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Dion-Faust and her husband – Saugus American Legion Senior Vice Commander Joseph Dion – serve as co-grand marshals of the patriotic procession, which is scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday, May 23). “Debra wasn’t a veteran, but she did more for veterans than most veterans do,” Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti said this week. “She certainly deserves the recognition for everything she has done,” Castinetti said of Dion-Faust, who worked as the assistant clerk and house manager at Legion Hall. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Saugus. Joseph Dion has been a longtime active member of American Legion Post 210. For many years, he worked alongside his wife organizing the post’s popular weekly veterans breakfast. “Joe’s going to retire from all of his duties at the American Legion. It was a unanimous decision of the council members to have him and Debra as co-marshals this year,” Castinetti said. 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She aspired to a college education with plans to graduate with all four children – two daughters and two sons – from UMass Lowell on the same day. But things didn’t happen the way the Saugus family had hoped. “COVID kind of messed things up,” Whitcomb told The Saugus Advocate last week. “When they started, I wanted to start. But COVID hit and I went to work,” she said, recalling how the pandemic of early 2020 and the following year changed the trajectory of the Whitcomb college plans. It took three commenceMEMORIAL DAY | FROM PAGE 1 Kosovo during Operation Joint Guardian. Singing this year’s National Anthem at the Riverside Cemetery will be Amy Macauda, daughter ments in four years for Whitcomb and her children to finally achieve that goal. Collette and Diana graduated in 2023. Andrew got his diploma from UMass Lowell a year later and earned his master’s degree in 2025. Whitcomb graduated with her son Bryce last Saturday during commencement exercises at the Tsongas Center in Lowell. “I never thought this would happen, given our family situation,” Bryce, 25, said last week, joining his mom in an interview. “I thought we were stuck and we were all going to get deadend jobs that didn’t pay much. After graduating from high school, I didn’t think I was going to get here,” he said. “The four of us [children] wouldn’t have gone to college if it wasn’t for my mom. I’m proud of her and the four of American Legion Post #210 Commander John Macauda. The holiday will officially get underway today (Friday, May 22) at 3 p.m. with a flagging of veterans graves in Riverside Cemetery. Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve CastinetWhitcomb wore a decorated mortarboard that beamed with pride: “First Gen Quadruplets & Mom.” “I just didn’t want them to end up uneducated like me,” Whitcomb said. “Today, you need a college education to get a good job. Because I never graduated from college, I wanted them to be college graduates,” she said. “It was a goal – something The UMass Lowell mascot, Rowdy the River Hawk, joined the Whitcomb family of Saugus at last Saturday’s commencement exercises. From left to right: Andrew ’24, ’25 (master’s degree); Bryce ’26; Maureen ’26; Collette ’23 and Diana Whitcomb ’23. (UMass Lowell courtesy photo by Henry Marte) of us graduating from college,” he said. Bryce, who is a 2019 Saugus High School graduate, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from ti has again issued an invitation to all Saugus citizens to volunteer their time to assist longtime grave officer Randy Briand in planting mini-American flags. “We need as many volunteers as we can get to make sure all of the veterans graves in the UMass Lowell, with concentration in management information systems. He plans to pursue a master’s degree, with possible plans for a career in the IT field or cybersecurity. cemetery get a flag,” Castinetti said this week. “All are welcome to join in. The more, the merrier,” he said. For the first time in many years, the Saugus High School Marching Band will be marching in the Memorial Day Pathat I always wanted. Seeing my kids go to high school and start college made me believe I could do it, too. You know, it’s never too old to get a college education. A couple of years ago, I remember reading about a grandmother graduating with her granddaughter,” she said. COLLEGE GOAL | SEE PAGE 5 rade. Other bands include the Stuart Highlanders Pipe Band of Wilmington and the McGann Marching Band of Gardner. Guy Moley, the man behind local charity car shows, is organizing a large assortment of classic and antique cars and vintage vehicles to participate, as in past years. There will be four Junior ROTC units participating in the parade: Lynn English High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC, Salem High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC, Peabody High School Air Force Junior ROTC and Gloucester High School Navy Junior ROTC. Saugus TV Studio Associate John Prudent has again prepared a special Memorial Day video capturing Saugus veterans, which will be displayed on the truck during the parade. There will also be a special video played later in the cemetery. World War II soldier reenactors, led by David Savoie of Saugus, will again participate in the parade, along with a wide variety of youth groups and civic organizations of Saugus. Saugus VFW Post #2346 will host a collation at 190C Main St. after the Memorial Day observances at Riverside Cemetery. ׉ 7cassandra://LXYiKUCmKkgxOSBgy3HF213fkIL9jRetZkhYUBhl8OU7"`j,\^D^׉E iTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 22, 2026 Page 3 Town Meeting 2026 Members commit themselves to a year of review by creating committees to study the Town Charter, the zoning bylaws and the general bylaws By Mark E. Vogler M uch of the discussion Monday night (May 18) focused on the future of Saugus town government, its regulations and how to update and improve the town’s current regulations. · Members voted overwhelmingly (41-6) in favor of Article 37, a measure sponsored by Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Anthony Cogliano and Selectman Michael Serino to create a Town Meeting Charter Review Committee to review the current Saugus Town Charter and recommend updates or amendments. · Article 40, introduced by Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Peter A. Rossetti, Jr., establishes a committee to study and review the Saugus Town Zoning Bylaws to determine if there needs to be a complete zoning rewrite, using the assistance of a professional zoning consultant, urban planners and legal support. It passed on a 42-5 vote. · Article 42, an article authored by Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Matthew Parlante to create an 11-member Bylaw Review Committee to review the town’s General Bylaws and recommend changes, passed on a unanimous voice vote. With passage of these three articles, members have created four Town Meeting committees during this year’s session. In an earlier session of Town Meeting, members passed Article 31 – a measure by Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Jenna R. Nuzzo to establish a Vacant School Facilities Assessment Committee to evaluate vacant school buildings owned by the town. During the discussion of Parlante’s Article 42, Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian said he supports the article while urging caution to his colleagues to make sure that members appointed to the four diff erent committees “show up and do the work.” “Upon voting this, we will now have places for 31 Town Meeting members to serve on Committees. Article 31 has fi ve, Article 37 has 10, Article 40 has fi ve, Article 42 will have 11,” Manoogian said. “Several years ago, Town Meeting voted to create an apartment inspection committee. Five members. One member never showed up. Another member never got the work done. And I couldn’t issue a fi - nal report,” he said. “I’m cautioning all of you, that if you get involved in a committee, please attend. Please show up. It’s a huge commitment. Motivation is important for the maker. I hear it. 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Baseball added hardware to the trophy case over the weekend; softball continues battling to extend its season; and girls lacrosse is heading back to the state tournament after a strong season built on growth and chemistry. BASEBALL CAPTURES STRIKE OUT COLON CANCER TOURNAMENT TITLE Saugus baseball delivered one of its strongest weekends of the season, winning the Strike Out Colon Cancer Tournament hosted by East Boston High School while putting together two impressive victories over Malden and Revere. Senior catcher Nathan Soroko earned tournament MVP honors after reaching base repeatedly over the weekend, finishing four-for-six with two walks and a hit by pitch. The Sachems opened tournament play Saturday with a 7-4 victory over Malden. Eli Fialho got things started early with an RBI single in the first inning before Brayden Crawford added another run in the second with an RBI single down the right field line. Malden briefly grabbed control in the third inning before Saugus answered in the fifth. An error, a Donny Santostefano RBI single and a Garrett Peavey RBI hit pushed the Sachems back in front for good. Jordan Rodriguez earned the win in relief, tossing 3 2/3 innings while allowing just two hits and no runs while striking out four. Crawford started on the mound before Rodriguez shut the door. Offensively, Saugus collected nine hits. Fialho drove in three runs, while Soroko and Santostefano each finished with two hits. The Sachems also flashed defensive execution by turning a double play. Sunda y 50 brought another strong effort, this time a 9-5 win over Revere. Saugus struck immediately. Rodriguez delivered a two-run single in the opening inning before another run scored on an error. Revere fought back and briefly moved ahead 4-3, but Saugus responded with a decisive sixth inning. Brayden Crawford, Eli Fialho and Chris Mazin each delivered RBI singles as the Sachems surged ahead. Trey Riley was outstanding out of the bullpen, working 6 2/3 innings while allowing just two runs, one earned. The offense kept rolling. Peavey collected three hits from the No. 8 spot in the lineup. Rodriguez, Crawford, Soroko, Mazin and Tyler Schaefer all added multi-hit performances. Saugus also stole five bases and turned another double play. The tournament championship comes at an important time for a team looking to build momentum entering the final stretch of the regular season. Saugus is 7-10 and needs to win its final three games in order to make the postseason. SOFTBALL STAYS ALIVE, KEEPS TOURNAMENT DREAM INTACT Saugus softball enters the final days of the regular season with exactly what it wanted — a chance. The Sachems defeated Waltham, 7-4, to improve to 9-9 and remain alive in the tournament chase. “We are still alive,” Head Coach Steve Almquist said simply afterward. Now comes the challenge. Saugus closes with Peabody and Swampscott, needing one more win to strengthen its tournament hopes. That urgency has been building for weeks. Earlier in the week, the Sachems dropped a 12-0 decision to Gloucester, one of Division 3’s elite programs. “Gloucester proved why they are the third-ranked team,” Almquist said. The Sachems managed hits from Sydney Deleidi and Julia Strout but struggled against a dominant Gloucester pitcher who recorded her 200th strikeout of the season. Still, Almquist pointed toward growth. “We are a young team and at this point we just don’t have enough experience to compete with these top-tier teams on a consistent level,” he said. “We will get there.” Sofia McCarrier and eighth grader Jenna O’Donnell split pitching duties against Gloucester. McCarrier worked three innings while O’Donnell continued adding valuable varsity experience. A few days earlier, Saugus delivered one of its best all-around performances of the season with a critical 6-1 victory over Salem. “In a must-win game, the kids delivered,” Almquist said. McCarrier dazzled in the circle again, allowing one run on three hits while striking out five. The defense matched her effort. Sophomore third baseman Alannah Duong turned in five putouts, while sophomore first baseman Julia Strout continued establishing herself as one of the team’s defensive anchors. “I can’t stress enough how impressed I am with Julia’s performance this year,” Almquist said. Offensively, Saugus attacked immediately. Captain Ari Chianca opened the game with a single. 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She’s also thinking about furthering her education. “Now that I’ve done this [graduated from college] and know that I can do the work, I don’t think I will have a problem fi nishing my master’s degree,” she said. ROUNDUP | FROM PAGE 4 di followed with a bunt single. Eighth grader Aubrey Demonte — who Almquist noted leads the team with 17 walks — reached base to load things up. Layla Demonte drove in a run. Eighth grader Jenna O’Donnell worked an RBI walk. Chianca later added an RBI double. McCarrier chipped in an RBI single. Alannah Duong doubled and scored. Maria Silva and Angie Dow added hits. O’Donnell continued her breakout season with a double and another strong off ensive performance. “Without question one of the most pleasant surprises of the season,” Almquist said of the eighth grader. A MORTAR BOARD MESSAGE: Maureen Whitcomb wore this cap last Saturday at UMass Lowell when she joined her son Bryce, the last of her quadruplets to earn a bachelor’s degree from UMass Lowell. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) “She just keeps getting better and better.” GIRLS LACROSSE PUNCHES TOURNAMENT TICKET Saugus girls lacrosse is headed to the postseason. The Sachems improved to 9-6 and officially qualified for the state tournament, continuing a season Head Coach Amanda Jacquier says has been defi ned by growth. “This team has worked incredibly hard to grow together,” Jacquier said. “Learning to trust and rely on one another in every aspect of the game.” Saugus celebrated Senior Night with a dominant 16-1 victory over Malden. Natalie Justice and Aly Mabee each scored four goals. Niki Breton, Brooke Diaz, Mara Faiella, Teaghan Arsenault, Layla Rodriguez, Genesis Barrios, Paige Millea and Eden Miniscalco each added goals. “Everyone played a great game all around,” Jacquier said. 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Vogler P recinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald Wallace drew unanimous support from his colleagues on Article 38, his resolution aimed to address the litter problem around town. “It’s really bad. And a large amount of it comes from the recycling system that we have,” Wallace told colleagues during Monday’s session. “People use those little Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. bins. I have neighbors that put them out with cardboard. It gets windy and it blows all over the place,” he said. “On May 2, Precinct 5 had a cleanup day. And I had several selectmen with me and a bunch of Town Meeting members and residents. And literally from the Lynnhurst School and the bottom of Elm Street, we filled six contractor bags, and probably half of that trash is from people’s stuff blowing around,” he said. Several days after the Precinct 5 cleanup, Wallace said that while walking his dog he observed “recycling all over the neighborhood again.” He asked the town manager to offer his thoughts on what the town could do. “I think the article that’s presented is a great idea,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree said. “Residents should be able to put their recycling in something that’s covered,” he said. The town manager said he looked forward to working with a committee of citizens “or somebody to help spearhead that.” Precinct 8 Town Meeting Member Arthur Grabowski blamed the citizens for the litter problem. “People in this community need to take more pride in their community,” he said. AT A GLANCE: In the third session of the Annual Town Meeting, members took action on 10 of the 46 articles on this year’s warrant: approving seven of the articles, indefinitely postponing one and referring two articles back to their makers. Forty-eight of the 50 members were present for the third night’s proceedings, which lasted two and a half hours. Precinct 3 Town Meeting Member Arthur Connors, Jr. and Precinct 9 Town Meeting Member Katrina Berube were absent. WHAT’S NEXT: The 2026 Annual Town Meeting will not meet next Monday, Memorial Day (May 25). When it reconvenes for Session Four, the deliberations will take place on either June 1 or June 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. Members are expected to take up the remainder of the warrant articles – the major one being Article 2, the town’s budget for the 2027 Fiscal Year that begins July 1. 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FIREFIGHTER | SEE PAGE 12 ׉ 7cassandra://HeMKUqCQHwTBsgH82Nud86j4-a22eFZf5xS7eL2mC3I:`j,\^D^׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 22, 2026 Page 7 The Sounds of Saugus So, Saugus be safe out there on the road. One-day trash delay The Town of Saugus announced that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay for the Memorial Day holiday. Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, May 25, due to the holiday. Collection will resume on a one-day delay on Tuesday, May 26. Residents are kindly asked to leave their trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m. the day after their normally scheduled collection day. The Town of Saugus would Emily and her bunny “Double Trouble” were the first to ride the pony Luda at the Saugus Iron Works last week. The Saugus Public Library arranged for New England Party Animals from Manchester, N.H., to bring Luda to Saugus. About 120 people, including toddlers eager to ride and their families, arrived for the event. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus Today (Friday, May 22) marks the beginning of the most solemn of American holidays. While it seems to have lost its meaning over the years, Memorial Day is a day where Americans pause to reflect and remember their fallen heroes – the ones who served their country and gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in the line of duty. Saugus, like most American communities, has felt the tragedy of war over the years – from the Revolutionary War to the Iraqi War. The stars of the fallen are there to count alongside the names of servicemen inscribed on monuments throughout town. The holiday will officially get underway today (Friday, May 22) at 3 p.m. with a flagging of veterans’ graves in Riverside Cemetery. Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti has again issued an invitation to all Saugus citizens to volunteer their time to assist longtime grave officer Randy Briand in planting mini-American flags. “We need as many volunteers as we can get to make sure all of the veterans graves in the cemetery get a flag,” Castinetti said this week. “All are welcome to join in. The more, the merrier,” he said. If you miss the flagging this afternoon, there’s still time to join other Saugonians in observing Memorial Day tomorrow (Saturday, May 23), beginning at 10 a.m. with the annual Memorial Day parade, which will pass Veterans Park and make its way into Riverside Cemetery, where the town’s official ceremonies will commence. There will be the familiar sight of family members and friends of the fallen or deceased veterans putting flowers on their graves to go alongside the miniature American flags. Many will come from out of town to honor the fallen of Saugus on this Memorial Day weekend of remembrance. Memorial Day weekend is also one of the most dangerous driving periods of the year, ever since I can remember. I lost my twin brother, Lance A. Vogler, on Memorial Day in 1978 in a motorcycle accident an eighth of a mile down the street from our home in Swansea, Mass. Lance was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Vietnam War. When I got the news of his death, I was working for a newspaper in San Angelo, Texas. I had just written about a tragic car accident in which seven family members perished. like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781231-4036 with any questions. The fallen heroes of Saugus Some folks confuse the purpose of Memorial Day with Veterans Day (Nov. 11), two similar patriotic holidays. Memorial Day, which was once known as “Decoration Day” honoring the Civil War fallen heroes, is to honor those who died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans Day, which commemorates the end of World War I, is meant to honor all living veterans, retired or still serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. This time of year, I like to mention the war dead totals I’ve compiled over the years by counting stars for each of the wars from World War I through the Iraq War. 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But on the large Civil War Monument inside the large rotary – a keystone-shaped roundabout – two plaques on the right and left sides of the memorial list the names of 163 Saugus residents who served in the war. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, May 22) from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office at 781-233-2663 or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. Legion Breakfast on Fridays There’s a good breakfast deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus offers Friday morning breakfasts for the 2026 season. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. The Friday breakfasts will last until May 29. This week’s “Shout Outs” Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo offered several “shout outs” this week: “To Chris Riley for painting the Bus Stop hut at Clifftondale [Cliftondale] Square. It looks so nice and clean now. Thank you Chris for doing this for all the residents in Clifftondale! You are the best!” “To Done Right Landscaping for making the Clifftondale Square Rotary look beautiful once again this Spring. This company has done this for years free of charge. All the Clifftondale residents are grateful that you do this for us, thank you so much!” “The final ‘Shout Out’ is for the yearly total of all the ‘Shout Outs’ that were printed in The Saugus Advocate this past year aaaaannnndddd the total is From the Motorcycle Run for Veterans: Standing in back: Dante Tomboro and David Rao. In front holding the sign: Mason Tomboro and John Penney. (Photo Courtesy of Justine Dolan) 128. The grand total of ‘Shout Outs’ since its inception is 684! So a ‘Shout Out’ to every person who took the time to say a kind word to someone, you are the best!” Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti offered a “Shout Out” to Gordon Shepard for all the work he continued to do this year, working from afar to help get Riverside Cemetery in shape for tomorrow’s (Saturday, March 23) Memorial Day ceremonies. “Unfortunately, he’s not going to make it home from Florida this year. But even from 1,500 miles away, he was still working on getting the cemetery ready. He ordered all new flags for the flag poles, got the grounds fertilized and the sprinklers turned on.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/ or a photo. June 6 Blood Drive at Legion Hall Saugus American Legion Post 210 is hosting its Memorial Blood Drive on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cpl. Scott J. Procopio & Capt. William Shoemaker American Legion Post Hall at 44 Taylor St. Please call the Red Cross (1800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Saugus Democrats meet June 10 The next meeting of the Saugus Democratic Town Committee is Wednesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. at SaugusTV offices at 30 Main St. Parking is in front of the building or across the street. Entrance is via the side door. Elks to hold Narcan program June 15 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee is holding a Narcan presentation at the Saugus-Senior Center on Monday, June 15, at 10 a.m., at 466 Central St. in Saugus. This is an hour-long free event. Drug overdose is the leading cause of death in the SAVE THE DATE! Saugus will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 4th, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Please read “the Sounds of Saugus” for more details. (Courtesy graphic to The Saugus Advocate) United States. Witness the benefits of Narcan and its many uses. Samples will be shown to all present. Don’t miss out on this event. Light refreshments will be served. Upcoming events at the Saugus Public Library Here are a few interesting programs worth checking out at the Saugus Public Library: Laura Eisener offered this report: “Natural World”, a beautiful exhibit of photographs by Jordan Lavine, graces the walls of the reading room at Saugus Public Library. Iconic New England scenes include the forge and slitting mill at Saugus Ironworks, the old stone church in Boylston, MA with the US flag reflected in the water, views of Acadia National Park in Maine, and many others taken throughout the seasons. Bird lovers will enjoy a bald eagle seeming to howl at the moon, a camouflaged owl in a tree trunk, and many more. Other subjects include pollinators among blossoms and other wildlife. This display will run throughout May and June - be sure to get over and see it! · See Jonah Knight perform a magic show and facilitate a Dungeons and Dragons game! Please join us on Monday, June 22, at 4 p.m. in the Brooks Room. Suitable for fifth grade and up; registration required. SAVE Annual Meeting June 16 Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment will hold its 53rd Annual Meeting & Dinner on June 16 at 7 p.m. at Magia’s Restaurant & Bar (126 Newbury St., Danvers). A social time will be held at 6:30 p.m. The program will feature a brief business meeting, stewardship award, guest speaker, raffles and an update on SAVE activTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 10 ׉ 7cassandra://U2yXlDCBzCt5kAUjnD_4K7qWZ-x0Hj9GrwWvS6lOruU4`j,\^D^׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 22, 2026 Page 9 Saugus Gardens in the Spring Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener T oday is the International Day for Biodiversity! Observed annually since May 22, 1992, this year’s theme is “Acting Locally for Global Impact,” a reminder that small actions can have big results. A key part of the Urban Tree Care class I teach at North Shore Community College each spring is a discussion of tree species selection for streets, parks and private properties. Avoiding monocultures, which is the planting of a single species over a large area and is the exact opposite of biodiversity, is an important strategy. Selection of a single tree species, such as American elm (Ulmus americana), which may be in fashion for a time, leads not only to boring and repetitive landscapes, but also to the spread of disease — such as Dutch Elm disease, which spread rapidly through streets and entire cities in the 20th century. The fungus spores were easily spread from tree to tree. The overuse of ornamental pear trees, especially the ‘Bradford’ variety of Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’), in the 1970s led to a diff erent problem, as this tree seeded so readily it has now been declared invasive in Massachusetts and many other states. It can no longer be sold by nurseries. Overabundance of a single plant species to the exclusion of others will lead to problems spilling over in the animal they hatch and begin to eat the leaves. However, these host plants bloom later in the summer, and do not provide nectar in spring when the butterfl ies arrive here from the South. One of the most popular showy and fragrant flowering plants, the common lilac (Syringa vulgaris), offers nectar to pollinators arriving in our area now. The fragrant lilac is one of the key spring plants to encourage many butterfl ies to linger. Tiger swallowtail butterflies (Papilio glaucus) are especially attracted to them. When the lilacs’ bloom is fi nished, other garden fl owers must supply the butterfl ies’ needs until they begin their migration south once again. The photo above shows two Dark purple ‘Charles Joly’ lilac, light purple ‘Lilac Sunday’ lilac and white Morrow’s honeysuckle attract pollinators this month in Lynnhurst. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) world, too, as no single species provides food and shelter for all the wildlife indigenous to an area. Eff orts today work hand in hand with last week’s Endangered Species Day (the third Friday in May each year), since maintaining biodiversity helps keep an environmental balance that provides support The fragrant lily of the valley is the birth month fl ower for May. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Honoring the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 WINWASTESAUGUS.COM for a wide range of organisms. Many Saugus gardeners have added the host plants of Monarch butterfl ies to their garden in recent decades to ensure the butterfl ies’ ability to reproduce and for the off spring to get the specifi c nutrients these plants provide, but it is also important to have a wide range of nectar producing plant species blooming throughout the growing season, since that’s what the adult butterfl y feeds on to survive long enough to lay eggs. Host plants for monarch butterfl ies (Danaus plexippus) are several species of milkweed (Asclepias spp.). If they lay eggs in the wrong plant species, the caterpillars will not have appropriate food when lilac varieties and a white Morrow’s honeysuckle (Lonicera morrowii) blooming in Lynnhurst. The dark purple lilac is a variety of common lilac (Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’), while the lighter purple one is a variety of Chinese lilac named by the Arnold Arboretum for its popular annual festival Lilac Sunday (Syringa chinensis ‘Lilac Sunday’). The honeysuckle was planted by a bird, which perched in one of the lilacs and “dropped” a seed after enjoying a feast of honeysuckle berries. This species has also now been declared invasive. 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This involves a non-IRA annuity. The beneficiary will then have the option of stretching out payments over his or her life expectancy under Internal Revenue Code Section 72(s). The beneficiary also has the option of receiving each monthly payment in a tax efficient manner by utilizing the exclusion ratio contained in certain products offered by insurance companies. Each payment would contain a certain portion that is non-taxable representing a return of the initial investment. Each payment would also contain a certain portion that is taxable representing built-in gain in the tax-deferred annuity. In a typical tax-deferred annuity, if you invested $100,000 and it is now worth $200,000, the first $100,000 of withdrawals would represent taxable income. The earnings are withdrawn first. Once the earnings are exhausted, then the remainder would represent a non-taxable return of the original investment. If you are the beneficiary of a tax-deferred annuity with a substantial amount of built-in gain (i.e. taxable income), you might consider not cashing out the policy as that would result in a significant amount in federal and state income taxes. You might consider executing a tax-free 1035 transfer into a new annuity policy in your name alone. This would allow you to invest as conservative or as aggressive as you wish based ities. The guest speaker will be Kirstie Pecci, Executive Director of Just Zero, a national zero waste, nonprofit organization, who will be presenting on the topic “Massachusetts: Time to Change our Solid Waste System.” The Dinner Buffet will include fresh garden salad, penne with pomodoro, baked haddock, chicken parmigiana, vegetable, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Free parking is available on-site, and the facility is ADA accessible. Tickets are $38 per person upon your risk tolerance, risk capacity, priorities, goals and objectives. You can receive payments over a long time horizon resulting in much greater tax efficiency and a better opportunity to provide for retirement income. Upon the death of the annuitant of a tax deferred annuity, a beneficiary must withdraw all of the funds in the annuity by the end of the fifth year following the annuitant’s death. The beneficiary can withdraw all of the monies in year one, take monthly withdrawals over the five year period or wait until year five to withdraw all of the monies. If an annuity is held in a taxable IRA account, a non-spouse beneficiary must withdraw all of the funds by the end of the 10th year following the IRA owner’s death. A spouse can roll the IRA annuity into his or her own IRA and continue with tax deferral until required minimum distributions (RMD’s) are required which is at age 73 for people born prior to January 1, 1960. For those born January 1, 1960, or later, the RMD age is 75. This was provided for in the Secure Act 2.0. So long as you are provided with options, you then can make the decision that is best for you. There are no right or wrong answers. Everyone’s situation is different. 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. payable by check or Venmo (@SAVE-org) as soon as possible, but no later than June 1. Mail checks payable to “SAVE, Saugus” to SAVE Treasurer, Mary Kinsell, 11 Sunnyside Avenue, Saugus, MA 01906. Complete your forms online (https://forms. gle/KEYAU8CUnAWhoxQEA). SAVE was founded in 1973 to promote a better quality of life in Saugus through environmental concern and action. Countdown till Saugus celebrates America’s 250th Here’s a report from Corinne Riley, chair of the Saugus 250th Celebration Committee: “America’s 250th Cele - bration is just seven weeks away! Saugus had our own heroes during the Revolutionary War. There will be speeches by Parson Roby, General George Washington and reenactment of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. There will be entertainment, children’s games played back in the 1700’s, and an old fashioned community get-together and BBQ! It will be at the Saugus Iron Works, Saturday July 4th. Noon to 4 pm. We are looking forward to the 10 precincts entering a patriotic decorated vehicle! Volunteers are always welcome. Join us for a funfilled historical event celebrating our Founding Fathers who created our country’s democratic form of government. If you want more information or have questions, email ccriley@comcast.net. Saugus resident extradited from Dominican Republic after indictment on multiple federal charges (Editor’s Note: The following story is based on a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston.) A Dominican national residing in Saugus was recently indicted and extradited back to the United States from the Dominican Republic to face multiple federal charges stemming from a Homeland Security Task Force investigation for continuing criminal enterprise, drug trafficking and money laundering. Frank Maiky Baez Guerrero, 29, was charged with continuing criminal enterprise, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, conspiracy to launder money and multiple counts of distribution of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine. According to court documents, Baez Guerrero led a large-scale drug trafficking organization that operated out of Massachusetts, Maine and the Dominican Republic. On Nov. 26, 2024, 10 members of Baez Guerrero’s drug trafficking organization (DTO) were indicted for drug trafficking conspiracy and firearms ofTOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 3 commitment.” During Monday night’s session, several members expressed the need to update the zoning and general bylaw regulations governing Saugus, pointing to outdated rules or rules that aren’t being enforced. “One of the best examples of why this is needed actually came up just last week during discussion on the hunting bylaw,” Parlante said in making a case for Article 42. “It was acknowledged publicly that a permitting requirement already contained in the bylaw has apparently not really been followed or enforced for years, yet at the same time, Town Meeting still acted to amend that same bylaw by adding an additional restriction,” Parlante said. “I think that actually proves the point of why a bylaw refenses. Allegedly, at Baez Guerrero’s direction these defendants regularly transported fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine from Massachusetts to Maine, rented residences to store and sell the drugs to local Maine customers and then returned with the drug proceeds to Massachusetts. The indictment alleges that Baez Guerrero was operating this DTO while in the United States and in the Dominican Republic. The charge of continuing criminal enterprise provides for a sentence of no less than 20 years and up to life in prison, a term of supervised release of up to life and a fine of up to $2 million. The charge of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances provides for a sentence of no less than 10 years and up to life in prison, at least five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. Multiple charges of distribution and possession with intent to disINDICTMENT | SEE PAGE 12 view committee is needed. Before we continue adding new language onto old bylaws, we should step back and ask: are the existing provisions clear, realistic, enforceable, and actually being administered the way the bylaws say they should be? A review committee gives the Town the opportunity to identify situations exactly like that, where the written bylaws and the real-world practice may no longer match.” Under Article 42, 11 Town Meeting members who express an interest in serving would be selected by a public lottery. Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Martin Costello wanted to know whether the town has bylaws that are archaic. Town Counsel John Vasapolli said he believes there are many bylaws on the books that are outdated and need to be changed. ׉ 7cassandra://mBpcKzBRC28t6-dBMRQOYXeeX2xElD4BRDXUV3Z3uHE3 `j,\^D^׉E"THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 22, 2026 Page 11 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Decampos, Marcos A Eliina, Elena Fall 3rd, Roland Everett Fernandes, Jose Giorgetti, Anthony Pradhan, Rajkumar Stillwell Jr, Gordon S BUYER2 Campos, Kerly Alves Fernandes, Debra Ann Giorgetti, Kathleen Gauchan, Jyoti SELLER1 Ribeiro, Diva A Lafferty, Steven Wood, Loralee R Grenon, Kyle Vo, Kiet H Hegarty, Maureen A Giorgetti, Anthony P SELLER2 Mello, Gabriella De Lafferty, Ellen Grenon, Gunes Tran, Kim Duag Hegarty Jr, William T Giorgetti, Kathleen ADDRESS 70 Basswood Ave 14 Austin Ct #F 20 Palmer Ave 22 Blueridge Ave 22 Susan Dr 43 Taylor St 187 Hamilton St A Saugus man arrested for voting illegally in federal elections A legal permanent resident who has been living in town has been arrested and charged on federal crimes for allegedly voting illegally since 2008. Sunny Manhertz, 40, was charged with one count of unlawful voting by aliens and one count of the procurement, casting or tabulation of ballots that are known to be materially false, fictitious or fraudulent under state law. Manhertz made an initial appearance in federal court in Boston on May 19, according to a press release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston. According to the charging documents, Manhertz is a citizen of Canada and became a United States lawful permanent resident (LPR) on Feb. 25, 1987. On or about March 1, 2016, Manhertz submitted a Massachusetts Official Voter Registration Form under his own name. In response to the question, “Are you a Citizen of the United States of America?” Manhertz checked “Yes.” Manhertz signed under penalties of perjury that he was a United States citizen. According to Saugus records, Manhertz has voted in multiple federal elections, including the 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024 elections. During the same period, Manhertz knew that he was not a United States citizen. On or about Feb. 13, 2019, approximately three years after registering to vote in Saugus but before the 2020 and 2024 federal elections, Manhertz allegedly submitted to the Department of Homeland Security an I-90 form, or an “Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.” On the form, Manhertz provided his Alien Registration Number, his name and his Saugus address. In response to a question regarding his legal status, Manhertz allegedly checked the box “Lawful Permanent Resident.” Manhertz signed and dated the application. On May 11, 2026, law enforcement officers interviewed Manhertz. During the interview, Manhertz allegedly confirmed that he signed the March 1, 2016, Voter Registration Form. When shown a list of elections he had previously voted in, Manhertz allegedly confirmed that the list was accurate and further added that he has been voting since 2008. The charge of procurement, casting or tabulation of ballots that are known to be materially false, fictitious or fraudulent under state law provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, up to three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. The charge of unlawful voting by aliens provides for a sentence of up to one ARRESTED | SEE PAGE 12 CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus DATE 05.01.26 05.01.26 04.28.26 04.30.26 04.29.26 04.27.26 04.28.26 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES26P1292EA Estate of: RUTH I. ROCHENSKI Also known as: RUTH ROCHENSKI, RUTH IRENE ROCHENSKI Date of Death: 08/20/2020 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Late and Limited Formal Testacy and/or Appointment has been filed by Barbara J. Cannon of Saugus, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Barbara J. Cannon of Saugus, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 06/09/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: May 05, 2026 PAMELA A. 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Wine (It was a blind tasting of French and Californian wines; California won.) Mars 8. 9. An owl’s call 10. St. Louis (world’s tallest manmade arch) 11. Scottish chemist, engineer and inventor James Watt 12. Sea urchin in Japanese; often used to mean its roe (means university in British English) 13. Computer software (acronym for “Special Word Indexed Full Text Alpha Numeric Storage With Easy Retrieval”) 14. Salem 15. Salvador Dali (1930s sculptural pieces) 16. Hampshire (Daily Hampshire Gazette) 17. Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco (Its color is actually “International Orange.”) 18. 1980s (1985) 19. “The Adventures of Pinocchio” by Carlo Collodi 20. 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