working with the Saugus Veterans Council to help put together events, such as the Memorial Day Parade, POW/MIA Recognition Day and the Veterans Day ceremony The Saugus Veterans’ Services Office is located on the main floor of Saugus Town Hall at 298 Central St. Paul Cancelliere serves as the veterans’ services officer, and Nancy Stead is the administrative assistant for the department. For more information call 781-2314010 or email pcancelliere@ saugus-ma.gov, veteransservices@saugus-ma.gov or nstead@saugus-ma.gov What’s going on at the library · Pen to Paper: A Writing Workshop begins Tuesday, January 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Brooks Room, Saugus Public Library (295 Central St., Saugus). Other meetings – NO WORKSHOP FEB. 4 due to Adult Craft Night – Feb.11, 18, 25 and March 11, 18, 25. Do you want to write? Perhaps you have thought about starting a blog, creating a memoir, writing your sixth murder mystery in a series, developing a series of articles, explaining how to knit or recreate a special family recipe, or writing a textbook or the great American novel? Whatever your level of experience, goals or preferred literary genre, this free workshop can help you enjoy writing more and encourage you to keep at it. We will use a combination of discussions, prompts and writing exercises to give you new incentives and confidence. There is some optional “homework,” but no preregistration is required and you can attend as often as your schedule allows. Led by Laura Eisener, local journalist, historian and horticulturist. · Want to make a clay dragon? There’s another neat class coming up at the Saugus Public Library on Monday, Jan. 27, at 5:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor. There will be a professional potter at the library from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to assist people who would like to make a clay dragon. This program is for fifth graders and up. Please register in advance at the library. · Teen Board Game Nite: The Saugus Public Library will be hosting another Teen Board Game Group on Feb. 3 in the Teen Room from 5:30-7 p.m. Teens who want to play board and card games should put - 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. ES25P0135EA Estate of: VIVIAN SHEPARD QUINLAN Also known as: VIVIAN S. QUINLAN, VIVIAN QUINLAN Date of Death: 10/17/2024 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 Bruce C. Hakanson of Reading, 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: Bruce C. Hakanson of Reading, 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 02/26/2025. 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: January 22, 2025 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE January 24, 2025 this one on their calendar. For more information, please call Rachel at 781-231-4168 or email rhuntington@noblenet.org. 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By Bob Katzen G ET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSt erlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https://MASSterList/ subscribe/ THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. GOV. MAURA HEALEY SIGNS MORE BILLS INTO LAW - Here are some of the many bills that were signed into law by Gov. Healey following the end of the 2024 session: INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME (S 2970) – Gov. Healey signed into law legislation called requiring health insurance companies to provide Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for Down syndrome patients. The legislation, sponsored by the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC), will require private insurers and MassHealth to cover the cost of in-home ABA therapy for children with a single diagnosis of Down syndrome. “My first sister was born with Down syndrome,” said Rep. Jack Lewis (Framingham), a sponsor of the proposal. “And while she passed away before I was born, the question of how our family and society could have best ensured she had a lifetime of opportunities was regularly discussed in our house, especially around what would have been milestone events for her, like starting school and her first job.” Lewis continued, “My first volunteer job was at a local summer camp for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, initially because it was a place my sister may have enjoyed. This led to my first job as a habitation assistant in a group home for adults who had formed a community together. Filing this bill … answered the same question my mom regularly asked, how could we have ensured that my sister had all the opportunities she needed and deserved to thrive?” “Unfortunately, until now [ABA] has remained only available to people with Down syndrome who either happen to have a dual diagnosis of autism or who have family that can afford to pay privately,” said Maureen Gallagher, MDSC Executive Director. “Ultimately, for those families in our community who need but have not received at-home ABA therapy, insurance coverage will now have the potential to change their and their children’s lives in real, meaningful and lifelong ways.” ALLOW CAMERAS ON SCHOOL BUSES (H 4940) - Gov. Healey signed into law legislation that will allow cities and towns to use cameras, installed on school buses, to identify and record vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses. The measure does not change the current fines for these violations. The fines would remain at $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second offense, and $1,000 for a third and subsequent offense. The bill also prohibits these violations caught on camera from being considered “moving violations” that would raise a diver’s insurance premiums. “As a dedicated advocate for schoolchildren and improved traffic safety, I was honored to have [the bill] which I sponsored, signed into law,” said Rep. Paul Donato (D-Medford) who sponsored an earlier version of the measure. “This bill gives school districts the opportunity to add cameras to school buses that will allow municipalities to ticket drivers for dangerous maneuvers. Children around the commonwealth will be further protected by this law while they are riding the bus.” “With the signing of this bill, we are taking a big step toward safer streets and more local control for communities across the commonwealth,” said Sen. Michael Moore (D-Millbury), also a sponsor of an earlier version of the bill. “Passing a stopped school bus endangers our children and is against the law. In cities and towns that choose to use them, school bus mounted traffic safety cameras will help apply the law to those who violate it evenly and without bias. I’m thrilled that Massachusetts has joined over half of U.S. states in legalizing this type of automated traffic enforcement. I look forward to continuing our work to make our roads safer for all in the new legislative term.” CAMERAS ON PUBLIC TRANSIT BUSES (H 4057) – Gov. Healey signed into law a measure that would allow public transit agencies to use bus-mounted cameras to record and issue fines against illegal parking in bus lanes and bus stops. The bill sets a minimum fine of $25 and a maximum of $125 for bus lane violations, and a flat $100 fine for bus stop violations. It also prohibits bus lane and bus stop violations caught on camera from being considered “moving violations” that would raise a diver’s insurance premiums. “This is something the MBTA has been looking to do for a long time,” said Christian MilNeil, the editor of StreetsblogMASS. “The MTA has been using cameras to enforce bus lanes in New York City since 2019, and the vast majority of drivers who receive a camera-based bus lane violation don’t make the same mistake twice. So the value in these systems isn’t in issuing more fines – it’s in keeping bus stops clear so riders can access buses safely and keeping bus lanes clear so that bus operators can spend more time moving passengers instead of waiting stuck in traffic.” FEBRUARY 4TH IS NOW ROSA PARKS DAY (H 3075) – Gov. Healey signed into law BEACON | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://1ClPZdzo4-ZJxwatdyl0QcZi0bGkFQziyTaKh_7Qjgo2Q`gw2Kܬ׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 24, 2025 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 a bill establishing February 4th as Rosa Parks in recognition of the historic civil rights leader. “Rosa Parks’ bravery on that Montgomery bus was not just a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement—it was a lesson in courage, dignity and the power of standing up for what is right,” said co-sponsor Rep. Kip Diggs (D-Barnstable). “February 4th is the birthCOMMUNITY SPOUSE PROTECTION OF ASSETS M edicaid (Mass - Health in Massachusetts) law provides certain protections for the spouse of a nursing home resident in order to make sure he or she has the minimum support necessary to live in the community. If the MassHealth applicant is married, the countable assets of both the community spouse and institutionalized spouse are totaled as of the date of “institutionalization”, the day on which the ill spouse enters either a hospital or a long-term care facility in which he or she then stays for at least 30 days. This is also commonly referred to as the “snapshot” date because MassHealth is taking a picture of the couple’s assets as of this date. For calendar year 2025, the community spouse may keep up to a maximum of $157,920. Called the “community spouse resource allowance”, this is the most that a state may allow a community spouse to retain without a hearing or a court order. Example: If a couple has $159,920 in countable assets on the date the applicant enters a nursing home, the institutionalized spouse will be eligible for MassHealth. The community spouse may keep $157,920 in his or her own name while the institutionalized spouse may keep up to $2,000 in his or her own name. Therefore, in Massachusetts, the entire $157,920 may be kept and no spend down is necessary. The income of the community spouse will continue undisturbed. He or she will not have to use his or her income to support the nursing home spouse receiving MassHealth benefits. What if most of the couple’s income is in the name of the institutionalized spouse, and the community spouse’s income is not sufficient to live on? In such cases, the community spouse is entitled to some or all of the monthly income of the institutionalized spouse. How much the community spouse is entitled to depends on what MassHealth determines to be the minimum income level for the community spouse. This figure, known as the minimum monthly maintenance needs allowance or MMMNA, is calculated for each community spouse according to a complicated formula based on his or her housing costs. From July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, the MMMNA may range from a low of $2,555 to a high of $3,948. If the community spouse’s income falls below his or her MMMNA, the shortfall is made up from the nursing home spouse’s income. In some instances community spouses may seek to retain more of the couple’s countable assets and/ or some of the institutionalized spouse’s income by asking for a Fair Hearing with MassHealth. The spousal resource allowance is adjusted on January 1st of each year. It is important to know that for a married couple, there may not be a need to transfer assets directly to the children if the countable assets are at or below the $157,920 figure and one spouse is healthy and at home. Planning ahead of time with married couples is very important from an asset protection standpoint. Avoiding an unnecessary spend down is often critical in terms of maintaining some sense of financial stability for the community spouse. It is important to know all of the options available to you under the law. For example, there are numerous key exceptions to certain asset transfers that would otherwise constitute a disqualifying transfer under MassHealth rules. It is important to know whether or not you might fall under one of these exceptions. Obtaining MassHealth eligibility is no easy task. Caseworkers are often overburdened and many times take a long time before they even start to work on reviewing the application and all of the supporting documentation. Invariably, the caseworker will send out a Request For Information once the initial review of the application is completed. Denial notices are issued all of the time. Once a denial notice is issued, you must then file an appeal in order to preserve your initial application date and your benefit start date. It is submitted to the Board of Hearings. Most often, an appeal can be withdrawn upon providing the additional information requested by the caseworker and an agreement by the caseworker to approve the application. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney,Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. day of Rosa Parks, so it will be a great reminder to all those within the commonwealth to reflect on the role she played in raising international awareness of the struggles for civil rights,” said co-sponsor Rep. Mike Kushmerek (D-Fitchburg). BOSTON CAN RAISE FINES (H 4507) – Gov. Healey signed into law legislation that would allow the city of Boston to raise from the current $300 to up to $2,000, the fines imposed on property owners, landlords and businesses that violate the city’s sanitary code. The bill also allows Boston to adjust the maximum fine for inflation every five years. Supporters said that the city’s fine limit has not been raised since 1989. They said that raising fines will help crack down on repeat offenders who are not deterred by the small current $300 fee. Rep. Kevin Honan (D-Boston), the sponsor of the bill, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill to comment on the bill being passed and signed into law. ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL MARIJUANA SALES CLIMB TO AN ALLTIME HIGH - Marijuana establishments in Massachusetts generated more than $1.64 billion in gross sales in 2024, setting a new annual record for the state. “The cannabis industry in Massachusetts continued to mature in 2024 as the commission approved the 700th—and counting— notice to commence operations,” Acting Chair Bruce Stebbins said. “The clear growth of the industry is the result of ongoing collaboration between commissioners and agency staff, business owners, host communities, an engaged consumer base and the medical community. We’re looking ahead to continued growth in 2025 and beyond as we seek to expand the industry with new social consumption licenses.” PROTECT DRINKING WATER SUPPLY (SD 847) - Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough) and Rep. Natalie Blais (D-Sunderland) filed legislation that would enable the Bay State to develop minimum statewide water quality standards for private wells and expand a financial assistance program to remediate wells affected by PFAS (“forever chemicals”) and other harmful contaminants in drinking water supplies. Supporters say that more than 500,000 Massachusetts residents, located heavily in rural areas but also in all 351 cities and towns, rely on private wells for their drinking water. They note that many people are consuming water that may be unsafe because the source is not regularly tested and treated like public water supplies and could have harmful contaminants such as PFAS, arsenic, radon, uranium and more. “As the Legislature continues to address PFAS contamination in communities across the state this session, it’s crucial that the hundreds of thousands of households relying on private well water have access to clean and safe drinking water,” said Sen. Eldridge. “That’s why I’m proud to once again file legislation to empower the DEP to regulate private wells and establish a program to help homeowners test their wells for dangerous contaminants. MASSACHUSETTS GUN LAWS RANKING - Everytown for Gun Safety’s 2025 State Gun Law Rankings were released last week, and they report that Massachusetts has the second strongest gun laws in the nation, just behind California. According to the report, the rankings show a clear connection between stronger gun safety laws and lower rates of gun deaths. The report suggests that if every state in the country had the gun death rates of the nine states with the strongest gun safety laws, 299,000 lives could be saved in the next decade. “Gun laws save lives and BEACON | SEE PAGE 21 ׉ 7cassandra://1I4THB_8dzF8leegNJLDJiqIc_WwKA1ZNsfjBJHkFb4/b`gw2Kܭgw2Kܬ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://VApa64lQvPwirzTyfZRYiF30b05vtpFlN7DlM6hdXCwh`'p׉ 7cassandra://4j5aH--y0jYr0z0fwMRWu25SnVRCj_Gw8FgJmSokRxUͺ`׉ 7cassandra://_jUgwWtZLpJ5WATT6-H4wTPSzktBGJmxrZqp49BBXj85`gw9KטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://olkNPaG5EPrl5CPZjf4OuOS1hN95geJA4KJIADrYxS8 :`'p׉ 7cassandra://V60k1uJGaU8J-v270Z7t1qyRbiwh8RS5u57ZD650BNcͽ+`׉ 7cassandra://pAv8tU36sM9RK8zE42qMdctIEDkbXxEuQPEYNkCga2M/`gw:Kנgw:K mف> 9ׁHhttp://cus.orgׁ ׁ Јנgw:K ̏9ׁHhttp://donate.brׁ ׁ Јנgw:K*9ׁHhttp://massgeneral.org/donate/ׁ ׁ Јנgw:KK9ׁHhttp://heart.orgׁ ׁ Јנgw:K̫2 9ׁHhttp://er.Shׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 24, 2025 OBITUARIES James E. Merrill O f Saugus, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 19, 2025, in the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston after a very brief illness. He was 72 years old. Born in Malden, Jim was raised in Everett and attended the Everett public school system. He continued his education at North Shore Community College, where he received an associate’s degree in management. He worked for over 40 years at Mass Bay Commuter Rail system retiring as a project manager. Jim was a member of the Saugus-Everett Lodge of Elks, #642. He was a former coach in the Sau~ Legal Notice ~ NOTICE OF ABANDONED VESSEL Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 255, Section 17, Greenspoint Boatyard has a lien for boat storage and yard services in the amount of $7,260.75 on a 25’ wooden sailboat known as a Folkboat Hull no. MSZ MT205H303 last known owner(s) being Skylar Ort of 273 Walnut Street, Saugus MA 01906 and Frederick Dowalo of 16 Peabody Street, Ipswich MA 01938. Said vessel is stored at Greenspoint Boatyard at 31 Greenspoint Rd., Ipswich MA 01938. Said vessel will be sold or disposed of on May 10, 2025 unless said lien is satisfied. All inquiries should be directed to Andrew Haley, Greenspoint Boatyard at the address above or at 978-356-7416. January 17, 24, 31, 2025 gus Girls Softball and Saugus Girls Basketball youth leagues for many years. In his retirement years, he loved spending time with his grandsons in all of their youth activities. He also loved being out on the ocean and taking his family and friends boating. Jim was the dear son of the late Leslie E. and Dorothy (Ivaney) Merrill: the beloved husband of Mary E. (Conti) for over 49 years: dear and devoted father of Andrea Bell and her husband, Mark of Saugus; dear brother of the late Leslie E. Merrill; proud and cherished Papa of Matthew and Jonathan Bell. Jim is also survived by his sister-in-law Joanne Panzini, his brother-inlaw Joseph Conti and their families, and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He will be truly missed by all. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Jim’s visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Sunday, January 26, from 2 p.m-5 p.m. and on Monday, at 10 a.m. with a funeral home service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Contributions in Jim’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be sincerely appreciated. Parking with attendants on duty. Rosemary B. (Long) McAuliffe O f North Andover formerly of Saugus, age 88, died at home surrounded by family, on Monday, January 13th. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. McAuliffe, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Born and raised in South Boston, Mrs. McAuliffe was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary A. (McCarthy) Long. She worked for the Boston Edison Company after graduating from the Gate of Heaven High School in 1954. Rosemary enjoyed spending time with her good friends and trips to Cape Cod.She was introduced to her husband Thomas by her lifelong friend Mariann.Rosemary and Thomas lived across the street from each other in South Boston. Rosemary was a devoted wife and mother who raised her three children in Saugus REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www. thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Catanzaro, Patricia BUYER2 SELLER1 Chheou, Dy V SELLER2 1. January 24 is National Peanut Butter Day; what two presidents were peanut farmers? 2. What car company has created their own brands of currywurst and curry ketchup? 3. In which year was the first American subway opened in Boston: 1898, 1905 or 1912? 4. In what state was the inaugural TGL indoor golf competition in January 2025? 5. On Jan. 25, 1858, Felix Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” was played at the marriage of Queen Victoria’s daughter; for what Shakespeare play was it composed? 6. What metal has been frequently used for wrapping for fire protection? 7. What country originated bubble tea? 8. How are the Beatles songs “Glass Onion,” “I am the Walrus” & “Come Together” alike? 9. On Jan. 26, 1905, what Austrian-American singer and stepmother known as “Baroness” was born? 10. Why did the French district of Châteauneuf-du-Pape pass a 1954 law forbidding UFOs? 11. What insect is the namesake of a pie and cocktail? 12. January 27 is Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day; Bubble Wrap has an app for what? 13. How are Lulu, Shirley Bassey and Tina Turner similar? 14. In 1903 in what magazine with a name including a day of the week was the quote “When you jump at conclusions, be sure they are there”? ADDRESS 33 Bristow St #4 CITY Saugus 15. On Jan. 28, 1958, what company patented a brick design? 16. The first American printing press was in what city in 1638: Boston, Cambridge or Lynn? 17. Who was born in Boston and wrote the first-known recipe for oatmeal cookies? 18. Chines culture uses the term “Four Gentlemen” for bamboo, chrysanthemum, orchid and what fruit blossom? 19. In what state with a famous bell do the Lebanon residents drop sausage (not a ball) on New Year’s Eve? 20. January 29 is Chinese New Year; what animal is this the year of? DATE 01.03.25 PRICE 320000 ANSWERS while working in the cafeteria at Revere High School.She left the cafeteria and became a tax clerk for the IRS’s Andover office. Her career with the IRS lasted 27 years and ended with her retirement at the young age of 80. Rosemary loved the sunshine, whether sitting in her yard or at the beach. She enjoyed many years of growing and maintaining her garden with her husband.Rosemary was an avid sports fan and loved watching the Patriots games and Red Sox games. She loved to enjoy time with her family and friends and going out to breakfast or dinner.She enjoyed shows at the North Shore Music Theater. OBITS | SEE PAGE 21 1. Jimmy Carter and Thomas Jefferson 2. Volkswagen 3. 1898 4. Florida (the sport has a ScreenZone and GreenZone) 5. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” 6. Aluminum 7. Taiwan 8. All have the word “walrus” 9. Maria von Trapp 10. To create publicity for the district’s wine 11. Grasshopper 12. You can virtually pop it on your phone. 13. Sang songs for “Gold” Bond films (“GoldenEye,” “Goldfinger” & “The Man with the Golden Gun”) 14. The Saturday Evening Post (in “Poor Richard Junior’s Philosophy”) 15. Lego 16. Salem 17. Fannie Merritt Farmer (in “The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book”) 18. Plum 19. Pennsylvania (The Liberty Bell) 20. Snake ׉ 7cassandra://_jUgwWtZLpJ5WATT6-H4wTPSzktBGJmxrZqp49BBXj85`gw2Kܮ׉E}THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 24, 2025 Page 21 OBITS| FROM PAGE 20 She enjoyed good conversation and was a great listener.She was a devoted mom and loving grandmother affectionately known as Meme. Meme enjoyed her favorite tv shows, playing games, cards and celebrating the holidays with her family. Mrs. McAuliffe is survived by her daughter, Susan E. Diozzi and her husband James of Saugus; two sons, Thomas P. McAuliffe of N. Andover and Stephen J. McAuliffe of Nashville, TN; three grandBEACON | FROM PAGE 19 states that enact common-sense, bipartisan policies are clearly standing on the side of public safety,” said Nick Suplina, Senior Vice President for Law and Policy at Everytown for Gun Safety. “As 2025 gets underway, we’re doubling down in the states, defending the gains we’ve made and charting new paths ahead. We can turn the tide on our nation’s gun violence crisis, but only if all leaders step up to meet the moment.” “Our lawmakers took lifesaving action last year to enact a major piece of gun safety legislation – and our communities have already benefited from this challenging work,” said Rachel Everley, a volunteer with the Massachusetts chapter of Moms Demand Action. “Today’s announcement is just further evidence of the value of our combined efforts. Now Massachusetts has the second strongest gun safety laws in the country, and we will continue forging ahead because we have seen what can be accomplished when we do.” NEW PHOTO DISPLAY AT THE STATE HOUSE – Gov. Healey unveiled a new photography display featuring archival film images of the Statehouse from the 1920s to 1940s, alongside equivalent modern-day film photographs. “The Massachusetts Statehouse has a storied, revolutionary history – from Sam Adams and Paul Revere laychildren, Dalton, Gavin and Austen; and her sister, Carol Beatty of South Boston, nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rosemary’s memory may be made to either the American Heart Association at heart.org or Mass General Cancer Center at giving. massgeneral.org/donate/ cancer-center. SERVICE INFORMATION Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Saturday, January ing the first cornerstone in 1795, to President John F. Kennedy’s 1961 address ahead of his inauguration, to Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1965 address at the height of the Civil Rights Movement,” said Gov. Healey. “I’m thrilled to unveil this photography project, led by some of our most talented young people, which reminds us all of our obligation to honor the legacy of this incredible building while also striving to continue to deliver history-making progress for our residents.” QUOTABLE QUOTES – State of the Commonwealth Edition Gov. Healey delivered her annual State of the Commonwealth address to a joint session of the House and Senate. Here are some excerpts from the speech: “Two hundred and fifty years ago this April, on a common in Lexington and a bridge in Concord, the farmers, tradesmen and shopkeepers of the Massachusetts Militia took a stand. They risked everything for the right to self-government and they started the Revolution that gave us our country. This is our legacy, Massachusetts, and it’s more than history. It’s who we are.” “I am moved beyond words by the grit, drive and sheer goodness of the people of Massachusetts. I see it in our citizen soldiers. It’s in the firefighters who spent weeks battling wildfires last fall. When we see what firefighters are doing in Southern California right now, and what our own firefighters 18, 2025, followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus. Interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. Chester J. Haberek O f Saugus. Died on Saturday, January 11th at his home at the age of 90. He was the husband of Mary M. Kluge-Haberek with whom he shared 31 years of marriage. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Gladys D. (Darmetko) Haberek. He worked as a Quality Control and first responders do every day, we are so grateful.” “I see it in the teachers and schools where we pioneered public education. And I see it in breakthroughs by our scientists and innovators. Did you know, in 2024, onethird of all the Nobel Prizes were won by people in Massachusetts? That’s not unusual for our state.” “People also need childcare. After the pandemic, childcare across the country was collapsing and childcare centers were closing. So, we got to work because our working parents depend on it. We were the only state to fully replace federal support that went away with a $1.5 billion investment. We not only saved our system, but affordable childcare is growing in Massachusetts. Today 36,000 more children are getting care and their parents can go to work and support their families.” “People want to be able to afford a home. So, we passed the Affordable Homes Act to create tens of thousands of affordable homes and new homeowners. We already increased production in state programs by 50 percent, adding 4,000 homes and helping 2,400 first-time homeowners last year alone.” “Whatever else is happening, we will always put our veterans first. We passed the HERO Act, the biggest veterans’ legislation in state history, to expand health benefits, job opportunities and much more. We’re ending veteran homelessness once and for all, because no Engineer with General Electric for over 40 years. Mr. Haberek served in the United States Army and was an active member of AA. Besides his wife he is survived by his son; Charlie Haberek and his wife Linda of Maine, stepchildren; Stephen Kluge and his wife Mary Beth of Ohio, Christine Dempsey of Peabody, John Kluge and his wife Melissa of Beverly, James Kluge and his wife Shauna of Sturbridge, eight grandchildren; David & his wife Jessica, Brian, Allison, Brett, Bryan, Annabelle, Nichone who served our country should ever be left behind in their time of need. And we built brand-new, worldclass facilities at the veterans’ homes in Chelsea and Holyoke.” HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? olas and Jacob, one great grandchild; Esrie. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Macular Degeneration Research @ donate.brightfocus.org. SERVICE INFORMATION Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass at Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus, on Friday, January 24th at 10:30 a.m. The family will be greeting guests before the mass at church. Please meet at church. Entombment to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s BEACON | SEE PAGE 22 LEGAL NOTICE SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing for Uma Flowers LLC, pursuant to the order of the land court remanding the matter back to the Board of Selectmen by court order and decree (24 MISC 000022 (MDV)) entered on December 10, 2024, for further hearing. The court’s judgment requires further proceedings consistent with its findings of fact and conclusions of law. The hearing pertains to a Special Permit (S-2) application to allow for a recreational marijuana establishment at 24 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. The Public Hearing will take place on: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA Time: 6:00 PM Debra Panetta, Chair Meredith K. Casagrande, Clerk January 24, 2025 Lawn and Yard Care SNOW PLOWING *REASONABLE RATES * PROMPT SERVICE * PARKING LOTS USA 781-521-9927 Call Driveways from $35 ׉ 7cassandra://pAv8tU36sM9RK8zE42qMdctIEDkbXxEuQPEYNkCga2M/`gw2Kܯgw2Kܮ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://hWAhjxZVZ44DszwH-YL70iWHmcVHdurrQiWB9QmsDkI1J`'p׉ 7cassandra://nHXBH7lpMl61Tup97bElg5q0An_Kha1mcckmx_aMT6A`׉ 7cassandra://d5ZilVfwSfXTHZLKEuUSBE49sX7kyIlutiWbZFy-qAg;`gw