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There is a lack of candidate forums and so little opportunity for voters to see the candidates on the same level field at one time as they campaign for this important two-year elected office. Therefore, we decided to dedicate this space to questions related to Saugus Public Schools so our readers will be better informed when they go to the polls and vote for the five candidates they want to be members of the next School Committee. For this week, we asked the candidates whether they thought the MCAS results should be a key compoBeware of the werewolf A LOOK AT THE FUTURE: This artist rendering shows what the New Saugus Middle-High School will look like after completion. Some local officials have called this the centerpiece of a major turnaround in the town’s public education system. But what do the candidates for Saugus School Committee think about key issues affecting the schools? This week we get their views on whether MCAS test results should be linked to the superintendent’s job performance and pay raise. (Courtesy artist rendering to The Saugus Advocate) nent in the performance evaluation for the school superintendent and used as criteria in determining whether the superintendent merits a pay raise in a given year. The candidates’ responses to our questions follow in the order in which they were received. Question: Do you think the MCAS results should be a key component in the performance evaluation for the school superintendent and used as criteria in determining whether the superintendent merits a pay raise in a given year? Why or why not? If the district regresses in a You might run into this creepy critter if you visit the Haunted House in the basement of the MEG Building. See more photos and story inside.(Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. 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If our school district continues to perform the way it currently is on MCAS, we cannot be giving the superintendent a free pass. The superintendent may not be in the school doing the teaching, but he is ultimately responsible for the teachers’ and students’ performance. He should have accountability if the desired results are not achieved, along with the students, teachers and principals. The overall performance of the district would have to be reASKS | SEE PAGE 2 ANGELO’S FULL "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.379 Mid Unleaded $2.799 Super $2.859 Diesel Fuel $2.779 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.599 SERVICE HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 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If our rating decreases, I cannot in good faith vote for a pay increase. We let go of 21 custodians to save money for the school district, but we are giving the superintendent a pay increase while we have two schools requiring assistance or intervention. This cannot and will not continue to happen. Candidate Ryan P. Fisher Of course MCAS improvements need to be a key criteria for the Superintendent in Candidate William A. Marchand, Jr. Candidate Ryan P. Fisher $3.39 $2.45 GALLON GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation his performance evaluations, and it’s absolutely appropriate to link salary increases, by contract, to results. In last week’s answer, I talked about the need to hold the Superintendent accountable for raising academic achievement, for the School Committee to advocate for every possible resource he needs to make achievement happen, and also to have all of the stakeholders in the district anonymously weigh in on his performance, and make the crux of the responses public. If there are hidden roadblocks to raising achievement, students, parents and teachers can tell us where they are. When we support teachers and let them teach efficiently and effectively, and when we put students into a safe and accountable environment best suited for learnLawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net ing, MCAS scores will increase. In the Superintendent’s 2019 review, it was noted the performance goals established by the committee were too broadly defined and difficult to measure. He was tasked with visiting every school in the district weekly, but the goal ended there. He could walk in the door, say good morning, walk right back out and technically satisfy his requirement. If the current School Committee attempts to finalize new performance goals for the Superintendent prior to the election, I would strongly urge them to set detailed, appropriate and annual goals for MCAS performance. They should certainly be tied to any future contract. In the September 12th school committee meeting, about 40 minutes in, the committee reviewed the district’s turnaround plan and the Superintendent’s own MCAS goals. He’s looking for at least 3% gains by 2023. While I give him credit for a slight increase in 2019, the scores had just fallen in 2018. We need to see annual progress, not a promise of eventual progress. MCAS results are a much better indicator of achievement than report cards, and we need to see improvements year by year. I reviewed the Department of Early and Secondary Education’s MCAS data as well as publicly announced honor rolls for the 2018-2019 calendar year, looking at the second trimester School Committee Member Linda N. Gaieski for the Belmonte students and the fourth quarter at the High School. Twenty-four percent of 6th graders were recognized for having grades over 90, and 59% of 6th graders scored over 80, but only 8% exceeded MCAS expectations in English Language Arts, and only 9% in Math. That’s a big disconnect between report cards and how our students measure up to other districts. Thirty-three percent of 7th and 8th graders had grades over 80, but only 4% of 7th graders and 5% of 8th graders exceeded MCAS expectations in English Language Arts. For Math, those numbers were 2% and 10%. At Saugus High School, 37% of all students are on the honor roll. I talked last week about a high school math class that went five months without a teacher, where the students mostly taught themselves and were graded by computer. Their grades were reportedly curved due to the situation, but there would be no such curve on a standardized test. The Superintendent should not receive credit for curved grades, as the inequity was his responsibility to solve in the first place. The challenges facing our district are difficult, and I truly believe the Superintendent wants these improvements. It’s appropriate to hold him accountable as the district’s chief executive officer. School Committee Member Linda N. Gaieski I certainly think MCAS results should be included as a part of the Superintendent’s evaluation if the School Committee, as a body, agrees upon specific MCAS goals as part of the annual evaluation. A superintendent, according to DESE Superintendent evaluation rules, may only be evaluated on agreed upon goals listed in the evaluation document. Since MCAS scores need to be a priority at our current performance level, I wrote specific goals around MCAS results for inclusion in this year’s Superintendent’s evaluation. I will point out that while these results are important to a district, they are only one piece of what a Superintendent’s job encompasses. School Committee Member Marc Charles Magliozzi There are many other aspects of the job that should be part of this evaluation. The scores, while important, have to be looked upon in light of overall student growth. Other factors, such as decreasing chronic student absentee rates, high school completion rates, English language proficiency, and the percentage of 11th and 12th graders completing advanced coursework, should also be included. All efforts to increase student scores must be looked upon in order to give a fair evaluation. I am not in favor of using MCAS results as a criterion for determining if the Superintendent merits a pay raise. Merit pay is a slippery slope and very hard to determine in a fair and equitable manner. Student MCAS performance determines no other educational professional’s pay raise, so to base the Superintendent’s raise on such would be unfair. When MCAS testing was initially instituted, teaching professionals were fearful over these scores being used as evaluation tools and particularly concerned with the unfairness of the correlation. Teachers were assured that this was not the intent of the test and as such would not be used in that manner. Following that logic and keeping in mind the myriad of tasks a Superintendent must perform, his/her pay raise should be determined by the Committee in light of overall job performance in advancing the district as a whole and accomplishing the tasks established by the Committee, not solely on the basis of one test. If the district regresses in its MCAS scores, the question of whether or not the Superintendent deserves a pay raise, again, depends on a myriad of factors, many of which were previously stated. The determination needs to be arrived at on the overall progress being made toward student growth, areas of significant improvement and many other factors that influence student scores. Candidate Joseph “Dennis” Gould With my 40 years experience in business and with nonprofASKS | SEE PAGE 9 ׉ 7cassandra://1wfD-U8HNkfWHLelVE7sisj9sRt_1m93WsLG57IFYnY)`̰]C#cE׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 18, 2019 Page 3 DEP hearing on emission control plan Saugus and Revere residents express concerns about Wheelabrator being allowed to use emission credits to meet proposed pollution standards recycle metals,” Connolly said. “Wheelabrator Saugus will DEP HEARING | SEE PAGE МС      By Mark E. Vogler S augus Board of Health Member Shawn Ayube scolded representatives of the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) when he got his chance to comment on an emission control plan (ECP) for the Wheelabrator Saugus incinerator. “It’s absurd and it’s gross negligence,” Ayube said of a provision within the draft copy of Wheelabrator’s plan that enables the company to buy Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) in order to meet more stringent standards for Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. Ayube was one of 40 residents – mostly from Saugus and Revere – who testified Tuesday night during a threehour hearing in the Saugus High School auditorium on DEP’s draft approval of Wheelabrator’s pending application to update its ECP. All of them opposed the plan. Under the proposed DEP draft, the maximum 24-hour average NOx emissions from Wheelabrator Saugus would be reduced from a limit of 205 parts per million (ppm) to 150 ppm. Nitrogen oxides are poisonous and highly reactive gases that can contribute to respiI ratory and heart problems. At face value, many critics of Wheelabrator – including Democratic State Rep. RoseLee Vincent – were initially supportive of the DEP draft document until they learned about the ERCs. The only way Wheelabrator can meet this new limit on paper is by buying ERCs instead of actually reducing the levels of NOx emissions from the incinerator. “An ERC is a ‘credit’ created by another facility that is emitting NOx at levels below its emission limit,” according to a recent press release issued by the Alliance for Health and Environment. “If Wheelabrator purchases enough of these credits, DEP would treat Wheelabrator as if it were only emitting 150 ppm of NOx, even if the Saugus incinerator is actually emitting NOx at much higher levels,” the Alliance noted. Wheelabrator’s response Jim Connolly, Wheelabrator Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety, was the 41st and last to testify during the DEP hearing, which was attended by about 150 people. He was the lone supporter of the plan. “Waste-to-energy is an environmentally beneficial means CORRECTION n the Oct. 11, 2019, issue of The Saugus Advocate, in a frontpage story headlined “Call it anything except the truth,” there was a factual error in the final paragraph of the story. We reported inaccurately that a portion of the letter written by Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta accusing Wheelabrator with being out of compliance with nitrogen oxide standards was removed after being reviewed by the town’s environmental lawyer. Several selectmen expressed concerns about the accuracy of a draft of the letter that Panetta presented at a Board of Selectmen’s meeting last month. 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Sports is also big in our home and for 11 years, I have served on the board for the town’s softball league and for the past eight seasons, I have served at the executive president. I am also currently on the board for Saugus Babe Ruth and in the past, I’ve served as a board member for Saugus American Saugus national little league. All in all, I have volunteered to coach various youth sports for the past 15 years in both Saugus and Malden. 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We are in the process of building a new middle and high school and need to ensure that class sizes remain feasible. In addition, there are major traffic concerns on Route 1 and in the neighborhoods of our town. Another key area of concern that I and many of my constituents have voiced, is about Wheelabrator. I will provide a fresh perspective on this issue and try to build a collaborative partnership to address the many concerns the citizens of Saugus have raised on this particular issue. I also feel strongly about the vaping epidemic. I strongly support placing limitations on these products if/once there is an expiration to the current hold on the selling of any products. Another key component FOR FAMILY AND TOWN: Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Chris Jones (second row, right) is running for selectman. Joining him are son Aidan and daughter Kyra (front row) and wife Pam (back row, left). (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) of my campaign will focus on transparency. We need to instill a higher level of transparency in Saugus. If I am elected to one of the five seats on the Board of Selectmen, I vow to always be accessible to residents and keep you informed about every issue, debate and decision in front of us for consideration. I realize that the preceding words are just that – words. I encourage you to get to know me, my family and ask me why I should earn one of your five votes for Board of Selectmen. If given the chance, you’ll quickly learn that I am a man of my words and that I’m not afraid to make the tough decisions when they need to be made. Thank you for your consideration and please consider casting one of your five votes for me, Chris Jones, for Board of Selectmen. Law Offices of Terrence W. 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I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a major in Management. I also attended Massachusetts School of Law. I am the owner of A Cogliano Realty Services and also a licensed realtor with Littlefield Real Estate also located in Saugus. I was first elected to the Saugus Board of Selectmen in 1991 at the age of 25 and served in that capacity for 10 years. It was during my tenure that we developed a Capital Improvements plan that enabled us to build the New Public Safety Building, New Public Library, New Senior Center, New DPW Facility, a new rubberized track and major improvements to all our parks, playgrounds and Schools. It was also during this A CANDIDATE AGAIN: After being out of town politics for 16 years, former Selectman Anthony W. Cogliano Sr. says he wants to be back on the board. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) period that Town Hall was totally reconstructed and the new Veterans School was built. I had the pleasure of serving with Janette Fasano, Dick Barry, the late Christie Ciampa, and Jon Bernard. In my opinion, and the opinion of many, the best BOS in the history of the Town. I can’t tell you how good it feels to walk into all of these buildings and see my name embossed on a plaque in the entrance way. I was also a member of the Resco Task Force, served as Saugus’s Liaison to the Lynn Water and Sewer Commission, Chairman of the Saugus War Memorial revitalization Committee, member of the Saugus HS post prom Committee, served on the SHS Coaches selection and Athletic Director Search Committees. I, along with members of our business community started the Friday Night Lights football game which continues today. In recent years we were able to provide the lights for Boys and Girls Soccer and Field Hockey as well. I was awarded the North East Conference Community Service award for my years of dedication to Saugus High School and our Student Athletes. For the past 16 years that I’ve been away from Town Politics I volunteered my time as a Coach for Saugus Youth Soccer, Saugus Town Team Basketball, Saugus Youth Softball, Saugus American Little League, Saugus Babe Ruth Baseball, Saugus Youth Hockey, Saugus Stars Hockey Program, Saugus Wings AAU Baseball Team and still Coach the Saugus Wings Fall League Varsity Hockey Team. I have had the pleasure of coaching hundreds of our kids and forming lasting relationships with them, their parents and their families. With my children all doing well or off at school I have plenty of free time to once again give back to the Town I call home. I have a skillset and knowledge of the position that is second to none and have never lost the desire to serve the great citizens of Saugus. While it’s exciting to see a New HS/ Middle School being constructed along with beautiful new playgrounds, there is much more to be done. The new rezoning plan to develop route one was not carefully thought out ANTHONY W. 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I have lived in Saugus my entire life and I want nothing more than to see my town do good and succeed. I will bring much needed new energy and enthusiasm to the Board of Selectmen and the Town of Saugus. One of the first things I will do is immediately get to work on dealing with the opioid crisis in Saugus. We have heard politicians and candidates in the past note this as a problem but not take any actual steps towards dealing with the issue. I have plans and ideas ready to be implemented that will directly address the problem. I will work to establish a special committee or program that is geared towards helping those affected in Saugus. Pushing hard for a cleaner town at the local government level is vital and I am very determined to combat this head on as a selectman. I hope I can earn your Sincerely, Alby Morgante EDUCATION: Saugus High School graduate, class of 2014. Some college experience. I withdrew from school at age 20 to pursue opportunities outside of college. PERSONAL: I am the youngest of 4. I have two brothers and one sister. I grew up in Saugus on a dead-end street that was always buzzing with kids playing outside. I went through the Saugus school system along with my siblings and now my niece and nephew carry the torch. They attend the Veterans Memorial. A few of my hobbies are boxing, hiking, swimming and playing with my dogs! I also enjoy traveling, I have visited many states throughout our awesome country. OCCUPATION: Owner of Tredstone Productions, photography and film. Administrator of The Point Media. WANT S MORE TOWN INVOLVEMENT: Alby Morgante says he would push for a special committee on opioid health problems. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) Food trucks Face Painting Bee Exhibit + more! JOIN US! COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, OCT. 19 | 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. 100 SALEM TURNPIKE, SAUGUS, MA Learn how your waste is processed to create electricity that powers the community. Tour the Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. 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I never wanted to draw a conclusion without understanding the situation or the probable solution. I became a Board member in 2016 to fill a vacancy and within 3 months I was unanimously voted Chairman by other Board members. I have since 2016, taken great pride in being a Board member and the Board has made several changes and accomplishments that have made Saugus Housing a better place to live. The current Board believes in full transparency, a strong fiduciary responsibility, and providing a good quality of life for the tenants. As part of my dedication, I have a 100 percent attendance record to all Board of Commissioners meetings. As a result of duty, pride, and dedication I have also attended many Public Housing Training classes to better understand the issue of public housing and affordable housing (40B & 40R). In the last three years, I have attended every available education tool regarding public housing. This educational training was administered by: Mel King Institute for Community Building, MA. Union of Public Housing Tenants, MA. Association of Community Development, MA. Attorney General’s Office, MA Office of the Inspector General and MA. CerCANDIDATE: Saugus Housing Authority Chair John Cannon seeks reelection to the seat he was appointed to three years ago. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) www.reverealuminumwindow.com tified Public Purchasing Program. As a longtime resident of Saugus, I am a veteran, and my community involvement includes, the Senior Center, the Veterans Food Bank, the Affordable Housing Trust Committee, the Saugus Veterans Council, the American Legion, the American Legion Baseball League, the American Legion Breakfast and the Saugus Housing Authority. The current Board of Commissioners is a continuous proficient work in progress. We work in a unified effort to maintain transparency, a strong fiduciary responsibility, a good quality of life for the tenants of the Saugus Housing Authority and to perform in the best interest of the people of Saugus. I believe my dedication, tenacity, former business training and continuous education in Public Housing is an asset for the Saugus Housing Authority. My record stands for itself and I challenge any opponent to a debate. I ask for your vote on November. 05, 2019, Quite simply, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. John Cannon, Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Saugus Housing Authority ANTHONY W. COGLIANO SR. | from page 5 as evidenced by the moratorium placed on housing developments. We also do not get our fair share from Wheelabrator and our developers because we lack the ability to have a productive conversation. The time has come for construction for a West Side Fire Station and redevelopment of Cliftondale Square and Saugus Center. It’s time to bring back an experienced, proven leader who will ask the tough questions, demand accountability and never allow hard working Saugonians to be treated as poorly as our custodians were. I would love the opportunity to serve the great citizens of Saugus once again as a member of the Board of Selectmen. Sincerely; Anthony W. 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Please consider that I have: –100 percent Town Meeting Attendance. –Voted continuously against Water and Sewer Rate Increases & Trash fees. –Voted against the $1.5-million “One Time Assessment” tax. –Voted for the installment of the S.H.S. fence along Route 1. –Voted to keep our Library, Senior Center and Youth & http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only Recreation open. –Voted for 18 percent Chapter 90 Highway Funds: handicap ramps and sidewalks. –Voted for a new Saugus High School to be built and a Belmonte renovation. –Voted for seven additional police cruisers. –Voted for Hamilton St. & Lincoln Ave. road resurfacing/ sidewalk installment. –Voted for the rezoning of Route 1, Central Street and Ballard Street. –Voted to fund feasibility study & the creation of new playgrounds. In addition to Town Meeting, I am a long-time volunteer: Charter member, Saugus Public Library Foundation, former vice president; Saugus Emergency Management Agency – Shelter Manager; Sidewalk Committee – ADA Handicap Compliance work; former chair, vice chair and secretary for the Saugus Public Library; former chair, long-range Planning Committee, Saugus Public Library; two-term secretary, Saugus Cultural Arts Council; former volunteer, Saugus Public Schools; Saugus Veterans Council. I would like to personally thank you for allowing me to represent you. I ask for your continued faith in me by giving me your vote this Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. CANDIDATE: Jean Bartolo seeks another term on Saugus Town Meeting representing voters in Precinct 6. (Courtesy Photo) Enjoy AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE Get Your Vehicle Winter Ready! OIL CHANGE SPECIAL Up to 5 Quarts of Oil (Most Vehicles) Includes FREE Brake Inspection & Safety Check Only $24.95 DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! 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For setting a goal for MCAS, especially for the next three years or so, it would be an excellent metric but it may need to be a broader metric than a specific grade or school specific. If the district regresses in a given year, do you believe the superintendent deserves a pay raise? If the metric for performance is agreed to be a certain percentage of improvement for example is missed, then that could be a factor but not the only factor for overall performance. I personally would like this metric to be part of the Principals’ evaluations as well. With the upcoming transition of the three school systems, I believe there would be many performance goals agreed to by Superintendent so if he hits all agreed to metrics but misses one, maybe stays flat for overall level, that may by itself not eliminate a raise. The key to this, I believe, is setting metrics that are measurable, articulated so it is clear for fail, meet or exceed and has a clear and fair evaluation criteria. ated and used by members of a public body for the purpose of evaluating an employee are public records. “Discussions of salary issues Former School Committee Member Arthur Grabowski Former School Committee Member Arthur Grabowski Absolutely, MCAS results should be the key component in the superintendent evaluation. According to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), all superintendents in Massachusetts have 4 standards that they are to be evaluated on: 1. Instructional Leadership. 2. Management and Operations. 3. Family and Community Engagement. 4. Professional Culture. The ratings that the superintendent can get are unsatisfactory, needs improvement, proficient and exemplary. In most cases it is customary to give new superintendents a needs improvement/developing to achieve proficiency within three years. The school comCandidate Joseph “Dennis” Gould mittee is responsible to insure that the goals and actions in the superintendent’s evaluation and subsequent goals are challenging, measurable and focused on high-priority needs of the district’s students. MCAS allows the superintendent and school committee to analyze data on student learning, growth and achievement, and access district and school progress, strengths and areas in need of improvement. If a district regresses, then the school committee must evaluate if they have the right person as superintendent for the district and make decisions accordingly. Interesting enough Open Meeting laws come into play here. “Deliberations conducted for School Committee Chair Jeannie Meredith the explicit purpose of evaluating the professional competency of an individual may not occur during an executive session. “Individual evaluations cremay only occur in executive session as part of a contract negotiation. Other discussions related to salary, such as discussion about whether an employee’s job performance merits a bonus or salary increase, must be conducted in open session.” Candidate Thomas R. Whittredge MCAS scores are important, but they are only one measure, a snapshot, of student achieveASKS | SEE PAGE 10 SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 781-289-6466 WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by Real Manufacturer Certiified Technicians * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP Highest Certificate in the Repair Industry * Premier Insurance Co. 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I am a lifelong Saugus resident. I grew up on Putnam St and have owned a home on Oceanview Ave for the last 23 years. I am married to Corinne Riley, and we have three children, all of whom attended Saugus Public Schools. I have a BS in Computer Science and have been an Engineer for 25 years. I have been an active volunteer in town, serving as a lector at St. Margaret’s church for 13 years, and coaching in Saugus Softball Little League for six years. I worked my way through Salem State College working ASKS| from page 9 ment. A School Committee may de40-plus hours per week, without financial assistance, and graduated with zero debt. I understand the value of a dollar, and I understand that every dollar spent by Saugus comes from the taxpayer. Why am I running for Town Meeting? To advocate for responsible spending: specifically, a Capital Improvement Plan with broad public input. The town continues to spend on Capital Improvements without a plan. Every dollar spent by the town comes from the taxpayer; we should have a voice in how it’s spent. To properly fund Instruction in Saugus Public Schools: in recent years only 50 percent of every dollar in the school cide that MCAS are one component of evaluating the Superintendent. There are equalbudget is spent on Instruction; we need to get this to 56 percent like higher-achieving towns do. To advocate for revitalization of Cliftondale Square: study after study has been done over many years without any action. Saugus needs to hire an Economic Development expert and make Cliftondale a priority. There’s more to Saugus than Route 1! To be a better advocate for Precinct 2. It is my opinion that there is an inherent conflict for town employees serving in local government, and that taxpayers are better represented by non-employees. 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A Superintendent’s ability to lead during these exciting but somewhat anxious times is an absolute must. Making sure all Former School Committee Member John S. Hatch staff and students/families are ready for the change by clear and concise communication is extremely important. Lastly, working with the School Committee to set realistic goals that will help increase student achievement and measure progress, and the ability to meet those goals, should be another key component in the Superintendent’s performance evaluation and determining what, if any, pay raise he or she merits. ASKS | SEE PAGE 13 Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds family works for the town in any capacity; I will not seek a job with the town; I am not beholden to any person, organization, or business in any way. I am not beholden to anyone except the people who live here, go to school here, want safe streets here, pay their taxes here, and retire here. 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Vogler M ark Andrews goes to great lengths to make his annual Haunted House in the basement of the Marleah Elizabeth Graves (MEG) Building a scary place. “I went through 175 screams to get the one I wanted,” Andrews said in an interview this week as he worked to get the local Halloween attraction ready for its opening tonight (Friday, Oct. 18). “I spent three hours trying to find the right scream. And the one I like … It’s only three seconds long. Do you know how many Homer Simpson screams I went through? But the best I could find was a woman’s scream,” he said. The basement of the historic building seems in disarray, with loose props and materials scattered over the floor and leaning up against walls. There are pieces of plywood that are freshly painted. But Bob Catinazzo, Andrews’ longtime friend and his chief collaborator on the Haunted House, guarantees that all of the loose ends will come together by the time it’s ready to welcome visitors at 6 p.m. today. “He’ll be changing things between 5 and 5:30 and all the way up to opening,” Catinazzo said. “I think this year is going to be real, real good. And all of the credit goes to this guy. For him, it’s a labor of love,” he said. Area residents – from young children to senior citizens – who want a thrilling, but frightening fall experience in an old, historic haunt can stop by the MEG Building at 58 Essex St. from 6 to 9 p.m. today (Friday, Oct. 18) and tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 19) and next weekend (Oct. 25 and 26) during the same hours. Admission is $5 for everyone. Scaring people for charity The MEG Foundation and the Saugus High School Drama program will be the beneficiaries of this year’s fund-raising efforts by Andrews, Catinazzo and friends. In the past, money raised from the Haunted House has been donated to Saugus We Care, the Saugus Anti-Drug Coalition, Saugus Youth and Recreation, the Friends of Saugus Parks, and Miles For Miracles, a charity for Boston Children’s Hospital. “We try to keep it affordable. And for a small haunt, I think we do a pretty good job. And it evolves every year,” Andrews said. “There are mainstays like the electric chair and the guillotine. But we like to change it up a little so people don’t see the same things they saw last year. We change the route in the basement. And the movie pictures we change every year,” he said. Andrews – who began dabbling in the Halloween hobby of haunted houses out of the basement of his own home 13 years ago – has been perfecting it every year until the crowds got too big and he and his friends moved into the old Cliftondale Schoolhouse, which is owned by the Town of Saugus and leased to the MEG Foundation. This is the ninth consecutive year that the MEG Building basement has been converted into the town’s official haunted house. Andrews expects a collective crowd of more than 1,000 visitors over the four weekend nights. Andrews, a member of the Saugus High School Class of his brother Rich, Rich’s son Anthony and Catinazzo to organize the haunted house. But, he said, he gets plenty of help from volunteers. “There are a lot of people who are involved that make it happen,” Andrews said. “Acting, painting, setting it up, pulling stuff out of storage, taking money at the door, and guides to bring people through A FRIGHTENING SCENE: Mark Andrews dons a scary clown’s mask as he sits in the electric chair in the Saugus Haunted House, which opens this weekend at the MEG Building. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) 1987, attended classes in the old schoolhouse in grades one through four. He believes the building may be inhabited by friendly spirits. Sometimes while alone in the building, he said, he can hear the sound of people walking when there is nobody else around. Andrews has that kind of imagination that can add to the spooky allure of an old building. He’s got familiar fright masters, like the slashing Freddy Krueger and Pennywise, the scary clown. This year he’s got an axe murderer on the loose. A few years ago, he had the Easter Bunny electrocute Santa Claus, and Santa’s bag was full of body parts. Help from “the drama kids” Andrews works closely with the various rooms,” he said. “We got the creepy music going on. Each room has a different soundtrack,” he said. But the main ingredient that gives visitors a chilling feeling is the cast of actors who volunteer to dress up in masks and costumes – many of them easily recognizable from contemporary horror movies. “We do the majority of the ideas and planning. The drama kids [from Saugus High School] come up with some good ideas, too,” Andrews said. All of the kids who participate can earn community service hours at their school. Andrews estimates that he’s put in about 200 hours preparing this year’s Haunted House since he began working on it a month ago. He works on the props at his house and installs them in the basement of the MEG Building. He has spent about $2,000 on electronic equipment and devices and other material he needs for the project So, was it worth all that effort to find the right scream? “It’s going to be loud and it’s going to get people’s attention, that’s for sure,” Andrews said. WHERE’S THE REST OF ME? Mark Andrews demonstrates what it’s like to be the center of a gory scene when he’s the man cut in half. ׉ 7cassandra://ZkhlGAwIDWCr64sWYSNSi2oX9_zkuf2ffjASO1H-LJg(`̰]C#cE׉E'>THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 18, 2019 Page 13 Now I want to look at the Olden Times & Today By The Old Sachem, Bill Stewart ack in the days when I was in Saugus High School, the seasons of 1948 and 1949 were stellar. The Lynn Daily Item decided to create an award in a contest between the top team in the Northeast Conference, which would play a game against a top team of Eastern Massachusetts. The award was to be known as the Exchange Bowl Trophy, and the first team to win it twice would own the trophy. The name Exchange Bowl was named for the location of the Item on Exchange Street in Lynn. Saugus lost only one game B during the 1948 season, a 1412 (I believe the score was) to Beverly, which was never completed due to a riot before the half in a dispute where “Sardi” Nicolo and a Beverly end both leaped for the Beverly pass; Sardi pulled it away and dashed 80 yards for an apparent touchdown. The referees after a consultation decided that both players received the ball at the same time; therefore, the pass was complete to the Sachem 20-yard line, and it became a dead ball because of ASKS | FROM PAGE 10 School Committee Chair Jeannie Meredith The goal of all educational leaders is to provide our students with a solid foundation for learning and success. This takes a team of educators and administrators working together with a shared vision of academic excellence. This team should include the Superintendent, the curriculum director, teachers and paraprofessionals. While MCAS scores are only one of many ways to evaluate and assess a student’s level of achievement, I do not believe that MCAS scores are the most accurate tool to measure a student’s educational growth. Achievement indicates whether performance is below, above or on par with grade-level expectations. Growth, on the other hand, demonstrates the progress a student is making over time. Last year the School Committee voted to fund a new program called Star 360. This prothe dual reception. The coach, John Janusas, pulled the Sachems off the field, and a riot ensued without the completion of the game. The Sachems only the lost the one game – under controversy – that season, and the Item declared them the area champions and the local team to take on the best of Eastern Massachusetts. In 1948 the opponent was the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) State Champion, Weymouth. Weymouth led for most of the game, six to nothing, but late in the fourth quarter Richie Nicolo, the Sachem quarterback, completed a pass to his brother, Sardi, who dashed it in for the game-winning touchdown. The Item awarded the trophy to Saugus to be held until the next season. Little thought was given to the fact that a team could win it twice so early in the competition; however, the following season the Sachems were once again on top after losing Sardi to graduation. Richie was probably the best quarterback in the state that year, and he led the team to beat a team from Brockton 2012 to not only win the trophy, gram provides teachers with a more individualized look at students’ academic growth and achievement and identifies areas that need improvement. Teachers can compare students’ respective annual growth and compare it to their peers. Student Growth Percentile is a method of characterizing and measuring growth used in Star 360 assessments. Student achievement is always a priority and a goal of the Superintendent and School Committee; however, there are several other factors upon which the School Committee evaluates the Superintendent as well. The Superintendent’s overall performance, which includes the MCAS scores, is used to determine his/her salary increase. Although we all want our MCAS scores to improve and see Saugus become a level 1 district, I do not think that a cost of living pay raise for the Superintendent, or any teacher, should be based on any one method of measuring a student’s academic achievement. Bill Stewart The Old Sachem but to own it forever. Brockton had two linemen who became players for Boston College and then the NFL, but the Sachems overcame the competition. During this period there was only one division for Eastern Massachusetts; nearly all teams could field a sizeable squad of around 50 players. There were no other sports for the boys to play in the fall than football. Winter saw two sports for the athletes, basketball and ice hockey. In spring you could play baseball. There were no girls’ sports at the time. Cheerleading and band were the only options for girls. Few students went to Catholic or private schools in this era so high schools all had large populations for the few sports team openings. Now for today. Girls have soccer, field hockey, cross-country, basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis and track, along with cheerleading and band as extracurricular activities. The lads have soccer, cross-country, basketball, ice hockey, golf, baseball and track, along with band. I have seen many situations where a student has straight A’s in all of his/her subjects, but suffers from testing anxiety and as a result, he/she doesn’t score well on this test. The Committee plays an integral role in providing the teachers and the students with the tools they need to succeed. It is the educational experience and expertise of the Superintendent to research and advocate for these tools, while it is the responsibility of the School Committee to secure and allocate the funds to provide what is needed for student success. Candidate Darren S. Ring MCAS results should be taken into consideration; however, they are not the only component factor to be considered when deciding on a pay raise for the superintendent. It is his responsibility to make sure that our students are fully prepared for the MCAS test through the teachers and classes in our school system. HowASKS | SEE PAGE 18 football situation today. Instead of one division the MIAA has eight in the North, eight in the South, six in the Central (no teams in division one and two) and four in the West with divisions 3, 5, 7 and 8. The divisions are decided primarily by school population of eligible players. The Northeast Conference has only Peabody in MIAA Division 2; Danvers, Beverly, Lynn Classical and Lynn English in Division 3; Revere, Marblehead and Gloucester in Division 4; Swampscott and Saugus in Division 5; and Winthrop and Salem in Division 6. When we look at the enrollment within the conference, Peabody is 1,943, English is 1,629, Revere is 1,530, Classical is 1,513, Gloucester is 1,373, Salem is 1,539, Beverly is 1,268, Danvers is 1,020, Marblehead is 994, Saugus is 715, Swampscott is 700 and Winthrop is below 700. Looking at the Cape Ann League Masconomet has an enrollment of 1,143 and dominates in most sports. The other enrollments are North Reading, 812; Newburyport, 774; Pentucket, 742; Triton, 719; Hamilton-Wenham, 680; Lynnfield, 648; Amesbury, 592; Ipswich, 516; Manchester-Essex, 443; and Georgetown, 401. But that’s not the way the Northeast Conference sees the competition. First off they decided a few years ago that although the MIAA asked the Conference and the Cape Ann League to merge so the smaller schools of each league would meet comparable teams, the Athletic Directors of both leagues decided that it was not in their best interests. They pointed out that longer distances to travel for games would not be reasonable. Saugus did do one year in the Cape Ann League three seasons ago but decided to return to the Northeastern Conference. Newburyport, Amesbury, Melrose and Wakefield (that I remember) were opponents in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. As far as travel goes, Saugus to Beverly and Gloucester is quite a trip – even longer for Winthrop. The Cape Ann League has Masconomet in Division 2 with Peabody; North Reading in Division 4 with Marblehead and Gloucester; Pentucket, Lynnfield, Newburyport, Amesbury and Triton in Division 5 with Swampscott and Saugus; Ipswich, Hamilton-Wenham in Division 6 with Winthrop and Salem; and Manchester-Essex and Georgetown in Division 7. We should reinstitute the old Essex County League with Peabody, Masconomet, Gloucester, Lynn English and Lynn Classical in Level 1; Salem, Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, North Reading and Newburyport in Level 2; Pentucket, Triton, Saugus, Swampscott and Lynnfield in Level 3; and Winthrop, Hamilton-Wenham, Amesbury, Ipswich, Manchester-Essex and Georgetown in Level 4. This would level off the opponents to the level of eligible players, which is way out of whack in the present leagues. Maybe the day will come when Essex County League rules again in the area, but I doubt that equality will reign in the near future. Vote for Paul Allan for Board of Selectmen Dear Editor: It is vital that we vote with our values. This November, I’ll be casting my vote for Paul Allan for Board of Selectmen. In his role as my Town Meeting representative (Precinct 3), Paul gave his heart and soul to our family. I reached out to Paul with the goal of changing the rule regarding pets in Town Hall. Paul did not waver in his commitment to his constituents. He helped me gather the required signatures and brought them to Town Meeting and as a result we were able to get to our desired outcome. As a parent with a child currently in the Saugus Public School system, I am impressed with Paul’s desire to enhance the school budget through a capital improvement plan. With this plan, the Board will be able to focus on improving our schools standardized test scores through a partnership with the School Committee. I am enthusiastic about Paul’s call for transparency. As a nonnative Saugonian, I moved to this town with an expectation of being able to understand where money is being allocated. I’m excited at the thought of his proposed public budget process that will ensure we can all make more informed decisions for our families. It is for these reasons that my family will be casting our votes for Paul on November 5. Sincerely, Leigh Gerow Springdale Ave. ׉ 7cassandra://iRiBXvIXMudx0YH--74jiymp7yRvV2QqhmgCWh1nexw%`̰]C#cE]C#cE PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://90nPYvf_A5yRMcUdeErDKMAZyKPuwna3YLHa3P-TaI8`)׉ 7cassandra://5oheUoDvyH7CQcj03DSYNNy5VxXzWz04He8mQrSVaYM͆a`J׉ 7cassandra://2V5uStTZa3pgQpKh7eyDHphcGuPy4CScWYUeoQ6e55A)C`̰׉ 7cassandra://RPIPGZSQwhQqhFbEXqmRd0AWigDzkD2P56Z17ZBYYfo ͠]C#cEט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://p_WYthwcD4U9mAzfQkL4s-0dHoSYczxL0NH8OCJyeZIi`)׉ 7cassandra://mN0paJQNKqNsgLNhTtBeRkYUU_UkaChY2-ypkssoUiY͔`J׉ 7cassandra://i2nALmF0nvrMIxz4049g7qN3TK-bM_ZcKtONPJ_N2iA+t`̰׉ 7cassandra://a9J0LghIWTb9DTm9dKdE9_NV-LcrJP82TbDdvxqdILE ͠]C#cE׉E cPage 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 18, 2019 Sachems run over Salem for first win By Greg Phipps O n a night marred by heavy rain and winds, the Saugus Sachems appeared to adapt to the tough conditions quite nicely as they used a dominant ground attack in a 36-18 road victory over the Salem Witches last Friday evening at Bertram Field. It was Saugus’s first W of the season, as the Sachems improved to 1-4. Meanwhile, it’s been a season of struggles for the Witches, who dropped to 0-5 and have been outscored, 225-42, through their first five contests. Three players carried most of the rushing load for Saugus. Running back Marvens Jean rushed 14 times for 89 yards and two touchdowns while quarterback Christian Correia ran nine times for 53 yards and a score and Sal Franco had 10 attempts for 89 yards and a TD. In all, the trio combined for 231 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. The Sachems’ defense also got into the act, forcing five turnovers (three fumbles and two interceptions). One of those was an interception return for a TD by David Guillama. Salem actually scored first and took the early lead in this one, before Saugus proceeded to tally the next 36 points and pull away for good. The Sachems led 14-8 at halftime. Salem managed the last 10 points to account for the final result. “Being so close [to a win] in week one [an overtime loss at Bedford], losing our quarterback Mason Nickolas at Winthrop and then losing to two great teams [Marblehead and Revere], its’ nice to finally just get [a win],” Saugus head coach Steve Cummings told the press afterwards. “We finally knocked that out of the way. Now you start getting a little bit back to normal.” Saugus’s first TD came on a 50-yard Franco run, followed by a successful two-point conversion pass from Correia to Guillama. Jean then went five yards to pay dirt and later scored from 12 yards out. Correia scored on a 27-yard keeper and ran in the two-point try. Guillama’s interception return produced the Sachems’ final points. Saugus faces a stiff challenge this Friday night (7 p.m. kickoff) at Stackpole Field, as it hosts Lynn English, which saw its bid for an undefeated season come to a halt in an overtime loss to Revere last week. Cummings said it was nice to see his team execute well against Salem. “They’re maturing as a team and getting more comfortable,” he said of his squad. “A lot of that has to do with the way we’ve been practicing and the older guys making sure we stay the course.” Saugus QB Christian Correia ran for 53 yards and a touchdown in last Friday’s win at Salem. (Advocate Photo by Greg Phipps) ׉ 7cassandra://2V5uStTZa3pgQpKh7eyDHphcGuPy4CScWYUeoQ6e55A)C`̰]C#cE׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 18, 2019 Page 15 Saugus girls get back on winning track Late Salem scoring spree sinks Sachems By Greg Phipps I n a game where they seemed to be controlling the territorial play for most of the contest, the Saugus High School boys’ soccer team was stunned by a late eruption from the Salem Witches and thus ended up on the short end of a 5-1 final on Tuesday at Anna Parker Field. The final result was not indicative of how the game played out for the first 60-plus minutes. Saugus had numerous quality scoring bids but couldn’t convert. Meanwhile, Salem grabbed a 1-0 first-half lead and then retook the edge, 2-1, later in the half when it was awarded a penalty kick and made good on it. That Salem PK score came minutes after Saugus’s James Rodrigues had tallied unassisted to tie the game. It would turn out to be the Sachems’ lone goal. Ben Tapia-Gately had apparently evened the contest, but his goal into an open net was disallowed, and the Sachems trailed, 2-1, at the break. The home team stormed SaSaugus’s Ben Tapia-Gately tries to get off a shot while surrounded by Salem defenders on Tuesday. lem’s end for the first 20 minutes of the second half but failed to notch the equalizer. The contest then took a major turn in Salem’s favor after a scuffle broke out in front of the Saugus goal. A short delay ensued for the referees to square away the situation. “I think we had outplayed them up that point [the fight]. We had our chances but couldn’t score,” Saugus head coach Josh Hickey said after the game. “After the incident we got demoralized a little bit and they took advantage.” When play resumed, the Saugus forward James Rodrigues heads for the ball in Tuesday’s 5-1 loss to Salem at Anna Parker Field. (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) Witches proceeded to tally three times in a span of 10 minutes to pull away to victory. The defeat was the fifth straight for Saugus, which dropped to 3-10 overall and likely (but not mathematically) out of the running for a spot in this year’s playoffs. The Sachems had qualified for postseason play the last two years. “It’s going to be tough to make it in now, we’ll basically have to win out from here,” acknowledged Hickey. “We’ll keep playing hard and battling.” Though Saugus did carry the play for most of the game, Salem did have its opportunities. Sachems goalie Jacob Goodwin was called upon to make several tough saves, especially when Salem engineered its late offensive surge. Saugus forward Jordan Morris was one of four goal scorers in last week’s 4-0 win over Lynn English. (Advocate Photo by Greg Phipps) By Greg Phipps H itting a bump in the road during the middle of the Saugus’s Nick Alves duels a Salem player for ball possession on Tuesday. season, the Saugus girls’ soccer team appeared to get back on track with recent road wins over Lynn English and Salem. The Lady Sachems blanked English, 4-0, last Wednesday, Oct. 9, and edged the Lady Witches, 2-1, on Tuesday. The wins improved Saugus’s record to 8-6, with a postseason bid seemingly right around the corner. Head coach Chris Coviello thought his team executed well under rainy conditions in last week’s win over English at Manning Field in Lynn. “We did a good job transitioning offensively,” he told the press after the game. “We played a little faster than they did at times. That helped. But, overall – weather conditions and everything – I thought we moved the ball well.” Unlike the stretch of the season where they were struggling to score, the Lady Sachems made good on their offensive chances against English. Shaylin Groark deflected home a shot by Jeimmy Monroy-Rodriguez for a 1-0 lead. Brianna Giardullo then scored on a nice rush through the English defense to give Saugus a 2-0 lead at the half. Saugus added two more scores in the second period. Jordan Morris connected early in the half, and Jillian Ricupero closed out the scoring for the visitors. The Lady Sachems tallied twice against Salem on Tuesday at Bertram Field, and it was enough to earn win number eight. Saugus needs just one more victory to qualify for the state tournament. The Lady Sachems host Somerville this Friday at 4 p.m. and entertain Medford on Monday. ׉ 7cassandra://i2nALmF0nvrMIxz4049g7qN3TK-bM_ZcKtONPJ_N2iA+t`̰]C#cEā]C#cEÁ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://ZjZDBtnssp9fzyh2qkIMzuSMHYp4EMKDk7GPIPKBzQw [`)׉ 7cassandra://rYfGT_Fm5X63cek0JduCdSV6_cOMIVDvXqCWzKMk3ks͛C`J׉ 7cassandra://9pBorWkGASeMZT0G5Ggulf2eHT8iWtn9DFLgbUTt2Pw*`̰׉ 7cassandra://3YT-_O34pyRz_ivsXHiCAVDi1yB1adnO8qIzTq5bjHE&(0͠]C#cEט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://hHSttcY5d1HJtAiOjGFmu0py0EfRR2znvHwss1q51I4g&`)׉ 7cassandra://CZKIWl12o4aMogfVZRjHThXhrHtabtr7GJOXhcLO1rk͏`J׉ 7cassandra://pyQGLudGRwK9Zrzv2Q4UXVmL2UG4-OJN8PFIDc1PSa0((`̰׉ 7cassandra://WXcnifTjjJTjEzgXA2xegqWHEQIYtsDi4WaKfgYlgVcr}͸͠]C#cEנ]C#cFw9ׁHhttp://www.saׁ ׁ Јנ]C#cFdE9ׁHhttp://brary.orgׁ ׁ Јנ]C#cF̞9ׁHhttp://www.saׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 18, 2019 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. Meet your selectmen candidates Two weeks and three days remain before the Nov. 5 Town Elections when Saugus voters go to the polls to elect a new Board of Selectmen, a new School Committee, a new Town Meeting and two positions on the Saugus Housing Authority. If you are a political junkie or a conscientious voter who wants to know more about the men and women running for the five-member Board of Selectmen, you have a good opportunity this week. On Monday (Oct. 21) night, the Saugus Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a candidates forum for the Board of Selectmen race. It is set for 6 p.m. on the secondfloor auditorium at Town Hall. I understand it’s unlikely that all 12 candidates will show up, which is a shame. Then again, it’s not a true debate as many folks in town would like to see. The candidates who plan to attend have already received a list of potential questions they could be asked. I understand there will be mandatory questions for all candidates and some other questions picked from a fishbowl. If you have nothing better to do on a Monday night, head down to Town Hall and listen to aspiring members of your next Board of Selectmen. Another forum for candidates for the Board of Selectmen – this one sponsored by Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) – is set for Wednesday, Oct. 23, starting at 7 p.m. at the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium (298 Central St.). NOW HIRING The doors will be open to the public at 6:30 p.m. for this free event. As in the past, SAVE provides this public service forum so that the candidates can share their views of the critical environmental issues facing the town. The event will be televised in order to reach as many residents as possible. Sorry, no endorsement letters For some elections in past years, The Saugus Advocate has run endorsement letters sent in by readers – especially in the legislative races. But, with so many candidates in this year’s elections – 12 running for the Board of Selectmen and 10 running for the School Committee – getting an avalanche of letters can eat up the news hole in a hurry. Space is already at a premium, with the Town Elections taking a priority for the final two issues before the election. If somebody wants to get an endorsement letter in the paper, that person can place a political advertisement for the candidate. Since the election season began, The Advocate has provided ample opportunity for candidates to introduce themselves through the “political announcements” we have been running. With no candidate forums for the School Committee and with so many candidates running for the five seats, we decided to dedicate “The Advocate Asks” to weekly questions to the School Committee during the weeks leading up to the Nov. 5 Town Elections. Happy to say that this week we received a 100 percent response from the 10 candidates running. We hope town voters will be better informed when they go to the polls and vote for the five candidates they want to be members of the next School Committee. Gordie at the Garden Club The Saugus Garden Club plans to meet Wednesday night, Oct. 23, at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 256 Central St. Refreshments and the business meeting will get underway at 6:30 p.m., and the program will begin at 7 p.m. A special guest for the evening will be Gordon “Gordie” Shepard, a Saugus native and Vietnam War Vet. He will be speaking on the Riverside Cemetery’s Civil War Restoration Project which he undertook. Randy-Sue Abber will speak on “Garden Hacks: Money savings Hints, Tips and Tricks.” Nancy Sayles and Kathleen Nadeau will update club members and visitors on the relocating and refurbishing of the Saugus Garden Club Butterfly Garden at Breakheart Reservation on Forest Street in Saugus. For more information, call Donna at 781-233-5640 or Lorraine at 781-233-7541. A “Shout Out” for … It looked like we were headed for another week without “An Extra Shout-Out” from our readers. But, Jeanie Bartolo – who originally suggested this feature earlier in the year – saved the day. And Jeanie offered a few this week. “I am on a roll with Shout Outs!! Here goes: “I know you recently did a great story on Olivia Riley, an inIn a professional newly remodeled elegant salon close to NEW Encore Casino. The elegant salon is located in a high traffic area across from Dunkin’ Donuts on Broadway in Everett, MA. 3 Chairs for Rent. 2 Private Rooms with space available for an esthetician and spray tan technician!!! Perfect for a Lash Specialist, Masseuse, or Waxing Specialist! Mega Hair Elite 517 Broadway (Suite 5) Everett, MA 02149 617-389-1900 credible young woman who founded Saugus Blessings Bags. Olivia and Christopher Silva organized a donation drop off of items for Veterans at the American Legion Post 210 on Saturday. So this HUGE “Shout Out” goes not only to Olivia and Chris but to ALL the people who took the time this morning to stop by and remember our Veterans in need by donating personal care essentials for the Veterans at the Soldiers’ Home in Chelsea.” “A ‘Shout Out’ to Bill Stewart for his Old Sachem weekly column in the Saugus Advocate. He does in-depth research on each athlete he highlights. I enjoy reading every one of them. You don’t have to be a sports lover to enjoy his column. Keep them coming Bill! “A ‘Shout Out’ to ALL the candidates running for office. It’s wonderful to see so many people care about our town. Good Luck to everyone!” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with the 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 photo. Families and fire prevention The Saugus Fire Department invites local families to a free Open House tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 19) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families will learn about fire prevention and participate in fire safety activities. The program will highlight the National Fire Protection Association’s theme “Protect Your Family From Fire.” It’s a great way for families to familiarize themselves with fire safety, household fire hazards and things they can do to make their homes safer. It’s also a great way to teach kids about fire safety. Papa Gino’s will provide free pizza and children’s fire safety coloring sheets at the Open House. The first 100 children will receive a child’s Fire Hat! Kids will also get to meet a special guest, Sparky the Fire Dog. For more information about the Saugus Fire Department Open House, call Captain James Hughes or Captain Scott Phelan at 781-941-1170. What about Bruins’ Memorial? We’ve gotten a few calls from Saugus readers who want to know what’s become of the special memorial that was supposed to be held for K9 Bruin – the Police Department’s beloved nine-yearold German shepherd, who had been on the Police Department since February of 2011. Bruin was diagnosed with untreatable cancer. As we reported in a front-page story in our March 15 edition (“R.I.P K9 Bruin”), Bruin got an escort from about 30 cruisers from Saugus and area communities during his final ride through the streets of Saugus before he was taken to the VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital, where he was put to sleep. “He touched many lives,” Interim Saugus Police Chief Ron Giorgetti told me in an interview before a Finance Committee meeting. “Bruin was a great K9 and served the department well. … He will be missed greatly by the Saugus Police Department and all members of the SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ 7cassandra://9pBorWkGASeMZT0G5Ggulf2eHT8iWtn9DFLgbUTt2Pw*`̰]C#cE׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 18, 2019 Page 17 SOUNDS | from page 16 public,” he said. “We’re going to have a memorial in the next couple of weeks to recognize Bruin,” he said. Maybe I missed something. But it appears the special memorial was never held for Bruin. Perhaps it’s something that is still in the works. I’m sure we’ll hear from retired Police K-9 Officer Tim Fawcett, Bruin’s long-time handler, when that day comes. After all, every dog has its day. And Bruin deserves his. Saugus Public Library Foundation Gala tomorrow Tickets are still available for the 5th annual Saugus Public Library Foundation Gala, which will be held tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 19), from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Saugus Public Library. The event will feature gourmet hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, music and a silent auction. Flower arrangements that were created by members of the Saugus Garden Club will be on display throughout the library. The Gala will continue the Foundation’s Readers Make Good Leaders promotion, which celebrates and encourages reading throughout the community. Several local residents will be recognized this year as honorees: Gene Decareau, Kathy Blasingame and Saugus High School student Kiley Ronan. Saugus Public Library Foundation President Ed Jeffrey says the annual gala provides “the opportunity to celebrate the library and its importance in our community.” All who attend the Gala must be 21 years of age or older. Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $35 per person at the door. Tickets are available online at www.sauguspubliclibrary.org or at the Saugus Public Library. Sponsorship opportunities are available and auction items are welcome. To donate an item, please call 781-245-7070. For further information about the Gala, call Ed Jeffrey at 781-4628275. Additional information can be obtained on the Saugus Public Library Foundation website: www.sauguspubliclibrary. org/Saugusplf. Main attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library – for people of all ages – from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: The works of Ukraine-born Artist Olga Gernovski will on view in the Library’s Reading Room (first floor) through the Award-Winning Landscaping Servicing the North Shore for over 38 Years end of October. Friendship Storytime on Fridays continues. This special program for children, which begins at 9:30 a.m., is sponsored by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skills with structured story time. Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This playgroup, which is sponsored by the CFCE Grant, helps kids prepare for kindergarten. Fall and winter hours are Saturdays at 10 a.m. It’s recommended for children ages three through five. Activities change weekly. Halloween Henna: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 3 to 5 p.m. in the Brooks Room. Ages 11 and up – no registration necessary. Fall events at St. John’s tonight, tomorrow St. John’s Episcopal Church at 8 Prospect St. in Saugus is gearing up for several autumn events of community interest. The church will hold its Fair and Yard Sale this weekend. A Pie Social is scheduled for today (Friday, Oct. 18) from 6 to 8 p.m. The cookout is set for tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 19) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Roast Beef Dinner is set for Saturday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. Accepting Visa and Mastercard. For more details, call the church office at 781-233-1242. “The Pumpkin Church” needs unloading help tomorrow If you missed being a part of a unique pumpkin unloading brigade at Saugus Center earlier this month, you have another chance. More pumpkins are coming! Help is needed! The “Pumpkin Truck” will make its final trip to the First Congregational Church in Saugus Center tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 19), bringing a fresh supply of pumpkins for the Annual Pumpkin Patch. Volunteers are needed to unload the truck. Those interested are asked to arrive by 9 a.m. The church is again hosting the Pumpkin Patch – for the sixteenth year – which will run through Halloween, Oct. 31. Pumpkins of all sizes are displayed on the church lawn and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m. to closing. Volunteers are also needed to fill the various all-day selling shifts. Anyone interested in helping should contact Carl Spencer at 781-233-9196. In conjunction with the Annual Pumpkin Patch, the First Congregational Church will hold a Pie Social from 1 to 7 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 19). A slice of pie, a hot or cold drink and a chance to socialize makes for a “pie social.” A large variety of homemade pies will be served. There will also be crafts tables. Next Saturday (Oct. 26) from 1 to 7 p.m., there’ll be an Ice Cream Social. The ongoing Pumpkin Patch is open every day from 9 a.m. to closing through Halloween. Lots of pumpkins are available. There are some beauties of all sizes, perfect for display or carving. A visit to the Pumpkin Patch, the Pie Social and the Ice Cream Social puts one in the fall spirit. “Fifty-three years of giving back” The Saugus Boosters Club will be hosting a special event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, to raise money to fund scholarships for senior athletes. Club members plan to be “Celebrating 53 years of giving back” from 5 to 7 p.m. at Angela’s Coal Fired Pizza at 890 Broadway (on Route 1 North) in Saugus. Admission is $10.00 per person “Calling on all Sachem Alumni to help us kick off what looks to be our most successful and aggressive fundraising campaign to date in a celebration of Sachems past, present and future!” declares a flyer that is promoting the event. The Saugus Boosters Club was created to provide encouragement, recognition and honor to athletes particiSOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 NOW BOOKING NEW CUSTOMERS! DON’T WAIT! 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The group’s fundraising efforts over more than half a century have made it possible to provide championship banners that hang on the gym walls, buy jackets to present to athletes and cheerleaders of varsity Division and State Champion teams and award scholarships to senior athletes who compete in varsity sports programs. “The Saugus Boosters Club raises money every year for scholarships for our senior athletes. This past year they gave out 16 scholarships totaling $9,000,” Elizabeth Marchese said. “Our goal this year is to raise even more money and to give out even more scholarships than we did last year. Thus we are beginning our most aggressive campaign year yet and need help to get it out there to as many Sachem alumni as possiThe 43 members of the Class of 2020 at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School who were recently selected as recipients of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship. (Courtesy Photo) F orty-three members of Mystic Valley Regional Charter School’s (MVRCS) Class of 2020 received the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship; it was announced recently by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The 43 students represents over half of MVRCS’ total graduating class, making the school one of a select few throughout the Commonwealth in which a majority of its graduating seniors received the scholarship award. The scholarship entitles the graduate to four years of tuition assistance at any Massachusetts state college or university. “I am proud to congratulate our ASKS| from page 13 ever, there is more to teach our children and prepare them for their future than just the MCAS test. So yes, it is important but not the only factor overall. Former School Committee Member John S. Hatch I think the MCAS results should be one of many components to a superintendent evaluation determining a pay increase in any given year. Other factors are the health, safety and well-being of the students and faculty. The overall performance of the district. The moral of each school, and the district. Community involvement and collaboration with other town leaders. These are just some criteria that could be assessed. This is a process that cannot be taken lightly and would take time and collaboration between the Superintendent and the school committee to develop. The process needs to clearly be defined, with clear goals, and objectives. I feel there could be many factors as to why a system may regress, and without having information, or the above-mentioned, clearly defined, I don’t feel I could answer the second question responsibly. School Committee Member Marc Charles Magliozzi The short answer is yes, but 43 seniors for receiving the Adams Scholarship,” Mystic Valley Director/Superintendent Alex Dan said. “Many of these young men and women have been a part of our school community since kindergarten and credit for this accomplishment goes to not only the students themselves but our faculty, staff and administration that has not only educated but nurtured these students during their formative years.” Because only 25 percent of any given district’s students are eligible for the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship (each city is capped at 25 percent regardless of where those students attend school), the fact that 52 percent of MVRCS’ Class of 2020 earned this designation firmly proves that the school delivers a far more rigorous education when compared to its sending districts. “This is a great proverbial feather in the caps of over half of the class of 2020,” Matthew Stone, MVRCS’ Assistant Director said. “This will assist them greatly in their ongoing college selection process and beyond. Looking at the numbers once again validates our academic offerings and rigor and makes everyone involved to want more.” Scholarship recipients from Saugus include Stacey Fabo, Emily Festa, Alexis Lariviere and Alfie Tsang. ble,” she said. “We cordially welcome you to kickoff this season of fundraising by joining us on Tuesday, October 29. All food and proceeds have been graciously donated by Angela’s Coal Fired Pizza and 100 percent of the proceeds raised will go back to our Sachem Students!” “Haunted Lighthouses” at the library on Oct. 29 New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are pleased to welcome Jeremy D’Entremont back to the Saugus Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. His program will be “New England’s Haunted Lighthouses.” D’Entremont is president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation. He has appeared on shows, such as “Haunted Lighthouses of America” on the Travel Channel, as well as having appeared on the History Channel, public television and National Public Radio. He has written more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouse history and other maritime topics. He has lectured and narrated cruises from Maine to California, and his photographs have appeared in many books and magazines. He is the editor of the website “New England Lighthousit is not as easy as applying a raise in any given year, as the Superintendent has a contract which stipulates the pay scale over the term of the Contract. The annual evaluation is the mechanism used to annually review the performance of the Superintendent. What we learned this year is that the annual review can only include items and benchmarks that were previously agreed to between the School Committee and Superintendent. The Annual Goals need to have measurable tasks so that the review can either be supported or not supported. As far as MCAS is concerned, the Superintendent is ultimately responsible for the success or failure of a district. What we cannot lose sight of is that he/ she does not work in a vacuum. Similar to the CEO of a Company, there are people in place that need to work in concert to achieve the goals of the District. In our school District, that team under the Superintendent includes the Administration Team at Central Office, the building Principals, Teachers, support staff and families of the students. In order to be successful, what is the “ranking” that should be or have been achieved? Is it as simple as a year over year improvement? Do we, the families of students, want to see a 10% increase? These are questions that need to be laid out as goals prior to the implementation of a plan for the year. While the scores of the District as a whole are not where I want, or expect them to be, I do not believe that the scores should be the only measurement of the District. The scores are easy to target because the numbers are right in front of us. As I asked at the School Committee meeting on October 10, I want to see the comparison between the individual students’ scores and their classroom success. This correlation is going to be telling in that it will provide information to ascertain that the students are in the correct class and longer term, will provide insight into what teaching methods are working and helping students retain information. In summary, I do believe that the Superintendent salary should be tied to MCAS scores and performance. As the state has changed how the districts are measured and ranked, this needs to be agreed upon annually and in conjunction with the Contract of the Superintendent. The District did see improvements this year in many areas but also fell behind in others. The schools that did not perform well need to understand what went well in the strong areas and mirror/learn from those successes. es: A Virtual Guide” at www.newenglandlighthouses.net, and he offers tours to lighthouses via minivan – based in Portsmouth, N.H. Join us for this free adult program when Jeremy will tell some of the macabre tales of New England’s coastal beacons, including the piano-playing ghost of Maine’s Seguin Lighthouse and strange happenings at Boston Light. Reservations are not necessary; however, seating is limited. Fall curbside leaf collection begins Oct. 21 The Town of Saugus announces that fall curbside leaf collection will take place during the following weeks: October 21–26, November 18–22 and December 2–6. Residents should place leaves outside by 7 a.m. during their regularly scheduled collection day. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal; however, if you are using barrels, they must be clearly marked with yard waste stickers. Stickers, which are free, may be obtained at Inspectional Services in the lower level of Town Hall at 298 Central St. in Saugus. Barrel covers must remain removed so that the leaves are visible. Plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches and brush will not be accepted. Please note that separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves, so the leaves may be collected at a different time of day. “Missed pick-ups” will not be conducted. Please contact Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Cub Scout and Boy Scout recruitment Cub Scout Pack 62 and Boy Scout Troop 62 are still seeking new members after a successful recruitment effort on Founders Day. Cubs can sign up on Monday nights from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Please use the door marked office in the front of the church. We are located in the basement. Cub Pack 62 welcomes boys from age five (kindergarten) to age 10 (Grade 5.) Boy Scouts can register on Tuesday nights from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church. Our Boy Scout program is for young men ages 10 1/2 to 17 (Grades 6-12) If you have any questions on our Cub Scout program, please contact Cubmaster Bill Ferringo at pack62saugus@gmail.com or bferringo@comcast.net. For Boy Scouts, please contact Scoutmaster John Kane at troop62saugus.org or 781-389-2708. Election workers needed! Feel like working the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5? Well, Saugus Town Clerk Ellen Schena is looking for you to help cover the local election. There will be two shifts working: from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. If interested, SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://CqFRhSgauwpSSh7GTFlxoseew6wswsXY06OtBoZIjWg$`̰]C#cE׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 18, 2019 Page 19 SOUNDS | from page 18 please call (781-231-4104) or come to the Town Clerk’s Office. Calling civic-minded Saugus students Hey, Saugus High School students, want to do something fun, educational and worthwhile on Tuesday, Nov. 5, when Saugus holds its town elections? Town Clerk Ellen Schena has an offer you might consider. There’s no school on Election Day anyway. “All students – 16, 17 and 18 – are welcome to work as election workers at the minimum pay rate or for community service,” Ellen told me this week. “I usually get five or six for every election. But I’d like to get more. It’s something good to have on your resume – that you worked on the election,” she said. For more details, stop by the Town Clerk’s Office on the first floor of Town Hall and tell the town clerk or one of her assistants that you want to be part of the next town election. Breakfast at Legion Hall Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210 has begun its seventh year of Friday morning breakfasts. The doors open at 7:30 a.m. at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9 a.m. The breakfasts will run through the end of May, with the exception of school vacations or Fridays when there is no school. A $6 donation is requested, with all proceeds going to help the Legion operate. Everyone is welcome, according to John Cannon, the cook on duty. Too many books at library! “We’re sorry: we are unable to accept book donations at this town.” That was the flyer posted in the entranceway of the Saugus Public Library this week. While the flyer hailed the New Friends’ Annual Book Sale “a great success,” it also noted “a considerable excess of books at this time and no more space to store them.” “Therefore, we are no longer accepting book donations for the foreseeable future,” it continued. The flyer also suggested that folks who have excess books they would like to donate might consider making a donation of “clean and gently-used books to these Saugus locations: “Council on Aging, 466 Central St., call 781-231-4178 “Salvation Army, 209 Broadway, call 781-231-0803 “Savers, 1160 Broadway, call 781-231-1232” CHaRM Recycling Drop-Off site open The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) is open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. There is no preregistration or fee required to enter the site; however, proof of residency is required. At the CHaRM center, the Town will accept the same recycling items that can be placed outside for curbside collection each week, such as paper, cardboard, bottles, cans and glass containers. Additional acceptable items include TVs and computers (up to three per year per address); bulky, rigid plastic items, such as toys, laundry baskets, trash barrels and 5-gallon pails; car tires up to 22” (for a fee of $3); books; and textiles, such as, clothing, bedding, pocketbooks, belts and shoes. Plastic bags are not permitted. Residents are kindly asked to empty recyclables out of any plastic bags and remove the bags from the site. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. 1. In what Marx Brothers film would you find the Hotel de Cocoanut? 2. In 1994 what sporting event had the theme “Rockin’ Country Sunday”? 3. Are bats mammals or birds? 4. On Oct. 19, 1781, the last major land battle of the Revolutionary War ended in Yorktown in what state? 5. In what country is Transylvania? 6. What does a bibliophile collect? 7. On Oct. 20, 1984, the largest aquarium (at the time) opened on Cannery Row in what locale? 8. In what comic strip would you find Cookie, Daisy and Dogwood? 9. What U.S. city is called The Big Easy? 10. On Oct. 21, 1976, what country won Nobel Prizes in chemistry, economics, literature, medicine and physics? 11. What vegetable has a white variety called Casper? 12. Which U.S. football stadium has the largest capacity? (Hint: Ann Arbor.) 13. On Oct. 22, 1903, what member of the Three Stooges was born? (Hint: starts with C.) 14. What cat breed is black? 15. On Halloween in 1926, what magician died? 16. On Oct. 23, 1992, Akihito became the first modern Japanese Emperor to visit what country? 17. In what year was the song “Purple People Eater” released: 1941, 1958 or 1963? 18. What is the name of the cemetery in the Hollywood Hills where many entertainers are buried? 19. On Oct. 24, 1945, what intergovernmental organization’s Charter became effective? 20. What second host of “The Tonight Show” often said “I kid you not”? Answers below, please no cheating! EVERETT – 419 BROADWAY LYNNFIELD – 7 7 1 SALEM STREET 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 FROM PAGE 19 *Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is effective October 15, 2019 and is subject to change. All rates and APR’s are calculated based on a $250,000 loan for an owner-occupied single family dwelling with a 20% down payment. Rates are also based on Loan to Value and credit scores. The monthly principal and interest payment for a 15 Year fixed rate mortgage is $6.97 per $1,000 borrowed. The monthly principal and interest payment for a 30 Year fixed rate mortgage is $4.63 per $1,000 borrowed. Payments do not include taxes and insurance. Your payment may be greater if the loan is secured by a first lien. 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Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been more than three years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee. 1. “The Cocoanuts” 2. The Super Bowl 3. Mammals 4. Virginia 5. Romania 6. Books 7. Monterey, Calif. 8. “Blondie” 9. New Orleans 10. USA 11. Pumpkin 12. Michigan Stadium 13. Curly (Jerome Lester Horwitz) 14. Many breeds have black cats. 15. Harry Houdini 16. China 17. 1958 18. Forest Lawn 19. The United Nations (Oct. 24 is United Nations Day.) 20. 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This newspaper assumes no financial responsibility for errors in advertisements printed herein, but will reprint without charge that part of an advertisement in which the error occurs. SPADAFORA AUTO PARTS JUNK CARS WANTED SAME DAY PICK UP 781-324-1929 Quality Used Tires Mounted & Installed Used Auto Parts & Batteries Family owned & operated since 1946 OBURN — The owner of a Malden-based cleaning company pleaded guilty and was sentenced to jail in connection with an insurance fraud scheme that involved worker misclassification, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today. Marcello Pompa, age 41, of Saugus, pleaded guilty on Monday to Workers Compensation Insurance Fraud (5 counts) and Larceny Over $250 (5 counts). He was sentenced by Judge Laurence Pierce to one year in a House of Correction with six months to be served, with the remaining balance suspended for two years. He was also ordered to not work on municipal contracts or participate in the municipal bidding process for two years, and to pay $74,000 in restitution. “Worker misclassification is a serious issue that cheats our state out of needed resources, said AG Healey. “Employers need to follow the law and pay their fair share.” “The IFB’s Workers’ Compensation Unit vigorously pursues premium evasion cases because it places a financial drain on the system and creates an unfair playing field for dishonest businesses,” said Anthony DiPaolo, Chief of Investigations at the Massachusetts Insurance Fraud Bureau. “This indictment shows the commitment by the IFB and AG Healey’s office to combat this type of fraud.” The AG’s Office alleged that between 2010 and 2016, Pompa falsely claimed that he used three sub-contractors through his company, M&M Cleaning, Inc. (M&M), in order to lower his workers’ compensation insurance premiums and conceal more than $2.8 million in M&M’s payroll. Through this scheme, the AG’s Office alleged that M&M evaded paying more than $74,000 in workers’ compensation insurance premiums. As a result of this alleged intentional misclassification, Pompa was able to win multiple contracts, including municipal contracts throughout Massachusetts, by offering a substantially lower price for their cleaning services than their competitors during the bidding process. Pompa was indicted in October 2018. Misclassification is an increasingly common way for employers to avoid their legal obligations to employees and to unfairly compete in the marketplace. Employers that misclassify their workers avoid paying their fair share of unemployment insurance, payroll taxes, and worker’s compensation contribution. Misclassification not only puts at risk a muchneeded safety net for workers injured on the job, but also raises costs for other employers. 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BUYER1 Jurado, Alvaro Iwano, Daniel T Kinnon, Gregory Johnson, James B Sampaio, Mariana G Hossain, Mohammed S Ganz, Jessica Valentin, Blanca I Russell, Allyn Serino, Michael A Chen, Zhi M Opritova, Olga M Covalucci, Roxanne Frediani, Parris Macdougall, Jo M Macdougall, Stephen BUYER2 Patrie, Allyson J Johnson, Jenny L Sampaio, Tiago S Mauceri, Gianno Valentin, Gilberto Russell, Cassiane Shah, Myra S SELLER1 Lopez, Richard J Hufnagle, Gary M Allen, Robert A Sparks, James H Sforza, Anthony Heelen, Jane M Guerrier, Fabiola Bertrand, Stephen Deplatzi, Lori Kennedy, Amy B White Arthur Jr Est Hadri, Brahim Mcclure, Veronica A Bonaccorsi, Mark Jeffrey, Edward H SELLER2 ADDRESS Lopez, Sherri A Hufnagle, Janet C Sforza, Kelly Guerrier, James Giordano, Gary CITY 7 Danforth Ave 23 Carr Rd 18 Desota St 35 Magnolia St 523 Walnut St 52 Atlantic Ave 7 Franklin St 8 Wonderland Ave 121 Fairmount Ave 79 Fairmount Ave Palmer-White, Lisa B 201-1/2 Lincoln Ave Hadri, Cheryl C 28 Henry St Bonaccorsi, Patricia Jeffrey, Linda L Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus 2705 Lewis O Gray Dr #2705 Saugus 202 Sherwood Forest Ln #202 Saugus 21 Lothrop St Saugus DATE 30.09.2019 30.09.2019 30.09.2019 30.09.2019 30.09.2019 27.09.2019 27.09.2019 27.09.2019 27.09.2019 27.09.2019 26.09.2019 26.09.2019 26.09.2019 26.09.2019 25.09.2019 PRICE $420 000,00 $710 000,00 $400 000,00 $436 000,00 $340 000,00 $335 000,00 $474 900,00 $470 000,00 $470 000,00 $515 000,00 $449 000,00 $405 000,00 $430 000,00 $455 000,00 $557 000,00 WEST LYNN - 2 homes from Lynnfield line. 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