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(Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) TE 781-233-4446 Friday, January 3, 2025 Cover Stories of 2024 T By Mark E. Vogler he ongoing confl ict between the town and WIN Waste Innovations over the future of the company’s ash landfill near its trash-to-energy incinerator on Route 107 made the front page of The Saugus Advocate 10 times during 2024 – dominating the local town news more than any other story. Coverage of a busy Town Meeting garnered seven frontpage stories. The presidential and state primary elections made the cover four times. The town’s fl ooding problems – which were rated by one official as the worst he’s seen since the Blizzard of 1978 – the town’s eff ort to improve parks and playgrounds, and discussion of the proposed School Department budget were the subject of three front-page articles. 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JANUARY Selectmen set their two top priority projects for 2024: They say the town will need to decide whether to invest in a third fire station and how to pay its share for the new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School in Wakefield. Schools Superintendent Michael Hashem’s proposed FY 2025 spending plan is $2.7 million more than the current $31.6 million operating budget approved at last May’s Annual Town Meeting. Several Town officials said in the aftermath of last Saturday’s flooding that it’s the worst they’ve seen since the Blizzard of 1978. One of them – Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian – is calling on town leaders to do their part to help revive the Regional Saugus River Floodgate Project. Flooding has forced the owner of a multimillion-dollar elevator business to consider moving out of Saugus; Glenn Bowie says he regrets he may have to leave the Belair Street location where he’s been operating for Lawrence A. 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They declared it a “matter of critical importance.” The Saugus Housing Authority plans to negotiate a salary with Katelynn M. Lemieux, its top choice to succeed longtime veteran Executive Director Laura Glynn. A debate over how to fund a School Resource Officer (SRO) looms as a potential obstacle for the town’s decision makers in this year’s Annual Town Meeting. Town Meeting Members Matthew Parlante (Precinct 2) and Frank V. Federico (Precinct 7) sharply questioned how the School Committee could be committed to making the SRO a priority when it wasn’t funded within the proposed operating budget for the 2025 Fiscal Year. Meanwhile, Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli said an SRO working inside the Saugus Middle-High School “can only help make the school safer.” MARCH Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree has recommended $33.1 million for the School Department for the 2025 Fiscal Year that begins July 1 – an increase of $1.5 million over the Fiscal Year 2024 budget approved last spring by the Annual Town Meeting. But that’s still $1.2 million less than the proposed School Department budget recommended by Schools Superintendent Michael Hashem and approved by the School Committee. A 13-year-old girl with a learning disability was bullied and beaten by another girl in a gym class at the Saugus Middle-High School while classmates cheered and videotaped the incident on their cell phones, according to the girl’s mother. Student cell phone use in school distracted from the learning environment and should end, town officials say in the wake of a bullying incident at the Saugus Middle School. The Finance Committee launches its review of the town’s FY 2025 budget with a look at the police and fire departments, which total a proposed $16.6 million – an increase of $624,529 over the current year. Finance Committee Vice Chair George DeDomenico says the public ought to know that the School Department actually gets close to $29 million more than what its operating budget shows during a review of the School Department budget. APRIL WIN Waste Innovations begins trucking ash to a company disposal site in Shrewsbury in an effort to prolong the life of the ash landfill near its trash-to-energy plant on Route 107. The company hopes to delay closure of the landfill and find a way to keep the landfill open for many more years. New Executive Director Katelynn Lemieux takes charge of the town’s public housing agency. A proposal to form a five-member Ash Landfill Closure Committee is among the articles that will be considered by the Annual Town Meeting. An article that would establish environmental performance standards to be enforced by the Board of Health in its oversight of the WIN Waste Innovations trash-to-energy plant is also on the warrant to be considered by Town Meeting members. A decline in enrollment of Saugus students at the Voke School concerns Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree as the Finance Committee reviews the Voke School budget. MAY A Special Town Meeting scheduled before this year’s Annual Town Meeting includes a vote on 10 financial articles totaling $18.4 million – funds that will focus on maintaining good fiscal management, capital improvements in the sewer system, investments in parks and playgrounds, addressing drainage problems, bridge safety and future costs of the Voke School construction. Town Meeting members will consider an article to use $500,000 from the Supplemental Student Support Reserve Fund for afterschool programs to help students hurt academically by COVID-19. The Annual Town Meeting members are nearly unanimous in approving an article that will create an Ash Landfill Closure Committee. The article passed by a marCOVER STORIES | SEE PAGE 9 ׉ 7cassandra://LiS0G2qeHR8kz9yskmew7JvX-GowLECdghvZlTr7jwc4e`gv36?׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 3, 2025 Page 3 ~The Advocate Asks~ Selectmen and School Committee members pick their top stories for 2024 and share their New Year’s wishes for Saugus Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we reached out to each of the members of the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee and asked them if they would like to pick their top stories in Saugus during 2024, make a New Year’s resolution for the betterment of Saugus and share their wishes with residents for a Happy New Year. All five selectmen responded. Four of the five School Committee members participated. Their individual comments follow. Q: 1) What do you consider the top story in Saugus during 2024? Feel free to elaborate. 2) If you were able to make one New Year’s Resolution for the Town of Saugus – a goal to make the community better – what would that be? Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta 1/Top Stories Saugus Flooding • The beginning of 2024 saw heavy rains which caused the Saugus River to flood streets, yards, and basements. The Saugus Board of Selectmen sent a letter to our state and federal delegation requesting that funding for the Saugus River Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study be allocated as soon as possible. Brush Fires • The brush fires in Saugus caused significant destruction and hardship. Article 18 • The Attorney General approved a new town bylaw (voted by Town meeting) that establishes important environmental performance standards for solid waste facilities that are subject to Board of Health enforcement. Solid waste facilities in Saugus must satisfy specific emissions standards for ash, light, noise, visible emissions, and other air pollutants. Maintaining our AA+/Stable Global Rating • This strong rating helps Saugus achieve better borrowing rates which eases the tax Saugus Board of Selectmen at Veterans Park: Left to right: Corinne Riley, Mike Serino, Anthony Cogliano, Jeffrey Cicolini, Chair Debra Panetta and Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. (Saugus Advocate file photo) burden on residents. The Anna Parker Park Enhancements • Saugus has had a significant upgrade to Anna Parker Park. We have 6 new pickleball courts, a street hockey rink, and a picnic area for families to enjoy. Continental closure • For 72 years, the Continental Restaurant has graced Route 1, serving their delicious popovers and hearty meals. We hated to see one of our iconic restaurants close their 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 doors. 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Hashem Superintendent, Saugus Public Schools T he Saugus Public Schools have gone through several changes and transitions during 2024. Our Saugus Middle High School Complex is now under new leadership. Dr. Carla Scuzzarella became the fi rst female principal of Saugus High School and is now the principal of the Saugus Middle High School Complex. Her veteran leadership has already start8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! ed a positive cultural shift in the Complex. An additional change was made to the Athletic Department with the hiring of lifelong Saugonian and Saugus High School alumnus Matthew Serino. Serino too brings his veteran leadership to his role, and he is seeking to reestablish a sense of Sachem Pride and a return to the glory days of our program. Both additions bring a sense of the community of Saugus to our schools. This year also saw some losswww.810bargrille.com es to the Saugus Public Schools family. Just last week, Saugus High School endured the tragic passing of current and longtime history teacher and former coach Michael Broderick. Mike was a positive infl uence to countless students during his 27 years in our school. His loss was shocking, and his presence will be sorely missed by students and staff alike. Former educators Ronald Ahern and Myron Manoogian both passed away in 2024. Personally, I was both a student and colleague of these two teachers, coaches and mentors, and I will forever be grateful to have known and worked with these two educational icons. Lastly, the second longest tenured current employee of the Saugus Public Schools stepped away and retired in 2024. William Palmerini spent nearly 40 Michael C. Hashem (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) years in our schools teaching and mentoring thousands of students during his career. There were also several changes in our instructional areas of focus. As we entered the year 2024, we had focus areas designed to promote student learning, improve instruction, provide aligned curriculum and establish open two-way communication. We continued our curriculum integration using high-quality instructional materials while providing staff with professional development and support. While our goals for the 2023-2024 school year stay in place, we added additional areas of focus that align with our fi ve-year strategic plan. Our primary focus areas for 2024-2025 are (1) develop a work culture and environment to ensure Saugus is a district where educators are valued, appreciated and motivated, (2) off er students in all grades access to opportunities that match their talents and interests, (3) provide all students with standards-aligned, consistently outstanding instruction within a supportive learning environment. In conjunction with our goals and objectives, our schools were able to put together a vast enrichment program for our students at all grade levels. The priority focus area for our newly created enrichment program was students in our upper elementary and middle school; providing them with after school activities and instructional support where none was previously available. Thanks to the support of the Town and their funding, students were able to participate in robotics, arts and fi tness opportunities, as well as tutoring and remediation services to provide academic support for struggling and/or highly motivated students. The program is in its infancy and hopefully can be expanded and funded moving forward. As the calendar shifts from 2024 to 2025, we will be working to continue to focus on the EDUCATOR REFLECTS | SEE PAGE 14 — Vinyl Siding — Carpentry Work — Decks — Roofing — Free Estimates — Replacement Windows — Fully Licensed — Fully Insured ׉ 7cassandra://csgO3NGCBXe1pRK8OO0fzXto5nspty8aa1xwz9dKXgQ9`gv36?׉E RTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 3, 2025 Page 5 A look back at Saugus History The town’s First Police Chief – Charles O. Thompson – began his duty in the basement of Town Hall By Janice K. Jarosz W hen any longtime Saugonian resident hears the names Mansfield, Joy, Stuart, Forni, Peters or Ricciardelli, the profession of police chief comes to mind. But what about the name Thompson? How many of you are familiar with the fi rst Saugus Police Chief, Charles O. Thompson, hired with nothing more than a small drawer in someone’s desk, somewhere in the basement of our Saugus Town Hall. I had never heard of him either until George Brown lent me an original Policemen’s Ball Program with Mr. Thompson’s picture in it. The date was 1905 and Thompson was not only the Chief of Police in Saugus, Mass., but also Chairman of the Ball Committee and President of the Police Relief Association. In 1890, with a population of 3,673, there was no organized police force in Saugus. A constable named Charles Clark was in charge of law and order. In the annual Saugus Town Report, Mr. Clark listed the following arrests for 1890: “A total of 18 consisting of 9 for assault and battery, 6 for drunkenness, 1 for non-support of family, 1 for stealing and 1 for surrendering of his bondsperson.” With the increase of population to 4,497 in 1894, and after a nationwide search, Mr. Charles Clark appointed his brother Francis F. Clark, a court offi cer, to add to the “police force.” The police – otherwise known as the Clark brothers – submitted the following arrest record dated 1894: “Number of arrests eighty-one, with the major portion of thirty-three attributed to drunkenness; riding bicycles on sidewalks fourteen, assault and battery eleven; being present at a cock fi ght four; present at game cards on the Lord’s Day three; cruelty to animals four; embezzlement one; bastardy one; larceny from a building one; using threatening language one; person arrested on a capias two; and liquor was found in fi ve places.” The receipts from the court ($509.00) nearly paid for the services of the police, otherwise known as the Clark brothers. By the following year, and with the population growing, HISTORY | SEE PAGE 14 SAUGUS’ FIRST POLICE CHIEF: Chief Charles O. Thompson only had one drawer in somebody’s desk to store police records after he was fi rst hired in 1895. 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That was a view shared by several other elected town officials. “There were many stories in 2024, but I don’t believe one stood out,” School Committee Chair Vincent Serino said. “Regarding top stories, I think that 2024 has been a relatively quiet year, which isn’t a bad thing,” Selectman Corinne Riley said. Indeed, the Year of 2024 was marked by considerably less controversy and acrimony on the local political front than in recent past years. There were no high-profile firings in the School Department or Town government. There was the usual sparring and spirited debate among local officials during Finance Committee meetings and School budget sessions leading up to the Town Meeting. But other than the ongoing cool, but civil relations between town officials and WIN Waste Innovations over the life of the ash landfill operated by WIN Waste near its trash-to-energy plant on Route 107, there wasn’t a lot of controversy during 2024. The local issue getting the most front-page coverage was decidedly matters relating to WIN Waste. There were 10 front-page stories about WIN Waste over the past 12 months. Most of them involved the proceedings of the Ash Landfill Closure Committee, which was created by the Annual Town Meeting to study the options available for reuse of the ash landfill after its closure. WIN Waste refused to attend or participate in the meetings after receiving repeated invitations by the committee to take part as a non-voting member. Despite comments from top state environmental officials that the ash landfill can’t expand under existing state environmental regulations, WIN officials would prefer to see the landfill remain open for the next 20 years. With space running out, the company began trucking half of its ash to a company disposal site in Shrewsbury in an effort to prolong the life of the ash landfill. 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The fi rst victory was the triumph of the Maccabees over the Greek army, who had destroyed the temples in Israel and subjugat100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 WINWASTESAUGUS.COM Saugus observes Chanukah Crowd gathers on front lawn at Town Hall for Menorah Lighting Ceremony ed the Jewish people. The second miracle was that as they lit the candles after that victory, all that was left was a single bottle of oil that would be expected to provide light for a single night, but somehow the oil lasted for eight nights. For all those attending who were not familiar with traditions associated with Chanukah, Congregation Ahavas Sholom religious director Michael Simons explained that the menorah has nine candles, the central one being the shamash, which would be lit fi rst and used to light the other eight candles, one each night. As with most public menorahs, the menorah in Saugus is electric. Two songs were sung, the second one summed up to mean “We are grateful for all the miracles you performed, not only for our people but for people all over the world.” Retired pastor of Cliftondale Congregational Church and Army chaplain Robert Leroe gave the closing prayer. Traditional foods eaten during the eight days of Chanukah emphasize foods fried in oil, such as latkes and doughnuts. Jelly doughnuts, a traditional Chanukah treat, were served at the event along with hot cocoa. The ceremony was filmed by Saugus Cable Television’s Clark Moulaison, and it can be seen on the cable channel this week as well as on YouTube. Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta was among the speakers at the Menorah Lighting on the second evening of Chanukah – Dec. 26. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) By Laura Eisener I n the late afternoon of Dec. 26, Saugus held its third annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the Town Hall lawn. Saugus joins many other towns across the Commonwealth in holding Menorah Lighting Ceremonies. One of the oldest is, of course, Boston, which has been lighting a menorah on Boston Common for 41 years. Congregation Ahavas Sholom invited the community to attend the event, which symbolizes the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in the second century BCE and represents a celebration of light over darkness. The Menorah Lighting Ceremony is open to all, as it seeks to promote understanding and appreciation of diff erent cultural traditions within our community. Congregation Ahavas Sholom has been part of the Saugus community for almost 100 years. Many community leaders attended this ceremony, including Selectmen Debra Panetta, Jeff Cicolini, Michael Serino, Corinne Riley and Anthony Cogliano, and Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. Also Members of Saugus Congregation Ahavas Sholom, pictured from left to right: Randy Sue Abber, Maureen Appel, Joseph Cole, Inex Cole, Regina Kaufman, John Kaufman and religious director Michael Simons assembled at the Menorah lighting on Dec. 26 at Saugus Town Hall. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ׉ 7cassandra://o07QQYj_6nIrXdWykhLFi2p9_SBO-QK-1Z17YEZbEYA5`gv36?Ágv36? rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://Xb9hRUEhCt8p4EAWt5WCPjSnAq6L6QPQarVAwxiUWAcK`'p׉ 7cassandra://AWdOVO3wa8gYEPHincslGmo6D9bxAJLAf53mxqJvKNAͪ:`׉ 7cassandra://6BoMNqHNLkx8uDGY1bITPTgODqn8wlVRAMCTBWbeS1g2`gv36?טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://33pjh-EtTbgC-4DGLdf76sAEYCa3ffNrayM5frr5bUYI`'p׉ 7cassandra://cioH61AtDt2W-oRzCBdZbr9JhW3Fp3Ky5VuZaICV1Lcͻ`׉ 7cassandra://JtA_jdLBLBzdSwJOh7hRiM2-WEFTGtJXVigRyN6BmMg3H`gv36?נgv36?̴(%9ׁHhttp://TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COMׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 3, 2025 ~ The Old Sachem ~ The birth of baseball’s All-Star Game By Bill Stewart T he major leagues had their first AllStar game at Comiskey Park in Chicago on July 6, 1933, about two months before I was born. The game was thought up by Mayor Edward J. Kelly, who contacted Arch Ward of the Chicago Tribune, who was the sports editor. It was part of the World’s Fair in Chicago. 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This depression was the worst ever for the USA. Farm prices fell and many farmers lost their homes and land. Many were hungry. In the midst of this, Chicago wanted to turn things around. They added the first All-Star game to accompany the World’s Fair. Attendance was 47,595 and the game lasted slightly over two hours. The American League scored a single run in the second inning and two more in the third. The Nationals got a pair in the sixth, and the Americans added another in the last of the sixth. The starting lineup for the Nationals: Pepper Martin at third; Frankie Frish, second; Chuck Klein, right field; Chick Haley, left field; Bill Terry, first; Wally Berger, center field; Dick Bartell, shortstop; Jimmy Wilson, catcher; and Bill Hallahan as the starting pitcher. The manager was John McGraw, and reserves were Gabby Harnett, Tony Cuccinello, Woody English, Pie Traynor, Lefty O’Doul, Paul Waner, Carl Hubble, Hal Schumacher and Lou Warneke. The starting lineup for the Americans: Ben Chapman, left field; Charlie Gehringer, second; Babe Ruth, right field; Lou Gehrig, first; Al Simmons, center field; Jimmy Dykes, third; Joe Cronin, shortstop; Rick Farrell, catcher; and Lefty Gomez, starting pitcher. The manager was Connie Mack, and reserves were Bill Dickey, Jimmie Foxx, Tony Lazzeri, Earl Averill, Sam West, General Crowder, Wes Ferrell, Lefty Grove and Oral Hildebrand. National pitchers were Hallahan, Hubbell, Schumacher and Warneke. The Americans used Gomez, Crowder, Ferrell, Grove and Hildebrand. Getting hits for the Nationals were Frisch and Terry with two, and Klein, Ha“The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) ley and Traynor with one. Runs were by Frisch and Warneke. RBIs by Martin and Frisch. There were no walks and Martin, Bartell, Cuccinello and Hartnett struck out. Traynor had a double, Warneke had a triple and Frisch had a homer. Getting hits for the Americans were Ruth and Dykes with two, Chapman, Simmons, Cronin and Gomez. Scoring runs were Gehringer, Ruth, Dykes and Cronin. Gehringer and Gehrig had two walks; Dykes and Cronin had one each. Ruth had a homer in the third. Stealing a base was Gehringer. Gomez was the winning pitcher, giving up two hits and no runs for three innings; Crowder gave up three hits and two runs for three innings, and Grove gave up three hits in three innings. Hallahan was the losing pitcher, giving up two hits and three runs in two innings; Warneke gave up six hits and one run in four innings, and Hubbell allowed a single hit in two innings. Most baseball fans recognized most of the players as Hall of Famers in succeeding years. Baseball has kept the midsummer classic going now for over 90 years. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, who is better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column – sometimes about sports. He also opines on current or historical events or famous people.) ׉ 7cassandra://6BoMNqHNLkx8uDGY1bITPTgODqn8wlVRAMCTBWbeS1g2`gv36?׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 3, 2025 Page 9 Saugus man charged with embezzling more than $180,000 (Editor’s Note: The following is a press release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston.) A Saugus man has been arrested and charged for allegedly embezzling bank funds while working as a teller at TD Bank. Derek Aut, 28, has been charged by criminal complaint with embezzlement by a bank employee. Aut was arrested Dec. 18 and released on conditions following an initial appearance in federal court in Boston. According to the charging documents, Aut allegedly stole from the bank accounts of two TD Bank customers. When one of the victims noticed money missing from her account, Aut allegedly attempted to cover up his theft by taking money from the other victim’s account and depositing it into the first victim’s account. In total, Aut is alleged to have taken more COVER STORIES | FROM PAGE 2 gin of 44-0 with one abstention. The Annual Town Meeting approves an article introduced by Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta designed to make the rail trail safer for runners and walkers – who worry about getting hit by motorized vehicles. The new bylaw, if enacted, includes a 15 mph speed limit for motorized vehicles. Several signs promoting WIN Waste Innovations’ landscaping at Saugus Town Hall have disappeared recently. WIN Waste says it is reevaluating the Town Hall landscaping project, while a company critic said WIN Waste is upset that the town manager won’t sign the host community agreement that would support expansion of the ash landfill in return for $20 million from the company over the next 20 years. JUNE During the final session of than $180,000 from the victims’ accounts. The charge of embezzlement by a bank employee provides for a sentence of up to 30 years in prison, five years of supervised release and a $1 million fine. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy and Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England, made the announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristen A. Kearney of the Securities, Financial & Cyber Fraud Unit is prosecuting the case. The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. the 2024 Annual Town Meeting, members voted overwhelmingly in support of five zoning articles crafted by Selectman Michael Serino that would add more restrictions to the Route One Business Highway Sustainable Zoning District bylaw. The articles were designed to protect residents from Route 1 development. A state Land Court ruling paves the way for talks between the town and a company seeking to start a retail pot business in Saugus. A judge in the case dismissed part of a lawsuit that challenged the S-2 permit issued to Sanctuary Medicinals – the lone company out of seven applicants that obtained a special permit from selectmen to locate a retail marijuana dispensary in town. Saugus native and career educator Carla Scuzzarella – a 1976 Saugus High School graduate – returns to Saugus High School as Associate Principal. WIN Waste Innovations’ participation is still uncertain as the town’s newly created Ash Landfill Closure Committee Birthdays are special at the Senior Center DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS: The Saugus Senior Center recognized 17 residents who celebrated their birthdays collectively last Friday during a special celebration at the Saugus Senior Center. Pictured from left to right: Front row: Betty Dormer, Phyllis Marchioni, Clara Cotta, Dale Coogan, Maryanne Arcerero, Diane Nelson, Eleanor Bourque, Jean Lyons and Paul Gage; back row: Bill Pothier, Victor Bruno, Faye Lagrassa, Marcia Pollack, Fred Lewis, Mary Kinsell, Jay Agnew and Joan Nun. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) O nce again, the Saugus Senior Center held its monthly birthday celebration on Friday, Dec. 27. Each month The Senior Center likes to recognize the senior birthdays with a collective birthday celebration. Each birthday recipient receives a free pizza lunch, cake, ice cream and a souvenir group photo to take home. begins its work. JULY Halfway through 2024, a majority of selectmen are proud of several accomplishments by the town. They cited the approval of another balanced budget by the Annual Town Meeting, which maintains the town’s fiscal stability, the issuance of two new liquor licenses to local restaurants and the appointment of several experienced professionals to volunteer boards. WIN Waste Innovations gives its official “no thank you” to an offer from the Ash Landfill Closure Committee to participate as a nonvoting member in the committee’s discussions about the future closure of the ash landfill Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree briefs selectmen on priority projects he has high hopes of completingby year’s end, including a plan to resurrect Anna Parker Playground with a state-of-the-art street hockey rink and six new pickleball courts. A recent Route 1 apartment proposal may help the town meet its 10 percent affordable housing requirement. Until that happens, the town will be virtually powerless to prevent the development of so-called 40B apartment projects. AUGUST The Town of Saugus continues its struggles to hire and keep Planning & Economic Development staff. Saugus Police have maintained a bicycle presence on the Northern Strand Community Trail for the second consecutive summer as they await approval from the state Attorney General’s Office on a new bylaw passed by Town Meeting that will empower them to fine people for operating unauthorized vehicles or speeding on the 2.5-mile segment of the trail that runs through Saugus. The three members of the state legislative delegation that represents Saugus have more than $160,000 in their campaign war chests available to spend on the fall state elections. But it appears they won’t need to spend anything because they lack opposition on the ballot for the Sept. 3 state primary and the Nov. 5 general election. Lawyers representing two nonprofit advocacy groups claim an admission policy approved by the Saugus School Committee a year ago constitutes an illegal barrier to immigrant students seeking to obtain an education. Next month’s state Primary Election results will determine which Republican candidate faces U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren in the Nov. 5 general election and whether Essex County Clerk of Courts Thomas Driscoll wins his fifth six-year term. SEPTEMBER The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has increased the West Nile virus risk level to high in Saugus following the announcement of two more human cases of WNV in Massachusetts. Long-time town Educator Brendon SulCOVER STORIES | SEE PAGE 12 ׉ 7cassandra://JtA_jdLBLBzdSwJOh7hRiM2-WEFTGtJXVigRyN6BmMg3H`gv36?Łgv36?ā rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://VWIX02CpVJAk85x-igoTxwtJ_EwMZ2quAlTxrr5jYLs8`'p׉ 7cassandra://mWZHEsuZzd_JfPsZoiIyVX5MDUUNwWVAvKZWCAEcI0oͫ`׉ 7cassandra://Jx841K2RvtKszWPXXcuHLil8jnQChA9dkuUwOxFCW6U96`gv36?טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://s-heqU79_XzGGmtnHPCVx27Jr4AXh9HzcC4Hyf8h9kw`'p׉ 7cassandra://VyGEDbhouKX_cmOox5MDQDXN2qsQn6HdWqjb46Z1Srgͪ~`׉ 7cassandra://laTf8yxSBdOtlc6Qb8pYvuAXwr9FIHcrTXk2PIoSXro:`gv36?׉EPage 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 3, 2025 Christmas Eve Parade in memory of Donna Weaver By Tara Vocino T he three-hour Christmas Eve parade on Dec. 24 was in memory of Donna Weaver. Event host Brian Cross dedicated his Santa float in memory of his grandmother, Donna Weaver, a lifelong Saugus resident, who passed earlier this year. He wanted to remember her on her favorite night of the year. Weaver rode in the parade. “We had 45 vehicles in this year’s parade,” Cross said. “The parade went great, lots of people came out to greet us as we passed by, and we had very large crowds this year.” Cross added that it was great seeing everyone out there. “It is all about coming together one special night a year to spread joy and happiness throughout the community,” Cross said. “We love to see the smiles and happiness that it brings everyone both young and old.” Shown from left: Belmonte STEAM Academy third grader Marie Venezia, Veterans Memorial Elementary School kindergartener James Venezia, 5, Clare Venezia, 8, Elizabeth Venezia and James Venezia enjoyed the parade from the comfort of their car. Shown from left: Amari, Jessie, Christopher, Dorinne and Ropen Abkarian watched the route from the “Bow House.” (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Belmonte STEAM Academy second grader Mickaela Romero, 8, with her father, Giogio Romero, by Santa’s sleigh ride Evan Vassil, Mason Vassil, 2, Fin Vassil, 7, Hailey Vassil, Janice Foden, Lisa Goodwin, Juliana Oldoni, Jayden Johnston, Ryan Johnston, George Goodwin, Donna Goodwin, Alexis Foden, Roman Goodwin, Karen Foden, Daniel Montminy, Elliott Montminy, Heather Montminy, Melody Kelly, Steven Goodwin, Logan Goodwin, Ashley Harrison and Savana Harrison made the parade a family affair. Event host Brian Cross and Saugus Youth and Recreation Director Crystal Cakounes Kim Quan met Santa Claus. Adults waved to parade participants. Colleen Wildman waved from the “Merry Christmas, Saugus” float. ׉ 7cassandra://Jx841K2RvtKszWPXXcuHLil8jnQChA9dkuUwOxFCW6U96`gv36?׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 3, 2025 Page 11 Christmas Eve Parade in memory of Donna Weaver Santa, Mrs. Claus and Buddy the Elf took off on their sleigh during the Christmas Eve Parade on Dec. 24 to stop by Zito Drive. A float decorated as a gingerbread house drove by Summer Street. The parade was in memory of Donna Weaver. An antique police cruiser en route Shown from left: Taicha, Cayden, 8, and Sernande Adonis. Event organizer Brian Cross and Carrie Weaver dedicated the float in memory of their grandmother and mother, Donna Weaver. (Courtesy photo, event organizer Brian Cross) Santa, Mrs. Claus and Buddy the Elf wished everyone a Merry Christmas. The Santa float rode down Summer Street. Shown from left: Colleen Wildman, Megan Wildman, Ella Woodbury, Colin Wildman and David Woodworth on the “Merry Christmas, Saugus” float. 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What country is known for cultivating the world’s most expensive fruit? 4. What author who lived in Concord nicknamed her house Apple Slump? 5. For what war was the “I Want You” poster with Uncle Sam created? 6. What state has the motto “The Crossroads of America”? 7. In 1859 on San Juan Island, what two countries had a “war” with only one fatality: a pig? 8. In 1951, President Reagan hosted the first Picture Animal Top Star of the Year (PATSY) awards; what type of ani9. What are the birth flowers for January? 10. January 4 is World Braille Day; how is braille used by banks? 11. Which TV show is still running: The Price Is Right, Snap Judgement or Dough Re Mi? 12. On Jan. 5, 1885, Boston swore in its first mayor born in what country? 13. LED lights were first put on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball in 1999, 2003 or 2007? 14. On Jan. 6, 1993, what co-originator (known by a nickname) of Be-Bop jazz died? ADDRESS 333 Central St #1A CITY Saugus 15. What TV host (succeeded by Jay Leno) hosted the 1954 TV game “Earn Your Vacation”? 16. On Jan. 7, 1800, what U.S. president was born whose last name is the same as the name of a music venue? 17. What comic book character has X-Ray vision? 18. On Jan. 8, 1926, Soupy Sales was born; he had a TV series with what meal in the title? 19. What was the name of Humphrey Bogart’s yacht in “Key Largo” (also the name of a band with the hit “Oye Cómo Va”? 20. On Jan. 9, 1960, the Aswan High Dam construction began in what country? DATE 12.10.24 PRICE 315000 ANSWERS men and women! The selectmen serving at this time were Chair Henry F. Fiske, Frank P. Bennett and Isaac E. Graves. The Town Manager was H. O. Pratt. In his report of 1897, Chief Thompson submitted the following: “The force is composed of three regulars and ten special officers as follows: Charles O. Thompson, Frank W. Joy and Walter A. Pratt, regulars. They report to the town hall at 6:30 PM, go on duty at 7:30 PM and stay on until 3:30 AM. The special officers listed: P. A. Flaherty, S.F. Kinney, Roland Mansfield, Thomas Newhall, Charles Blakeley, Justin Mansfield, Dana B. Walker, John Townsend, Robert Chisholm, and James Rea.” There were 150 arrests in 1897: “Drunk forty-one; assault and battery twelve; breaking and entering ten; non-support two; profane language two; disturbing the peace one; default one; for out-of-town officers three; capias one; pool-selling five; fast driving one; track walking two; larceny three; liquor nuisance two; malicious mischief one; tramps sixteen; vagrants two.” (Imagine there were 16 tramps in Saugus 1897!!) 1. Nantucket 2. Jack Lalanne 3. Japan (where specially grown, luxurious fruits are typically given as gifts) 4. Louisa May Alcott (It was also called Orchard House.) 5. World War I 6. Missouri 7. Great Britain and USA (A military buildup was caused by a Hudson’s Bay Company pig while invading an American’s garden.) 8. A mule named Molly that played Francis the Talking Mule (Moscow mule drink) 9. Carnation and snowdrop 10. It is on the keypad buttons at drive-through ATMs. 11. The Price Is Right. 12. Ireland (Hugh O’Brien) The Boston Globe commented: “People are beginning to know that we are all American citizens, and that the best claim to popular favor is a good, clean record.” 13. 2007 14. “Dizzy” Gillespie 15. Johnny Carson 16. Millard Fillmore (The Fillmore in San Francisco) 17. Superman 18. Lunch – “Lunch with Soupy Sales” 19. Santana 20. Egypt ׉ 7cassandra://pVpe5JUmk7Py985zzA3AwwxA1guA2xiq55IDMBMuh3w4j`gv36?׉E" THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 3, 2025 Page 21 OBITUARIES Grace L. (Puleo) DeFranzo A ge 91 of Salem, beloved wife of the late Joseph A. DeFranzo passed away on Christmas Day, 2024, after a brief illness. Born on December 3, 1933, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Mattera) Puleo. She was born and raised in Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School in 1951. In 1953 she received a degree in from Chandler School for Women in Boston. One day while working at Puleo’s Dairy Bar Grace was asked for a date by a customer named Joe. It was then that they began their love story. Joe and Grace were married for 68 years, blessed with fi ve daughters and their lifelong home they built in 1957. Grace began her working years at MGH in Boston as a programmer for research studies collaborating with many fellows from Europe and the Boston area. Focused on her marriage and family she left MGH to work evenings in the record room at Salem Hospital GARDENS | FROM PAGE 17 one in some cases, and usually some leaves begin to develop around the same time. Once the fl owers fade, the stalk can be cut off – it contains a lot of moisture so you may want to carry it upside down to the compost pile to keep it from dripping on the fl oor. In order to keep the bulb alive for fl owers next year, the potted bulb and its leaves need to be kept in a window to get sunlight at least until late spring when the weather is warm. By that time the leaves will be very long – it can be kept in the window all summer or put outside to allow the leaves to soak up sunlight. If this does not happen, fl ower buds cannot develop. Once the leaves fade in fall, the bulb can be kept in the dark for six weeks or so (it needs to be kept indoors since it for over thirty-one years. As family obligations took over, Grace left her evening work to become an administrator at Salem Therapy Center and followed by Sports Therapy. She was proud of her Italian heritage and loved cooking the recipes that her mother taught her with her own fl air. Grace and Joe looked forward to their yearly vacations on Cape Cod and Fort Myers Beach as well as trips to Aruba with their friends. Grace and Joe were deeply religious and active members of St. Mary’s Italian Church in Salem. They served on the Beano committee, the parish council and conducted Pre-Cana classes for married couples. Grace exemplifi ed love and determination in her life. Against the recommendation of doctors, she was selfl essly committed to caring for their special needs daughter, Jody. This was in addition to caring for her four other daughters and working evenings at Salem Hospital. Grace was also the volunteer chairperson for the Easter Seals swimming program for children with disabilities. At the age of sixteen, Jody was diagnosed with cancer and passed away at the age of seventeen in 1985. Another heartbreak she endured was when her daughter Maureen was diagnosed with cancer in 2000 and later passed away in 2001. The strength to persevere was the cornerstone of Grace’s life. Grace spent the last year of her life at The Current assisted living facility in Beverly. She was a favorite of the staff members as they cannot survive our cold weather outdoors). I don’t usually make a great effort to get the buds to open on Christmas, since it is even more enjoyable to have fl owers opening in late January or February, when the festive mood may have begun to wear off . After a minimum of six weeks of dormancy, you can check the bulbs for new buds, at which point they should be brought into a sunny window and watered as the cycle begins again. At this point I have eight or nine amaryllis bulbs summered over, and most of them can be expected to bloom sometime this winter. It is diffi cult to determine exactly when they will bloom – some may obligingly bloom in December, while others may not show signs of life until January or March, or even occasionally April. Last year I had a white one bloom at Easter, and the fi - were all won over by her humor and smile. She was lovingly cared for by all the nurses, caregivers, and staff in her fi nal days. Grace is survived by her daughters Debra Orloff and her husband Gary of Swampscott, Sharon Cody of Danvers, Brenda Schutz and her husband Adam of West Newbury and son-in-law Michael Cooney of Amesbury. Her eight grandchildren Danielle (Orloff ) Bettano and her husband Nick, Stephanie Orloff , Michele Cody, Alexander Cody, Ryan Cooney and his wife Kate, and Erin (Cooney) Davis and her husband Tom, Isabel Schutz, Oliver Schutz and three great grandchildren, Sophia Bettano, Hunter Bettano and Cameron Davis. She was sister to Elizabeth DeGrazia of East Freetown, Charlotte Puleo Alimenti of Salem, and Chuck Puleo of Beverly. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph DeFranzo and two beautiful daughters Jody Michele DeFranzo and Maureen Beth (DeFranzo) Cooney with which she will be eternally reunited. Grace’s family would like to thank the staff at The Current Beverly and Care Dimensions Danvers for their compassionate and loving care provided for Grace. Visiting Hours will be at Murphy Funeral home, 85 Federal Street, Salem, MA on Saturday, January 4th from 9am-10:30am with the funeral service to follow. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA. Please visit www.murphyfuneralhome.com for more information and the online guestbook. nal blossom did not open until May! But these pretty fl owers are not strictly associated with a single holiday and are welcome whenever they decide to fl ower. I have several in a dark box that I check every now and then (if there is no green showing they don’t need to be watered), and once green buds appear at the top of a bulb that pot comes out of the box and into a bright location and starts to get regular water again. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and off ered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. Leonard A. Maes O f Saugus, at the age of 74. Passed away on Sunday, December 22nd peacefully at home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (O’Hearn) Maes with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Lynn and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Mr. Maes was the son of the late Richard and Marie (Bonin) Maes. Lenny attended Saugus High School and after high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served in Vietnam. Upon discharge, Lenny attended and graduated from East Coast Aero Tech and worked at the G.E. in Lynn in the Aircraft division before venturing into carpentry and construction, having many talents and building his own home. Lenny enjoyed music and gardening, and he was very proud of his military service. In addition to his wife, Lenny leaves behind his three children, Christopher Maes and his wife Khena of Long Beach, CA, Melissa Maes and her partner Randy of Haverhill and Jonathan Maes of Saugus and four grandchildren, Sam, Juliette, Eli and Emma. He was the loving brother of Charles Maes and his wife Mary Ellen Gil, Stephen Maes and his wife Candace, Judy Mooney and her husband Alan. He also leaves behind his sisters-in-law, Carol Brown, Teda Maes and Pat O’Hearn; brother-in-law, Bob O’Hearn and his wife Rhonda; dear family friend, Joseph Rotondo; as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. 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