׉?4ׁB!בCטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://83jEKWos6x2W5KFRX3AAQMAh4sSHIUWfMQpeIgKt56Y6`'p׉ 7cassandra://KvB42howdL7Y_w9mPYncCccamF-F7OgSbrr4nW36FbM͹`׉ 7cassandra://nR9OiCM-nFgeVDfq0o7Nghdq6gBIhtXRJaBxPaUHA1w:u`h8;3דנh8;3܁ сb9ׁHhttp://angelosoil.comׁ ׁ Јנh8;3ہK9ׁHhttp://mass.govׁ ׁ Јנh8;3ځ1 9ׁHhttp://www.advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׈Eh8;3׉ECSAUGUS Your Local News & Sports! Scan & Subscribe to Advocate Online! OCAT D Vol. 27, No.22 CAT -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN SAUGUS S PARADE GRAND MARSHAL: Eugene Decareau, a 95-year-old Korean War Era veteran, rides in a jeep accompanied by World War II reenactors. Please see inside for more photos and Memorial Day weekend coverage. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) TE 781-233-4446 Friday, May 30, 2025 Town Meeting 2025 A Special Town Meeting to adopt an MBTA Communities MultiFamily Overlay District will be the fi nal order of business for this spring when members convene Monday By Mark E. Vogler augus will convene a Special Town Meeting Monday night – the third one of this spring – to consider a warrant article to amend the town’s Zoning ByLaws to add an MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District (MCMOD). The MCMOD is an overlay district composed of three subdistricts, according to the warrant article. The dimensional requirements included a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet and a maximum height of three stories and a maximum height of 35 feet. According to mass.gov, “The MBTA communities law, also known as Section 3A of the Zoning Act, creates zoning that encourages new missing middle housing in areas served by public transit. Housing enabled by the MBTA communities law provides opportunities for people to live, work and thrive in walkable neighborhoods closer to transit.” Communities that fail to comply with the MBTA Communities Act automatically lose certain state funding, including funding: for local infrastructure generally, such as road, bridge, water and sewTOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 2 Mid-grade Regular 2.79 24 $3.37 24 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 Full Service ULS $2.73 Order online at angelosoil.com FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES! ׉ 7cassandra://nR9OiCM-nFgeVDfq0o7Nghdq6gBIhtXRJaBxPaUHA1w:u`h8;3h8;3 rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://ODd_daQsZNbd71O-7TWQH8eyCyXVMrLHEz0DDWzggLgU`'p׉ 7cassandra://J9GU4V9-vK0O8-zsmVhzfp9mu5G3wkRfsgtGVGDo_Mwͷ`׉ 7cassandra://ZYjQUJUVTJGc1Ar5OYnb6abOX2pi_S-FjGzC5yKDwM87`h8;3טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://qMRMr46XFMLqUDl2r7UH4Kw1JDq4otSSmGt-EbduOTo`'p׉ 7cassandra://j_xEyMEyU8psRT4pFthJhsC8GQ8lJK4Q2BFmPKe-6rA͜\`׉ 7cassandra://bgULvw26z01mlJm_DBikqk054MFafXyIzaVkanC8lNw/(`h8;3ޑנh8;3> 9ׁHmailto:info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉E MPage 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 1 er improvements (known as MassWorks); for local infrastructure projects that support housing (known as HousingWorks); for Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) grants to communities with a “Housing Choice” designation; and for state funding under the Local Capital Projects Fund. In addition, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has notified communities that compliance with the MBTA Communities Act will be considered when dispensing certain discretionary local aid. Also, intentional or persistent noncompliance may result in an enforcement action against the municipality by the Attorney General. Any such action would seek a court order requiring the community to comply with the law. Such a lawsuit is currently pending in the state supreme court against the Town of Milton. “For the overall good of the town, it’s important that we create zoning that complies with state mandates,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree said this week. “Failure to adopt this could add up to millions of dollars. So, if we don’t approve this, there could be a problem,” Crabtree said. “Milton alone has spent a million dollars in legal fees trying to fight it,” he said. The Planning Board was expected to review that article at its meeting last night (May 29) and offer its recommendation to Town Meeting, which is scheduled to convene at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. Crabtree and a special consultant working on the town bylaw met Tuesday night in a private briefing with Town Meeting members at Town Hall to advise them on how to approve a zoning amendment that complies with state law. “The lack of zoning for multi-family housing is a barrier for new housing development in Massachusetts,” according to EOHLC. “By allowing multifamily housing near transit, we can create new housing in walkable neighborhoods closer to transit. This is not just good housing policy, it is good climate and transportation policy, too.” The MCMOD bylaw would become effective upon its approval by Saugus Town Meeting. But the election to develop property under the zoning created may not be made until the EOHLC has issued a determination that the bylaw complies with state law. Here’s a look at the three subdistricts created by the Town Meeting article: Subdistrict A 21 units per acre on the west side of Route 1: Avalon, two parcels (front and back), 855857-863 Broadway, currently Aerial view of the three subdistricts 214 units, new combined capacity is 232 units. On the east side of Route 1: McDonalds, two parcels, 738-748 Broadway, currently 0 units, new combined capacity is 28 units. Walmart, 770 Broadway, currently 0 units, new capacity is 164 units. NOBO, two parcels, 860 R Broadway, currently 245 units, new combined capacity is 140 units. Subdistrict B On the west side of Route 1: Holiday Inn and Kavida Healthcare, 961-999 Broadway, currently 0 units, new capacity is 174 units, currently the subject of a Ch. 40B development proposal for 189 units. Subdistrict C On the east side of Route 1: Saugus Ridge, Rear Broadway, currently 300 units, new capacity is 309 units; Mobile Home Park, 846 Broadway, currently 71 units, new capacity is 96 units For Advertising with RESULTS, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://ZYjQUJUVTJGc1Ar5OYnb6abOX2pi_S-FjGzC5yKDwM87`h8;3׉E]THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Page 3 Memorial Day 2025 Gold Star Wives receive medals on behalf of late husbands who died from service-connected illnesses By Mark E. Vogler Council Commander Steve Castinetti, retired U.S. Navy, L ast Saturday’s (May 24) Memorial Day observance in Riverside Cemetery ended with the town honoring the widows of two Vietnam War veterans who died of service-connected illnesses years after they returned home. Receiving the Medal of Fidelity – which recognizes sacrifices made by veterans and their families – were Ellen Raitman of Saugus and Maria Sousa of Andover. U.S. Naval Commander Shelby M. Nikitin and Saugus Veterans made the presentations. “The Massachusetts Medal of Fidelity is a state medal awarded to the next of kin of Massachusetts service members who die due to service-connected causes, including combat-related injuries, illnesses and exposure to harmful substances,” Saugus Veterans Services Officer Paul J. Cancelliere told the crowd during the special presentation. “It’s a way for the Commonwealth to acknowledge and honor the sacrifices of these individuals and their families. Massachusetts is the only state that recognizes the sacrifices of families of service members who pass from a service-connected disability,” Cancelliere said. Saugus honored the late Donna Whittemore-Farris – one of its Gold Star Wives – with the state’s new medal last year. She was the widow of U.S. Army veteran Everett Farris, who served in the Vietnam War from February 1966 to February 1969. Whittemore-Farris blamed his death (2010) on exposure to chemicals, which left him paralyzed years after his Vietnam service. He was a decorated veteran who served in the Anti-Tank Company of the 169th Infantry Regiment. In her role as a Gold Star Wife, Whittemore-Farris encouraged other spouses to seek benefits earned from military service, according to Cancelliere. He said that Whittemore-Farris inspired Maria Sousa, one of the latest Medal of Fidelity recipients, to get involved in local Gold Star Wives activities. Sergeant Eugene William MEMORIAL DAY | SEE PAGE 5 ׉ 7cassandra://bgULvw26z01mlJm_DBikqk054MFafXyIzaVkanC8lNw/(`h8;3h8;3 rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://exrvtImAO3w8pTmG011Jw82dvzys7KKJDlOHK59XU9w@`'p׉ 7cassandra://IvlqbXqZcUGUFnbRMGRb_NfPNWYAofQF_ZQTi_P2Or0`׉ 7cassandra://XiSIkxlQiPjBG84hUKgYBcq3HOKm00FIsfdxOtQVmZM;`h8;3טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://NZqHmHI55-C7P0d7rdiSwbnCAJwVfESvRv0wgKxHVDkm4`'p׉ 7cassandra://71sRzHls3n8b93V-uGMCIUn8RBVc1hvlAHtzQw-SQ8sͮ`׉ 7cassandra://VpDV-6U7HCjwAtZ7GEezYPyRvDrAKpWLRDw_wU1T2DA8a`h8;3נh8;3̜29ׁHhttp://www.everettaluminum.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EQPage 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Memorial Day Reflections in Saugus “The real-world events of the past 18 months further highlight the extraordinary legacy of service and sacrifice.” (Editor’s Note: Wakefield native Shelby M. Nikitin, the former Naval commander of the guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner, gave the keynote speech at last Saturday’s Memorial Day Ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. A text of that address follows.) Captain Castinetti, thank you for the invitation to be here with all of you today to celebrate the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s wars. Their sacrifices, courage and unwavering commitment to our country have inspired generations (hunKEYNOTE SPEAKER: Naval Commander Shelby M. Nikitin saluted the flag during the close of last Saturday’s Memorial Day Ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. In her address, Nikitin talked about her 10 months as Naval commander of the guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) dreds of years later!) to continue to answer the call to serve with the same dedication and devotion to the mission. This is a very special year in our military history, as we honor the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and most importantly, the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy! As Captain Castinetti mentioned, we stand on the shoulders of giants, like Captain Thomas Hudner, who served with such distinction that the generations who follow are compelled to honor such an extraordinary legacy. Everett Supplies Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof ng • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Legends like the Kasabuski brothers, whose story lives on, bringing community together at the rink. While they paid the ultimate sacrifice for this great nation during World War II, their service is not forgotten. I too grew up skating on that rink and I am humbled to know I played a small role keeping their legacy alive. In fact, embedded in every Veteran’s service is a testament to those who served before. Furthermore, their legacy of service and sacrifice is upheld by all who take the time to come together at ceremonies and events like this, ensuring their service and sacrifice lives on in all of us. The real-world events of the past 18 months further highlight the extraordinary legacy of service and sacrifice. After the events in Israel on October 7, 2023, followed quickly by the USS Carney engagements on October 19, 2023, the most intense combat engagement by a U.S. Navy warship since World War II, the dynamics of the Red Sea challenged the sea-lanes of communication and the free flow of commerce. During a time of significant uncertainty, there was one ship that was called upon to sail into combat alone with the threat of more attacks looming on the horizon. That ship was the mighty USS Thomas Hudner. The battle space in the Red Sea was congested, unpredictable, uncomfortably hot, infested with flies the size of golf balls and complicated by civilian presence and activity. For much of the early stages of the conflict, THD operated alone inside the threat area surrounding the Bab el Mandeb Strait. Our primary focus was maintaining the sea-lanes of communication and ensuring the safe passage of all ships transiting through this strategic waterway. Of note, 40% of REFLECTIONS | SEE PAGE 8 Spring is Here! ׉ 7cassandra://XiSIkxlQiPjBG84hUKgYBcq3HOKm00FIsfdxOtQVmZM;`h8;3׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Page 5 RECEIVING HER MEDAL: U.S. Naval Commander Shelby M. Nikitin (right) pinned the Medal of Fidelity on Gold Star Wife Maria Sousa. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) MEMORIAL DAY | FROM PAGE 3 Sousa served with Company A, 2/306 Airborne Infantry, 101st Airborne Infantry Division, from Dec. 12, 1959, to Nov. 27, 1968. “His military service includes two tours in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Infantry Division,” Cancelliere said. MEDAL OF FIDELITY RECIPIENTS: Pictured from left to right, Maria Sousa and Ellen Raitman, both widows of Vietnam Veterans who died from service-related illnesses, received special recognition during the annual Saugus Memorial Day Ceremony last Saturday in Riverside Cemetery. Saugus Veterans Services Offi cer Paul J. Cancelliere introduced the medal recipients. U.S. Naval Commander Shelby M. Nikitin and Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti made the presentations. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) “Sgt. Sousa’s decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Parachutist Badge,” he said. HONORING A GOLD STAR WIFE: Ellen Raitman (left), the widow of a Vietnam War veteran who died from a service-connected illness, received the Medal of Fidelity from U.S. Naval Commander Shelby M. Nikitin. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) “Eugene was a native of Portugal who loved his family. EuMEMORIAL DAY | SEE PAGE 13 ׉ 7cassandra://VpDV-6U7HCjwAtZ7GEezYPyRvDrAKpWLRDw_wU1T2DA8a`h8;3h8;3 rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://MeLNGOmu5eUPh7vhz0QRZyNhJ2n70P7xu70lvgAfgnI2`'p׉ 7cassandra://mW8A7E7ZjzI0q99QoflKauKox_x6E010-NqwD8fhLSY͡`׉ 7cassandra://sC_VVVjqtud7E78WvnvxEzkv6y0Rl8TriYvBcN7uJtQ2b`h8;3טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://8ND_A3LF_VZrDDfvtgJT60PovKCoN8IaEMB7LjiqW3Ux`'p׉ 7cassandra://6Tngy1pmCh8m1nn3TbdY41lsU7ZVrIKKwN50pJ1BrgQp`׉ 7cassandra://WIt6bbG00VTIFrN00UroXS60z7yq60zIHRgeOwUD8SM5U`h8;3נh8;3v 9ׁH)http://www.veterancardonations.org/dnt122ׁ ׁ Ј׉EwPage 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 My Uncle John: A World War II Soldier S By Janice K. Jarosz everal years ago, I interviewed my late uncle, John Martin Penney, to learn about his service in the Armed Forces. Uncle John was born at home on April 8, 1916, at 125 Howard Street, Saugus, Mass. The following is what he shared with me. I graduated from Saugus High School in 1934 and in 1942 was drafted into the Army and sent to Fort Devens. After 19 weeks of basic training, I was put on a large convoy headed for England. It was a limey ship and I was put in charge of a 12-man squad. One of the worst parts of being in charge was having to serve the soldiers some of the ugliest oatmeal ever cooked accompanied by one can of milk for all of us. The food was terrible but we survived on cookies. The trip took fi ve days and during that time I read Plato on deck, never figuring I would ever have that kind of time again. It took two days to disembark in Liverpool but no one was happy to learn that the other ship, the Queen Mary, served two great meals a day with ice cream for dessert! My group was stationed in England for a month in preparation for the invasion of France. During that time, they cut our hair short just in case anyone sustained head wounds. Little did I know at the time that it would be me. Before we left Southampton to cross the English Channel, we could see the town of Bristol being bombed and full of fi re. We arrived at Omaha Beach and were faced with a harbor full of dead soldiers fl oating face down — almost a whole division wiped out. Those who witnessed that tragic sight never forgot it. The fi rst wave of men was killed on D-Day just two days before we landed. As we entered the beach, many of the boats were damaged. The Germans had placed bars of steel wrapped with barbed wire — doing a heck of a job trying to destroy our vessels because when the tide was in the traps could not be seen. We fi nally made it to shore late in the day, and I found myself up to my waist in water. All of us knew the Germans were waiting for us. They were stationed on the high ground 18 miles into their main line of resistance, and when we looked up from the beach all we could see were German soldiers. They had machine guns pointed at us and the only reason some of us made it to shore was when they ran out of bullets and had to reload. Some soldiers in the fi rst wave were shot in the crossfi re while others drowned. John Martin Penney, a 1934 Saugus High School graduate, survived his encounters with the German Army. (Courtesy Photo of Janice K. Jarosz) I was trained in heavy weapons and carried a 45 pistol. Our weapons, 81 mm mortars and heavy 30 caliber machine guns, were on the shore. The fi rst convoy in was wiped out and I do not know if we were the second one in or not; all I knew is that we were not the fi rst. A sergeant met us on the beach and said he needed two mortar men and it was me and only one other guy from Springfield. I told him I was trained in rifles, but he told me we would be together in the mortar squad. We turned in our 45s and took bolt action rifl es. The rifl es were World War UNCLE JOHN | SEE PAGE 9 Donate Your Vehicle Call (866) 618-0011 to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, and more today! ■ Support Veteran Nonprofi ts. ■ Free Pickup & Towing. ■ Top Tax Deduction. Donate Your Vehicle Today 866-618-0011 www.veterancardonations.org/dnt122 While we appreciate every donation, in some cases, we fi nd that we are unable to accept certain vehicles, watercraft, and/or recreational vehicles due to the prohibitive costs of acquisition. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (866) 618-0011. ׉ 7cassandra://sC_VVVjqtud7E78WvnvxEzkv6y0Rl8TriYvBcN7uJtQ2b`h8;3׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Page 7 Medal of Honor hero from Fall River figured prominently in Memorial Day weekend ceremony at Riverside Cemetery By Mark E. Vogler Fall River native Thomas Jerome Hudner, Jr. was a primary focus of the War stories shared at Riverside Cemetery last Saturday at the town’s annual Memorial Day weekend ceremony. It was a decade ago, Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti noted in his speech, that the Medal of Honor recipient was the keynote speaker and addressed the crowd in front of Saugus Town Hall during that year’s Memorial Day weekend. On November 13, 2017, Captain Hudner passed away at home in Concord, Mass., at the age of 93. During the spring of the following year, he was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Castinetti then told the story of then-Lt. Hudner’s heroics on Dec. 4, 1950, when six Corsairs launched from the aircraft carrier USS Leyte and flew north to the Chosin Reservoir with LT Hudner and wingman ENS Jesse Brown, the first black naval aviator. “Chinese forces were closing in on the 1st Marine Division. During the mission, ENS Brown’s plane was shot down over the Chosin Reservoir,” Castinetti said. A HERO’S STORY: A special video prepared by Saugus TV Studio Associate John Prudent — displayed on the Beantown Enterprise truck parked at Riverside Cemetery — featured a segment on Medal of Honor recipient Thomas Jerome Hudner, Jr. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Then he read from Hudner’s Medal of Honor citation: “fully aware of the extreme danger in landing on the rough mountainous terrain and the scant hope of escape or survival in subzero temperature, he put his plane down skillfully in a deliberate wheels-up landing in the presence of enemy troops. With his bare hands, he packed the fuselage with snow to keep the flames away from the pilot and struggled to pull him free. “Unsuccessful in this, he returned to his crashed aircraft and radioed other airborne planes, requesting that a helicopter be dispatched with an ax and fire extinguisher. He then remained on the spot despite the continuing danger from enemy action and, with the assistance of the rescue pilot, renewed a desperate but unavailing battle against time, cold, and flames.” Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti presided over Memorial Day Weekend ceremonies again in Saugus. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) In his address, Castinetti recalled that in the spring of 2012 “Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus bestowed a rare honor on an Andover alumnus by declaring that a naval destroyer now under construction at the Bath Iron Works in Maine would be named the USS Thomas Hudner.” “At that time, since the 1970s, just 11 vessels have been named for individuals who were living when the naming was announced,” he said. On Oct. 21, 2014, a book about Capt. Hudner’s actions in North Korea, “Devotion,” was published by Adam Makos. In April of 2017, the USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) was christened at Bath Iron Works. Castinetti noted that on Dec. 1, 2018, “USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) was commissioned in Boston, Mass., on a frigid day, likely similar to the day when he crashed his plane in North Korea in an attempt to save his wingman and friend MEDAL OF HONOR | SEE PAGE 8 “You have to spend within your means” T eachers, school administrators, parents and even students packed the back rows of both sides of the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall Monday night (May 19) to advocate for the Annual Town Meeting to support full restoration of School Superintendent Michael Hashem’s $36.3 million operating budget request for the 2026 Fiscal Year that begins July 1. After more than an hour of testimony from supporters advocating for Town Meeting to come up with some $1.5 million to narrow the gap in the initial budget requested by the superintendent and Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s proposed operating budget for Saugus Public Schools, Meeting members voted overwhelmingly to support the town manager’s budget. Advocates for the schools argued that classes were underfunded and challenged, particularly for addressing the needs of Special Needs students. Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Matthew Parlante’s motion to use free cash to fund the School Department’s operating budget failed, 348. “Free cash comes from line items that aren’t getting used,” said Parlante in his explanation as to how Town Meeting could close the budget gap. “There are items in our own budget that can be cut,” he said. In response to Parlante’s proposal, Crabtree called it a bad idea that “goes against the financial policies that we have.” “Frankly, this is irresponsible. It’s just reckless,” Crabtree said. “If this article is supported, it will have an effect on the bond rating,” the town manager said. “You have to spend within your means,” he said. Parlante insisted that the town had the money to fund Hashem’s request in full. “He has no idea what he’s talking about. It’s embarrassing, Crabtree said. Finance Committee Chair Kenneth DePatto called Parlante’s proposal a “bad business practice.” DePatto noted that some surrounding communities face fiscal hardships from taking that approach. “I strongly recommend that you don’t use single source funding,” DePatto told Town Meeting members. Town Meeting members voted 38-3 to approve the FY 2026 operating budget, which totaled $119.5 million – including $34.8 million for the School Department. The total Municipal Department budgets add Operating budget approved by Town Meeting falls $1.4 million short of what Saugus Public Schools requested By Mark E. Vogler up to $84.8 million. Precinct 2 Town Meeting Members Parlante and Robert J. Camuso, Sr. and Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ron Wallace voted against Article 2. “We’ll do what we need to do to make things work,” said Hashem when asked by Selectman Anthony Cogliano whether he thought the schools could function on the approved budget. “It’s not ideal,” he said. There will be no Town Meeting session next Monday, which is the Memorial Day holiday (May 26). Members will meet again on June 2 for the third and final Special Town Meeting. ׉ 7cassandra://WIt6bbG00VTIFrN00UroXS60z7yq60zIHRgeOwUD8SM5U`h8;3āh8;3Á rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://jvtfTkro-A_B2DkEY8yJpyThIitDJnWGvyfFs2cIsJo`'p׉ 7cassandra://HyNf9tVSwLRIy3z7Zw7s35COGNhdbBWV69U0GEgrprU͸`׉ 7cassandra://Ad7R6tGKLwLBZtSXuQK3FZ8U7oeZMwOuD7Pl7FAUkYg6g`h8;3טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://bZMOxhUr9EH1OtM57U3vJvTI3GMKjp-8QYdVCUHVT_82a`'p׉ 7cassandra://hm8KS84opwfMmrZgoF70uPnJ78-B7vFGMda42IRdbcoͲ`׉ 7cassandra://IuPKQ5ttxOy48ELOqywzicH8gUBXEAtLZeNdhx_Nsrc4q`h8;3נh8;3<9ׁHmailto:info@advocatenews.netׁ ׁ Ј׉E\Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Celebrating 52 Years! Dan Chris Have A Cigar on Dan! Come on Friday, May 30th and receive a Free Cigar to celebrate Dan’s life!* R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! SPECIAL SALE! TRAVEL HUMIDORS & ALL BONGS! Daniel Moore - 3/31/32 - 4/6/25 A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 For Advertising with RESULTS, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net SAVE $350when you transform your patio into an outdoor oasis. Instant shade—at the touch of a button. Enjoy more quality time with family and friends. Up to 10-Year Limited Warranty. SAVE$350 TODAY! Call 1-833-626-0576 now to America’s #1 Awning! --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------Drop by and share your memories of ABC Cigar’s beloved founder! * One Cigar per customer - offer good on 5/30/25 only REFLECTIONS | FROM PAGE 4 the world’s international trade passes through this waterway every year. As history tells us, sailing into gunfire is nothing new for the United States Navy, but for the crew of the Thomas Hudner this was a first for many. In fact, most of the crew’s complement was under 25 years old; many were born after 9-11; and only a handful had seen a previous deployment. As young as they were, they were ready for anything that came their way. Courage like this is not developed overnight, but rather the product of growing up in communities like this where the value of service and sacrifice is upheld. In the early morning hours of our first engagement, the battle space was different. Activity in the area had shifted and I was receiving more frequent reports from the Tactical Action Officer in combat. After a series of rapid-fire mandatory reports, he asked if I wanted him to keep calling, and I replied, no need, I am coming down to you. What started off initially as a feeling of uncertainty was quickly vindicated with increased abnormal activity in the area. The rhetoric in the area was also becoming more invasive, especially in light of a U.S. MQ-9 shot down – the first of the conflict. The sequence of events that unfolded leading up to the engagement was truly textbook. The coordination across theater assets and our ship was efficient and deliberate. It was clear the time was now. While our first missile reached its intended target, there was an insurmountable urge to chant, U –S – A, but I thought it best to support my crew and remain Jesse Brown.” Then in 2022 the movie “Devotion” was released, featuring “An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice by Adam Makos, which tells of the comradeship between naval officers Jesse L. Brown and Tom Hudner.” This year’s keynote speaker was Wakefield native Shelby M. Nikitin, the former naval commander of the guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner. calm. My mother would expect a graceful winner, and I did want to disappoint. In the days and weeks that followed, there were more engagements, most notably on Thanksgiving morning, and other complex and dynamic mission sets would emerge. The crew safeguarded the ship and company against multiple rockets launched one-way attack, unmanned aerial vehicles, ballistic missile launches, piracy operations and boarding missions. THD superbly employed THD’s weapon systems against airborne threats with zero damage to ship, crew or neutral shipping in the area. The crew also prevented civilian casualties from hostile action in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt and Israel. As a combat team, THD was awarded seven combat navy commendation medals, 10 combat navy achievement medals, the combat action ribbon and the Navy Unit Commendation for distinguishing themselves by outstanding heroism in action against enemy forces. To receive the NUC, a crew must have performed service of a character comparable to the Silver Star while acting uniformly as a team. Additionally, the crew was recently awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal for engaging in operations against armed opposition. As a VERY proud Captain of her combat-tested crew, I thank you again for inviting me to spend time with all of you today. It is a true honor to celebrate the victories of my crew with all of you while honoring the heroes of our past. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. MEDAL OF HONOR | FROM PAGE 7 “As Captain Castinetti mentioned, we stand on the shoulders of giants, like Capt. Thomas Hudner, who served with such distinction that the generations who follow are compelled to honor such an extraordinary legacy,” Commander Nikitin said. Commander Nikitin is currently Director of Maritime Warfighting at the Surface Warfare Officer School in Newport, R.I. ׉ 7cassandra://Ad7R6tGKLwLBZtSXuQK3FZ8U7oeZMwOuD7Pl7FAUkYg6g`h8;3׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Page 9 A Memorial Day remembrance Long departed, but not forgotten; a soldier and a sailor who sacrificed their lives in World War ii honored with flowers By Mark E. Vogler R obert Inman and his wife Carol drove down from Lynnfield last Saturday morning to put a pot of geraniums on two grave markers in the Veterans Lot at Riverside Cemetery. Inman, a 1966 Saugus High School graduate, has continued his family’s tradition of putting Memorial Day flowers on the marker for his uncle – William N. McLeod, 23, a radioman 3rd class, who died near the Philippines on June 29, 1945. “There’s nobody there,” Inman said, pointing at the marker, where he placed the geranium. “He died on a ship, so they buried him at sea during World War II,” he said. Carol Inman placed the second geranium plant on the grave marker on the left of McLeod – for PFC Alden F. Moore, an 18-year-old Marine who died on April 10, 1944, in the Battle of Peleliu in the Pacific. “It always bothered me that there were never any flowers on the grave [of PFC Moore],” Inman recalled of his childhood days to visit the cemetery. “So, I’ve been putting the flowers on his grave for 53 years,” he said. Down at Veterans Park, Sarah Batchelder, her husband Mark Parker and their seven-year-old daughter Scarlet Batchelder, a first grader at the Early Veterans Learning Center, waited for the start of last Saturday morning’s Memorial Day weekend parade. DECORATING THEIR GRAVES: For the past half century, Robert Inman said, he’s been bringing two pots of geraniums to Riverside Cemetery: one for his late uncle who died at sea in World War II; the other for a Marine who never got flowers on his grave. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) WAITING FOR THE PARADE: Sarah Batchelder, her husband Mark Parker and their seven-year-old daughter Scarlet Batchelder. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) Batchelder said she comes to the parade each year out of respect for the close friend – a 19-year-old Army veteran who died in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident during the Memorial Day holiday weekend in 2011. “It’s a hard holiday for us,” Batchelder said, referring to Navy Radioman 3rd class William N. McLeod (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) UNCLE JOHN | FROM PAGE 6 One versions — Springfields and Enfields. Most of the soldiers did not even know how to load a clip; they thought the rifle took one bullet at a time. I showed them how to put five bullets in, and for each shot you had to lift the bolt, drive it forward and shoot and lift the bolt to eject. The mortar squad is supposed to be back behind the guys in front with the rifles, and our job was to fire over their heads. Because of the heavy loss of our men, we all had to become riflemen. My buddy Ray got shot and with the help of another soldier, we dragged him into the hedgerow. He had pieces of steel sticking out of his wrist and some in his back. We gave him first aid as best we could and he begged me to write to his wife. During the rest of my combat I never knew whether he lived or died. I was hit in the head and as I tried to get down low, I passed out. The warm blood came pouring down my face and I came to. Another soldier helped point me in the direction of the aid station, but I could not find it. I turned around and started walking up a hill that the Germans held 18 miles in. They saw my silhouette and startUNCLE JOHN | SEE PAGE 19 the death of SPC Christopher Joseph Wheeler, formerly of Gloucester, who died from injuries he received in the crash that took place in Colorado. “We graduated together from North Shore Tech in Middleton,” Batchelder said. “I’ll never forget that night,” she said. ׉ 7cassandra://IuPKQ5ttxOy48ELOqywzicH8gUBXEAtLZeNdhx_Nsrc4q`h8;3Ɓh8;3Ł rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://b9_jrAzyryAg0cgdakknz2Gszc4aQbWUjSzZ1XLu9cs$`'p׉ 7cassandra://5laYXkbkTZII0b_yjbJMKudlN30BBulLy_sM9PzvG5IͿl`׉ 7cassandra://Nnr0Es60wqvYSm5WlbOFvxmp_q3PLU69Le_A1Up_jNM;`h8;3טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://e8j-dQSNK1wGgD9savvDFSTOlNM54Z9N-HYaSD72GVw7`'p׉ 7cassandra://6UyiHNI9sC--fyoraQNfZ-jy2HWhoQOj8tqJYlrEh6A͹}`׉ 7cassandra://igxC6eAJX3IhyyUjPSgIsgx8LBkoazrjLyckixO-SJc;`h8;3׉E Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Saugus observed Memorial Day 2025 C loudy skies and scattered showers periodically interrupted what could have been a warm and sunny spring day. But hundreds of spectators still gathered along the paraade route last Saturday (May 24) for Saugus’ Annual Memorial Day Parade, which was coordinated by the Saugus Veterans Council with assistance from the Town of Saugus. The parade began at Anna Parker Field, traveled down Essex Street toward Cliftondale Square, down Lincoln Avenue, onto Central Street, to (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) Winter Street and into Riverside Cemetery for the Memorial Day Ceremonies. Wakefield native Shelby M. Nikitin, the former Naval commander of the guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner, was this year’s keynote speaker. Radio listeners around Greater Boston who were tuned into WMEX 1510 AM out of Quincy got to hear the parade and ceremony at Riverside Cemetery live for the second consecutive year. Saugus TV Studio Associate John Prudent again prepared a special Memorial Day video capturing Saugus veterans, which was displayed on a truck that traveled in the parade. Guy Moley, the man behind local charity car shows, arranged to have a collection of classic cars in the parade. Those were this year’s highlights. David Savoie, a local member and leader of the World War II reenactors, interacts with the crowd as he walks down Central Street. PARADE GRAND MARSHAL: Eugene Decareau, a 95-yearold Korean War Era veteran, rides in a jeep accompanied by World War II reenactors. Aubbree Roosa (right), 7, a first grader at the Veterans Early Learning Center, holds her stuffed rabbit and a mini American flag, as she waits for the parade with her mom, Ashley Roosa. US Naval Commander Shelby M. Nikitin, this year’s keynote speaker, marches in the parade alongside Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti. Two-year-old Noah, son of Angelin and Wayne Cocorochio of Saugus, got to hold the American flag as he waited for the parade. A new electric trash truck from WIN Waste Innovations – a major sponsor of last Saturday’s (May 24) parade – was near the front of the procession. Members of the Parson Roby Chapter of the DAR sit on their float. The staff of WMEX 1510 AM from Quincy that broadcasted the parade live from Veterans Park Guy Moley arranged to have a collection of classic cars in the parade. ׉ 7cassandra://Nnr0Es60wqvYSm5WlbOFvxmp_q3PLU69Le_A1Up_jNM;`h8;3׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Page 11 Saugus observed Memorial Day 2025 Janiris Haro (right), a junior at Saugus High School, who read the proclamation from Governor Maura Healey, with Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti Bracing for rain at Riverside Cemetery The crowd salutes the flag during taps. Longtime Saugus graves officer Randy Briand at Riverside Cemetery Todd Angilly, the voice of the National Anthem for Boston Bruins hockey games, sang at this year’s graveside ceremony. The Saugus Lions Club had a “roaring” float in this year’s parade. The local Girl Scouts participated. The Hingham Militia, dressed in period uniforms and accompanied by its rifle squad, fired shots with World War II reenactors as taps was played. Representatives of the Saugus Little League and Saugus Softball Little League The Saugus High School Marching Band participated in this year’s parade. The Gold Star Wives rode with an Elvis impersonator in his Chevy Classic. ׉ 7cassandra://igxC6eAJX3IhyyUjPSgIsgx8LBkoazrjLyckixO-SJc;`h8;3ȁh8;3ǁ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://v2GtIZmzFkbqmdIDpjVQCrutJXXzmUy2LMyA89_bRdYF`'p׉ 7cassandra://yEfQ7SmBJboPjk9SR0u5_Jn3z0OKNy7WLXjVC6pM8mwͦ`׉ 7cassandra://jVH7ycF_SlXgCqxnldwtDca8RCXWm8EQuUi7hbgQyy0;`h8;3טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://BK0Aw2Fzu3M8zDsPnrDiiFqx-XLN4rK1cI_vqinKNS0 &`'p׉ 7cassandra://BWTfHf8-X0c7DW4DCBMdMuTlCizzq2KVtHFU9NHB47oͭ`׉ 7cassandra://-j6qUxhkqN6U6uwL-hMusQKVAw_-9tMd07sjtDitCgc/`h8;3׉EPage 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Saugus High Sachems Baseball Honor Seniors at Pre-game Ceremony Senior Connor Bloom with his parents, Jean and Kris, sister Amanda. Senior Javier Cruz Fuentes with his parents, Nina and Bryan, sister Siarra, brother Gavin, Brayden and Jaxson, Aunt Leslie Nady and Cousin Ky and family. Senior Xavier Martinez with his parents, Jesus and Gracie. Senior Captain Danny Zeitz with his parents, Brandi and Dan, brother Joey, grandparents Lil Zeitz, Marie and Bob Pereira. Senior Captain Cameron Soroko with his parents Mary Kate and Josh, brother Nathan, sister Caitlin, grandparents Pat and Bernie Doherty, and Bonnie and Alan Soroko. Senior Connor Kelleher with his parents, Renee and Chris, grandparents Marie and John Kelleher, and Gail Sauliner. Senior Captain Tyler Riley with his parents, Melodie and Buddy, and brother Trey. Senior Captain Cameron Bernard with his parents, Tracey and Bill Beaulieu, and sister Stella. ׉ 7cassandra://jVH7ycF_SlXgCqxnldwtDca8RCXWm8EQuUi7hbgQyy0;`h8;3׉EtTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Page 13 By Dom Nicastro ~ Saugus High School Sachems Spring Sports roundup ~ “Sometimes assistant coaches don’t get the recogSAUGUS GIRLS SHINE AT NECS, SOFTBALL CLOSES REGULAR SEASON WITH PLAYOFF MOMENTUM It was a championship week for Saugus High School Spring sports, with the girls track team earning league titles in three events and the softball team clinching a postseason berth in dominant fashion. Here’s how it all broke down. GIRLS TRACK EARNS THREE NEC TITLES, HEADS TO DIVISION 4 STATES Saugus girls track coach Joe Alba had waited four years for this moment — and on Friday, May 23, his team delivered. Competing at the Northeastern Conference Championships, the Sachems crowned their first league champions under Alba’s tenure — not once, but three times. Soraya Mathieu, a freshman, captured first in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes, while Destiny Okoye, a sophomore, won the high jump and placed third in the 100-meter hurdles — an event she only recently added to her repertoire. “I can’t express how happy I am for not only them but for all my girls who I brought to the meet,” Alba said. “They just work so incredibly hard all year long and this is a great example of ‘hard work pays off.’” Saugus brought 11 athletes to the meet and saw contributions across the board: • Mathieu: first in 100 and 200, seventh in long jump • Okoye: first in high jump, third in 100 hurdles • Peyton DiBiasio: fifth in javelin, 400 • Layla Manderson: eighth in shotput, 200 • Sarah Mudafort, Victoria Silva Santos: high jump • Angie Lopez: 200 and shotput • Kendall Hatch: discus • Brianna Feldman: javelin • Lindsay Mishol: 800 • Kylie Arwine: 400 hurdles Alba also gave a heartfelt shoutout to the seniors: Lopez, Feldman, Manderson, Hatch and Avila. “Such an amazing group of individuals who are going to all go on to do fantastic things,” he said. He credited his entire staff — assistants Alex Dicicco, Kevin Martin, Norma Waggett and co-head coach Steve Cummings — for the program’s growth. MEMORIAL DAY | FROM PAGE 5 gene passed away on June 3, 1992, from Lymphoma caused by exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.” At the time of his death, Sgt. Sousa had been married to his wife for 22 years. Also remembered at the Memorial Day observance was U.S. Marine Corporal Ronald Bruce Raitman, who had served from June 30, 1964, to April 23, 1970. “Corporal Raitman served as an anti-tank assault man and small arms technician. He was assigned to the 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, Camp LeJeune, North Carolina,” Cancelliere said. “Corporal Raitman deployed to Vietnam, serving overseas for 13 months, where he received two Purple Hearts, the SOFTBALL ROLLS INTO PLAYOFFS WITH BIG WINS ON SENIOR DAY AND FINALE Senior Day brought a complete performance on both sides of the ball. Taylor Deleidi pitched a complete-game shutout in a 9-0 win over Swampscott, holding a red-hot Swampscott team to just three hits. “This was by far her best performance of the season against a very explosive Swampscott team coming off three straight wins,” said head coach Steve Almquist. “Taylor kept the Swampscott hitters off balance all game long and I cannot stress enough how impressed I was with her performance, especially given the fact that this was our Senior Day.” Deleidi’s line: 7 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 4 K Offensively, Saugus piled up 11 hits. Highlights included: • Ari Chianca: 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R • Danica Schena: 2-for-3, RBI, run • Layla DeMonte (8th grade): 2-for-3, double, 2 runs • Sofia McCarrier (8th grade): 1-for-1, RBI, run • Julia Strout (freshman): 1-for-1, RBI, run • Deleidi: 2-for-4, RBI • Alexa Morello: 1-for-4, RBI The sixth inning sealed the deal, as the Sachems sent 13 batters to the plate, scoring seven runs on big hits from Chianca, Schena, Deleidi, McCarrier and Strout. “This was a huge win for us especially given the fact that we had a few injuries,” Almquist said. “Our defense was flawless. I could not have scripted it any better.” Saugus honored six seniors: Ventre, Schena, Morello, Taylor Deleidi, Hannah Duong and Maya Pina. Saugus topped Northeast Regional Voke, 17-3. In the regular-season finale, the Sachems exploded for 12 first inning runs, sending 17 batters to the plate. They added three more in the second and two in the third before closing out the mercy-rule win in five innings. Key hits in the first: Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Medal and the Good Conduct Medal,” he said. “His exposure to both Agent Orange and toxic contaminants in the Camp LeJeune water supply led to his passing on June 24, 2007. At the time of his death, Corporal Raitman had been married to his wife for 20 years. 50 nition they deserve meanwhile they work just as hard with the students every day... I’m so thankful for this incredible coaching staff,” he said. Next up: the Division 4 State Championships at Merrimack College on May 31 and June 2. Joe Alba SHS Girls Track Coach • Chianca, Taylor Deleidi, Alannah Duong, Sydney Deleidi, Maria Silva: RBI singles • Lily Ventre: bases-clearing double (three RBI) Maya Pina added an RBI single in the second. McCarrier, just an eighth grader, earned her seventh win of the season with a strong five-inning performance. • McCarrier’s line: 5 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 5 BB, 6 K • Saugus tallied 15 hits. Contributors included: • Taylor Deleidi: 3-for-3, RBI, 2 runs • Pina: 2-for-2, RBI, run • Morello: 2-for-3, run • Ventre: 1-for-3, double, 3 RBI, 2 runs • Silva: 1-for-2, RBI, 2 runs • Chianca: 1-for-1, RBI, 2 runs • Alannah Duong: 2-for-2, RBI, 3 runs • Sydney Deleidi: 1-for-3, RBI • DeMonte: 1-for-2, double, 2 RBI The outfield shined on defense with standout catches from Schena in center and Chianca in right. “This was a nice all-around team win with all 14 rostered players contributing,” said Almquist. “One of our primary goals is to be better at the end of the season than we were at the beginning and I can say without a doubt, this mission has been accomplished.” Saugus at 10-8 awaits its tourney fate as of press time. ׉ 7cassandra://-j6qUxhkqN6U6uwL-hMusQKVAw_-9tMd07sjtDitCgc/`h8;3ʁh8;3Ɂ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://JEx2Z103bB0FB4AE1cjt6LvjRibaq7_MrLa4kxHxt3M`'p׉ 7cassandra://iDMeKJS_NanBRyRi6QOE5I5R5aLMxtL-XlgKKFIHcOoͶ\`׉ 7cassandra://W7o379j_iHh9QDB8WKORwozKBSSg1IWOeON0_uskkZ02)`h8;3טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://IPC8XeyopTddvsKcRhUNS-xvy11fQ_HgGSCVeKorR5o ~`'p׉ 7cassandra://1B5hChWd2iYc_EZ-GRgZ1REQdLGEjxFc5k891WzS1u8ͽ`׉ 7cassandra://Uv4nEaJh6DhKJOEYZVqm9RvCqLJueGOxrL3v_WVKtc40`h8;3נh8;3 ~?9ׁHhttps://www.saugus-ma.gov/ׁ ׁ Јנh8;3(̤9ׁHmailto:mvoge@comcast.netׁ ׁ Јנh8;3v*̀9ׁHmailto:no24@gmail.comׁ ׁ Јנh8;3̍9ׁHmailto:gusdtc@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EcPage 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus It’s hard to believe that the Saugus High Class of 2025 has only a week before its members assemble next Friday night for their graduation ceremonies – hopefully, outside in Christie Serino Jr. Memorial Stadium. Classes are done for the seniors, who will be spending considerable time together next week in commencement rehearsals and a number of fun events leading up to the big night when they get to walk up on the stage on the stadium turf to receive their diplomas. Best wishes to the Class of 2025 for a safe, healthy and happy final week of Sachem seniors. Touch A Truck Event Sunday This Sunday, June 1, Moms Cancer Fighting Angels 6th Annual Touch A Truck Event returns to the Blessed Sacrament Church lot, 14 Summer St., Saugus. This year’s event will be raising funds for breast cancer awareness and the National Kidney Foundation. This event is shaping up to be their biggest event yet, with a crane from Iron Tree Service, monster trucks, military trucks, local trucks and vehicles, Aqua Flow Plumbing, Agganis Construction, Junkster Bags and the Saugus Police and Fire Departments. Also, food vendors for J&M in Saugus, ice cream and Emma’s Lemonade Stand, raffles and a 50/50 . Also new this year, Tiger Institute will be doing a karate demonstration. Also will be a Melrose Police K9 demonstration. This is a free event. Donations are always welcome and will go to the cause. The event will run from 2 to 5 p.m. Happy Birthday, Annette M. Slocomb! This Monday (June 2) will be a special day for Annette Slocomb. She will be celebrating her 102 birthday, and she’s really looking forward to it, based on the note I received from her in this week’s mail. “We all are meeting on that day to meet our pen pals,” Annette wrote, apparently referring to grade school kids who have paired up with some of the town’s senior citizens to swap letters. MSgt Lanning, USAF (Ret); Guy Moley – Vintage vehicles and motorcycles. “Randy Briand and all of the folks that came May 23 to flag our graves; J&M Italian American Cuisine; A special thank you to Gordon Shepard for all the work he does here at Riverside Cemetery to keep our veterans’ graves looking so great!! Although he is not with us today, we always remember Gordie on Memorial Day; Town Manager Scott Crabtree for arranging for the Porta Potties here and at Anna Parker.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our TOUCH A TRUCK: This Sunday (June 1), Moms Cancer Fighting Angels 6th Annual Touch A Truck Event returns to the Blessed Sacrament Church lot at 14 Summer St. in Saugus. The event will run from 2 to 5 p.m. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) Best wishes for a great day, Annette! A “Zip Trip” stop in Saugus on June 27 Mark Friday, June 27 on your calendar if you happen to have some free time that morning. Boston 25 is hosting a Zip Trip in Saugus, right outside Saugus Town Hall. Jessica Howard DeThomas, the Senior Morning Producer for the television station, tells me they will spend a few hours that day interviewing Saugus folks about what makes the town special. Stay tuned for more information as that day approaches. Two more weeks of Kindergarten Kickers Kindergarten Kickers, a youth soccer program in Saugus for children ages four to six (in kindergarten or entering kindergarten in the fall), will be finishing its spring season soon. The program runs Sundays from 2:30-3:30 at Anna Parker Playground. The final two sessions are June 1 and June 8. “It was a big success in the fall and again this spring,” according to Liz Venezia. “We have 76 players (with a waitlist) across 6 teams with the help of 18 awesome coaches,” she said. This week’s “SHOUT OUTs” We had a busy week handling “Shout Out” nominations from readers who wished to publicly acknowledge the good deeds or efforts by a fellow Saugonian to make the town a better place to live. Here they are: Sue Fleming: “I would like to give a Shout Out to everyone involved in the Scott Procopio Gold Star Run for Honor on Saturday. It is a 5K, 10K or a one mile walk. In the past we have done the 5K (walking) but this year we decided we know our limitations and did the one mile walk. It is an honor to do this in memory of Scott and the perfect way to start the Memorial Day weekend. We also would give a Shout Out to the organizers and participants in the parade. It was great to see!!” Joanie Allbee: “A BIG SHOUT OUT TO Thoughtful Joyce Vecchiarelli! Once again there she is; rain or shine. There’s Joyce compassionately doling out bottles of water to thirsty Parader’s celebrating Saugus festivities. Joyce’s water table sits in front of Peter Rossetti Insurance 436 Lincoln Ave (right on parade Route). Often amidst the rain showers she bolted up to floats and walkers to hand out H2O to marching over heated costume wearers & thirsty ones who looked her way. Thank you.” Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo: “This ‘Shout Out’ is for J&M Italian American Cuisine for donating pizza for the children who helped put flags on the graves of our Soldiers at Riverside Cemetery last Friday afternoon in honor of Memorial Day observance. J&M has done this for many years and we are grateful, thank you J&M.” Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti offered this gigantic, collective “shout out” for residents, businesses and groups who went out of their way to make this year’s annual Memorial Day Parade and observance a huge success: “Thank you WIN Waste Innovations – Major Sponsor; Grand Marshal Gene Decareau, Korea; Beantown Advertising (Media Truck); Benjamin ‘Your Friend Ben’ Rabinovitz, WMEX Boston 1510; Gold Star Wives; Keynote Speaker, CDR Shelby Nikitin, United States Navy; National Anthem singer Todd Angilly from the Boston Bruins; Saugus Veterans Council; Parson Roby Chapter of the DAR; Saugus Everett Elks; Saugus Lions Club; Fox Hill Yacht Club; Saugus Police Department; Saugus Fire Department; John Prudent, Saugus TV; Saugus Senior Center; Veterans WWII Reenactors; Hingham Militia; Essex County Marine Corps League; Stuart Highlanders Pipe Band; McGann Marching Band; Scott Elias & NE’s Best DJ’s; Saugus High School Band; All of our Parade Participants; JROTC’s Lynn English High School, SgtMaj Jose Beato, USMC (Ret), Beverly High School, Maj Gato, USMC (Ret) & MSgt Miller, USMC (Ret), Salem High School, LtCol Grace, USMC (Ret), Peabody High School, 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. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Fridays from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. Final Legion Breakfasts today The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus will complete its 2024-25 breakfast season today, Friday, May 30. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. American Legion Blood Drive The American Legion Post 210 in Saugus will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus. Please call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Saugus community to schedule an appointment. Visitor Services available at THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15 ׉ 7cassandra://W7o379j_iHh9QDB8WKORwozKBSSg1IWOeON0_uskkZ02)`h8;3׉E 2THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 Saugus Iron Works The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site has begun its “visitors’ services,” marking the opening of restrooms and the museum. This is the expected schedule of tours for the summer: Wednesday–Sunday at 11 a.m., house tours, 1/2 hour; Wednesday–Sunday at 2 p.m., industrial site tours, which will include waterwheel demonstrations when staffi ng permits. On Fridays and Saturdays only, there will also be a 10 a.m. waterwheel demonstration. Visitors’ services will end on Oct. 31. Nice and Easy Hikes at Breakheart On May 31 from 9:30–11:30 a.m., join the Park Interpreter for a guided hike at Breakheart Reservation. The trip highlights natural and historic features that make Breakheart unique. The hike is moderately paced and ranges from two to three miles over sometimes uneven and rocky terrain; best for ages eight years and up. Meet at the Visitors Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). Heavy rain cancels the event. Town Democrats meet June 11 The Saugus Democratic Town Committee invites you to join our next monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, June 11, at 7 p.m., on the 2nd fl oor of the Saugus Public Safety Building, 27 Hamilton Street, Saugus. If you have shared democratic values and want to resist the threats to our Constitution, please attend and be with fellow concerned citizens and take action. Any questions, contact saugusdtc@gmail.com (submitted by Lin Bell, SDTC Secretary). Strawberry Festival June 21 The Saugus Historical Society Strawberry Festival and the Saugus Garden Club annual plant sale will be held on Saturday, June 21. Strawberry shortcakes will be served at the American Legion Hall from 10-2, and the plant sale will be taking place on the lawn of the Roby School, facing Main Street, along with several craft vendors. Conversation Circle at the Saugus Public Library Would you like to practice speaking English in a comfortable and supportive environGUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! Where: Belmonte Track. When: 6-8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. June 23-27 – fi nal registration week/returning athlete training June 30-July 4 – fi rst formal week July 19 – Summer Showdown in Cranston, R.I. July 23 – Wrap up Cost: $300 fi rst year ($250 if registered by June 1), $200 returning with uniform, $150 if three years or more in summer program; includes pasta dinner, t-shirt, uniform and entry into Summer Showdown. For any questions, further information or to register, please contact Coach Christopher Tarantino (Coach T) at 781-8546778 or christophertarantino24@gmail.com Buy-A-Brick for a veteran The Saugus War Monument In this week’s edition, we bring back a feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who was being 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 correctly identifi es the Saugonian being sketched qualifi es to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a gift certifi cate. Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. The prize for the winner is a $15.00 Dunkin’ gift card donated anonymously by a Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR) Parson Roby Chapter member. You have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identifi cation in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” (Courtesy photo and sketch by Joanie Allbee, aka “The Sketch Artist”) ment? Intended for intermediate and advanced-level speakers of English to practice speaking in an informal setting, the Conversation Circle promotes speaking and listening in English. It improves fl uency and confi dence. This group will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of June 2025: Tuesday, June 10, Tuesday, June 24. If there is enough interest, additional dates will be scheduled. There is no cost for this program. Walk-ins are welcome. Saugus Sachems Summer Track Camp 2025 Coach Christopher Tarantino – also known aff ectionately as “Coach T” – has announced plans for his Summer Track Camp. Registration will get underway soon. “This vibrant program, now in its 20th year, is where student athletes from a wide range of ages come together to listen well, work hard, and have fun!” Coach T said in an email. Track Camp runners will be guided by Coach Tarantino, his coaches, counselors and alumni, as well as current middle and high school track team members. “Participants work on social and team building skills, as well as setting individual and team goals, all while learning the fundamentals and or the advanced techniques of this dynamic sport, track and field,” Coach T said. Here’s a summary of what interested kids and their parents need to know. Who: fi ve to 18 years old. Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy-A-Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” x 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for a 8” x 8” brick (fi ve lines). Each line has a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by September 10 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. C.H.a.R.M. Center is open The Town of Saugus Solid Waste/Recycling Department announced that the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (C.H.a.R.M.) has opened for the season, with normal operational hours of Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The C.H.a.R.M. Center is located at 515 Main St., Saugus, behind the Saugus Department of Public Works. Residents are welcome to use the C.H.a.R.M. Center for their recycling needs. Saugus was the fi rst municipality in Massachusetts to open a C.H.a.R.M. Center. The C.H.a.R.M. Center accepts the following items at no cost to residents: · Bottles and cans · Paper and cardboard · Scrap metal · Shoes, clothes and other textiles · Fluorescent light bulbs and batteries (button and rechargeable) Residents are also permitted the free disposal of three TVs or computers/CRT monitors per household each year at the C.H.a.R.M. Center. Residents can obtain new stickers for this year free of charge when visiting the C.H.a.R.M. Center. By purchasing a $25 sticker that is valid for the entirety of the season, residents will be permitted to dispose of yard waste and brush at the C.H.a.R.M. Center. The $25 sticker also covers the cost to dispose of hard/rigid plastics at the facility. The C.H.a.R.M. Center accepts CHECKS ONLY, no cash or cards. Please note that the C.H.a.R.M. Center does not accept any household trash or construction materials and debris. The Town of Saugus reserves the right to refuse any material if quantity or quality is questionable. Go to https://www.saugus-ma.gov/ solid-waste-recycling-department and click on “Recycling Guide” for a comprehensive list of items that are accepted or not accepted at the C.H.a.R.M. Center, in addition to guidelines for how to prepare diff erent items for disposal at the facility. The C.H.a.R.M. Center will remain open on Wednesdays and Saturdays through the season until the winter. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-2314036 with any questions. Saugus High Class of 1980 Attention, Saugus High Class of 1980. Mark your calendars for Nov. 29 (Saturday after Thanksgiving) and reach out to your friends that you’d like to see at the 45th Class Reunion for 1980 graduates and friends. The reunion will be held that day from 1 to 6 p.m. inside the Saugus Elks. Invite Saugus High friends from other classes that you may want to be at our 1980 Class Reunion. Our last Saugus Class BBQ event a couple of years ago had three sisters from three different classes attend and they THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://Uv4nEaJh6DhKJOEYZVqm9RvCqLJueGOxrL3v_WVKtc40`h8;3́h8;3ˁ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://5GOL2NxMngiKYnbaYsH9FLZC7yOTcdBAC4Mowe0xt00+`'p׉ 7cassandra://3a_lNoV5PLT-znOD9haSuUlOF_YN-hBaUDxw7pgAgw8ͽ`׉ 7cassandra://eb3PuZA_GlZ1o_zzI2Ot-z3_I1FdSAYvAxSk-gfLOsE8``h8;3טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://bDwn0nS9OJFkJ4XS8Dxx_8CZWWdeyhPxOVUTe6mLy9I 0`'p׉ 7cassandra://pBAFaBkAlnLuLFHipI2uP87_wyXuqSUvnPPiLOKiwroͳ`׉ 7cassandra://IwPL_SS-4cdM0BBS0pI24HAE7_zHiybQYhE0IqZt4xQ-`h8;3נh8;37 9ׁHhttp://list.comׁ ׁ Јנh8;3 g9ׁHhttp://www.maׁ ׁ Јנh8;3@9ׁH!mailto:bob@beaconhillrollcall.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Saugus Gardens in the Spring Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener S omeone walking by last Sunday, seeing me working in my garden, said, “Winter’s almost over!” and the warming temperatures have me just about convinced. Today, May 30, is traditional Memorial Day, even though we have celebrated it on the last Monday in May since the 1968 uniform Monday holiday act went into effect. While there had been local events in which soldiers’ graves were decorated during the Civil War, in both North and South, the first national observance for placing flowers on the graves of Union soldiers and sailors was on May 30, 1868, at the suggestion of GAR commander John Logan. Initially it was known as Decoration Day, and the date was chosen in part because all parts of the United States would have an abundance of blooming flowers for decorating the graves. As we look around town today, we are seeing flowers everywhere we turn on this date. Woodland forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica) are one of the few truly sky-blue flowers, although they also can be found in pink and white. As the name suggests, they do well in shade to part shade. The pale blue color of the most popular variety is accentuated by the tiny round bright yellow center. They bloom in late spring and early summer, and sometimes flower again in the fall. The flowers are very similar in this and the related species, water forget-menot (Myosotis scorpioides). True to its name, this one blooms on riverbanks, and I even saw its flowers poking up out of shallow water in Plymouth, Mass., a few years ago when I was there for the Thanksgiving parade. The aquatic variety has naturalized in much of North America, but both species are native to Europe. Forget-me-nots have been traditional for wedding bouNOTICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING Notice is hereby given that Sanctuary Medicinals, Inc. will hold a Community Outreach Meeting on June 16, 2025 at 5:30pm at Saugus Public Library located at 295 Central St, Saugus MA 01906 to discuss an Adult Use Marijuana Retailer at 181 Broadway, Saugus MA 01906. A copy of the meeting presentation will be made available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by emailing p.silverman@vicentellp.com. Interested members of the community will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from company representatives about the proposed facility and operations. Questions can be submitted in advance by emailing p.silverman@vicentellp.com or asked during the meeting. May 30, 2025 J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping The tree to the right has the pointed bracts typical of kousa dogwood. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) quets, both because of its common name and because it could be the “something blue” in the traditional list of what brides should carry on their wedding day. They complement roses, peonies or other large blossoms in a bouquet or arrangement. The tree on the left has slightly indented bracts typical of our native flowering dogwood. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) In the language of flowers, the meaning for forget-me-nots can be understood to mean faithfulness, loyalty, remembrance of lost love, sentimentality for old GARDENS | SEE PAGE 20 ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. Two dogwoods in front of the Saugus Public Library show different characteristics when they flower. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ׉ 7cassandra://eb3PuZA_GlZ1o_zzI2Ot-z3_I1FdSAYvAxSk-gfLOsE8``h8;3׉E-THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 “The policies of kill, maim, If you have any questions about this week’s report, e-mail us at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com or call us at (617) 720-1562. Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 50 -Report No. 21 May 19-23, 2025 Copyright © 2025 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen G ET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 30,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and infl uence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. MASSterList will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Saturday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: www.massterlist.com THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of May 19-23. All Senate roll calls were related to the Senate version of a $61.4 billion fi scal 2026 state budget. “BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE SENATE BUDGET DEBATE” Of the 1,058 amendments fi led by senators, only 21 came to a roll call vote. Many others were simply approved or rejected one at a time on voice votes, some with debate and some without debate. To move things along even faster, the Senate also did its usual “bundling” of many amendments. Instead of acting on each amendment one at a time, hundreds of the proposed amendments are bundled and put into two piles—one pile that will be approved and the other that will be rejected, without a roll call, on voice votes where it is impossible to tell which way a senator votes. Senate President Karen Spilka, or the senator who is fi lling in for her at the podium, orchestrates the approval and rejection of the bundled amendments with a simple: “All those in favor say ‘Aye,’ those opposed say ‘No.’ The Ayes have it and the amendments are approved.” Or: “All those in favor say ‘Aye,’ those opposed say ‘No.’ The No’s have it and the amendments are rejected.” Senators don’t actually vote “Yes” or “No,” and, in fact, they don’t say a word. The outcome was predetermined earlier behind closed doors. Supporters of the system say that any senator who sponsored an amendment that is in the “No” pile can bring it to the fl oor and ask for an up or down vote on the amendment itself. They say this system has worked well for many years. Critics say that most of the time members do not bring their amendment, which was destined for the “No” pile, to the fl oor for an up-or-down vote because that is not the way the game is played. It is an “expected tradition” that in most cases you accept the fate of your amendment as determined by Democratic leaders. APPROVE $530 MILLION FISCAL 2025 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (H 4150) House 149-1, approved a $530 million fi scal 2025 supplemental budget that will carry a net cost to the state of $318.2 million after federal reimbursements. Provisions include $189 million for childcare fi nancial assistance; $134 million for the Medical Assistance Trust Fund; $60 million for Home Care Services; $42.9 million for the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program; and $15 million in grants to support municipal celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the American independence. “Amid President Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education, and amid sweeping cuts at the federal level to programs that millions of Americans rely on, this supplemental budget makes key investments that will ensure continued funding for state programs that support many of the commonwealth’s most vulnerable residents,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “This supplemental budget will fund critical programs such as childcare fi nancial assistance, home care services and food insecurity that require immediate attention,” said Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston), Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means. medicate and indoctrinate our children continue, as does the policy of putting illegal immigrants ahead of our citizens,” said Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver), the only members to vote againt the budget. “[Speaker] Mariano’s hint at a lower budget to help struggling taxpayers turned into a free-for-all as the House budget ballooned all week long.” (A “Yes” vote is for the budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes ENGLISH LEARNERS (H 4150) House 150-1, approved an amendment that would enshrine protections for English language learners and students with disabilities currently provided under federal law into state law, ensuring that these students receive both English language development and Special Education services in a coordinated, culturally and linguistically appropriate manner, regardless of school district or demographic. The amendment also prohibits discrimination in public schools based on immigration, citizenship status or disability. “This is a strong step toward ensuring English learners are fairly evaluated and appropriately supported in special education,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley). “This will help ensure our English Language Learners students receive the same opportunities to succeed as every other student.” “This is a requirement that further burdens an already struggling education system but, show me where this isn’t already happening,” said amendment opponent Rep. John Gaskey (R-Carver). “The schools have every resource they need available to them. If there is a signifi - cant problem and parents need to be involved, translators are always available. The state wants to provide translators for non-English speakers but refuses to allow teachers to speak to parents when their children are suff ering mental health breaks, declaring they are the opposite sex.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes SENATE APPROVES $61.4 BILLION FISCAL 2026 STATE BUDGET (S 3) Senate 38-2, approved a $61.4 billion fiscal 2026 state budget after three days of debate. The House has already approved a diff erent version, and a House-Senate conference committee will eventually craft a compromise plan that will be presented to the House and Senate for consideration and then sent to Gov. Maura Healey. Page 17 “This budget refl ects the Senate’s commitment to a commonwealth that carefully balances investing in our people with responsible money management so we can protect our residents, communities and economy for years to come,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “The Senate’s statewide approach to investment delivers resources to every part of the state and protects our most vulnerable residents, while our continued focus on education and mental health ensures that residents have the keys to unlock the doors of opportunity.” “This budget is a testament to the Senate’s collective values and our shared responsibility to invest in every community and every person in the commonwealth—from the Connecticut River Valley to Cape Cod,” said Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton), Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “By prioritizing education, transportation, health care and support for municipalities, we are not only addressing immediate needs but also laying the foundation for a more equitable and resilient commonwealth amid a time of great national turbulence and strife.” “Constituents and businesses from across my district are exhausted by Gov. Healey’s budget priorities that underfund core local services, overfund benefi ts for non-residents with billions of tax dollar and burden them with ever-increasing taxes and energy costs,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton), one of only two senators to vote against the budget. “Massachusetts residents are going to keep voting with their feet as they move out-of-state if we continue with the status quo – it’s unsustainable and must end.” (A “Yes” vote is for the budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes PRESCRIPTION DRUGS (S 3) Senate 34-5, approved an amendment that would allow Health Policy Commission regulators to place a maximum price limit on some medications, capping what patients, providers, pharmacies and others in Massachusetts would pay. “I was supportive of this amendment because of the impact high prescription drug prices have had on the most vulnerable in my community” said Sen. Pavel Payano (D-Lawrence). “Nobody should have to make a choice between paying their bills and paying for their prescriptions.” “While I agree with the intention behind this amendment, I believe that the subject matter needs to be addressed. I voted no … because I believe, given its magnitude, that it should go through the regular committee-review process,” said Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy). “While versions of the legislation that this amendment reflect have been fi led in previous sessions, this amendment includes new language that deserves a committee hearing and additional committee review.” “If this doesn’t belong in a budget, I’m not sure where else it belongs,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington). “This is having a profound eff ect on how we use our resources in the commonwealth, and if we don’t address this issue sooner rather than later, we will be in major trouble. Our hospitals are in major trouble because of this, our insurers are in major trouble, our state is in major trouble, so this, in my mind, is absolutely the right place for this.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes HUMAN TRAFFICKING (S 3) Senate 12-28, rejected an amendment that would mandate human trafficking training for all hotel, motel, lodging house or bed and breakfast establishment employees in the Bay State, from the front desk to housekeeping and food service, in order to equip them to recognize and respond to traffi cking situations. The measure also requires these establishments to post in plain view, in the lobby and in any public restroom in their establishment, a written notice developed by the attorney general, which must include the national human traffi cking hotline telephone number. Amendment sponsor Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) said the passage of the amendment will send a message to survivors that we support them. He noted that almost no one traffi cking people is in jail in Massachusetts and said that when people call him and ask him why, he doesn’t have an answer. Training front-line people in hotels to recognize traffi cking and posting a hotline number might give a victim a chance. He said he has worked with hundreds of survivors and advocates on this and they always stress why is there so much inaction on Beacon Hill. Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), who voted against the amendment, said the goals are laudable, but this is a situation where you really don’t create a mandate that every hotel employee, no matter their job, is required to be trained to recognize human traffi cking without extensive discussions with the labor unions that represent the employees. He noted this mandate could arguably involve tens of thousands of individuals. BEACON | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://IwPL_SS-4cdM0BBS0pI24HAE7_zHiybQYhE0IqZt4xQ-`h8;3΁h8;3́ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://DiFn52mFBmNxYeqwmk8m-l--azX5llsVD8qzZcJVkv0 `'p׉ 7cassandra://zGxoQsF06eRo2omQjSN5Shwd4V4HN74cH_VegLwgk-8ͺ`׉ 7cassandra://-GssQyzetfdQxcyC-cSENU-YcoC9IGUb8KNNraVrb7A/`h8;3טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://q6j180-cX8r1kNckV90PxuoxI8xSUso-R3HtaXpxLbo /4`'p׉ 7cassandra://kvzSCfsn3CehJ2cUhR5vVJcu-AnI5Qbj-YPDu-Vdi8oͽ`׉ 7cassandra://HPcHUJmH508LOAyOh_09oRjHYP5Kzbl910b6RnThtoY/7`h8;3 נh8;3 ̣9ׁHmailto:paulgreens@aol.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E+BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 Page 18 (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Brendan Crighton No CAPITAL GAINS TAX DISTRIBUTION (S 3) Senate 5-34, rejected an amendment that would require any excess revenue in capital gains revenue over $1 billion to annually automatically be transferred as follows: 80 percent to the Rainy Day Fund; 10 percent to the state’s Pension Liability Fund; and 10 percent to the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund. The amendment would replace a section that distributes 5 percent to the Rainy Day Fund; 90 percent to the state’s Pension Liability Fund; and 5 percent to the State Retiree Benefits Trust Fund. Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), the amendment sponsor, said that putting only 5 percent into the stabilization fund at a time when we recognize there’s a possibility of a downturn in federal support for our budget is not a good idea. He noted we have a stabilization fund to ensure we have those resources when we need them. Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), who voted against the amendment, said the Rainy Day Fund is currently already funded at an impressive gold standard of $8.1 billion. He argued that putting the majority of the funds into the Pension Liability Fund would be wiser and would boost the state’s bond rating. (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.) Sen. Brendan Crighton No INCREASE ESTATE/DEATH TAX EXEMPTION (S 3) Senate 5-34, tate tax” to imply that this tax is mostly paid by the wealthy. Amendment supporters said THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 $400,000 FOR PEDIATRIC PALLIthat Massachusetts is one of only 12 states that have an estate/ death tax and that the Bay State’s is the most aggressive of the 12. They said that in light of the high value of houses, with the average home price more than $500,000, the $1 million threshold of this “unfair and regressive” tax is too low and noted the federal tax exempts the first $12 million. They noted that Massachusetts is losing many residents who move to Florida and other states where this tax does not even exist. Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough) Senate Chair of the Committee on Revenue, said he voted against the increased exemption because the Legislature in a bipartisan manner already raised the threshold last session from $1 million to $2 million, providing tax relief to many middle class and working families. “Further raising the threshold would not only further reduce state revenue at a time when federal budget cuts are looming, but such a change would only make our tax system more regressive, disproportionately benefiting Massachusetts’ wealthiest families,” said Eldridge. (A “Yes” vote is for increasing the exemption to $5 million. A “No” vote is against increasing it.) Sen. Brendan Crighton No ALLOW GOLD STAR MOTHERS TO RECEIVE ANNUITY EVEN OIF THEY REMARRY (S 3) Senate 39-0, approved an rejected an amendment that would increase from $2 million to $5 million the amount of money that is tax exempt from the value of a person’s estate when calculating the state’s estate/death tax that a person is required to pay following their death before distribution to any beneficiary. The increase to $5 million would be implemented over three years. Most Republicans are against any such tax and coined the name “death tax” to imply that the government taxes you even after you die. Most Democrats support the tax and call it an “esamendment that would repeal a current law that restricts a surviving spouse from receiving the Gold Star annuity if they remarry. “As we near Memorial Day, a day where we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation, we can never forget those they left behind,” said amendment sponsor Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield). “It is truly so cruel to me that these husbands and wives, who lost their loved ones, who have sacrificed so much themselves, are told that their sacrifice will no longer matters to the commonwealth if they decide to remarry.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes ATIVE CARE (S 3) Senate 39-0, approved an amendment increasing funding for a pediatric palliative care program by $400,000 (from $10.4 to $10.8 million). This program provides invaluable comprehensive care for children living with life-limiting or end-of-life illnesses, as well as support for their families. “I am proud to secure additional funding for this critical program which will help clear the waiting list for these services and support the staff who work with these children,” said amendment sponsor Sen. Sal DiDomenico(D-Everett). “Families who are seeking pediatric palliative care do not have time to wait on a waitlist. These children deserve quality care and support throughout the duration of their illness and at the end of their lives, and their families deserve the support they need as they face one of the most traumatic times of their lives. This program has been one of my top priorities during my 15 years in the Senate and I will continue to ensure that all families have access to these vital services.” (A Yes” vote is for the $400,000.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL HEALTHY PUBLIC COLLEGES (S 949) – The Higher Education Committee will hold a hearing on June 3rd to hear testimony and consider legislation that would establish a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission to evaluate and make recommendations on campus infrastructure -- focusing on energy efficiency, indoor air quality, accessibility, life safety and overall public health. The proposal creates a trust fund to alleviate campus debt and lower student fees currently used to finance aging infrastructure. It also ensures long-term investments so that all public higher education campuses meet Green and Healthy standards by 2037. The bill prioritizes renovations for buildings in greatest need and addresses longstanding environmental and health inequities across campuses. “I filed this bill because every student deserves to learn in an environment that is safe, healthy and sustainable,” said sponsor Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow). “By investing in our public college and university infrastructure now, we can reduce student debt, eliminate health disparities and build a more equitable, climate-resilient future for higher education in Massachusetts.” SENIOR SHELTERS (H 787) – The Committee on Elder Affairs will hold a hearing on June 24th to consider a bill that would establish a special commission to study the feasibility of dedicated senior shelters in Massachusetts. The commission would examine the unique needs of homeless seniors, evaluate existing resources and propose recommendations to address gaps in services and housing for this population. Supporters say that homeless seniors are a growing part of the homeless population in the Bay State. They note they face unique challenges and need specialized support because of limited retirement savings, rising housing costs and a lack of affordable housing options. Rep. Sean Reid (D-Lynn), the sponsor of the measure, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on his bill. $500,000 FOR ENVIRONMENT - The Healey Administration announced nearly $500,000 in grants from the inaugural Environmental Justice Capacity Building Grant Program to help empower local organizations to build organizational capacity, strengthen local advocacy, advance community-driven solutions and improve the health and wellbeing of underserved communities. The Healey Administration said the grants represent an ongoing commitment to addressing environmental inequities and ensuring that all Massachusetts residents, particularly those in low-income and marginalized communities, have the tools and resources they need to tackle climate change and other environmental challenges. “We are committed to ensuring every community in Massachusetts has a seat at the table in shaping the decisions that impact our families and environment,” said Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “From growing culturally relevant produce in community gardens to creating youth environmental employment opportunities – these organizations serve as vital resources in neighborhoods across Massachusetts.” $22.2 MILLION TO MODERNIZE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INTERNET – The Healey Administration announced $22.2 million in grants to upgrade internet access for 15,793 affordable housing units across 54 communities in Massachusetts. The projects will install modern fiber-optic cables in public and affordable housing properties that will increase residents’ access to high-quality, reliable and affordable broadband service. “Massachusetts is leading the nation in its efforts to improve internet access and adoption statewide,” said Massachusetts Interim Economic Development Secretary Ashley Stolba. “The Residential Retrofit Program is a key component of our strategy to upgrade broadband infrastructure statewide and will expand economic opportunity to residents by enabling them to access essential online tools.” “The Residential Retrofit Program is an ambitious effort to revamp decades-old wiring affecting low-income families and we’re already seeing how much of an impact this work has had,” said Massachusetts Broadband Institute Director Michael Baldino. “This round of Residential Retrofit Program grantees demonstrated a dedication to serving affordable housing residents and providing them with access needed to thrive in the digital age.” HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of May 19-23, the House met for a total of seven hours and 15 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 33 hours and two minutes. Mon. May 19 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:08 a.m. Senate 11:08 a.m. to 3:53 p.m. Tues. May 20 No House session. Senate 11:05 a.m. to 7:54 p.m. Wed. May 21 House 11:01 a.m. to 6:09 p.m. Senate 10:38 a.m. to 7:48 p.m. Thurs. May 22 House 11:01 a.m. to 11:04 a.m. Senate 10:06 a.m. to 8:24 p.m. Fri. May 23 No House session. No Senate session. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall. com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. ׉ 7cassandra://-GssQyzetfdQxcyC-cSENU-YcoC9IGUb8KNNraVrb7A/`h8;3׉E#vTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Page 19 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 had a blast – so many loved seeing them and appreciated them being there. So many old friends reconnecting after decades; friends from overseas and across the country came; Saugus Classmates that left in Jr. High and that went to other High Schools came. How special it was for so many people to see each other after over 40 years. Reach out to your friends who are not on Facebook to give them some early notice in case they may want to attend and need to make travel plans. Some of our Classmates have kept in touch with some of our High School teachers, and they attended our last two Saugus High Reunion events – we hope they’ll join us again. Feel free to reach out to any of your favorite teachers that you may want there – I’m sure they would love to hear from you. More information is forthcoming. Any questions, please feel free to reach out to Andrea or Pete: Andrea Saunders (1980 Class President) can be reached at paulgreens@aol.com or 978482-5787. Pete Nicolo can be reached THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 22 5 OR 5 POWER A 5 or 5 power provides a beneficiary of a Trust the power in any calendar year to withdraw the greater of $5,000 or 5% of the Trust principal. Therefore, for any Trust that has assets less than $100,000, the beneficiary can withdraw up to $5,000. For any Trust that has more than $100,000 in assets, the beneficiary can withdraw up to 5% of the Trust assets. The situation usually occurs when the Settlor of a revocable Trust dies, which in turn results in the Trust becoming irrevocable and the Trust then provides for the benefit of a surviving spouse. Per the Internal Revenue Code, there has to be a limit on what the beneficiary can withdraw each year in order to avoid any negative tax consequences. If a Trust provision allowed the beneficiary to withdraw more than $5,000 or 5% of the Trust principal each year, then the IRS would consider this to be a “general” power of appointment and some or all of the Trust assets could be included in the beneficiary’s estate for estate tax purposes. What is one advantage of including such a provision in a trust document? Such a provision might be suitable in a situation of a second marriage wherein one spouse does not want the surviving spouse to have unfettered control over the Trust assets. Such a power would provide a minimum of a $5,000 withdrawal on the part of the surviving spouse each year. This could be important if the Trust itself generated very little income for the year that was required to be distributed to the surviving spouse pursuant to the terms of the Trust. Alternatively, if the Trust principal ended up being $1,000,000 at the time of the first spouse’s death, the surviving spouse could take up to $50,000 each year (5% of $1,000,000). Furthermore, such a right might put some of the Trust’s assets at risk if the surviving spouse was involved in litigation. Generally speaking, creditors can reach what you can reach as a beneficiary of a Trust. The 5 or 5 power also allows the beneficiary to withdraw up to 5% of the Trust’s assets, even if the withdrawal is not for an ascertainable standard such as for the health, education and support of the surviving spouse. This allows the surviving spouse to simply take a withdrawal without meeting any such standard. The surviving spouse would not have to answer to a Trustee that might not be so cooperative when it comes to Trust distributions. The other benefit of the 5 or 5 power is that so long as the surviving spouse does not exceed its parameters, upon the surviving spouse’s death, the assets in the Trust not subject to the 5 or 5 power will not be included in her taxable estate for estate tax purposes. In this situation, the first spouse to die has the ability to exempt $13.9 million in assets from his or her taxable estate by funding the so-called “family trust” portion of a marital deduction trust wherein the surviving spouse still would enjoy rights to income, discretionary Trustee distributions of principal to the surviving spouse based upon a health, education and support standard and the 5 or 5 power. Upon the surviving spouse’s death, the remaining Trust assets not subject to the 5 or 5 power will be distributed free of estate tax to the children of the first spouse to die. However, the Trust assets subject to the 5 or 5 power in the hands of the surviving spouse would be taxable in her estate upon her death. If her federal taxable estate ends up being $13.9 million or less, there would be no federal estate tax anyway. If there were $5,000,000 of Trust assets, at most, only $250,000 would be taxable in the surviving spouse’s estate. It also looks as though Congress may extend most of the key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act meaning the federal estate tax exemption may not be dropping down to approximately $6million as of January 1, 2026. A huge difference from an estate planning standpoint. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney,Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. UNCLE JOHN | FROM PAGE 9 ed shelling me. I jumped into a hole and someone finally came over and told me to stay put. He left to get another guy and while he was gone, I waited, but by this time, I lost so much blood I did not care if he ever came back. He finally came back and took me to the way station, which was a couple of miles down the road. A doctor was there and when he saw me, he thought that because I was covered with blood, I had a stomach wound. He took a straight edge razor and sliced my shirt open. I kept telling him I was hit in the head. I had given myself first aid by wrapping a first aid packet around my head to stop the bleeding. He finally noticed that my head was bleeding — but there was not too much he could do at that time, as they could not give morphine to anyone with a head wound. He called for an ambulance and I was driven to a field hospital. There wounded soldiers were placed for help in the order of the most serious. Two medics debrided my head wound and a doctor stitched it . At this point in my life, I did not care whether I lived or died — I thought I was going to die anyway. The order of the day was if the hospital staff could get you up on your feet within 10 days you were not to be evacuated to England. The doctor tapped me on the shoulder and told the two medics not to evacuate me and told them I was going to make it. During those 10 days I do not remember getting any food. In combat I had gone several days without anything but I did have water. On the 10th day a doctor took out the stitches, put two compresses on my wound and sent me back to division headquarters by truck for reassignment. At Division Headquarters I was supposed to get a carbine but there were none left. The one I did get had the words “Here comes Hell” written on it. I wondered whatever happened to the guy who used it before me. We were losing about 60 men a day, in each company, as we hit the main line of resistance, and the Germans were as accurate as a bastard, as they had been in France for four years, and knew every nook and cranny. I lasted three and a half months at the front except for the 10 days in the field hospital. I was hit again in Vire and evacuated from Cherbourg. There were almost 10 months of continuous combat from the beaches of Normandy to the heart of Germany. On D-Day, in support of the 4th Infantry Division, they hit a German armored column at Sainte-Mère-Église, captured the town and opened the road to Montebourg. On July 25, the great drive from Saint-Lô began. The battalion made one of the first penetrations of the Siegfried Line at Aachen. Against counterattacks, we held this wedge for more than a month. After the Battle of the Bulge, we crossed the Rhine on March 8 and on VE Day the tankers were in the heart of Germany chasing the retreating Wehrmacht. During the bitter fighting in Europe, 2,999 men of the 2nd Infantry Division were killed, 10,924 wounded and 109 listed as missing. Those of us who made it back to the USA are grateful to this day. Uncle John was discharged after 13 months in the hospital on November 21, 1945. Once out of the Service, he graduated from Boston University with a degree in business and a master’s degree in engineering from Northeastern University. At the end of our visit, he said, “I was able to complete my education thanks to Uncle Sam and the G.I. Bill. God Bless America!!” Prior to World War II, Uncle John served six years in the United States National Guard. While in the Service he earned a Purple Heart with a Gold Leaf Cluster, a European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and a World War II Victory Medal. After college he was employed at General Electric, and then Raytheon and assigned to the Hawke Missile Project. Uncle John passed away, at home, on March 11, 2013, just shy of his 97th birthday. ׉ 7cassandra://HPcHUJmH508LOAyOh_09oRjHYP5Kzbl910b6RnThtoY/7`h8;3Ёh8;3ρ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://oGwapltDveBxca6dKRzqqRou_DzIQoYwHZtngDjioRY`'p׉ 7cassandra://BM3IRmP0_HpskYfky19HqH6rnZrK6doctmQdIXfMe9A`׉ 7cassandra://LdnrWr-oV9GMJTv-uOWSmEwznXDT1U7yItiMpxIVqnk8`h8;3 טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://SJLSybteBph5-8dRsXbXvZmzmGXzX73fFDH_IXVazo0`'p׉ 7cassandra://oNauIrOPlSqIGsCnRtjJpETbJNszdrVm5QKayF2CMTY`׉ 7cassandra://hzfJPWsopCWn4as7kUBVUcfFLhmygIlAtZADAQ7koCE=!`h8;3 נh8;379ׁHhttp://CANDBLANDSCAPINGINC.COMׁ ׁ Јנh8;34x9ׁH!http://Carrijohomeimprovement.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EGARDENS | FROM PAGE 16 Page 20 times and appreciation of fallen soldiers. The American robin (Turdus migratorius) is one of the most common native birds in the United States. Its range extends throughout North AmerTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 ica, from Canada to Mexico, east to west. While they are still considered abundant, their population is decreasing in many areas. Their diet is mainly worms and small insects spring through fall, but they often switch to berries in winter when insects are less available. Robins nest FOR RENT - EVERETT 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts. All New - Off-Street Parking - Central AC - Gas Heat - Hardwood Floors. Going Fast! Call: (617) 839-8954 & leave message Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 BUYER1 Aliberti, Alfonsina Bartalini, Frances L Cova, Erica Dacy, Paul Littlefield, Keith BUYER2 Bartalini, Mario H Giacaloe, Joseph Richardson, Kyle SELLER1 Dufraisse, Gregory Casella, Gary A Meredith, Francis S Gillespie, Danielle Mazaka, John A Professional TREE REMOVAL & Cleanups 24-HOUR SERVICE Four baby robins getting fed by mama gained strength to fly a few days later. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) in trees and shrubs and sometimes in wreaths and window boxes. Some years back my father had one nest in an artificial wreath, and he had to open the door very slowly to try not to startle the bird or jostle the Forget-me-not blossoms in a shady garden in Lynnhurst. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) nestlings. This spring a mother robin chose a planter box on my neighbor’s porch, where the nest was protected from the elements by the porch roof and by the artificial flowers in the planter. She did not seem disturbed Discount Services - Raccoons - Squirrel Removal 781-269-0914 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www. thewarrengroup.com. SELLER2 Nardella, Joseph Meredith, Jeannette Moulton, Sean er and Scotch bonnet similar? 1. On May 30, 1942, over 1,000 British bombers flew to what city with a name similar to perfume? 2. How are alewife, clown and dog similar? 3. What Secretary of the Treasury was born in the British Leeward Islands and was orphaned? 4. On May 31, 1977, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline was completed between Prudhoe Bay and what? 5. In what country is “The Jungle Book” set: the Congo, India or Malaysia? 6. What Massachusetts city was originally called Mystic Side? 7. On June 1, 1494, Scottish Friar John Cor made the firstknown written record of what beverage? 8. How are Blue, Cabinet and The Situation similar? 9. How are bell, Carolina reap10. On June 2, 1886, Frances Folsom married what U.S. president (with a last name that is a city’s name) and became the youngest First Lady at 21? 11. Which song won the 2025 Eurovision contest: “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights,” “Wasted Love” or “Wasted”? 12. What is pommes frites? 13. On June 3, 1906, what French entertainer (with the same first name as “Little Women” sister) was born in Saint Louis, Missouri? 14. Which singer was called the Empress of the Blues: Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday or Bonnie Raitt? ADDRESS 10 Jones Dr 24 Talbot St 9 Dale St 6 Saugus Ave #B 6 Conrad Ter CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus 15. The 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup final was won by what country that originated the sport? 16. On June 4, 1937, what “first” in grocery shopping debuted at Oklahoma City’s Humpty Dumpty stores? 17. In 1980 what disease was declared eradicated: AIDS, polio or smallpox? 18. What is Rancho Obi-Wan in Petaluma, California? 19. Reportedly, semicolons are less popular; what wartime U.S. president said, “…I must say that I have a great respect for the semicolon; it’s a very useful little chap”? 20. On June 5, 2012, what author of “Fahrenheit 451” died? DATE 05.07.25 05.08.25 05.08.25 05.06.25 05.08.25 PRICE 960000 755000 530000 625000 510000 ANSWERS when family members came in and out of the house or even sat in the chairs on the porch nearby. As my neighbor Peggy Belmonte observed, “She came every 15 minutes all day long to feed the babies when they hatched.” The baby birds grew larger, developed feathers and, over the course of this week, learned to fly and left the nest. Two trees blooming in front of the Saugus Public Library are both dogwoods but are noticeably different in their flower shape. One and possibly both are hybrids of the kousa dogGARDENS | SEE PAGE 21 1. Cologne, Germany (Eau de Cologne originated there in 1709.) 2. They are names of types of fish. 3. Alexander Hamilton 4. Valdez Harbor 5. India 6. Malden 7. Scotch whiskey 8. They are names of rooms at the White House. 9. They are types of pepper. 10. Grover Cleveland 11. “Wasted Love” by JJ 12. French fries (in French) 13. Josephine Baker 14. Bessie Smith 15. Brazil 16. Shopping carts 17. Smallpox 18. The world’s largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia 19. “Honest Abe” Lincoln 20. Ray Bradbury ׉ 7cassandra://LdnrWr-oV9GMJTv-uOWSmEwznXDT1U7yItiMpxIVqnk8`h8;3׉EpTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 GARDENS | FROM PAGE 20 wood (Cornus kousa, sometimes called Benthamidia japonica) and our native flowLicensed & Insured Page 21 ering dogwood (Cornus florida, or Benthamidia florida). As with most hybrids, the offspring can display different traits of either parent, depending on Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior C B& Landscaping, Inc. 781-233-0348 * Landscaping Maintenance * Mulch * Lawn Mowing & Dethatching * Spring & Fall Clean-ups * Owner-Operated FREE ESTIMATES * CANDBLANDSCAPINGINC.COM which genes it has inherited. In the case of these two, originally there was only one tree, but soon after planting it was tipped over in a heavy wind, and it was uncertain whether it would survive after being replanted and staked. One tree has bracts that are shaped more like the May blooming flowering dogwood, with slight indentations at the tips, and is a very pale pink. The other tree, on the right, is white with a slightly yellow-green tint, and the bracts are pointed, which is a trait of the other parent, kousa dogwood, sometimes also known as Chinese dogwood or Korean dogwood. Typically, I expect flowering dogwoods to bloom in mid-May here, while kousa dogwoods bloom later in June, but the hybrids are often in between, blooming right around Memorial Day, as is the case with both these trees at the library. 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. Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing ׉ 7cassandra://hzfJPWsopCWn4as7kUBVUcfFLhmygIlAtZADAQ7koCE=!`h8;3ҁh8;3с rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://MzFHIfIf9wziCi_ouqlBD1ZE3KyfXbi5ByI3-MoBDHk`'p׉ 7cassandra://A-UY2HINhDIukr4AHPVa2DGQHMifqW_iGxFLbAgHFTkͨ`׉ 7cassandra://5Uj-UOVoixKkLDS3FHNP3-ixUcxGHvahHiJ_23bMehI2`h8;3טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://um7o4smr26pSb30RjaGrbQtZtR5Wzr5RquRMjXJ33MsH`'p׉ 7cassandra://fbwpA2ztp46Wxadc5w8reEboQpJ-raaTzdYyraaraOcͽI`׉ 7cassandra://TK9GSlJwuTwf3vy001lCXfmcX04NN4c-vcbjsU3Tx7w8`h8;3נh8;3̼9ׁHmailto:infowithmango@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 22 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 OBITUARIES Frances H. (Carter) Kramich In addition to her husband, Mrs. Kramich is survived by her son, William J. Kramich of NH; her daughter, Kathleen Toth and her husband Mark of SC; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Emily and Kaley; one brother, Frank E. Cater, Jr. of AZ; one sister, Janis Long of Saugus; and her brother-in-law, Charles Perry of Saugus. She was predeceased by her sister Patricia Perry. Relatives and friends are inO f Saugus. Died on Sunday, May 25th at the age of 80. She was the beloved wife of William Kramich, Jr. with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Lynn and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Mrs. Kramich was the daughter of the late Frank E. and Helena F. (Kelly) Carter, Sr. Frances was a former teacher for the Town of Saugus. She was also a member of the Saugus Garden Club and Historical Society. vited to attend a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus on Friday, May 30 at noon (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH) followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Frances’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org. Dale Helen Hendry 11/19/1947 - 12/18/2024 P reviously of Jasper St, Saugus. Born and raised in Malden. Passed away peacefully with her caregiver by her side. Survived by her daughter Rhonda, who resides in New Hampshire Dale worked and retired from a career with Kappy’s Liquor’s corporate offi ce in Everett. An Urn Garden service is scheduled on June 7 at 11am in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA. Lillian May Duncan O f Saugus. Age 77, died at the Carlyle House in Framingham on Thursday, May 22nd. Born in Stoneham and a lifelong resident of Saugus, she was the daughter of the late William Smith Duncan and Eleanor May (Stearns) Duncan. Miss Duncan worked for many years in the credit card processing center at State Street Bank. Miss Duncan is survived by her sister, Jean Duncan Lane and her husband Jerry of Virginia and her cousins June Butka, Marjorie Stevenson, Vickie Junkins, Sue Aeschuman and Nelson Stearns all of NH. She was the aunt of the late Matthew Lane. At the request of the family services were private. FLAGGING AT RIVERSIDE CEMETERY: Pictured from left to right, Max Libier, Liam Marcu, Fabio DePaula Jr. and Thomas LeBlanc – 5th graders from Belmonte Steam Academy – put miniature American fl ags on veterans’ gravesites last Friday (May 23) in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend. (Courtesy Photo of Lisa LeBlanc) SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 19 PSNicolo2533@comcast.net or 978-815-8234. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have a story idea, an article or a photo to submit, TRINITY REAL ESTATE 321 MAIN STREET | SAUGUS, MA | VILLAGE PARK TrinityHomesRE.com 36 Essex Street, 3, Saugus -List Price: $339,000 Move-in ready 2-bedroom condo in the heart of Cliftondale Square! Enjoy an updated kitchen boasting cherry cabinets, granite counters, ceramic tile back splash, stainless appliances, breakfast bar and hardwood flooring, open to a sunny living room with slider to your private balcony. Freshly painted, new carpeting, wall a/c, deeded parking, laundry room in building, low condo fee includes heat & hot water. Listing Agent: Lori Johnson do feeo fee 781.718.7409 14 Aaron Street, Melrose List Price: $649,000 Nestled on a quiet residential street in Melrose, this oldstyle 9 room, 5 bedroom, 2 full bathroom Colonial has been in the same family for many years and is ready for its next chapter. A great opportunity for buyers looking to restore and personalize this property located in a desirable community. Listing Agent: Lucia Ponte e 781.883.8130 101 Waite Street, A7, Malden List Price: $259,999 Fantastic opportunity for investors or homeowners looking to build instant sweat equity! This spacious 1-bedroom condo features large living room, dining area and lots of closets! Incredible potential! Enjoy common laundry room on same floor, a deeded parking space, and plenty of on-street parking. Listing Agent: Diane Horrigan 781.526.6357 781.231.9800 332 Lynnfield Street, Lynn List Price: $499,900 This Ranch style home features 2 spacious bedrooms, 1 full bath, and hardwood floors throughout. Convenient to schools, commuter routes, shopping, and Lynn/Swampscott beaches. Great home for first time home buyers, or if you are looking to down size. Also, superb condo alternative. Come bring your ideas to personalize this home or do nothing but unpack and enjoy! Listing Agent: Lucia Ponte j 781.883.8130 New Listing: 2 Inwood Drive, 3003, Woburn -List Price: $839,900 Must see lovely 3-bedroom condominium at Deerpoint Condominiums featuring high ceilings and open floor plan that creates a spacious airy feel throughout.. Enjoy a cozy fireplace, in-unit laundry. and gourmet kitchen boasting stainless steel appliances and an oversized island, perfect for entertaining. 3rd bedroom currently being used as gym Additional highlights include a 2-car garage, 2 storage units. Listing Agent: Annemarie Torciva 781.983.5266 21 Wormwood Street, U220, Boston-List Price: $839,000 Grand brick and beam loft in the iconic Fort Point Place. #220 affords a wide-open concept space complete with oversized windows and high 11-foot ceilings. With maple wood floors throughout, the spacious living room and bedroom area flow seamlessly into the dining room and kitchen. Washer and dryer hookup in the bathroom. Parking space is a double wide space big enough to fit 2 cars. Enjoy quick access to major highways, public transportation, shopping, restaurants and the vibrant seaport district. Listing Agent, Broker/Owner: Ronnie Puzon 917.992.3689 9 Providing Real Estate Services for Nearly Two Decades Servicing Saugus, Melrose, Wakefield, Malden, all North Shore communities, Boston and Beyond. please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Follow Us ׉ 7cassandra://5Uj-UOVoixKkLDS3FHNP3-ixUcxGHvahHiJ_23bMehI2`h8;3׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 Page 23 OPEN HOUSES! YOU'RE INVITED! EXPLORE OUR NEWEST LISTING AT THE MANGO REALTY OPEN HOUSE. $ 9 INDIAN ROCK DR, SAUGUS CALL LEA AT 617-594-9164 Open House: Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Welcome to this stunning split-entry, turn-key home located in the highly sought-after Indian Rock neighborhood! Boasting over 3,200 sq. ft. of beautifully finished living space, this home features spacious bedrooms, updated bathrooms, and generous closet space throughout. Enjoy a modern kitchen, a brand new lower-level kitchenette with highend finishes, and a cozy 3-season porch, perfect for entertaining yearround. The luxurious primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, dual closets, and a spa-like ensuite bath. Sitting on a prime corner lot, the backyard is a showstopper with a heated saltwater in-ground pool, a new gazebo, and ample space for outdoor enjoyment. A two-car garage, multiple heating zones, and a finished lower level provide ideal flexibility for extended family, a home office, or gym. All this, in one of Saugus’ most desirable communities, a true commuter’s dream! Don’t miss your chance to tour this exceptional property. For more information, contact Lea at 617-594-9164 $1,500/month New Commercial Rentals from Mango Realty – Saugus & Rockport Boost Your Business in Prime Locations! Discover high-visibility commercial spaces now available in Saugus and Rockport, brought to you by Mango Realty. These versatile properties are ideal for retail, office, or a variety of commercial uses, perfect for taking your business to the next level. Saugus: Located in a high-traffic area with easy access to major highways, shopping centers, and local amenities. Rockport: A charming coastal town setting, ideal for boutique businesses and professional services. Don’t miss the opportunity to grow your business in these sought-after locations! Contact Mango Realty today to schedule a private tour or learn more about current availability. 345 Central, Saugus MA Just $1,500/Month! Versatile 900 sq. ft. office/retail space in a high-visibility Saugus Center location! Includes 550 sq. ft. street-level storefront and 350 sq. ft. finished basement, ideal for professionals or small businesses such as law firms, accountants, salons, or fitness studios. Affordable lease terms: First month, security deposit, and one-month broker fee. Tenant pays electric. Owner covers water, sewer, taxes, and exterior maintenance. Call Peter at 781820-5690 to schedule your showing today! $1,200/month 420 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus MA Cliftondale Square – Office Space for Rent. Attractive 2ndfloor office with 4 spacious rooms, private bathroom, and on/off-street parking. Perfect for professionals—lawyers, accountants, doctors, architects, and more. Only $1,200/month. Flexible lease (month-to-month or yearly) with no security deposit. Just $2,000 to move in (includes first month & background check). Call Peter at 781-820-5690 – Don’t miss out! $1,300/month 30 Main Street, Rockport MA Prime Rockport Commercial Space – Rare Opportunity! Offered for the first time in 20 years! Located in the heart of Rockport’s Cultural District, this beautifully updated space is ideal for a boutique, gallery, or office. Steps from Front Beach & Shalin Liu, with high foot traffic and exceptional visibility. Features: fresh paint, new flooring, pellet stove, updated bathroom, furnished with desk, chair, display cabinets, HD TV, track lighting, art hanging system & A/C. Don’t miss out – call Jeanine at 617-312-2491 today! Behind every success story at Mango Realty is a team of passionate, knowledgeable, and hardworking real estate professionals. Our agents are known not only for their market expertise but for their unwavering dedication to our clients’ goals. Together, we form a collaborative powerhouse, always ready to go the extra mile. Connect with us today and experience the Mango difference! SUE PALOMBA 617-877-4553 CEO OF MANGO REALTY 45 PRINCETON RD MALDEN, MA Open House: Saturday, May 31 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sunday, June 1 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Prime Two-Family Home in Malden – A Rare Opportunity! Here’s your chance to own a beautifully maintained two-family home in one of Malden’s most sought-after neighborhoods! Proudly cared for by the same family for decades, this versatile property is move-in ready and ideal for investors, multi-generational living, or rental income. Each unit features updated kitchens and baths, modern flooring, stainless steel appliances, and in-unit laundry. Enjoy relaxing on the welcoming farmer’s porch or entertaining on the spacious rear decks. Perfectly situated near downtown Malden and Melrose with easy access to schools, shopping, and public transportation, this home combines comfort, value, and prime location. Call Peter at 781-8205690 today for more details. Don’t let this incredible opportunity pass you by! CONTACT US FOR A FREE COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS OF YOUR PORPERTY TODAY Call: (781) 558-1091 Text: (617) 877-4553 infowithmango@gmail.com We welcome you to visit our offices 38 Main St Saugus MA 01906 563 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 32 Main Street Rockport, MA 01966 Peter Manoogian (617) 387-6432 LEA DOHERTY 617-594-9164 MARIE RICHEMOND 609-553-7427 JEANINE MOULDEN 617-312-2491 ROSA RESCIGNO 781-820-0096 CARL GREENLER 781-690-1307 Real Estate Broker NORMA PARZIALE 617-590-9143 ROSE CIAMPI 617-957-9222 Real Estate Broker Ron Visconti (617) 387-6432 CHRISTINE DESOUSA 603-670-3353 Joe Dinuzzo 617-680-7610 ׉ 7cassandra://TK9GSlJwuTwf3vy001lCXfmcX04NN4c-vcbjsU3Tx7w8`h8;3ԁh8;3Ӂ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://4zY3V-VEIZrT2FeTtC4OJ-WPu-8tDXNcRw6OmJB8eGE`'p׉ 7cassandra://TJlzjOKnsbKGqqRo1UB4YfUTQibY2ExcG8zAbcFWrD0͠`׉ 7cassandra://D01DveOGb1TO2rC5Q62wTLzEl2Ilv136AEbDHVnNGgs2`h8;3׉E5Page 24 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 30, 2025 ׉ 7cassandra://D01DveOGb1TO2rC5Q62wTLzEl2Ilv136AEbDHVnNGgs2`h8;3׈Eh8;3ցh8;3Ձ r,Saugus Advocate 05/30/2025Saugus Advocate 05/30/2025h88Q,$,{