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Even if they’ve never been inside the new Saugus Middle-High School, they will be invited to take a tour while taking in a few classes, where they will get to learn a lot of things they never knew about their hometown. “Saugus 4-1-1,” a special open house intended to welcome and orient newcomers to town, is set for tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 15), from 9 a.m. to noon at the Saugus Middle-High School. But even residents who are Ryan Mannetta, number 41, decked out in a uniform featuring pink socks and pink sleeves, joined other Saugus Youth Football players last Sunday (Oct. 9) in a special fundraising eff ort to fi ght cancer. Please see inside for story and more photos of Sunday’s Second Annual Pink Night Out at Saugus High School. 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View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com 5.25 well-rooted in the community – and old-timers included – are welcome to participate in the event, too, according to Selectman Corinne Riley, the architect and chief organizer of this special event. “I hope that many residents will show up for information or just a tour of the new Middle-High School that people haven’t seen before,” Riley said in an interview this week. “We started planning this before COVID, during COVID and fi nally it’s happening and I hope for nothing less than this to be successful, especially for the new residents to be involved in their community and feel that this is their town whether they have been here Selectman Corinne Riley 50 years or 50 days,” Riley said. How an idea became an event “Saugus 4-1-1,” the title of this event, incorporates the old-fashioned way that people used to get telephone numbers many years ago – by dialing 4-1-1. Riley said she borrowed “a very good idea” from the Town of Wakefi eld and modifi ed it to suit Saugus. A few years ago, while working with state Rep. Donald Wong’s (R-Saugus) campaign, she attended a “Wakefield 101” event. 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Riley was so impressed with the Wakefield program that she presented it to the Saugus Board of Selectmen, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, the Saugus School Committee and Saugus Public Schools. “All are on-board with this town event to welcome new residents and provide basic information about the town,” Riley said. Besides serving as campaign manager for several of Rep. Wong’s successful campaigns for the State House, Riley has been active in Saugus community aff airs for years, volunteering for various groups. In addition, she’s fi nishing up the fi rst year of her second two-year term on the Board of Selectmen. She has served on the School Committee and has volunteered for numerous causes and organizations in town. Riley’s civic-minded involvement in her hometown is reinforced by her husband, Christopher Riley, who is a Precinct 2 Town Meeting member and a newly appointed alternate member of the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals. So, the wife-husband team has accumulated a lot of contacts over the years and used them in their recent networking to make tomorrow’s event a successful one. “John Smolinski was the one who initially helped develop the idea,” Riley said of the former Saugus Chamber of Commerce leader who has been involved with Saugus community aff airs for years and has recently been executive director of the Wakefi eld-Lynnfi eld Chamber of Commerce. “Also, the original committee that helped me were Donna Sordello, Jeannie Bartolo, Jean Swanson, Janice Jarosz, the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen. I’m thrilled with the enthusiastic response of the school district including Superintendent McMahon, Myra Monto, Andrea Wheeler and Gosia Janik-Knupp,” she said. Everyone can learn something While the event targets newcomers to town, Riley said she believes it might behoove a lot of Saugus natives and longtime residents to check it out as well. “I know that there are many people who have lived here for several years longer that still ask questions,” Riley told The Saugus Advocate. “For example, where to get green stickers, are fi re pits allowed, who do I call to address certain town issues, etc. For both new and not so new residents, touring the new stateof-the-art Middle/High School Complex will be of interest,” Riley said. “I am hoping that a newcomer to our town will feel welcome and know that there is so much to participate in throughout town in many ways, such as clubs and organizations, houses of worship, town committees, sports and recreation, education and enjoying the natural beauty of Saugus,” she said. This week, the energetic Riley continued her networking, taking care of loose ends to make “Saugus 4-1-1,” a worthwhile event. She reached out to Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli and Fire Chief Michael Newbury for some last-minute details. “Both departments will be there to inform the public on safety and to answer any questions the residents may have,” Riley said. “Chief Ricciardelli is also going to get the information on the electronic boards as well as putting it on their social media sites,” she said. “In the Town Clerk’s office, Town Clerk Ellen Schena will be gathering a packet of voter information. There will also be other pass-outs regarding precincts, town meeting members, etc. Inspectional Services will also be represented by giving out valuable information on the CHARM center, recycling, recycling stickers for barrels,” she said. “The Town Manager’s offi ce was very helpful getting pamphlets and additional items for the event. In addition, I’d like to thank Ellen Schena, Debbie Nickolas, Michael LaVecchia, Christine Moreschi, Jeannie Meredith, Chief Ricciardelli, Chief Newbury and Bill Cross. It has been a cooperative eff ort to put this community event together.” Riley said there isn’t a set schedule of events, formal program or map of information tables for “Saugus 4-1-1.” Everything will be displayed in the fi rst fl oor hallways. There will be boards around the school directing visitors where to go and listing the tour times, she said. The tours of the new Middle-High School complex will be planned by faculty and students. Riley apologizes to anyone or any organization or group that didn’t receive an invitation. “If any nonprofi t groups show up that didn’t respond I’m sure we’ll be able to accommodate them,” Riley said. “I don’t have any idea of how the turnout will be as it’s the fi rst time we’ve planned an event like this, so you never know how it will be attended,” she said. A collaboration of many When asked to list all the organizations and town departments involved, Riley stressed that it may not be a complete list, as it’s been growing daily as the date for the event approaches. A list that Riley provided early this week included the following town departments, organizations and groups: the Saugus Tree Committee, the Saugus Girl Scouts, the Saugus Public Library Foundation, the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Public Library, Saugus Softball Little League, St. John’s Episcopal Church, the William Sutton Lodge, Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE), the Saugus Democratic and Republican Town Committees, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Saugus Garden Club, Friends of the Saugus Senior Center/Council on Aging, Saugus TV, the Saugus Historical Society, Cliftondale Congregational Church, East Saugus UME, the MEG Foundation, Saugus Cultural Council, Saugus Cub Scout Pack 62, the Saugus Fire Department, the Saugus Police Department, the Saugus Town Clerk’s Offi ce, the Saugus Department of Inspectional Services, First Baptist Church, Saugus Catholics Collaborative, the Town Manager’s Offi ce, various other town departments, various other nonprofi t organizations, youths sports organizations and Saugus Public Schools. Use them or lose them! Selectmen vow to take action on dormant liquor licenses By Mark E. Vogler T he Board of Selectmen plan to hold a “show cause” hearing sometime this fall to give the holders of now-dormant liquor licenses a chance to explain why they are not using them. Toward the end of last week’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting (Oct. 4), Chair Anthony Cogliano and other members expressed concerns about several licenses that weren’t being used because the businesses were in business. La Vita Mia on Hamilton Street across the street from the Public Safety Building, Sully C’s Bar and Grill on Broadway and the Ninety Nine Restaurant on South Broadway (Route 1 North) were the primary focus of concerns. SELECTMEN | SEE PAGE 7 ׉ 7cassandra://EtX7bZXpv8XuOae0BpKPzY7T3C7MBVn5_z3yRp2A8k0*6`̰cHr%׉E4THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 14, 2022 Page 3 For your Halloween Entertainment The Theatre Company of Saugus presents “Zombie Prom” during the final two weekends in October at Legion Hall (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued by The Theatre Company of Saugus.) “Zombie Prom” is a girl-lovesghoul rock-n-roll off-Broadway musical, set in the atomic 1950s to a tuneful selection of original songs in the style of 50s hits. The Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) is pleased to present “Zombie Prom” as the 2022 edition in its ongoing series of Halloween-season shows. Performances are the last two weekends of October. At Enrico Fermi High School, where the law is laid down by a zany, tyrannical principal, pretty senior Toffee has fallen for the class bad boy. Family pressure forces her to end the romance, and he charges off on his motorcycle to the nuclear waste dump. He returns glowing and determined to reclaim Toffee’s heart and graduate, but most of all he wants to take Toffee to the prom. The principal orders him to drop dead, and a scandal reporter seizes on him as the latest great freak show. Praise for “Zombie Prom” from the media includes the following: “A musical blast! Fun for the whole nuclear family!” said the New York Daily News. “Don’t miss it! Slicker than Grease, smoother than Rocky Horror, bigger and funnier than Little Shop of Horrors!” said WOR. “Exhilarating! Sharp, spiffy, brighter, and better than both The Rocky Horror Show and Grease put together. It has musical wit and breathtakingly catchy, rich melodies,” said the New York Law Journal. TCS is pleased to announce the cast of “Zombie Prom”: Mia Mercurio plays Toffee, the girl in love with the new bad boy in school. Dylan Bushe is Jonny (with no H), who still loves Toffee although he is living dead. Amy DeMarco is Miss Delilah Strict, the school principal, who insists her students follow all the rules and regulations. Sean Perry is Eddie Flagrante, the muckraking news reporter. The other singing-dancing kids in school are Dana Murray as Candy, Jilliana Sliby as Coco, Elly Kaye as Ginger, Jeff Lyon Bliss as Jake, Brianna Randaz~ Letter to the Editor~ To Whom It May Concern C armen Morchella in a whole new light than I knew him as my teacher as a young wet behind the ears punk 55 years ago.I saw him now as a human being with feelings, opinions and view points on life that really made sense to me.How I was really enlightened by his being, and the way I respected as a many myself.It is now that I would like to make this a memorial to the man I knew years ago and once again years later.Now that he has passed this world, he leaves me better knowing things that he once taught me. Thank you my friend. Thank You once again for running this in the Advocate. Mr. Chester Stentiford 41 Newhall Avenue Apt 105 Saugus, MA 01906 USA za as Josh, Lyndsey Evangelista as Joey, and Ensemble members Kellie Tropeano and Lauren Lyon Bliss. “Zombie Prom” has music by Dana P. Rowe and book and lyrics by John Dempsey. It is based on a story by John Dempsey and Hugh Murphy. “Zombie Prom” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals (www.concordtheatricals.com). The TCS production is directed by Kaycee Renee Wilson, with musical direction by Shawn Gelzleichter and choreography by Kate Kelly. The stage manager is Vi Patch. Costumes are by James Valentin. It is produced by Jeff Bliss, Dylan Bushe, Lauren Lyon and Larry Segel. Performances are October 21-22-23 and 28-29-30, 2022, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $25 and may be purchased in advance online at TCSaugus. org/tickets. The venue is the American Legion Post 210 (44 Taylor St., Saugus, Mass.). 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Vogler But, to make it official, the G ov. Charlie Baker made it official last week that any of the 50 members of the Annual Town Meeting can submit non-bind resolutions not less than 48 hours prior to the Town Meeting. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Town Meeting has to approve the measure – which it approved unanimously during a Special Town Meeting back in June 2019 by a 36-0 vote. That resolution, which crawled through the Legislature at a snail’s pace – influenced in part by the outbreak of COVID-19 – and stalled with the response of the 50-member chamber to a controversy over resolutions. During the opening night of the 2019 May Annual Town Meeting, Town Moderator Stephen N. Doherty said he didn’t believe Town Meeting should be discussing a member’s non-binding resolution to support school custodians. Additionally, he said that the resolution initiated at that time by Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald M. Wallace -- or any resolution brought forward by a Town Meeting member -- should be included on the warrant in order to be considered during Town Meeting proceedings. “My main problem is that I don’t believe it’s in our purview to even discuss this,” Doherty later told The Saugus Advocate. “We don’t vote on line items in the budget. So, we don’t have a reason to put this for discussion on the warrant. I’m not sure this is appropriate to vote on,” he said. But Robert J. Long -- a former town moderator who served in that post during 18 of his 34 years as a Town Meeting member -- said he believed a bad precedent was set Wallace was not allowed to present his resolution. “The way we have always conducted the meeting, a resolution can be raised at any time by any member of the body and brought before the body,” Long said in an interview. “There’s nothing that prevents -- nor should there be anything to prevent raising a resolution. It’s the one way Town Meeting is a democracy,” Long said. Finally, last week, the governor essentially put the question of resolutions to rest, by authorizing the Saugus Town Meeting “to adopt a process to allow non-binding resolutions.” It’s sort of redundant to Our 50th Anniversary Dan 1972 R.Y.O. 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And if the Town Meeting again votes overwhelmingly in favor of the act passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor, any Town Meeting member would be allowed to propose a non-binding resolution for consideration by Town Meeting by submitting a written or electronic notice to the Town Clerk not less than 48 hours prior to The Town Meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Under the act signed by the governor, the town clerk must notify the town moderator upon receipt of the non binding resolution. The June 2019 Special Town Meeting turned out to be a preview of things to come – confirming what Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian had argued all along. It was also a strong vindication of what they argued for – a very Democratic process. Before the Special Town Meeting vote, Town Counsel John Vasapolli told members that he still didn’t feel comfortable with members considering non-binding resolutions that aren’t on the warrant. Vasapolli advised members that no action of a Town Meeting is valid unless it first appears on the warrant. But, in the end that didn’t bother Town Meeting members who voted 36-0 for the new measure that allows any member to submit a non binding resolution within 48 hours. “Stop the nonsense one and for all,” former Town Moderator Bob Long told the 50-member body. Long took the position that resolutions have been introduced for decades on the floor of Saugus Town Hall without a need to require they appear on Town Meeting warrant. “This nonsense of whether it should be on the warrant or not really is that (nonsense),” Long said. He added that anyone knowledgeable or Roberts Rules of Order would have no problem understanding why resolutions should be permitted without having to put them on the warrant. THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Oct. 16 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Oct. 17 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Boys Soccer vs. Danvers ***live***. Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – the Library Board of Trustees Meeting from Oct. 13. Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. on Channel 9 – the Board of Selectmen Meeting ***live***. Friday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Field Hockey vs. Revere ***live***. Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Football vs. Gloucester from Oct. 13. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org. ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** ׉ 7cassandra://9w_WQwLjhdOHdL5MRGqt-g54wIcR-9cNAndvSwjfdh8.`̰cHr'׉E BTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 14, 2022 Page 5 Saugus-Everett Lodge of Elks honors Police Chief Ricciardelli as ‘Public Servant of the Year’ in our community and that is why I am so honored and humbled to be recognized by them,” said Chief Ricciardelli. “I ask all members of the Saugus Police Department to be community-minded, and I can’t do that without setting an example myself. 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For decades, the Saugus-Everett Lodge of Elks 642 has recognized members of the public from Saugus and Everett for their contributions to the community. Chief Ricciardelli was selected this year both for his leadership of the Saugus Police Department and for his philanthropy within the community, said the Elks Lodge’s Exalted Ruler, Robert Strasnick. “Not only does he do a great job with the role he has in the police department, he goes above and beyond with the philanthropic work he does in the community,” said Strasnick. “When you put the two together, we couldn’t think of a better guy to honor.” “From providing scholarships to young adults, to supporting first responders on Sept. 11, to helping to educate kids about the dangers of drugs, the Saugus-Everett Lodge of Elks does great work DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash for Your Vehicle! RIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ Get your vehicle Winter Ready! 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The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring this event to honor all veterans, living or deceased, including those currently serving. American flags may be sponsored through the Parson Roby Chapter DAR at a cost of $5 each. The flags will be placed on the Saugus Town Hall prior to Nov. 11th and will wave throughout the week until Nov. 11. Flags may be sponsored to honor a family member, friend, neighbor or employee who served our country. The deadline to sponsor flags is October 30th. You may send a check ($5 per flag) made payable to Parson Roby Chapter along with the Name/Rank/Branch of Service/ Years or War of the veteran and mail to Treasurer, 88 Main St., Saugus, MA 01906. After noon on Nov. 11th, you can pick up your sponsored flag to either keep or put on a grave. 2011 was our first year sponsoring the Field of Flags and it was a huge success. So many members of the community stopped by to thank us for remembering our veterans this way. There were over 100 flags sponsored with veteran’s A fi eld of fl ags in front of Saugus Town Hall last year. (Courtesy photo by the The Parson Roby Chapter of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) of Saugus names waving in the wind and we hope for many more veterans to be sponsored this year. All proceeds from the Veteran’s Field of Flags will support the Daughters of the American Revolution’s mission to preserve American history and secure America’s future through education and promoting patriotism. For more information on how to sponsor a flag or in joining the Parson Roby Chapter DAR, please email parsonroby.saugusdar@ gmail.com info is from a press release issued by the Saugus Board of Assessors on the Town of Saugus website Taxpayers need to review property data C board of Assessors launches two-week public disclosure period for property owners to check assessment (Editor’s Note: The following recently, announcing a public disclosure period for Fiscal Year 2023 preliminary values.) hairman David Ricciardelli and the Board of Assessors in accordance with the Bureau of Local Assessment Guidelines want to inform all taxpayers of the state required public disclosure period. The new fiscal year 2023 property assessment data went online this week. The information is also available at the Town Hall in the Assessor’s Office and the Library as required under the public disclosure part of the revaluation process. This period is for 10 business days as recommended by the Bureau of Local Assessment. The dates are as follows: October 6, 2022, through October 20, 2022. The Saugus Board of Assessors urges all taxpayers to review their proposed assessments, check the data for their property for accuracy and contact the Assessor’s Office during the Public Disclosure period with any questions. The Massachusetts Department of Revenue has conducted an extensive review of values, and preliminary certification of all property values is pending approval of the DOR. The Town of Saugus is currently in the process of completing state mandated recertification of all property values. The recertification is to ensure that properties are at full and fair market value and values are equitable throughout the community. All the new values are based on sales or income and expense information for calendar year 2021 as required by state law. The Assessor ’s Office hours are Monday 8:30 a.m.7:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 8:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:15 a.m.12:30 p.m. Go to www.saugus-ma. gov to access information online. Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 64 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured ׉ 7cassandra://Q80AtrVq2X2eY21Q78PtS3tFO5iKaMZ5NFkzgqkserg.v`̰cHr)׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 14, 2022 Page 7 Saugus Senior Center September Birthdays Pictured from left to right are Cesia Violeta Anningson, Marie Boudreaux, Roberta Perry, Cathy Strum, Cheryl Roberto, Joseph Putnam, Danielle Blaney and Ann Erickson, who all celebrated September birthdays at the Saugus Senior Center last Friday. (Courtesy photo, Director Laurie Davis) The COVID-19 Update Town reports 26 newly confi rmed cases; no new deaths By Mark E. Vogler S AUGUS - There were 26 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases over the past week through Wednesday (Oct. 12), according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. That’s a decline from the 41 new cases in town reported last week by the state Department of Public Health (DPH), increasSELECTMEN | FROM PAGE 2 “We shouldn’t have pocket licenses in Town,” Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta said in a recent interview. “Pocket licenses,” as they are known in Massachusetts, are properly issued and current liquor licenses that are not being used because the licensed establishment, for whatever reason, has either temporarily closed its doors or stopped doing business altogether. “Some of these licenses have sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars, so they are a significant asset to the restaurant owner,” Panetta said. “However, for these licenses not to be used, some of them in several years, is unacceptable. The town loses out on money, and other restaurants needing ing the overall total to 9,975 confirmed cases, according to Crabtree. There have been more than 1,187 confirmed cases over the past 25 weeks (which averages out to about 48 per week) as the virus continues to hang around, causing some people to keep wearing masks at Town Hall even though they are optional. Meanwhile, the state rethese licenses aren’t able to obtain them. Unfortunately, the license does not go back to the town when a restaurant closes,” she said. A show cause hearing is potentially adversarial – if selectmen are unable to order the license holder to show up before the board to explain why the license holder deserves to keep the license. “It gives the license holders an opportunity to discuss what their plans are for the license,” Panetta said. “If they’re not planning on using the license, we will ask if they have a potential buyer. Remember that some of these license holders may have spent a lot of money for their liquor license, so it’s important that we hear what they have to say,” she said. ported no new COVID-19-related deaths in Saugus over the past seven days as the overall remained at 96 deaths since the outbreak of the Coronavirus in March of 2020. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families aff ected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said. 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Vogler F ewer than six percent of marriages last for 50 years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But lifelong Saugus residents Eugene and Arlene Decareau this week reached a marriage milestone that only one-tenth of a percent of married couples ever reach – 70 years. The Decareaus celebrated their Platinum Anniversary last Saturday (Oct. 8) in the function room at Jimmy’s Steer House on Route 1 North in Saugus, joined by a gathering of about 50 people – most of them relatives and a handful of friends. “Gene Decareau and his wife Arlene are great people who have been married for 70 years,” state Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) said in an interview last Saturday, after presenting the venerable couple with a special proclamation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives. “I wish them health and happiness for another 70 years. Let me tell you, 1952 was a great year – that ’s when they got married and the same year that I was born,” he said. So, what sticks out most about Gene? “Gene is a great guy and he’s been one of the icons of Saugus between the Lions Club and everything else he does – the volunteer work,” Rep. Wong answered in response to the question. “He’s always there. He’s always happy and he’s always willing to help anyone.” And what about Arlene? “Oh!! She’s got a handful! She’s taking care of Gene.” The special legislative proclamation, which was signed by Speaker of the House Ronald Mariano (D-Quincy), was offered by Rep. Wong and state Rep. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere), whose district includes PreThe Decareau’s three sons – Steve, Jim and John (left to right in the back row) – joined the parents at last Saturday’s 70th anniversary. cincts 3 and 10 in Saugus. The proclamation reads: “Be it hereby known to all that: The Massachusetts House of Representatives offers its sincerest congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene and Arlene Decareau in recognition of the joyous occasion of your seventieth wedding anniversary. “The entire Membership extends its very best wishes and expresses the hope for future good fortune and continued success in all endeavors.” Last month, Eugene DeThese two photos are like the bookends of their marriage – from their wedding day in 1952 to a more contemporary photo before celebrating their 70th anniversary. Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com careau, joined by his wife, traveled to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, where he was one of 32 fans recognized by the New England Patriots Foundation as a “New England Community Champion” for his volunteer work. Three classes apart at Saugus High The Decareaus’ Oct. 12, 1952, wedding was held at 7 p.m. on a Friday in the Cliftondale United Methodist Church so they could enjoy a long weekend together. Arlene, one of two children, is a 1951 Saugus High School graduate. She played the clarinet as a member of the school’s marching band. Eugene, one of nine children, is a member of the Saugus High Class of 1948. He starred for three years on the MARRIAGE | SEE PAGE 9 Rev. Bill Ladd of First Congregational Church of Saugus gave the rare long-lasting marriage a blessing. State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) presented Arlene and Eugene Decareau with a legislative proclamation during last Saturday’s 70th wedding anniversary celebration at Jimmy’s Steer House in Saugus. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) ׉ 7cassandra://lW_BNyuXuh0ivH_tRkdIksVMJhfDCpcpjRGCr_VsVrY.X`̰cHr+׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 14, 2022 Page 9 Celebrating The Fall Spirit More pumpkins are coming tomorrow; the Memorylaners present concert tonight The Memorylaners will perform today (Friday, Oct. 14) at 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Saugus Center. T he Pumpkin Patch offers a great way to get in the fall spirit. The 20th Annual Pumpkin Patch will run through Oct. 31. Pumpkins of all sizes are displayed on the lawn at First Congregational Church in Saugus Center and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Pumpkin Patch ConMARRIAGE | FROM PAGE 8 school’s football team. They lived in the same neighborhood but didn’t meet until Eugene was in the service. cert featuring the Memorylaners takes place at the church tonight (October 14) at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Another “Pumpkin Truck” will arrive at the church tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 15) at 9 a.m. to replenish “The Pumpkin Patch.” Volunteers are needed to help unload the truck. If you are willing He served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1951, during part of the Korean War era. He was discharged as a staff sergeant. Eugene is a retired vice president of Eastern “The Orange Glow” brigade: church members and community volunteers are shown unloading the “Pumpkin Truck” in a previous year. Volunteers are needed this Saturday to help unload the truck. Come be a part of The Fall Spirit tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 15) at 9 a.m. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) to help, please arrive at the church by 9 a.m. Volunteers are also needed to help staff the various shifts for the selling of pumpkins. If you are interested, please contact Carl Spencer at 781Tool & Stamping Co., Inc., where he worked for 28 years. He served two, twoyear terms on the Saugus Town Meeting. He also has served on the Retirement 233-9196 or just stop by and sign up. Saugus is one of many receiving communi ties pumpkins from the Navajo Reservation near Farmington, N.M., working with a Board for more than 20 years and is a former member of the Board of Appeals. Eugene has been active for many years in community service. He is a Life Member program called Pumpkin Patch USA, which coordinates the destination of the pumpkins. The church and the Navajo Reservation both benefit from the pumpkins. of the Saugus Lions Club and is one of the group’s past presidents. During his 50-plus years with the club, MARRIAGE | SEE PAGE 11 Put Your Success To Work. Your next smart decision is what to do with your success. Easy choice, multiply it. 1.50%APY* Business Money Market Ask about our in-office business concierge service. *New Money Only. Minimum Deposit to earn interest is $50,000. 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Football players played against the Stoneham Spartans and Salem Witches throughout the day and evening under the lights at the stadium. “The board is incredible and the driving force behind the organization,” Saugus Youth Football and Cheer President Greg Bluestein said. “I’m so busy with my coaching schedule I literally couldn’t do it without them.” Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bluestein said, the organization wanted to raise money, with a goal of $3,000, for all types of cancer through Dana-Farber, a wellknown research institute. The varsity offensive running back and defensive linebacker defensive at Saugus High School, who graduated in 2008, said he met his wife, Stephanie, there. Together, they have three children, Isabella, 6, Lilyana, 4 and Emilia, 1. He also played youth football, Little League and town basketball in his younger days. The Saugus resident said they chose to stay in Saugus since he felt it’s always been a family atmosphere. “I love this town,” Bluestein said. “People on this board are incredible – when I arrived this morning, they already had the raffles ready to go.” Saugus Youth Football 14U Sachems, pictured from left to right: Bottom row: Ernest Landry, Ryan Moreira, Laith Haddad, Anthony Fraser, Cameron Nguyen, Jake Murray, Maddox Souza, Yaneliz Marrero Nuñez, Joel Paredes, Pablo DeJesus and Christian Kennedy; top row: David Alves, Paxton Ferraro, Jacob Boyce, Luke Calder, Nicholas Dion, Anderson Costa, Brandon Barbanti, Anthony Wadland, Gisele Kazibwe, Jordani Nieves, Pharaoh Brandenburg, Kristyan Savic, Assistant Coaches David Ferraro and Donny Brewster, Head Coach Donnie Boyce, far right, Dom Calder, with Nah Nguyen and Anthony Barbanti. Saugus U10 football ready to go at Annual Pink Night Out (Courtesy photos, Saugus Youth Football and Cheer President Greg Bluestein) Bluestein said it’s an example of what a great community Saugus is. He also teaches physical education FOOTBALL & CHEER | SEE PAGE 11 Saugus Youth Football 9U players and coaches during Sunday’s Annual Pink Night Out at Saugus High School, pictured from left to right: Leo Lorenzo, Nicholas Welsh, Miguel Lorenzo, Colt Weiner, Luca Cvijic, Ryan Mannetta, Christopher Santaniello, Cam Nunn, Assistant Coach Michael Russo and Head Coach Ranko Cvijic. ׉ 7cassandra://ag7HvnXnxk9FOuVTNR6Ern4MQ38pID4qdfcST37HYpQ-`̰cHr-׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 14, 2022 Page 11 Board members, pictured from left to right: Melody Pepper (in back), Allison DiPietro, Elaina Caron, Greg Bluestein, Cara Silipigni (in back), Melissa Ferraro, Eric Bierenbroodspot, David Silipigni, Nicole Cvijic, Jillian Dykens, Deanna Jackson and Donnie Boyce. Not pictured: Charlene Berridge, Matthew Berridge and Yat Voong. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) FOOTBALL & CHEER | FROM PAGE 10 at the Parlin School in Everett while serving as defensive coordinator for the Everett High School Varsity Football Crimson Tide. “Sports has also played a big impact on my life,” the newly elected president said. “We appreciate everyone coming out today.” Saugus Youth Football 14U Cheering Sachems: Bottom row, pictured from left to right: Mia Bone, Isabella Bluestein, Emma Peters, Alena Bruzzese, Tiffany Sena, Sabryna Serra, Danielle Braga, Lexi Rappa and Emma Leo. Middle row, pictured from left to right: Aaleyah Leblanc, Jaeda Jackson, Savannah Dalton, Julia Rodrigues, Audrina Giglio, Ava Pina, Nyah DeJesus, Alannah Duong and Gia Goodwin. Back row, pictured from left to right: Alexis Welsh, Ava Caron, Olivia Churches and Lexi McQuade with flyers Samantha Serra (at left), Casey Hanisan, Sofia Coelho and Teaghan Arsenault. Flyers Samantha Serra (at left) and Casey Hanisan Go Sachems – cheerleaders, pictured from left to right: Casey Hanisan, Sofia Coelho and Teaghan Arsenault. MARRIAGE | FROM PAGE 9 he received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award “For dedicated humanitarian services” – the highest award from Lions Club International Foundation. He served as a cub scout master and was involved with the Little League for 14 years respectively. His hobby is cooking and baking pies. Arlene loves to knit. Eugene and Arlene worshiped regularly for many years at the Cliftondale United Methodist Church before it closed in 2002. They have been members since then at First Congregational Church-UCC Saugus. They have been longtime volunteers at the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry, which meets every Friday in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church. They have three sons: Stephen (Tewksbury), James (Salem) and John (South Carolina). How a bet led to marriage In an interview with The Saugus Advocate three years ago, Eugene recalled that MARRIAGE | SEE PAGE 14 Dancing together for seven decades, the Decareaus enjoy their marriage. A few good, local friends joined more than 40 family members and relatives of Arlene and Eugene Decareau. They included two couples pictured here: Ed and Jean Lyons (on the left) and Patty Fierro and Michael Murphy. 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Bottom row, pictured from left to right: Nathan Thomas, RJ Tayag, Adrien Chang, Joseph Volpicelli and Christ-Ryan Leconte. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Hailing from Everett are, pictured from left to right: Joseph Volpicelli and Rommel Tayag, Jr. Hailing from Malden are, pictured from left to right: Matthew Mulindwa, Adrian Chang, Gio Amisial, Winsley Larrieux and Christ-Ryan Leconte during their home game last Friday night. Team leaders, pictured from left to right: Rommell Tayag Jr., Carl Damas and Jack Mangone. Hailing from Saugus and Stoneham are: Nathan Thomas and Gio Amisial. ׉ 7cassandra://PMO_DznpOg6X52raKWZu0xB_ZYPMJXAENjFPJIXFVww0`̰cHr/׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 14, 2022 Page 13 Missed chances sink Sachems Football in loss to Salem Saugus defenders Braden Faiella and Dylan Clark team up to bring down Salem running back Devante Ozuna Saugus’s Josh Osawe weaved his way upfield during firsthalf action last Friday against Salem. (Advocate phots by Greg Phipps) By Greg Phipps I n a season where the Saugus High School football team had not been able to contend closely with the opposition through the first four weeks, the Sachems put forth their most competitive effort against unbeaten Salem last Friday night at Christie Serino Jr. Stadium. In fact, winless Saugus could have emerged victorious had it been able to take advantage of numerous chances inside the red zone. Unfortunately, the Sachems were stopped three times inside the 20-yard line (twice inside the 10) in the first half alone in an eventual 21-6 loss to the Witches. The defeat dropped Saugus to 0-5 on the season. On the other side, Salem improved to 5-0. While the visitors scored two TDs and two extra points in the second quarter, the Sachems made some big first-half plays of their own on offense to set themselves up inside the Witches’ 20: a 47 yard completion from quarterback Cam Preston to Josh Osawe in the first quarter, a 35-yard run from Tommy DeSimone that brought the ball inside the 10 in quarter two, and another lengthy hookup between Preston and Osawe that set up the Sachems inside the five in the final two minutes of the second period. On all three occasions, the Sachems failed to come away with any points. The first-quarter threat stalled, and both second-quarter drives were stopped on downs by the stingy Salem defense. It was a frustrating turn of events for Saugus, which went into halftime trailing 14-0 when it could have, realistically, led. To their credit, the Sachems continued to battle in the second half and got within one score at 14-6 when Preston connected with Osawe on a 70-yard scoring play in the third quarter. The extra-point kick was blocked. Salem pulled away again when running back Devante Ozuna (187 yards rushing) scored on a two-yard plunge in the fourth period. The extra point made it a 15-point advantage that the Witches would hold on to. The Saugus offense, which had struggled immensely over the first four contests, gave easily its best performance to date. Preston threw for nearly 300 yards (281 to be exact) and connected on 11 of 27 pass attempts. He was intercepted three times. Osawe proved to be a huge weapon by catching five passes for 173 yards. Isaiah Rodriguez hauled in four passes for 98 yards. DeSimone ran for 51 on 10 carries, and Osawe had a 17-yard gainer on the ground. Danny Shea, who set up one of Saugus’s second-quarter offensive threats with a defensive interception, finished with three receptions. Overall, the Sachems played well enough defensively to win despite giving up over 300 yards of offense to the Witches. Linebackers Braden Faiella, Jaiden Smith and Ameen Taboubi each had a particularly strong game for the Sachems. Still searching for their first win since 2020, the Sachems were scheduled to take on the 1-4 Gloucester Fishermen on October 13 (before press deadline). It would appear to be a good opportunity for Saugus to earn that long-awaited victory. The Sachems should enter the contest with more confidence after the encouraging effort against undefeated Salem. Saugus’s Danny Shea powered forward for extra yardage in last Friday’s loss to Salem. Saugus’s Jaiden Smith chases down Salem quarterback Corey Grimes. ׉ 7cassandra://bSC0KRTlF3YGx-qJiqLABSsJQ_b9BZp3aFarFZCliMo+`̰cHr0cHr/ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://_O6Z7GKtAoVd7Pt_KNe0RdOQ8sGyj2JuV3NMngTzIVw*`)׉ 7cassandra://2iwRR1KU5ZYiZptNOFGtY1r7ar_o8fZf-NtJjoVrJUY͓`J׉ 7cassandra://MsHZcfpjm6xlZd3znw5VpTPtZXCJE-VF3_fcW43qV-E*`̰׉ 7cassandra://H9RJBck5WIAmCwogoH0dXIRmqh79Jh7elVDXTot15_ot ͠cHrfט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://6xKwYIP_6PiHphyzi_2dJvZflyJ4B1gbeg8FxeASEMo `)׉ 7cassandra://uhUaQ95qP9ODER7iR3n1VemJC973cp52bAf3-wMRmmk͕`J׉ 7cassandra://7iY99ncvGiFiD4ABXuu6niJlc9LQgG-AgaGMZP6vltQ(Q`̰׉ 7cassandra://E6V-OcdK5cpEunLjqvv3TmBU3wz-KGSa9PVatxs8d6k ͠cHrgנcHrjW̘9ׁHmailto:mvoge@comcast.netׁ ׁ ЈנcHri 4̩9ׁHmailto:tyfierro@hotmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 14, 2022 Lady Sachems soccer team posts two more shutout wins By Greg Phipps T he Saugus High School girls’ soccer team rolled to its eighth win with a 5-0 road shutout of Gloucester on Tuesday. Coming off a stretch where they played six consecutive home games and went 4-1-1 during that span, the Sachems scored four times in the first half on Tuesday and never looked back. Shawn Sewell collected her seventh goal of the season to open the scoring. Then, at the midway point of the first half, Madison Botta tallied off an assist from Kaitlyn Pugh. Saugus increased its lead to 3-0 when Veronica Ortega and Allison Justice combined to feed Madi Femino for a score. The Sachems added one more goal before the intermission when Femino returned the favor and assisted on a score by Justice. The Sachems were able to hold the lead and keep Gloucester off the scoreboard through the second half. With under five minutes remaining in the game, Sewell sifted a pass to Femino, who netted the lone second-half goal. Goalie Tori Carter and the defense – led by Layla Manderson, Lexi Rais, Natalie Justice and Violet Hawley – helped produce the team’s fifth shutout win of the season. The Sachems have allowed just six goals in their nine wins (less than a goal per game average). Saugus, which romped over Gloucester by a 7-2 count earlier in the season, travel to play Malden Catholic on Friday. The Sachems returned home on Wednesday and blanked the Salem Witches 4-0. Sewell scored her eighth and ninth goals of the season to give Saugus an early 2-0 lead. Botta and Femino added the two other goals for the final margin. Contributing assists were Allison Justice, Ortega and Rais. Hawley and Natalie Justice had strong outings, and Danica Schena made a huge defensive play late to help preserve the shutout. The Sachems stood at 9-2-1 after Wednesday’s win. Last Thursday, the Sachems concluded their long homeSaugus midfielder Veronica Ortega continued her strong play to help the Sachems to their eighth and ninth wins of the season. stand by edging Ipswich, 4-3, at Christie Serino Jr. Stadium. The contest was a high-scoring affair through the first half, as each team tallied three times. Saugus surrendered a 3-1 lead but broke the 3-3 deadlock early in the second half when Botta drilled one into an open net. From there, the Sachems were able to tighten up defensively and come away with the victory. In the opening 40 minutes, Femino scored Saugus’s first goal, followed by a tally by Taylor Deleidi and a score by Sewell to put the Sachems in front 3-1. Ipswich fought back to even the contest before Saugus eventually notched the game winner in the second period. Saugus forward Shawn Sewell scored three times to help the Sachems to two wins this week. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps) Saugus forward Nicholas Alves battled for ball possession in last Thursday’s win over Beverly. By Greg Phipps A t through more than half the 2022 season, it appears the Saugus High School boys’ soccer team is well on its way to a postseason berth. The Sachems notched win number seven on Wednesday evening at Salem with a 5-0 shutout victory. The win left Saugus with a 7-4-2 record. The Sachems were coming off a 5-1 loss against Gloucester on Monday. It was their second loss to the Fishermen this year. Perhaps the most impressive recent win was last Thursday’s 1-0 triumph over the Beverly Panthers on the road. The contest was a hardfought defensive game that featured very few scoring chances. The Sachems broke through early in the second half when Nicholas Alves MARRIAGE | FROM PAGE 11 it was a friendly bet that brought he and his future wife together: “Well, I came home on furlough – a weekend pass. And I was on a street corner in Saugus, at the corner of Denver and Central Streets, with a fellow named Donald Rand. And Arlene came out of her house and she was out on the lawn. And Donnie challenged me. He bet me five dollars that I couldn’t get a date with her. “So, I felt pretty good Saugus’s Jayden Vaquerano raced a Beverly player for the ball in last Thursday’s 1-0 victory on the road. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps) Saugus boys’ soccer team looks playoff bound Saugus forward Alejandro Ortega looked to track down a loose ball last Thursday at Beverly. drilled one home from close in. From there, Saugus was able to hold off the hosts and come away with a big win. Saugus got strong performances from midfielders Melvin Hernandez and Jayden Vaquerano and forwards Isaac Cesco, Alejandro Ortega and Carlos Miranda. The defense was also solid in because I was in full dress uniform. So, I went over and I introduced myself. She knew who I was, but I didn’t really know her. And I introduced myself and I asked her if she would go to the movies with me. “And she says, ‘Oh, I have a friendship ring. I can’t do that.’ And I said, ‘You’re too young for that, for God sakes!’ So, we talked and I said to her, ‘Well, you know, the Korean War is on and I’m stationed at West Point and I can be sent over any day. And if I am, I may never preserving the shutout. It was Saugus’s sixth shutout of the season (one of those was a 0-0 tie against Marblehead). The Sachems have won four of their last five contests and hope to continue this successful trend when they travel to play Swampscott next Monday. They then host Danvers on Tuesday. come back. Don’t you think you ought to go out with me?’ And so she did. That was the beginning and we never stopped going together.” In the 2019 interview for “The Advocate Asks,” Arlene said it was about a year and a half before the couple got married. “I was scared to death of him, because he was very outgoing and forceful. I was very shy and quiet. [Eugene laughed.] In those days, I was,” Arlene MARRIAGE | SEE PAGE 22 ׉ 7cassandra://MsHZcfpjm6xlZd3znw5VpTPtZXCJE-VF3_fcW43qV-E*`̰cHr1׉E"THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 14, 2022 Page 15 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Calling Saugus 4-1-1 – tomorrow! Good morning, Saugus! Here’s my bold prediction of the week. “Saugus 4-1-1” is going to be the most-attended event of the weekend and the town’s biggest indoor event of the year. With so many town officials, school officials and nonprofit organizations and groups behind the scenes organizing this special three-hour forum at the new Saugus Middle-High School, how can you not expect a large crowd? Even if it’s to get a chance to tour the new Saugus Middle-High School for the first time. A lot of town residents haven’t done that yet. So, if you don’t have anything planned from 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 15), head down to Saugus Public School’s beautiful educational complex. And don’t forget to bring a large shopping bag with you to carry out all the useful handouts that will be distributed by various town department heads, the School Department, nonprofit organizations and groups. They will be there to hand out gobs of good stuff – or “pass-outs,” as Selectman Corinne Riley, the catalyst and organizer of this event, likes to call them. “The plans for the day itself are to have a welcome/sign-in table inside the main entrance, the tables of information of each nonprofit/houses of worship, and school district and town information will be throughout the first floor,” Riley told me. “A video loop is planned showing videos as well as still pictures by Charles ‘Zap’ Zapolski, Jim Harrington and Chris Riley being presented during the event,” she said. “Art students will be creating the placards of the groups that registered, and students are being asked to volunteer to interpret for our English as a second language families to help with any questions they may have. To every new family ‘Welcome to Your New Home’ and to all who may have lived here longer, reacquaint yourselves with our town, and see what has replaced the old SHS.” This week, I asked Janice Jarosz – a civic-minded Saugus native extraordinaire and longtime writer and booster of community pride and history, and most recently the interim secretary to the Board of Selectmen – to put this event into context, as far as Saugus is concerned. “This event is a first!!” Janice wrote me in an email yesterday. “Town officials took it upon themselves to coordinate the event welcoming newcomers about services available such as recycling, trash information, lists of town officials/Town Meeting Members, precinct locations and where to vote to name a few,” she continued. “There will be over 20 tables with non-profits passing out information on what various organizations are active in the community along with tours of the new Middle/High School. All are welcome to this brand new free welcoming event.” Well, that sounds like a pretty good endorsement for a pretty special event. This event is going to be so huge, I predict, that I may run out of business cards as I make the rounds. (The 10-year supply Jim Mitchell gave me five years ago is running low anyway!) This is shaping up to be a classic mega-orientation session for Saugus newcomers as well as a refresher course for folks who are already rooted in the community but might be interested in getting reacquainted with their hometown. See you at 9 a.m., Saugus. I will be there to use up my business cards. Stay tuned. Did COVID kill Saugus’s Haunted House? As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end.” And, as we’re finding out, COVID-19 has led to the demise of many of our favorite things in life – particularly restaurants and stores and various social activities. I just learned yesterday that one of the scary, great Halloween season attractions – “the Haunted House” creation of Mark Andrews and his long-time buddy Bob Catinazzo, assisted by their small, but dedicated work crew of close friends and relatives – isn’t happening this year. I remember doing an interview with Mark and Bob about this time back in 2019, the year before the outbreak of COVID-19. That was the ninth consecutive year that the MEG Building basement in Cliftondale had been converted into the town’s official haunted house. Andrews, who began dabbling in the Halloween hobby of haunted houses out of the basement of his own home 20 years ago – had been perfecting it every year until the crowds got too big and he and his friends moved into the old Cliftondale Schoolhouse, which is owned by the Town of Saugus and leased to The MEG Foundation. And then along came COVID-19 in March of 2020, and it continued to make our lives miserable even through last year. So, Saugus’s scary little Haunted House was out of commission. Andrews, a member of the Saugus High School Class of 1987, attended classes in the old schoolhouse, in grades one through four. He told me in a past interview that he believed the building may be inhabited by friendly spirits. Sometimes while alone in the building, he said, he can hear the sounds of people walking when there is nobody else around. Well, it was great Halloween entertainment while it lasted. But Andrews’ project was a much bigger asset to the community than as a seasonal attraction for people who love a frightening moment for the fun of it. All those cover charges collected at the Haunted House went to local charities or local people who needed some help. In the past, money raised from the Haunted House has been donated to Saugus We Care, Saugus Anti Drugs, Saugus Youth and Recreation, the Friends of Saugus Parks and Miles For Miracles, a charity for Boston Children’s Hospital. The MEG Foundation and the Saugus High School Drama program were the benefactors of the fund-raising efforts by Andrews, Catinazzo and friends during their final year in the basement. The kids in the drama club also got to practice their craft by acting out some of the scary roles. Also noteworthy: Andrews spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars out of his own pocket over the years in an effort to make the Haunted House of Saugus as good as it was. Hats off to Andrews, Catinazzo and friends for a scary project that also led to the betterment of Saugus. Town-Wide Fall Street Sweeping Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Department of Public Works announced the Town’s Annual Fall Street Sweeping Program, which began on Oct. 11. Sweepers started in the area of north Saugus (Precincts 5 and 7) and are working their way across town, working from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The town asks that residents keep vehicles off the street when sweepers are in the area. Locals may assist the Department of Public Works by sweeping their driveways or sidewalks into the gutter area prior to the program’s start. But they should not sweep driveways and/or sidewalks once the sweepers have swept. Residents should keep in mind that street sweepers are unable to collect stones, branches, leaves or other foreign objects. In addition, residents are asked to be mindful that sweepers cannot pick up large piles of sand. Please contact the Department of Public Works at 781231-4143 with any questions. Saugus Lions Club fundraiser Oct. 22 The Saugus Lions Club is hosting a Halloween dinner/ dance on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Saugus Knights of Columbus (57 Appleton St.). There will be a full buffet, cash bar, DJ, raffles and door prizes. Costumes are optional but there will be a prize for best costume. Tickets are $50 with proceeds supporting the Lions’ efforts in funding eye research. For more information or to purchase tickets, email pattyfierro@hotmail.com or call 781-640-9176. A “Shout-Out” to Billy B. Just when I was preparing to compose a few shout-outs to publicly recognize good Saugonians for this week’s edition, Ruth Berg – the stylish hat lady with the great smile and personality to match – emailed me with this one: THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17 —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who was sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978-683-7773. Anyone who between now and Tuesday at noon identifies the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Hammersmith Family Restaurant (330 Central St. in Saugus). But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) ׉ 7cassandra://7iY99ncvGiFiD4ABXuu6niJlc9LQgG-AgaGMZP6vltQ(Q`̰cHr2cHr1 PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://Y4MawsalqF4fGxa3EJYYgAayangBAVyEIhptKhJaSi0G`)׉ 7cassandra://tZY95eQUsubp8-FHbkxX_6Vq_usfnJ4JrI_CFDL41IE͒`J׉ 7cassandra://fQSaCEyjZ2ZLzyyEC0m7Sv3KmlXngkAjDrWEcaFEFac*`̰׉ 7cassandra://yOpgAiTfnoQD_MwM_qpMGiWgdX4Q2c02EpVsEINB2Us4͠cHrkט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://eNxjFxb_NzWMjhVQgJtrEguwNoCcM3fgtMwmUyIADX89`)׉ 7cassandra://UDP24SDyrNppicQC0bJZBaBMKgFUkkS2pLKhvF0skwA͆`J׉ 7cassandra://6fSk7HxSpZRCEE5XP0vsq8ZjBaQE2MApjcwaXAtFRgQ'`̰׉ 7cassandra://A9M_zyFQ2tJtswjvbhFIUhQsJ15Lj-aMWR8_nfI1I_c͠cHrlנcHrnL̇b9ׁHhttp://comcast.netׁ ׁ Ј׉ETPage 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 14, 2022 Saugus Gardens in the Fall Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener D espite the fact that the growing season is drawing towards its close, many gardens look better now than they did at the height of summer, since we are getting somewhat more reliable rains. Along with the dramatic foliage colors, we have summer flowers still in bloom and fall flowers chiming in to join them. One garden in Saugus that never seems to stop blooming is the one cared for by Ann Condon and her daughter Amariah. Several kinds of aster are the stars of the garden right now, and over 30 different varieties of Japanese maple are beginning to show their fall color. When I stopped to peek over the fence, I could glimpse many unusual and interesting plants, and a happy cricket chirped its enjoyment of the autumn afternoon. New England aste r (Symphiotrichum novae-angliae) is only one of several aster species blooming now, but it is one of the showiest. Second only to chrysanthemums for its reputation as a fall flower, it is a true New Englander, as its scientific name, “nova-angliae,” proclaims. This native perennial has become popular in European gardens, where it is often called Michaelmas daisy because it may begin blooming on September 29, which is usually known as the Feast of St. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, or Michaelmas. Asters in general are fall bloomers, with heath aster (Symphiotrichum ericoides) flowering well into November. Many bees and butterflies hover around the flowers, and aster seeds are appreciated by birds. Like daisies and sunflowers, asters are members of the composite family (Asteraceae or Compositae). New England aster’s ray florets are often purple or violet, but can also be white or many shades of pink. Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos) and green ash (Fraxinus pensylvanica) are two trees widely planted in Saugus that are close to peak this week with bright yellow fall color. Honey locust has tiny leaflets, usually less than an inch long, which often fall individually from the leaf stalk, so there is not much to New England aster blooming in the Condon garden is a magnet for pollinators. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) rake up. This made them the most popular street tree to plant in the 1970’s and 80’s over most of the Northeast. They can be enjoyed right now in many parking lots on Route 1, around the rotary in Saugus Center and elsewhere on Central Street, in the parking lot of Saugus Iron Works and the Saugus Senior Center, just to mention a few places. Another widely planted tree with vivid yellow at this time is green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), a North American native with somewhat larger, more pointed leaflets. There is a beautiful row of them on the Lynn Fells Parkway near Target, and on Cider Mill Road in Lynnhurst. Not far out of town, golden branches of green ash line both sides of the Lynn Fells Parkway near Melrose High School. American lady (Vanessa virginiensis), a North American butterfly, is not easy to distinguish from its close relative painted lady (Vanessa cardui), which is found almost worldwide in temperate areas. Both are primarily orange with black markings, as are viceroys and monarchs, but the lady butterflies are smaller, and the markings may better be described as spots rather than stripes. American lady has markings on its forewings (the pair of wings closest to its head and antennae) that some describe as a jack-o-lantern face, with a jagged “smile” of black on a primarily orange background. Others describe this as a cobweb pattern. The butterfly must be viewed from above with its wings spread to see this design. However you see it, the patterns seem to have an October theme. When its wings are folded, the butterfly is mostly brownish and well camouflaged. Both species can be found in our An American painted lady butterfly alighted in the butterfly garden at Breakheart Reservation. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Honey locust foliage shines golden above the brilliant red burning bush in a Route 1 parking lot. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) area spring through fall. The American lady I saw on Sunday was sipping nectar from a butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) at Breakheart in the meadow near the exercise area. Something spooky is going on in many neighborhoods this month, and Vine Street certainly has its share of scary scenes. Sunday afternoon I saw a young man, Joey Mastrocola, working on one of the many inflated Halloween figures that now grace the family’s formerly tranquil front lawn. Joey, who is now 13 and attends Saugus Middle School, was only three when he saw a Halloween blow-up in a store, and the family’s collection started from there. A huge black cat extends its claws, a headless horseman gallops across tombstones, and an assortment of scarecrows grin at passers-by. Halloween is the family’s favorite holiday. Tony and Steph Mastrocola and their family have enjoyed decorating their garden for 11 years now, and people in the This orange flower birdbath and butterfly sculpture in the Condon garden set the tone for fall color. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) neighborhood look forward to seeing the display as Halloween approaches. 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. For a spook-tacular display, check out the Mastrocola family’s front yard on Vine Street! (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) ׉ 7cassandra://fQSaCEyjZ2ZLzyyEC0m7Sv3KmlXngkAjDrWEcaFEFac*`̰cHr3׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 14, 2022 Page 17 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 “Sound off to Billy Boomhower (Purple Heart Recipient, Trustee and lifetime member of Saugus VFW Post 2346) for going the extra mile. Billy hosted a group of Saugus Vietnam veterans to lunch at the VFW who returned from the ‘Roll to Washington, 2022’ trip. Flowers were presented by the Saugus Garden Club.” I’ll add my own “Shout-Out” anyway: a bouquet of “shoutouts” for Ruth Berg, the feisty and friendly 90-year-old Saugonian who continues to remain very active in her community despite her age. She’s a bundle of energy and model for the young Saugonians and future of the town. Want to “Shout-Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout-Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/ or a photo. We have a winner! Congratulations to Sue Fleming for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. Sue is one of several readers answering correctly. But she was the only one to have her name picked in a drawing from the green Boston Red Sox cap. Here’s the correct answer, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “Environmental balance comes to the forefront as I’m sitting by a pond, sipping fresh pressed cider and sharing warm apple donuts surrounded by nature’s beauty & wild animal habitats. “Ann Devlin comes to mind and the many ways she assists in maintaining Nature’s assurance. Ann Devlin is Last Week’s sketch! Ann is our Saugus Action Volunteer Environmental (SAVE) President. SAVE supports wildlife, water bodies, open spaces and natural resources. SAVE is a nonprofit organization and was incorporated in 1973. “Recently on October 1, SAVE sponsored three events at the Breakheart Fall Family Festival ranging from wildlife to a recycled “It’s New to You” swap table! “As President Ann has public awareness speaking duties, SAVE facebook, annual dinner function and an environmental scholarship and Board to oversee. “SAVE puts out articles such as what’s recyclable, the criteria for an item to be recyclable and awareness on phone rechargeable batteries and how they wreak havoc at recycling facilities causing fires etc.; public awareness that Staples offers tech recycling everyday to keep those tech items out of incinerators. (Call first) “Ann’s dynamic when she teaches seminars, she involves her audience and includes visual and tactile examples and often concludes with a Q & A with the audience. Sometimes someone asks a question that makes one scratch their head and think, what the? … Ann still finds a way to use that as a constructive applicable teaching moment and relate it to the Subject at hand; she thinks on her feet! Ann and her husband raised four Saugus High Graduates! “Saugus 2014 Woman of the Year has many accomplishments too numerous to list here; as she has been the topic in many papers with SAVE’s outreaches and Penny Pines program and Tree Committee and Earth Day! “Ann’s voice ripples through many waters and natural environments, the whisper of protection. “Thank you Ann for all you do and I’m sure if the birds and wildlife could speak you’d get a warm thunderous applause and many high five paws for a shout out! “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist” A different look at MCAS scores After spending five hours of one day last week scanning the MCAS pages as it relates to Saugus Public Schools (usually I spend eight hours in my own analysis), I put the quesTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://6fSk7HxSpZRCEE5XP0vsq8ZjBaQE2MApjcwaXAtFRgQ'`̰cHr4cHr3 PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://x9Ddd0Gx1G4q-aApkVYv0QjwUh-24OasYRDq96u_Iwo `)׉ 7cassandra://rNzYxROC_DchqcBI52p4EmCGdRXPVGvWmZ_2KSg4JNA͓`J׉ 7cassandra://7odQ1aCOYBKskntaud2R7AJFicVh5cSXATfKD5Y5_wg#`̰׉ 7cassandra://MgKdzxve2MQwlq9kZwnnkIbl603XGOIifZ8wra69JnE͌>͠cHroט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://riH2L0XjkcvkUwYTxsr3ELaBDr2zKTGKwQ_l3ui1hQU `)׉ 7cassandra://8RD99uRGE9oLcQDmbRN3Np56MOKXm2oxWLg_CKbxbfM͓`J׉ 7cassandra://pqQqazRtwFlgUQjHhTvwfi53po7bbKB3Dbe2abQi7MA&|`̰׉ 7cassandra://1w5e1kG_zjttUbUAJbK9ZIXJxZkZTB2NIveU8Ie3uBk̈+͠cHrpנcHrx 1-9ׁHhttp://ior.orgׁ ׁ ЈנcHrw NY9ׁHhttp://Parting.comׁ ׁ ЈנcHrvLF` 9ׁHhttp://comcast.netׁ ׁ ЈנcHruLN9ׁHhttp://dalecc.orgׁ ׁ ЈנcHrtkr̲9ׁHmailto:HS2Saugus@gmail.comׁ ׁ ЈנcHrs̄9ׁHhttps://forms.glׁ ׁ Ј׉E+;Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 14, 2022 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 17 tion to the School Committee members and Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon on the relevance of all those numbers. Only one of the School Committee members responded. Committee Chair Vincent Serino gave a concise overview comment. Several committee members told me they didn’t feel comfortable making a comment because they didn’t fully understand the meaning of all of those numbers, which is understandable. The fact is most of our readers can’t make heads or tails of MCAS scores. That’s why reporters like myself spend hours and hours looking at those numbers. When I worked at The Eagle Tribune newspaper in North Andover, I often drew the assignment nobody wanted. The consolation was, I had eight hours before the deadline to study the numbers and then do a few interviews once I understood the numbers. For last week’s front-page story, I was fortunate enough to get a quick response from Superintendent McMahon’s office, along with some written analysis to prepare me for a 15-minute interview. By the time the interview came, I understood the numbers I was reading. And it looked like COVID-19 had taken a toll on most school districts throughout the state, especially in the language arts. And overall, Saugus mirrored what was going on in the state and did even worse in most categories, which is understandable. The district is among the low-scoring school districts in the state – and after this year’s MCAS results, Saugus still ranks in the bottom quarter of schools. But after talking to the superintendent, I looked at the numbers a little differently. She actually presented an interesting perspective on MCAS analytics that few people can comprehend. I told the superintendent at the outset that I was interested in the best way I could present the MCAS numbers in a simplified format so the average reader could understand. And I was skeptical about how she would be positive and proud about the MCAS results. She asked me if I ever watched the movie “Moneyball.” She said it was one of her favorite movies. I enjoyed the popular 2011 movie, too. The film, starring actor Brad Pitt as Oakland A’s manager Billy Beane, is based on a true story that essentially revolutionized the way baseball executives with tight budget – and some with big bucks – construct winning baseball teams economically: taking flawed, but talented, average players and using the percentages of certain situations to maximize their strengths. Supt. McMahon used “Moneyball” as an analogy to make her case about MCAS scores as they relate to Saugus Public Schools. And she used the obscure and seldom-used data about growth to make her point that although the percentage of Saugus students meeting or exceeding expectations had declined, there was substantial growth to report among the nonperforming students. These latest MCAS scores sum up the superintendent’s first year of a five-year plan to move Saugus Public Schools from the bottom 10 percent to the top 10 percent in the state. Instead of 10 percent, it looks like the academically challenged Middle and High Schools have moved up into the 20 percent area. So, by trying to understand the superintendent’s argument, it sure does look like improvement in the lower performing students. Because COVID-19 contributed to a gap in the MCAS scores, it’s hard to compare this year’s scores with the more recent ones. The fair thing to do would be to use this as a starting point and measure it against the MCAS scores released next year at this time. Stay tuned. Legion breakfasts Saugus American Legion Post 210 is hosting its popular breakfasts from 8 - 9 a.m. on Fridays. The price is $8 for those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. Bon appétit! A chance to vote early The Town Clerk’s Office has posted the early voting hours for the Nov. 8 general election on the town website. The First Week of Early Voting Saturday, October 22 – 9 am to 3 p.m. No Sunday Monday, October 24 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 25 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 26 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, October 27 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, October 28 – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Second Week of Early Voting Saturday, October 29 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last day to register to vote) No Sunday Monday, October 31 – 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 1 – 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 2 – 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, November 3 – 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, November 4 – 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Comedy at The Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant brings back comedy starting today (Friday, Oct. 14 with Mark Riley and next Friday (Oct. 21) with Jimmy Dunn. Tickets are $20 and show time is 8 p.m. at the Kowloon Restaurant on Route 1 North in Saugus. For tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077. Here’s a little background about the comedians: Mark Riley was born and raised in Boston and coauthored the movie script “Penalty Box” based on his life in pro hockey. He is currently publishing his first book and has many television appearances, including NESN and Dirty Water TV. And to further impress you, he was a finalist in the 2016 Boston Comedy Festival. Jimmy Dunn is an actor and stand-up comedian from Boston who recently co-starred on the CBS comedy “The McCarthys” as Sean McCarthy. He got his start in the comedy world telling jokes at a bar in Gloucester, Mass., where he was paid in beer and fried clams. If you’ve got any kind of funny bone, you might check out one or both of these October performances. Fall Curbside Leaf Collection Dates The Town of Saugus announced that fall curbside leaf collection will take place during the weeks of Oct 24–28, Nov. 14–18 and Nov. 28–Dec. 2. Residents may dispose of leaves curbside on their regularly scheduled collection day. Leaves should be left outside by 7 a.m. on the appropriate days. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal. If you are using barrels, they must be clearly marked with yard waste stickers. Barrel covers must remain removed so that the leaves are visible. Plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches and brush will not be accepted. Please note that separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves, so the leaves may be collected at a different time of day. “Missed pick-ups” will not be conducted. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Residents are invited to dispose of their household hazardous waste in an environmentally responsible manner during a collection event on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. This event will be held at the Belmonte Upper Elementary School located at 25 Dow St. This year will be a contactless event; there will be no preregistration. Residents must stay in their vehicles and hold up a driver’s license, and all materials must be placed in the trunk or rear of the vehicle. The rain-or-shine event will allow residents to dispose of a series of household waste products, including rubber cement, airplane glue, fiberglass resins, aerosol cans, photo chemicals, furniture polish, floor and metal polish, oven cleaner, drain and toilet cleaner, spot remover, rug and upholstery cleaner, hobby and artist supplies, photography chemicals, turpentine and chemistry sets. The following garage supplies will also be accepted: fuel, gasoline, kerosene, engine degreaser, brake fluid, carburetor cleaner, transmission fluid, car wax, polishes, driveway sealer, car batteries, antifreeze, cesspool cleaners, roofing tar, swimming pool chemicals, motor oil and car batteries. Accepted workbench waste includes oilbased paints, stains, varnishes, wood preservatives, paint strippers or thinners, solvent adhesives and lighter fluid. Residents may also bring the following yard waste: weed killer, chemical fertilizers, flea control products, moth balls, poisons, insecticides, herbicides, pesticides and fungicides. Residents are urged to take caution when transporting household hazardous materials. Locals may do so by keeping the materials in their original containers, tightening caps and lids, sorting and packing products separately and packing containers in sturdy upright boxes padded with newspaper. Please remember never to mix chemicals or to smoke while handling hazardous materials. The hazardous household waste collection will not accept commercial waste. Residents will be limited to two carloads, the equivalent of 50 pounds or 50 gallons, of hazardous waste. The following items will not be accepted: empty containers or trash, latex paint, commercial or industrial waste, radioactive waste, smoke detectors, infectious and biological wastes, ammunition, fireworks, explosives, fire extinguishers or syringes. TVs, computers and car tires may be recycled at the dropoff site located at 515 Main St. on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Jeannie Meredith at 781-2314111 with any questions. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that will be held the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Saugus Public Library. The next meeting is Monday, Oct. 17. The class will cover basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary. org) A neat, new teen club: The Manga & Anime Club began recently. And, from all accounts, it’s a lot of fun for kids in Grades 6 and up. So, if you are curious, check out the Teen Room. Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese snacks! Club meetings will continue on Saturdays, through May, from 10-11 a.m. They will be held on Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1 and May 13. Please sign up in advance; call 781-231-4168 or stop by the Reference Desk. https:// www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/ new-manga-anime-club.../ Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, Mass. Youth Cross Country Hey, parents! If you have any children who could use an opportunity to get into a healthier lifestyle – which might, in turn – lead to better academic scores, consider getting them to sign up for Youth Cross Country. Here’s a simple outline of what this entails. Who: any Saugus child in grades 1 through 5. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Belmonte Track; Saturdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center at Breakheart Reservation. Dates: The program will last through Nov. 15. Why: to learn to enjoy Cross Country Running and make new friends. Cost: $100 for new runners; $50 for returning runners. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://7odQ1aCOYBKskntaud2R7AJFicVh5cSXATfKD5Y5_wg#`̰cHr5׉E$THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 14, 2022 Page 19 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 This weekly program will be guided by Coach Steve Boudreau and Coach Chris Tarantino. Children will learn good stretching techniques and the basics of exercise and cross-country running. Best of all, this will be a great way to make new friends. Participants need to wear a good pair of sneakers, dress in comfortable running clothes and bring a water bottle. For more details, contact Coach T (Not Mr. T.) at 781-854-6778. Sounds like a worthwhile and aff ordable fi tness program with lots of upside for grade school kids. Healthy StudentsHealthy Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofi t group of volunteers who are helping to off set food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/families who enroll in the program a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at Saugus Public schools on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/soups/tuna/vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. All food is provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms.gle/ gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: We would love to partner with organizations, sports teams, youth groups, PTO’s, businesses and individuals to assist in feeding students of Saugus. To learn more about how you can partner with us, visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page or email us at HS2Saugus@gmail.com HS2 relies on donations to create take home bags with a weekend full of meals. Checks can also be sent directly to: Salem Five c/o Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Online donations can also be made at https://givebutter. com/HealthySaugus Saugus seeks student poll workers Town Clerk Ellen Schena’s Offi ce is looking for student election workers. It is a great way for them to learn how their government functions and how important it is to vote. Sixteen-year-old students are eligible to work a half day (six to eight hours); 17-18-year-old students may work a full day (eight to 12 hours). All students can receive community service, which is imperative to them in order to satisfy their High School requirement mandated for graduation, or they can be paid for their hours worked. In addition, the Town Clerk’s Offi ce will gladly write letters of recommendation for the National Honor Society, Colleges, etc. Interested students can stop by Town Hall or contact the Town Clerk’s Offi ce to apply for work. Ask for Andrew DePatto, the Saugus Election Coordinator. He can be reached at 781-231-4102. Food pantry seeks volunteers Here’s a message from Pastor Joe Hoyle of the Cliftondale Congregational Church about a collaborative community commitment to help needy Saugus residents: “The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is a partnership between the churches in Saugus to ensure that no one in our community faces food insecurity. “With faithful donations and volunteers, we have been able to give out thousands of meals to our neighbors in need throughout the years. The Food Pantry is open every Friday from 9:30am-11am, distributing pre-packaged groceries (including meat and produce) at 50 Essex St. “We are always in need of volunteers. If you would like to volunteer or donate, please contact Pastor Joe Hoyle, Executive Director at offi ce@clindalecc.org or 781-233-2663.” Looking for book donations The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are asking for donations of gently used adult hardcover and softcover fi ction for the ongoing book sale in the Community Room. They would also appreciate donations of gently used children’s books. Please limit donations at this time to only fi ction and children’s books; they do not have storage space for other genres or media. Please... clean and newer books only – no tattered pages, bad odors, stains or dirty covers! Books may be dropped off at the Main Circulation Desk during business hours. Please do not place donations in the outdoor book drops. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been six and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@ comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview over a hot drink at a local coff ee shop. And I’ll buy the coff ee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coff ee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. S eninior enior eniorenior o by Jim Miller How Much Does an Average Funeral Cost? Dear Savvy Senior, How much does a typical funeral and body burial cost today? My wife and I are interested in prearranging our funerals but would like to have a cost idea before going in so we can plan and budget appropriately. Planning Ahead Dear Planning, It defi nitely pays to know what charges to expect when pre-planning a funeral. Most people don’t have a clue and can often be upsold thousands of dollars’ worth of extra services they may not want or need. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect. Funeral Prices The fi rst thing you need to be aware of is that funeral costs will vary considerably depending on your geographic location, the funeral home you choose and the funeral choices you make. With that said, here’s a breakdown of what an average funeral costs, nationwide, according to the most recent data from the National Funeral Directors Association. Professional services fee: This is a basic non-declinable fee that covers the funeral provider’s time, expertise and overhead: $2,300. Transfer of the remains: This is for picking up the body and taking it to the funeral home: $350 Embalming and body preparation: Embalming is usually mandatory for open-casket viewing, otherwise it’s not required unless the body is going to be transported across state lines. Embalming costs $775. Other body preparations, which includes hairdressing and cosmetics runs $275. Funeral viewing and ceremony: If the viewing and funeral ceremony is at the funeral home, you’ll be charged for use of the chapel and any necessary staff . Costs: $450 for viewing, and $515 for funeral ceremony. Metal casket: This is a big money maker for funeral homes, with markups of up to 300 percent over the wholesale price: $2,500. Funeral transportation: Use of hearse and driver; $325 to transport the body to the cemetery. Use of a service car/van: $150. Memorial printed package: This includes printed programs and memorial guest book: $183. In addition to these costs, there are also a number of cemetery costs like the plot or mausoleum fee, the vault or grave liner that most cemeteries require, and the opening and closing of the grave, all of which can run between $2,000 and $3,000; and the gravestone, which typically runs between $1,000 and $3,000. You’ll also need to budget for related expenses like fl owers for the funeral ($200 to $400), the newspaper obituary fee ($100 to $800 or more), the clergy honorarium ($200 to $300) and extra copies of the death certifi - cate ($5 to $35 per copy depending on the state). All told, the average cost of a total U.S. funeral today with viewing and cemetery burial is around $12,000. Ways to Save If this is more than you’re willing or able to pay, there are ways to save. For starters, you should know that prices can vary signifi cantly by funeral provider, so it’s wise to shop around. If you need some help, there are websites you can turn to like Parting.com that lets you easily compare prices online based on what you want. When evaluating funeral providers, be sure you get an itemized price list of services and products so you can accurately compare and choose what you want. The most signifi cant way to save is to request a “direct burial” or “direct cremation.” With these options you and your wife would be buried or cremated shortly after death, which skips the embalming and viewing. If you want a memorial service, you can have it at the graveside or at your place of worship without the body. These services usually run between $1,000 and $3,000, not counting cemetery charges. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. 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Boston brown bread was traditionally served with what? 10. 10. 1. 1. On Oct. 14, 2022, 14 circus elephants were walked across what bridge in Boston in a test of structural integrity? 2. 2. In 1982, the day before the election, what presidential couple arrived at the White House to a pumpkin carved with “Stay the Course”? 3. 3. On Oct. 15, 1858, what “Boston Strong Boy” boxer was born in Roxbury, Mass.? OBITUARIES John Andrew Sheehan 4. 4. Goat Island is in the middle of what waterfall? 5. 5. In what Shake - speare play (starting with an M) would you find “Double, double, toil and trouble”? 6. 6. What beer “made Milwaukee famous”? 7. 7. On Oct. 16, 1854, what Irish dramatist/ poet/wit was born who faced legal action involving homosexuality? 8. 8. In what bal - ways smiling, and in those big blue eyes, you could see into his beautiful soul. We will miss John so much for the rest of our lives, but we are so blessed to have had him with us for 29 years.Anyone that spent time with John knew what an Angel he was. John leaves behind his parO f Saugus.It was a beautiful life. Our dear, sweet Johnny left us on Friday, Oct. 7. John was more than an inspiration for all of us. He was alents, Andrew and Brenda Sheehan of Saugus, his sister Louise Sheehan (John’s bestie) and her husband Ryan Naismith and their beautiful son, Ronan of Saugus.John loved being an uncle to Ronan, who he spent lots of time with. John also leaves behind Auntie Debbie and Uncle Steve of Saugus and John’s cousins Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $200 per paper in-town per year or $150 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 O f Reading.Formerly of Oldsmar, FL and Saugus, died at Advocate Healthcare of East Boston on Tuesday, September 27th, age 85. Born in Medford, Mr. Lawrence was the son of the late John and Sadie (Meagher) Lawrence. He was the husband of the late Louise (Wallis) Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence is survived by his three sons, Stephen Lawrence and his wife Kim of Wareham and Paul Lawrence and his wife Valerie of Ipswich and Kevin C. Lawrence; four grandchildren, Andrew, Will, John Vincent & his wife Lauren and Shawneen; two great grandchildren, Gianna and Rocco; 11. 11. 12. 12. 13. 13. October 17 is National Pasta Day; spaghetti is the plural of what word? In 1958 who was the first First Lady to decorate the White House for Halloween? What is the world’s largest country? On Oct. 18, 1963, Félicette was launched into space, the only one of what animal species to enter space? 14. 14. Kabocha squash originated in from next door, William Sheehan and his Partner Melissa Thomas and their little girl, Aria Sheehan, Daniel Sheehan and his partner Hannah Paige, and Steve Sheehan and his partner Anne-Marie Downey. John had a special relationship with his 3 cousins from next door. They always helped to keep him company.Also, very special to John were his many aunts, uncles, and cousins. John was preceded in death by his loving Grandparents Donald and Louise DeLeire and John and Louise Sheehan, all of Revere. There was a celebration of John’s life on Monday, October 10th at John’s Home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Boston Children’s Hospital. John F. Lawrence O f Saugus.Age 74, died on October 9, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was the husband of Marjeta (Gusho) with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Pogradec, Albania, he was the son of the late Klime and Pole (Kreste) Tanellari. Mr. Tanellari worked for what country? 15. 15. 16. 16. 17. 17. 18. 18. 19. 19. 20. 20. What does Samhainophobia mean? What English duke is the namesake of a type of boots and a culinary dish? On Oct. 19, 1987, was Black Monday – what “DJIA” event occurred? W h y d o clocks move clockwise? In 1818 who wrote the novel “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus”? On Oct. 20, 1962, what single by Bobby “Boris” Pickett became a graveyard smash at #1? his brother, David Lawrence of Ipswich; and sister, Claire Abbott of Saugus. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you perform a random act of kindness in John’s memory.Services, at the request of the family, are private. Vangjel Tanellari many years as a human resources manager for city and town government. He loved soccer and was a big fan of the Barcelona Football Club. Well respected in his community in Albania, Mr. Tanellari was a progressive father who supported his daughters in their education and upbringing. Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters: Renata Tanellari and her husband Marc of Spain, Matilda Pahides and her husband Michael of Pennsylvania and Ermira Tanellari of Wakefield. He was the loving grandfather of Lluna, Marc, Michael Evan, Stephan Michael and Emma. Mr. Tanellari was the brother of the late Mihallaq Tanellari. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, on Wednesday followed by A Celebration of Life.Interment Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Extension of Special Permit Saugus Board of Selectmen Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing on the application of Aggregate Industries, Inc., 1831 Broadway, Saugus, MA to extend a Special Permit (S-2) to allow the removal of earth and rock and for the operation of a quarry at Rear Broadway and Whittier Avenue, Assessor’s Plan 2030, Lot A-61 and Assessor’s Plan 2031, Lot A-122 for a period of six (6) months. This hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 7:15 PM. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp Clerk October 7, 14, 2022 ANSWERS 1. Zakim Bridge 2. The Reagans 3. John L. 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For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Natale, Eric E MARRIAGE | FROM PAGE 14 BUYER2 Natale, Kristina M said. “I don’t know. There was SELLER1 Radebaugh, Evelyn R SELLER2 Semons, Farncis J something about him that attracted me to him. We ADDRESS 11 Lincoln Ct w en t out and we had a good time. And he had to go back to West Point . And he kept coming home weekends after that, and we went out mor e and more ,” she said. A r l e ne cr edit ed their faith for the couple’s long-lasting marriage. “We go to church a lot,” Arlene said. “ T ha t ’s a good reason why we stayed together. We go to church. God has been good ,” she said. 38 Main St. Saugus 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport (781) 558-1091 mangorealtyteam.com SAUGUS Call Sue: (617) 877-4553 or Email infowithmango@gmail.com for a Free Market Analysis! 76 Hesper Street Saugus MA 01906 Thursday, 10/13 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday, 10/15 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Sunday, 10/16 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOWABOUT COMING SOON PROPERTIES? CALL NOW 781-558-1091 34 Beech Street Saugus MA 01906 Sunday, 10/16 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CITY Saugus DATE 09.21.22 PRICE 470000 Arlene helped Eugene cut their 70th wedding anniversary cake. Spectacular sun-filled Colonial with exceptional flow and robust space. Details matter and this lovely home is brimming with beautiful woodwork, trim and much character. The open concept kitchen offers stainless appliances and plenty of granite tops which flows to living room and inviting fireplace which leads to double door going onto the deck. Balancing things off on the second floor are 3 generous bedrooms. The main bedroom has a large sitting room, main bath all leading to a spacious roof top balcony. Large driveway, level yard, 1 car garage and more. Did I mention easy access to public transportation, 20 minutes from Boston, and proximity close to shopping malls and restaurants? Saugus is an energetic town featuring new schools, and low property taxes. Something this sweet will not last. Rather than just a home, this property offers a lifestyle........$699,000 SAUGUS Would you like to get into the Saugus Real Estate Market and into this cozy ranch which offers charm, location and fabulous space? It hosts a great kitchen that extends to a closed sunroom and extended deck. There is a washer and dryer hookup on the first floor. Great height in the basement that includes updated electrical circuits of 200amp. 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Fenced in yard, along with 2 car driveways, Close to all major routes, Logan Airport, Boston and more ...........$839,000 This private townhouse offers so much. The main level boasts an eat in kitchen, living room and 3 generous bedrooms on 2nd floor. Lower level could be categorized as ground level offers a large family room or bedroom with a full bath. Washer and dryer in the units, 1 deeded parking, 1 car garage, transportation, nearby shops and churches. Make this private nestled home a win for you...$379,000 Equity Seekers take note. Here is a great opportunity to get into the Saugus Housing Market. Owned by the same family for over 70 years and located on a nice level lot. It could use a new kitchen, bath and new roof. Living Room has a fireplace, 1 car garage, level yard. 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