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Voters should use the Taylor Street entrance to the library. For those citizens who still don’t know who the nine candidates are in the race for the Board of Selectmen, there’s a ello. My name is Mark Panetta and I am a candidate for re-election for Town Meeting representing Precinct 5. I live with my wife Debra, and we have two children, Mark Jr. and Sabrina. I am a graduate from Suffolk University where I received a Bachelor’s in Finance. I also hold various certifications and licenses, including my MA Real Estate Broker’s license, Hoisting Engineers license, and Construction Supervisors license. I am a seasoned professional in real estate development and management, and business owner for over 40 years. I currently serve as Advocate at the Knights of Columbus and previously served as Grand Knight. I am a member of the Saugus River Watershed Council and SAVE, and have served on various committees throughout town, including the Hillside Protection Committee and as a MARK PANETTA | SEE PAGE 10 great opportunity for you to watch and listen to them share their views on a wide range of town issues next Wednesday (Oct. 29) in the second fl oor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to offer a few town-related questions to be drawn from a fi shbowl that night, questions from the public will be accepted until 5 p.m. today. Readers should email the questions to mvoge@comcast. net. Please insert in the subject line of your email “Candidate Night 10/29”. As the previous forum sponsored by SAVE focused specifi cally on environmentally based questions, the focus of this forum is to hear candidates’ positions on broader subject matter that comes under the purview of the Board of Selectmen or concerns that selectmen may address, if elected. The candidates’ forum is being organized by a group of Saugus citizens and The Saugus Advocate. The event will be fi lmed and broadcast by SaugusTV on local cable television. Janice Jarosz and Saugus Advocate Editor Mark E. Vogler will be the co-moderators for the evening. Joe Vecchione will provide assistance to the moderators by keeping track of the time. Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 will kick off the event with a color guards unit for the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Saugus High School Acapella Group has been invited to perform the National Anthem. As of the newspaper’s deadline, all nine candidates have committed to attending the forum. This will be the fi nal opportunity to see them all together, sharing a common purpose: running for election to represent the citizens of Saugus for the betterment of their community. ׉ 7cassandra://_kJByUocC6ZWGiNE-phO42WSHesTeG2BTcKa-XtMEGY7`hktG l׉E bTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 Page 3 “Love and energy” A tribute to Tom Sheehan, Saugus’ venerable and versatile writer who died last week at age 97 By Mark E. Vogler T om Sheehan had a burning passion for writing from his teenage days as a Saugus High School student in the Class of 1947, where he loved to write poetry. A page from his Saugus High School yearbook noted his interest in mystery writing. His writing actually became a secondary career that he launched in his adopted hometown after serving his country – a Korean War Veteran who served two years in the United States, discharging as a staff sergeant – three decades writing company policies at Raytheon in North Andover, and raising a family. But when he really got into his writing, he went on to write more than 50 books and still had more writing projects in the works when he died on Oct. 16 surrounded by his children in a house that was built in 1742, love stories, war stories and even westerns. He was a frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate. It’s been said by local historians that nobody wrote more published words about Saugus than Tom Sheehan. And that was one of the main reasons he was honored on a stage set up at the bottom of the steps of Saugus Town Hall in 2022 with a “Person of The LOVE AND ENERGY | SEE PAGE 4 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 NO RETIREMENT FOR THIS WRITER: Saugus’ most prolifi c book author, Thomas Sheehan, during a February 2020 interview with The Saugus Advocate said he still had more books to write. He had completed 45 at that point and went on to write more than 50 before his passing last week. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. 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As a proud graduate of Saugus High School (Class of 2004) and having lived most of my life in this community, I have a strong connection to our town. My husband Mike and I have three children who attend our local schools: Leo, Valencia, and Giavanna. Professionally, I am a Special Education Teacher, bringing valuable experience in understanding the complexities of learning environments and student needs. Outside of work, I am an active community volunteer and coach in youth soccer, softball, and cheerleading programs. I also enjoy volunteering in classrooms as a If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. 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Here are a few key issues I aim to research and address if elected: • Traffi c Support in Precinct 9: I will advocate for residents on traffi c safety concerns, work to identify potential bottlenecks, and seek collaborative solutions benefi ting our community. • Education Focus: Supporting our schools, teachers, and students is foundational to a stronger future. I also want to explore innovative solutions for student transportation, recognizing that safe and reliable busing is essential. • Community Voice and Advocacy: I plan to organize meetings with Precinct 9 members to gather your concerns and answer questions, promoting open communication. Together, we can support establishing a West Side fi re station, explore the use of empty school buildings, and address other important issues. • Eff ective Fund Allocation: I will work diligently to ensure that town funds are used wisely and directed toward initiatives that truly benefit our community. I am honored to run alongside my neighbor, Jaime Lincoln, who is also seeking to serve as a Town Meeting Member of Precinct 9. Together, we will support our precinct and the town. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to connecting with residents in Precinct 9 and hearing your thoughts! LOVE AND ENERGY | FROM PAGE 3 Year Award” at that year’s annual Founders Day. The late, great Boston newspaper columnist Alan Lupo paid Sheehan the ultimate tribute in a memoir attached to Sheehan’s book, “A Collection of Friends”: “Tom Sheehan dissects the life of everyman, for in peace and war and all the trauma and joy in between, he has known evLOVE AND ENERGY | SEE PAGE 6 ׉ 7cassandra://t80JSoxAnG2AoWNpWbF-zIVR3p17pnhFRV6Ofvt4EX04 `hktG l׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 ~ Political Announcements ~ Page 5 Sandro Pansini announces candidacy for Saugus Board of Selectmen seat S andro Pansini Souza has officially announced his candidacy for Selectman, taking Ballot Position #3. With deep roots in the community and a passion to serve all of Saugus, Sandro Pansini Souza presents a fresh, inclusive vision to move the town forward — in English, Português & Español. A Vision for Every Neighborhood Saugus is not monolithic — nearly 12 % of our neighbors identify as Hispanic or Latino, a growing number speak multiple languages in their homes, and our student body at Saugus High is 38.8 % Hispanic. We must govern in a way that reflects this diversity. As Selectman, Sandro Pansini Souza pledges to open new lines of communication, ensuring every resident’s voice is heard — no matter their background or language. Tackling Today’s Challenges with Real Solutions Our community faces real pressures: rising housing costs, aging infrastructure, and the demand for responsive local government. With a median household income around $100,819 in Saugus and many working hard to keep up with property taxes and cost of living, Sandro Pansini Souza will bring fiscal responsibility and accountability to Town Hall, while prioritizing smart development, public safety, and better schools. Leadership You Can Trust Sandro Pansini Souza is not a career politician, he is husGlen Davis seeks re-election to Town Meeting in Precinct 4 H i! My name is Glen Davis and I’m running for re-election in Precinct Four. I’ve served the town for three terms and never missed an Annual Town Meeting or Special Town Meeting. I research each article presented to us and watch every finance committee meeting to understand their recommendations. I also do the same with bylaw changes and inquire about the decisions that were made by the planning board. I’m a lifelong Saugus resident and live at 220 Essex Street. My wife, Laurie, and I raised our three children here. Three of my eight grandchildren attend Saugus schools which I support wholeheartedly. I’ve spoken in favor of the after school enrichment programs and how they can strengthen GLEN DAVIS | SEE PAGE 10 ble results. As #3 on the ballot, he’s calling on his neighbors to join a grassroots movement: community by community, language by language, united as One Saugus. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Sandro Pansini Souza (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) band, a father, a leader at his Church, a private banker and the current Saugus Television Board of Directors and Treasurer. He promises to listen first, lead wisely, and deliver tangiIs 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 Re-Elect SELECTMAN MICHAEL JAMES SERINO DEDICATED LEADERSHIP MAKING A DIFFERENCE BACKGROUND: * Life-long Saugus Resident * Graduate of Saugus High School and the University of Massachusetts * Retired General Electric Company * Park Instructor – Bristow Street playground * Co-Founder Saugus Italian-American Club (19 years old) * First elected as a Town Meeting Member (21 years old) * Town Meeting Member - 16 years * Conservation Commission - 6 years * Chairman Board of Assessors - 5 years * Board of Selectmen - 16 years It has been an honor to serve you. I respectfully ask for one of your five votes on Election Day. I am number 5 on the ballot. Thank you for your consideration. 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Serving our community is a privilege, and I am committed to bringing a thoughtful, solutions-oriented voice to Town Meeting that refl ects the priorities of all residents in our neighborhood. I have lived in Precinct 6 since 2001, raising my three sons as first-generation Saugonians. My professional experience as an attorney and business manager, combined with years of volunteer service — including serving as President of Saugus American Little League and Saugus Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading — has given me a deep understanding of the needs of our community. I also served two terms on the Saugus School Committee and was honored as Saugus Person of the Year in 2018 by Essex Media Group for my positive impact working with the youth of Saugus. I believe in accountable government, responsible budgeting, and open communication between residents and their elected representatives. Through this campaign, I hope to continue fostering a strong, engaged, and thriving Precinct 6. If elected, my priorities will focus on: • Town Funding & Major Projects: Conducting a comprehensive review of our budget, grants, and spending, including how free cash is funded and allocated, and ensuring fi scal responsibility for major initiatives such as the proposed West Side Fire Station and the Northeast Vocational School Child project. • Education: Advocating for essential and adequate funding for our schools, giving students and teachers the resources they need to succeed LOVE AND ENERGY | FROM PAGE 4 eryman. “He masters the details of memory, in sight, in sound, smell and feel, so that memory becomes memorable. He is Dos Pasand thrive in a supportive learning environment. This includes a deep dive into Chapter 70 funds and Chapter 19 Chargebacks. • Traffi c & Safety: Promoting traffi c enforcement and safety measures around our schools, while addressing concerns about the rail trail and cutthrough streets that aff ect our daily lives. • Seniors & Fixed-Income Residents: Ensuring that the voices of our senior citizens are heard and their needs acted upon, particularly regarding debt exclusions, overrides, and tax impacts on those living on fi xed incomes. • Town Workforce & Essential Positions: Monitoring and advocating for the fi lling of essential town positions, including critical roles such as the Town Planner, to ensure our government functions effi ciently and serves the community eff ectively. sos reincarnated. The man touches our hearts and drives a story into our souls as if it were an old Buick Roadmaster.” In a 2020 interview with The ALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. 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Born in CharlesElizabeth Marchese (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) • Zoning and Building: Baltown, Mass., the son of a U.S. Marine who was in charge of quarters on Old Ironside, he and his family moved to Saugus around 1937. At Saugus High, he was a standout athlete. But at that time, he fancied ment with the preservation of open spaces. I support growth that encourages new businesses and boosts tax revenue while protecting the character and environment of our neighborhoods. I believe Saugus can thrive when growth, safety, education, fi scal responsibility, and eff ective town administration work hand-in-hand. I promise to analyze, ask questions, and advocate for solutions that benefi t all residents of Precinct 6 and the town as a whole. I would be honored to earn your support and your vote for Town Meeting Member. Please reach out with your thoughts or questions: Telephone: 781-632-7126 Email: emarchesepc@yahoo.com Thank you, Elizabeth Marchese Candidate for Town Meeting ancing responsible develop- Member – Precinct 6, Saugus himself as a future writer. The future he would eventually achieve would be concentrated in Saugus, with all of the writing done LOVE AND ENERGY | SEE PAGE 11 ׉ 7cassandra://V9fL8q7-HEwNp0bAhB3M5f38Zrn4MI3MbuKMeG7IfpM3`hktG l׉E (THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 ~ Political Announcement ~ Page 7 Steve Doherty announces candidacy for re-election to Precinct Four Town Meeting A s one of your Town Meeting Representatives for the past 14 years and your Town Moderator for the past 12 of those, I’ve been honored to serve the residents of Saugus and help bring our town to where it is today. The financial policies put in place over the past decade have resulted in a dramatically improved bond rating for the town, which saves taxpayers millions of dollars on borrowing for things like our new Middle/High School building and the proposed West-Side Public Safety building that is on track to finally become a reality. This facility will result in faster response times for Firefighters and First ReSteve Doherty, Town Meeting moderator (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) sponders when emergencies arise west of the route one corridor and I will continue pushing for its completion. While building a solid financial base, Saugus has continued to stay on track with necessary upgrades to our water and sewer infrastructure, parks and roadways. But there’s still a lot to be done. I’d like to continue moving Saugus in the right direction and working to improve the quality of life and property values of our residents. But I need your help on November 4th. 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My name is Ashley Nichols, and I am a lifelong resident of Saugus. I have been through Saugus Public Schools and I’m a Saugus High School graduate (2004). I have seen this town at its best and I know that we can continue to do better for the residents of this town and more importantly the future of the children of Saugus. I live with my husband Todd Nichols (2003) SHS graduate, and my 3 amazing girls, Hadley (10), Emersyn (7), and Kenzie (2). I am currently a sixthgrade teacher at SEEM Collaborative in Stoneham. My two girls go to school at the Belmonte Steam Academy, and I have witnessed how much the teachers and staff are committed and work hard for their students. I am fully invested in this town and especially grateful that we are raising our children here. I am currently on the board for the Saugus Youth girls’ softball program. I am a coach for the town softball and basketball programs. I see the commitment every day of the volunteer coaches. I’ve been committed to my children’s eduJenna Rose Nuzzo runs for Town Meeting seat in Precinct 10 H i Saugus neighbors! My name is Jenna Rose Nuzzo, and I’m proud to call Saugus home for the past 15 years. I’m a Saugus High School teacher and an active member of our community — from coaching youth sports to serving on the board of Saugus Youth Football and Cheer, and supporting programs that help our kids and families thrive. I’m running for Saugus Town Ashley Nichols and family (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) cation and athletics. I want to strive for better because I know Saugus can and will! Running for Town Meeting Member is important to me because as a parent and a homeowner I want to know where the money is being spent and if it’s being used for the appropriate reasons in the town. I have always been passionate about our town’s growth and well-being. I believe that strong leadership and thoughtful decision-making are essential for creating a thriving community, and I would be honored to serve as your voice on Town Meeting Precinct 1. I look forward to the opportunity to represent you, and together, we can make Saugus an even better place to call home. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions! Sincerely, Ashley Nichols Candidate for Town Meeting Member, Precinct 1 Be prepared before the next power outage. Meeting in Precinct 10, where I’ll be listed as #6 on the ballot. I decided to run because I believe Saugus deserves engaged, approachable and forward-thinking representation. My goal is to ensure residents’ voices are heard and that decisions are made with transparency, fairness and the long-term future of our town in mind. As both an educator and community volunteer, I care deeply about making Saugus a place where families, seniors, and future generations all feel supported. I’m passionate about advocating for quality education, ensuring our schools have the resources they need, and creating opportunities for every student to succeed. I also believe in supporting programs that help our seniors stay active, connected, and valued members of our community. I’m especially committed to keeping Saugus family-friendly, safe and united — a place where we support one another and take pride in calling Saugus home. I’d love to hear what matters most to you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out — your ideas and feedback are what drive meaningful change in our town. — Jenna Rose Nuzzo (jennanuzzo@gmail.com) Candidate for Saugus Town Meeting, Precinct 10 (#6 on the ballot) Receive a free 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase* - valued at $535. Call 866-852-0221 to schedule your free quote! Jenna Rose Nuzzo with her family (Courtesy photo to the Saugus Advocate) ׉ 7cassandra://xHcW1q5zhPpOiAsajysyQTf-ITIjDIjzNBe1AhrhJ_U7`hktG l׉E~THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 ~ Political Announcements ~ Page 9 Maureen Whitcomb Announces Re-Election Bid for Saugus Town Meeting, Precinct 4 M y name is Maureen Whitcomb, and I am honored to announce my candidacy for re-election to the Saugus Town Meeting. Since first being elected in 2016, it has been a privilege to serve the residents of Precinct 4, and I am eager to continue working to make Saugus an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. As a lifelong, fourth-generation Saugus resident, I care deeply about our town’s future. I live on Essex Street and am the proud mother of quadruplets—Andrew, Bryce, Collette, and Diana. This May, I will proudly graduate from UMass Lowell with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, alongside my son Bryce. My other children are also proud UML alumni. Saugus stands at a pivotal moment. Repurposing of our decommissioned school buildings presents exciting opportunities to create vibrant community spaces, much like the success of our new pickleball courts. I am committed to fostering new green spaces and supporting community-focused projects, while maintaining fiscal responsibility to protect our town’s strong bond rating. I also support the addition of a third fire station on the west side of town to strengthen public safety and emergency response. As a Town Meeting Member, I take my responsibilities seriously. I attend meetings regularly, engage in thoughtful discussion, and make informed decisions on the issues that matter most to our community. I also make it a priority to listen to the concerns, ideas, and questions of Precinct 4 residents—your voices guide my votes. I respectfully ask for your support and one of your five votes for Town Meeting Member, Precinct 4, on Tuesday, November 4th. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Belmonte Upper Elementary School, 25 Dow Street. Thank you for your trust, Maureen Whitcomb (Courtesy photo to the Saugus Advocate) your engagement, and your commitment to Saugus. Together, we can continue moving our town forward. Maureen Whitcomb 978-413-1534 Whitcombx5@gmail.com Town Meeting Precinct 4 #2 On the Ballot Arthur Grabowski running for School Committee seat I am happy to officially announce my candidacy for a seat on the Saugus School Committee. I have been very active in the political operations of the town. I am currently a town meeting member from Precinct 8. In the past I have served several terms on the school committee and chaired and served on all the sub committees of the school committee. I have lived in town my whole life and was educated in the Saugus School system. I am a retired warehouse manager for a major supermarket company. I have decided to ask for one of your 5 votes for the school committee because I feel that my experience and insight can help move our schools forward. Financially, our schools are facing some daunting decisions. The past school committee just ratified a contract with the Saugus teacher’s association that will have to be funded within the current budget. There are also contracts with the clerical and paraprofessional unions that have to be settled and funded. There is also an arbitration award outstanding for the past superintendent that is in Arthur Grabowski (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) the hundreds of thousands of dollars that has to be funded and paid. The ramifications of these financial obligations will dictate the direction we will go to create a school district that we want to move forward and become a highly performing district. I feel that my extensive experience uniquely qualifies me to hit the floor running on day one. My first goal, if elected, is to create a task force to attack the problem of bullying in the Saugus schools. For too long bullying has been a problem that needs to be eradicated in our schools. No student should be afraid or intimidated while attending our schools. They need to have the optimum learning environment so that they may learn and excel to the best of their abilities. We all need to make sure that that environment exists. I also want to make sure that the food we are serving to our students is nutritious and appealing. We need to move on from traditional cafeteria style offer ings and present and o f f e r t h e same kinds of meals that we would serve our students at home. Food offerings are part and parcel in creating a nurturing environment within our schools that create the optimum learning environment. 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Gray Drive has announced her candidacy for re-election as Precinct 4 Town Meeting Member, a role she has proudly held for the past two years. A property owner and taxpayer in Saugus for the past 11 years, Stephanie brings a proven record of public advocacy, volunteerism, leadership, and civic collaboration. As co-president of Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE), she has organized educational forums and community activities designed to raise awareness of environmental issues and inspire the next generation of advocates. She is also a member of the Friends of Breakheart Reservation and the Saugus River Watershed Council. Her volunteer work includes efforts to protect the environment, school cleanups, family events at Breakheart, and the Saugus Cultural Festival. She holds a degree from Boston College and a certificate from the Harvard Kennedy School and works at Harvard Business School in alumni engagement. During her first term, Shalkoski deepened her understanding of town government by participating in orientation sessions organized by three veteran Town Meeting Members and featuring speakers from key town departments and elected offices. She further explored the town’s budgeting process by attending Finance Committee meetings and listening to presentations from the Town Manager, Superintendent, and public safety professionals. The budget is the single most important tool we have for shaping the town’s priorities and ensuring responsible, equitable use of public resources. These learning experiences have reinforced her commitment to thoughtful, inclusive decision-making that reflects the needs and values of Saugus residents. In addition to learning through formal channels, Shalkoski worked alongside area residents and elected state representatives to protect air and water quality from the aging trash incinerator and to ensure the imminent closure of the unlined ash landfill. Attending recent Board of Appeals hearings on the 40B housing development highlighted the valid concerns many residents have about the scope and impact of local Jeannie Meredith seeks re-election to Town Meeting in Precinct 2 L ifelong Saugus resident Jeannie Meredith has announced that she will be seeking re-election as Town Meeting Member for Precinct Two. Jeannie currently serves as Vice Chair of the Planning Board and has served two years on Town Meeting. She brings a long history of public service to the community, including six years on the Saugus School Committee, where she also served as Chairman, and as Chair of the School Building Committee, overseeing all phases of the new Saugus Middle/High School from design to completion. Her deep community roots extend beyond town government. Jeannie has served on the Finance Committee at both St. GLEN DAVIS| FROM PAGE 5 the students. I’ve worked with neighbors to solve problems by reaching out to town departments. I was a member of A devoted family and community advocate, Jeannie was an active member of the PTO for 15 years, serving as both Vice President and President during her children’s school years. She is a wife, mother of four, and proud grandmother of four. “I am deeply committed to Jeannie Meredith (Courtesy photo to the Saugus Advocate) Margaret’s and Blessed Sacrament Churches, and she is currently President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society Council for St. Margaret’s Church, where she also serves as a Eucharistic Minister. the Saugus Youth & Recreation Committee for 21 years. I also served on the Cliftondale Revitalization Committee. I was previously the Program Director of Saugus Town Team Basketball for 11 years and past President serving the residents of Precinct Two and all of Saugus,” Meredith said. “I care about preserving the character of our hometown, supporting responsible budgets, continuing to advocate for upgrades to our parks and playgrounds and ensuring that our community continues to thrive for generations to come.” Jeannie Meredith asks for your support and your vote for re-election as Town Meeting Member for Precinct Two. of Saugus Babe Ruth for 12 years. I am also a certified USA/ MIAA/NCAA Softball Umpire. I request one of your five votes to represent you in Precinct Four. I can be reached at gdavis@bu.edu or 781-307-2863. working to preserve the character and livability of both their neighborhood and the town as a whole. If re-elected, Shalkoski will Stephanie Shalkoski (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) development. Shalkoski witnessed firsthand their frustration—and their determination — as tireless advocates continue advocating for the health and environment of Saugus residents, supporting strong municipal services—including public safety, schools, parks, and libraries—and voting to preserve the town’s AA+ stable bond rating. She supports thoughtful development that protects the town’s character while preserving as much open space as possible. Above all, she is committed to a responsive, transparent approach to local government—one that balances fiscal responsibility with longterm quality of life for all residents of Precinct 4 and beyond. MARK PANETTA | FROM PAGE 2 ing articles which fall in line with my professional expertise. I am a strong proponent of transparent government and always call back constituents, ensuring that their concerns are addressed in a timely manner. I have a strong understanding of finances and budgets. I am honored to serve as Mark Panetta (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Pop-Warner football coach and treasurer. I also served on the Walnut Street Traffic Committee (Route 129/Walnut Street). I believe in empowering residents to actively participate in local government, ensuring their voices are heard and valued. As a Town Meeting member, I was able to vote on important zonyour Town Meeting member representing Precinct 5 for the last two years. I have attended all Town Meetings, participated in discussions, and followed up on important matters for the betterment of the residents that put their trust in me. I participate in many charitable activities in town with my family, where I’ve always felt that it was important to give back to our community. I am respectfully asking Precinct 5 residents for your vote on Tuesday, November 4th. I am # 6 on the ballot for Town Meeting. Thank you for your consideration. Mark Panetta Contact information: (617) 257-2801 usrealtydev@yahoo.com ׉ 7cassandra://nCqIIjW3TIXmfkLn2gU3JQuUZBJE9BYuT2xObOQxc6w4`hktG l׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 Page 11 Saugus High School Boys’ Varsity Golf Team seniors honored on Senior Night (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Senior Captain Hunter Arsenault was accompanied by his proud family members: mom Aja Arsenault, father Clint Arsenault, grandfather Alan Ross and grandmother Cheryll Ross during Tuesday’s Saugus High School Varsity Golf Senior Night at King Rail Reserve Golf Course in Lynnfield. Senior Nathan Soroko was accompanied by his proud family members: mom Mary Kate Soroko, father Joshua Soroko, sister Caitlin Soroko, cousin Ethan Crespo, grandfather Alan Soroko, grandfather Bernie Doherty and grandmother Patricia Doherty. Shown from left to right with their senior gifts: Trey Riley, Artie O’Leary, Hunter Arsenault, John Morello, Nathan Soroko, Grant Leonard and Devon Wong. LOVE AND ENERGY | FROM PAGE 6 in his Central Street home. In his 2020 interview with The Saugus Advocate, Sheehan credited “love and energy” for the fact that he could continue writing into his 90s. “Getting to 92 and still at it: That’s significant to me. That’s because of good love and energy. It all goes back to that,” Sheehan said. That was his motto and the philosophy that he ascribed to, he said. “Yeah – love and energy. That’s a big thing and my kids all Seniors Hunter Arsenault (at left) and Nathan Soroko know it. That was the advice he also offered fellow Saugonians. “Just find what you like and do it,” Sheehan said in his interview. “If you got energy, give it the love it deserves – love and energy – it all goes around that little circle of your mind,” he said. Shown from left to right: Assistant Coach Joseph Bertrand, Hunter Arsenault, Nathan Soroko and Head Coach Daniel Bertrand. When asked what he wanted to have as his legacy, Sheehan responded, “I never think of that.” “I just hope that some people go to the library and read some of the books that I have written. That’s the big thing. I want people to read some of the things I worked on and slaved over – Proud brother Cadin Arsenault with Hunter Arsenault nothing is easy. It’s love and energy. That’s the big thing. That’s my secret. I tell my kids that forever.” For the many town residents who never got the chance to know or meet Tom Sheehan, a few of his 50-plus books can be found on the shelves at the Saugus Public Library. Gloucester tops Saugus, 33–8; Sachems still eye postseason push S By Dom Nicastro augus ran into one of the Northeastern Conference’s most complete teams Friday night, falling 33–8 to Gloucester at Newell Stadium on the road. The loss dropped the Sachems to 1–5 overall and 0–3 in the NEC South. Gloucester (6–1) came out strong and never looked back. Senior running back Joe Allen scored twice, including a 65yard run that helped the Fishermen build a 21-0 first-half lead. Jaylen Severino, Sean Frontiero, and Thomas Cribbs also found the end zone for Gloucester, which rebounded quickly from its first defeat of the season: to Swampscott, the Sachems’ next opponent. Saugus coach Steve Cummings said Gloucester’s experience showed from the start. “They’re big up front. They have backs that run that offense to a tee. I mean, that’s a solid program,” Cummings said. “You’re watching them on film, and you’re like, okay, that kid’s SPORTS | SEE PAGE 12 been a three-year starter, that kid… they have so many veteran guys. They’ve got a really big senior class. I know this is kind of the year they’ve had circled, so they’re as good as advertised.” ׉ 7cassandra://5KOIVlTdA922hP54Bl8W6cMhw5KgJs34HGJuI9Og_bU:`hktG lhktG l rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://QZhrQr5n_UZUva9Z6jVE2CVROASyEYmMo3xdYLGNTA8 į`'p׉ 7cassandra://uIeAxbIvcn7TSULM1M0bNzhub2XI33cRlr_N8UB4i9M`׉ 7cassandra://XVNB2CdrFpKoKNOMyJiZGLzX6fRZii1x6HK6eCjgIwo59`hktG lטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://4jcXtuCgA98mYsaDAR5ZT2h3HDnz7hssYkYVBwowwJI A;`'p׉ 7cassandra://ZGpfAL63hoRlmLpm6ub9yuvCnJvWIM_ZHiRcBZgijroŢ`׉ 7cassandra://tZaVwv46u1W9zuKYtVAGZB1eXo1bU0op95AZH-nl0Q84`hktG lנhktG l=G 9ׁHhttp://mail.comׁ ׁ ЈנhktG l mTA9ׁHhttp://cast.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 ~ Saugus High School Fall Sports roundup: Volleyball fighting to the finish, field hockey surging, Sewell having career season ~ By Dom Nicastro T he Sachems are closing out October with emotion, momentum and postseason dreams alive across several teams. Volleyball and field hockey are clawing for tournament position, while girls soccer rides its late-season firepower and a milestone chase. FIELD HOCKEY: TWO WINS AND A NEW LOOK SPARK LATE-SEASON SURGE Saugus field hockey found its stride with two key victories, shutting out Everett 3-0 and Danvers 1-0. Against Everett, Angelina Dow scored twice and Sydney Ferreira added one goal while also assisting Dow on a corner. The Sachems generated 16 shots and 17 corners in the win. “Everett’s goalie was amazing and made it hard to score,” head coach Julie Champigny said. In the win over Danvers, Saugus broke through on a corner goal from Julia Strout, assisted by Teaghan Arsenault. The new 3-3-3-1 formation has helped improve connections and stick-to-stick passing, Champigny said. Dow and Ferreira made key defensive stops, while goalie Jordyn Ripley-Deminski made numerous saves to preserve the shutout. Hannah Strout impressed at left midfielder, and Audrey Comeau’s pressure fueled the attack. Saugus stood at 7-9 after 16 matches, fighting to finish .500 by winning its final two games. If they do, they will be postseason-bound. Volleyball: Emotional senior week and tournament chase The Saugus volleyball team is heating up at the right time, improving to 8-10 after wins over Stoneham and Everett. SPORTS | FROM PAGE 11 Cummings added that Gloucester’s success came from fundamentals rather than trick plays. “They kind of give you a few formations, and they’ll make certain things look similar, but at the end of the day, they just execute,” he said. “We weren’t really able to get them behind the sticks at all on their first three drives. After that, our defense settled down a little bit, but at that point it’s 21-0.” The Sachems had a chance to Pictured from left to right, the Saugus High School volleyball seniors: Megan Xavier #7, Sophia Desmond #16, Captain Mara Faiella #6, Captain Maria Silva #1, Captain Aly Mabee #8, Agatha Gomes #20, Beatrice Rodrigues #19, and Pedro Spalenza #26. Head coach Mikayla Niles said her squad battled top-tier teams like Marblehead and Swampscott before regrouping with two gutsy performances. And because of it, they have found themselves with a shot at the postseason: just needing to win their final two games this week. “Marblehead is number one in our conference — they’re phenomenal — but it was a great learning experience for us,” Niles said. “Swampscott was a back-and-forth battle. Both those losses showed we can hang with the best.” The Sachems followed that with fiveset and three-set victories over Everett and Stoneham. Junior standout Aiyana Cruz was unstoppable, recording 46 attack attempts, 17 kills and only six errors in the Everett win. Against Stoneham, she served 19 straight points to clinch a 25-4 set win. “She was lights out,” Niles said. “Those score early but couldn’t convert. “We threw a pass on a fourthand-one. I thought we had a pass-interference call. We didn’t get it,” Cummings said. “That’s kind of the way the game goes.” After the slow start, Saugus pieced together a long scoring drive that consumed nearly the entire fourth quarter. Running backs Chris Mazin and Pablo DeJesus carried the load, moving the ball steadily downfield before Mazin capped it with a touchdown and DeJesus added the two-point conversion. little details — like serving consistency — are what we stress every day, and it’s paying off.” Senior Megan Xavier added several key blocks and kills, while freshman middle hitter Ava Foley continued her breakout campaign. Saugus entered its final week of the regular season needing to win out to make the tournament. The team’s home stretch includes Senior Night against Gloucester — a special moment for Niles, who began her high school coaching career with this senior class. “I’ve coached these girls for four years straight,” she said. “We started our journey together, and it’s bittersweet to see it end.” The Sachems wrap up with their annual Dig Pink match Thursday against Lynn English, to help raise awareness on Breast Cancer Awareness month. “That drive started with two minutes to go in the third,” Cummings said. “Just Chris Mazin and Pablo DeJesus, just kind of off tackle both sides. Up front, they did a nice job. Earlier in the night, we had a couple drives that, again, kind of like the week before — a couple good plays in a row, and then all of a sudden you get a holding call. But the last drive, we had really good execution from the guys up front.” The Sachems return home Friday, Oct. 24, for Senior Night against Swampscott, then close Wins in both would punch their ticket to the postseason. “We’ve been cold and hot,” Niles said, “but we’re hot at the right time.” GIRLS’ SOCCER: SEWELL NEARS 100 AS SACHEMS ROLL WINTHROP The Sewell sisters continue to light up the scoreboard for Saugus. In a 7-1 win over Winthrop, Shalyn Sewell scored three goals with an assist, while Shawn Sewell added a goal and two assists to reach 97 career points. Selena Garcia assisted her older sister Maria for her first goal of the season, and Sydney Deleidi and Natalie Justice each added a goal. “We dominated the game and controlled possession most of the time,” head coach April Martinez said. At 97 points, Shawn Sewell was just three shy of becoming the program’s next 100-point scorer, a mark she’s likely to hit this week as the team pushes for a division title and postseason berth. “We have a tough schedule ahead and need to win the rest of our games,” Martinez said. “But this group has shown they can play with anyone.” BOYS’ SOCCER: BATTLING DEPTH CHALLENGES LATE IN THE SEASON The boys’ soccer team hit a rough stretch, losing 6-0 to Bishop Fenwick and 2-1 to Peabody while battling injuries and a thin roster. Head coach Josh Crespo said six JV players were called up for the Fenwick match. Saugus, now nearing the end of its regular season, faces Swampscott, Northeast Metro Tech and Triton in its final stretch. the regular season Thursday, Oct. 30, at Medford. With two games left, Saugus still has a mathematical path to qualify for the Division 5 state tournament based on strength of schedule. But they need to win their final two games to even have a shot. “We still have an outside chance to kind of make some noise, especially with the strength of schedule that we have,” Cummings said. “Hey, we’ve got to show up and pull one together, and send the boys off on a good note on their Senior Night.” Cummings said Swampscott (4-2 overall, 2-0 in the NEC) is trending up after a slow start. “It’s funny — they didn’t get off to the greatest start, and everybody was kind of writing them off,” he said. “They graduated a lot of seniors off the previous year’s team… but they figured it out. Coach (Peter) Bush does a really good job over there. Their offense has really kicked into high gear. Defensively, they’ve got a lot of speed on the back end, and they’ve been forcing a lot of turnovers.” ׉ 7cassandra://XVNB2CdrFpKoKNOMyJiZGLzX6fRZii1x6HK6eCjgIwo59`hktG l׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 Page 13 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus Does it have to take a presidential election to draw a respectable percentage of Saugus registered voters out to the polls? Apparently, and sadly so. Last November’s presidential election drew 15,174 out of 22,566 registered voters for a turnout of 67 percent. Go back a year to the 2023 town election, only 5,056 out of 21,560 registered voters cast their ballots – a pathetic 23.45 percent. Back in 2021, just 4,056 of 20,362 voted. That’s barely a 20 percent turnout. Even the recall election of 2015 didn’t stir up a lot of interest. It drew only 27.3 percent. And the turnout for Saugus voters for the June 2017 special election when voters overwhelmingly approved a new Saugus-Middle High School by about 70 percent was barely 26 percent. Hopefully, the upcoming Nov. 4 Town Election will show that more registered voters in the community care enough to participate. I remember my days as a newspaperman down in Florida, people took their voting seriously. The local elections would usually draw 60 to 70 percent of the registered voters. Saugus is not alone in its voter apathy when it comes to local elections. While national elections will capture about 60 percent turnout, many communities will be lucky to get a 20 percent turnout for the local elections. Hopefully, we’ll see a better voter turnout in Saugus this year. Stay tuned. Tomorrow is final day to register to vote The last day to register to vote is tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 25) at the Saugus Public Library. The Community Room at the library will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for town residents wanting to register for the Nov. 4 town election. This will also be the only day for in-person early voting. Voters should use the Taylor Street entrance on that Saturday. Saugus Lions Club Food the bad. I thank you for giving me this opportunity.” Jean Swanson and the Saugus Historical Commission sent a “Shout Out” to Facilities Maintenance Manager Tommy Whittredge and his crew for power washing the cement pad at the Round Hill Historic Site: “They did an amazing job.” 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 (mvogeatcomcast.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. A SPECIAL NIGHT AT SAUGUS CENTER: Nine candidates running for the five seats on the Board of Selectmen are scheduled to participate in a public forum at 7 p.m. next Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the second floor auditorium in Saugus Town Hall. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. Here’s your last chance to see the candidates together before the Nov. 4 Town Election. (Courtesy artwork of Joanie Allbee) Drive tomorrow The Saugus Lions Club will hold a drive by/drop off food drive tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 25) at the Senior Center (466 Central St.) from 9 am. to noon. Nonperishable food items are greatly appreciated for those who are experiencing food insecurities. For more information, email: pattyfierro@hotmail.com Deadline has passed for political announcements This week was the final week for candidates running in the Nov. 4 town election to submit free “political announcements” to be published in The Saugus Advocate. Any announcements that were submitted by 6 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 21) will be published in this week’s paper or next week’s (Oct. 31) edition. There is still time for candidates who want to run a paid political announcement or ad in next week’s paper. Please contact Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 for information about running political ads. This week’s “Shout Outs” We received several nominations from our readers this week who wished to offer praise to fellow residents contributing to the betterment of Saugus: Al and Joyce Rodenhiser offered a “Shout Out” for Pauline Gautreau and the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. “Pauline very capably leads the New Friends and presents many interesting programs in the Community Room (most recently Sheryl Faye as Ruth Bader Ginsberg) as well as doing other volunteer work at the library every week. Sue Fleming lauded the efforts of Laurie Davis and her entire staff at the Saugus Senior Center: “They offer so many fun things to do....one of the newest is Chair Volleyball. We have nothing but laughs and a lot of fun. The entire staff works hard and we are lucky to have them. Thank you.” Outgoing Selectman Corinne Riley gave her final “Shout Out” as an elected official, as she doesn’t plan to seek another term: “I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the voters of Saugus that supported my 3 terms on the Board of Selectmen. There were so many who were there for me whether placing signs, holding signs, or endorsing me in one way or another. I thank my fellow board members for 6 years of addressing so many important issues together from getting through Covid to cleaning up the area around 107 with the new UPS facility, making it a usable area as well as creating jobs. They also supported my initiatives that I brought to the Board like Saugus 4-1-1, Covid Vigil and pedestrian crosswalk lights to name a few. I want to thank Scott Crabtree for addressing issues I had, and all our departments that keep Saugus safe and a place to be proud of. Lastly, and certainly not least my family and husband Chris for being so supportive, because it isn’t easy at times. I hope I served you all well, because I made every decision on what I felt would be best for the majority of our town. I ran from day one that I wasn’t running just to occupy a seat but to do the work, and I believe I did. I will continue to serve my community every chance I get, and love this town through the good and WIN Waste holds its first Fall Fun Fest More than 200 children and families came to the first WIN Waste Innovations Fall Fun Fest, which was held on October 17 at Blessed Sacrament Church. The outdoor event on a perfect fall afternoon included pumpkin painting, a DJ, bounce house, pizza and snacks. Attendees were asked to make a donation of any amount to go directly to the Boys & Girls Club of Saugus. Including matching funds donated by WIN, the Boys & Girls Club will receive $1,000. “We wanted to have an event that was fun for kids and families and give something back to the community,” said Mary Urban, WIN Waste senior director of communications and community. “We have a longstanding relationship with the Boys & Girls Club and we’re gratified that they could benefit from this fun, family event. We were encouraged by the generosity of families and pleased to add to that to support the club.” Halloween Eve at Town Hall Town Manager Scott Crabtree is inviting Saugus children to stop by Saugus Town THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15 ׉ 7cassandra://tZaVwv46u1W9zuKYtVAGZB1eXo1bU0op95AZH-nl0Q84`hktG lhktG l rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://UB-jJgGEb2Q0gTnVml83ylbTRt6Ek_mh4ds_G4_3g9U`'p׉ 7cassandra://kWFQMqoEg96EYYqYEJ_nRr91YhnQv88SLVH1Qa4DRjgǙ`׉ 7cassandra://Kw5PC3myFXSlO_hDfO8gd5XmTnAcdQzun4lGVaWkEgA;`hktG lטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://Wa0r9usrq3by9PFxj87-IfKhbB59fl1AfJS9L8vlDCc Vo`'p׉ 7cassandra://eRSW1bDlgUw1InuHkCNPaAe4_MVv9yFEw-PeX98eFSQc`׉ 7cassandra://iyEf40-jSiaxpr_7A6ocxOlAW74nV_gliFJPMUR9XCA4H`hktG lנhktG m (̉9ׁHhttp://cdhealyatrcn.comׁ ׁ ЈנhktG mU9ׁHhttp://dalecc.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EKPage 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 Saugus Gardens in the Fall Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener T he last few weeks of October highlight our summer annuals, some of which may actually be at their best in the cooling weather. One of the few popular annuals grown for colorful foliage rather than blossoms is coleus (Coleus scutellarioides or Plectranthus scutellariodes). Scientists currently disagree about the genus name of many species traditionally placed in the coleus genus, but very few people in the United States call them anything other than coleus. Leaves may be a solid color or can be a combination of red, burgundy, fuchsia, yellow and various green tones, which may include nearly white markings. When they bloom in late summer-fall, the purple or creamy flowers are small on tall, narrow spikes. Some gardeners appreciate the flowers while others may remove them in order to keep the foliage as the focal point. Sandy Mears’ container of coleus is colorful enough on its own, but reaches another level when contrasting with the orange outfit of the welcoming wizard at Halloween season. Some scientists classify our most popular coleus species in the genus Plectranthus, placing it in the same genus as the popular houseplant Swedish ivy (Plectranthus verticillatus). Most scientists do, however, consider all these plants to belong to the mint family (Lamiaceae), which includes Purple asters bloom in a garden on Forest Street, a perfect contrast to the orange foliage of maples nearby. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) The purple coleus in Sandy Mears’ garden is holding on as long as the warm weather lasts. (Photo courtesy of Sandy Mears) many aromatic plants, such as lavender (Lavandula spp.), spearmint (Mentha spicata), Sage (Salvia spp.) and catnip (Nepeta cataria). The coleus is very adaptable, as it can grow in shade or sun, but it will not withstand temperatures below freezing so it would need to be brought indoors before a frost if you wish to keep it into the winter. Our maples and many other deciduous trees in town are near peak of fall color, but we can expect to be enjoying the foliage display for a month or more. While chrysanthemums dominate the floral displays, our native asters are also reliable and dramatic fall bloomers. I was struck this week by some plants blooming on Forest Street, where the gardener was putting in some time pruning and weeding the tomatoes, corn and other plants growing in her garden. The deep purple asters, probably the variety ‘Wood’s Purple (Symphiotricum ‘Wood’s Purple’) are covered with Three witches dance around a cauldron on Elm Street. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) blossoms this week and easily seen from the sidewalk. Asters are another group of plants that have recently had their scientific names altered, and what used to be known as asters are now placed in one of 10 different genera, especially those native to North America. In addition to the colorful treats provided by nature, seasonal decorations have sprung up all over town, some more noticeable during the day but others, which may include lights and inflated ghouls and ghosts, more dramatic at night. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to Halloween creatures greet passersby in Tonya Chadwick’s Appleton Street garden. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Leaves have turned to bright colors at Breakheart Reservation beyond the playing field. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) 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. ׉ 7cassandra://Kw5PC3myFXSlO_hDfO8gd5XmTnAcdQzun4lGVaWkEgA;`hktG l׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 Hall on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 3-4:30 p.m. for a special trickor-treat experience. At Town Hall Trick-or-Treat, town employees dressed in Halloween costumes will hand out candy and other treats to kids. Visitors can expect a few spooky surprises along the way! This is a fun, safe and completely free event for Saugus families. Town Hall workers are excited to see all the creative kids’ costumes on display. We can’t wait to see you there! Saugus Town Hall is located at 298 Central St., Saugus. The “Patch” is open til Halloween The “Pumpkin Patch” at First Congregational Church in Saugus Center will be open through Friday, October 31. Pumpkins of all sizes are still displayed on the church lawn and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pumpkin Patch coordinator Carl Spencer said, “We very much appreciate the support this year from the people who visit and buy pumpkins to the volunteers who unloaded the trucks and have been selling pumpkins. The church truly enjoys providing the community with pumpkins and hosting this great fall event.” Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Oct. 24) 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 (781-233-2663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. Free COVID-19/flu vaccine clinic Tuesday Town Manager Scott Crabtree and the Saugus Health Department announced that the town will have another COVID-19/flu vaccine clinic at the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 2-5 p.m. The clinic is open to Saugus residents and Town of Saugus employees. At the clinic, healthcare professionals from Walgreens will adFINAL DAYS OF THE PUMPKIN PATCH: Lots of pumpkins are still available at the Annual Pumpkin Patch at First Congregational Church in Saugus Center. Plenty of pumpkins of all sizes are now displayed on the church lawn and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Halloween, Oct. 31. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate). minister the latest COVID-19 booster vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer) as well the seasonal flu vaccine – all at no cost. Highdose flu vaccines will also be available at the clinic for individuals ages 65 and older. Walk-ins are welcome for the clinic. No preregistration is required. The town asks clinic attendees to bring proof of insurance with them to the clinic. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) recommends that people stay up to date with COVID-19 and flu vaccines in order to protect yourself, your family and your community from serious illness. Please call Saugus Director of Public Health John Fralick at 781-231-4120 with any questions about the clinic. Garden Club meets next Wednesday On Wednesday, October 29, at 6 p.m. at the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Garden Club will hold its October meeting. Laura Eisener, Landscape Designer and Garden Club member, will present “Specialized Styles of Gardening”: water gardens, rock gardens, greenhouse gardening, shade gardens, herb gardens, etc. Attendees can also ask questions about other garden styles, as many require additional considerations that may not be obvious when new gardeners are branching out into less familiar garden styles. The Field of Flags is coming soon The Parson Roby Chapter of the DAR recently issued the following press release: Patriotism will once again fill the heart of Saugus this November as the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) proudly prepares for the 5th annual Veteran’s Day Field of Flags. On November 11, the lawn of Saugus Town Hall will be transformed into a sea of red, white, and blue in tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our freedoms — past, present, and future. Each American flag will carry the name of a veteran — living, deceased or currently serving. Flags may be sponsored for $5 each, with proceeds supporting the DAR’s mission to preserve American history, foster education, and promote patriotism. Sponsors may honor a family member, friend, neighbor, or employee who has served our nation with courage and sacrifice. The deadline to sponsor a flag is October 30th. To participate, please mail a check ($5 per flag) payable to Parson Roby Chapter DAR, along with the veteran’s information (Name, Rank, Branch of Service, Years of Service or War if known) to: Treasurer, 27 Pearson St., Saugus, MA 01906. Flags will be placed on the Town Hall lawn prior to Veteran’s Day, where they will remain proudly displayed through November 12th. After 12 noon on November 11th, sponsors may collect their flags as keepsakes or to place on a veteran’s grave. All flags will be removed from Town Hall lawn on November 12th. Household Hazardous Waste Day Nov. 1 Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree announced that the Town of Saugus will host a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Belmonte STEAM Academy (25 Dow St.). There is no cost to Saugus residents to discard allowed items at the Household Hazardous Waste Day. No appointment is necessary. The following items can be disposed of at this event: · Household Materials: acids (corrosives), aerosol cans, art supplies, batteries, chemistry set and photography chemicals, fiberglass resins, furniture, floor, metal polishers and strippers, mercury containing devices, moth balls/crystals, oil paint, paint thinners, varnish, stain/shellac (no latex), rug and upholstery cleaners, solvent adhesives, turpentine and paint solvents, wood preservatives, hair dye, nail polish remover, toilet cleaners, brighteners, chlorine bleach, spot removers, spray starch, whiteners, drain and oven cleaners. · Lawn and garden materials, cesspool cleaners (corrosives), flammable liquids/gasoline, flea and tick powders, fire starters, herbicides and pesticides, no-pest strips, poisons, pool chemicals and propane tanks (empty or up to 20 lbs.) · Automotive Products: antifreeze, batteries, brake fluid, carburetor cleaner, oil (used), radiator flush, solvents and degreasers, tire cleaners and transmission fluid. Latex paint can be dried out and disposed of with your curbside trash. Please contact Scott Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Quilt Show in November The 2025 Hammersmith Quilters Guild will hold its annual Quilt Show on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saugus Senior Center at 466 Central St. in Saugus. The admission is $6. This year’s show will feature prizes, a cafe, a boutique, a penny sale and vendors. The Senior Center is handicapped accessible. For details, please contact Carol A. Healy, Treasurer, Hammersmith Quilters Guild, at cdhealyatrcn.com or 781-307-5474. Saugus High Drama Club prepares for November shows The Saugus High School Drama Club (SHSDC), under the direction of Saugus Middle High School Theatre Teacher Nick Raponi, are in rehearsals for their November production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid.” Dive under the sea with this magical production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid”! This family-friendly show brings beloved characters, dazzling costumes and unforgettable songs — such as “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls” and many more favorites — to life on stage. Filled THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16 ׉ 7cassandra://iyEf40-jSiaxpr_7A6ocxOlAW74nV_gliFJPMUR9XCA4H`hktG lāhktG lÁ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://fSfCkFAdI5IbyBHjmRv1sS5NnbUEuQSY8XjMoElQ-R0ls`'p׉ 7cassandra://sXxVnmtJKksBhtjXmS-jWBRs2QG9JY97swjxTxAG8BU͹W`׉ 7cassandra://UmwGOmkhZeDTVs3pRk9Y_86vHUOdg56fyxO74R-6H7o2T`hktG mטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://N-3rwDJFtqp9ilnqsxzDwMrbEssgWav41K-avXKeXXw3`'p׉ 7cassandra://O8ETVtTQM3_ZRYisb7BX-DT3ZzY-uMqaBJg9-ug584Qǽ`׉ 7cassandra://OO6s3QKDKcuHChPQdfAdSFDPd83vVmDWuvNc34z4s7Y/`hktG mנhktG m?A9ׁHhttp://cast.netׁ ׁ ЈנhktG mk$̹9ׁHmailto:eschena@saugus-ma.govׁ ׁ Ј׉E?Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 50 - Report No. 42 October 13-17, 2025 Copyright © 2025 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of October 13-17. $2.25 BILLION FISCAL 2025 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET (H 4601) House 141-14 approved and sent to the Senate a $2.25 billion fi scal 2025 supplemental budget designed to close SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 with heart, humor and spectacle, it’s a celebration of love, adventure and following your dreams. Don’t miss this enchanting journey that will showcase the incredible talent of our SMHS students! It promises to be fun for audiences of all ages! Tickets: Tickets will be available at the door or in advance, online. Tickets can be purchased at https://gofan. co/app/school/MA14717_1 Show dates: Friday, November 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m. (matinee out the books on fi scal year 2025. The measure provides $1.67 billion to MassHealth and $374 million to former Steward Health Care hospitals at a time when state offi - cials say they are feeling budget pressures associated with rising health care costs. The proposal would also increase hospital contributions by $50 million to support the Health Safety Net and stabilize funding for MassHealth and safety net hospitals. Other provisions include $10 million for Health Care for All to conduct a public awareness campaign, and to conduct health coverage enrollment assistance for communities at risk of losing health perfect for younger audience members); Sunday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. (matinee perfect for younger audience members). Ticket prices: Adults $15, Students $10; Preshow Event $8 per student (Saturday & Sunday at 12:30 p.m. before the show). In addition to the performance, the Friends of the SHSDC, along with SHSDC students, will host a Community Engagement Fundraiser Event beginning at 12:30 p.m., preceding the Saturday & Sunday matinees. The event will feature photo opportunities with ~ Legal Notice ~ NOTICE TO PRECINCT 1 EARLY AND ABSENTEE VOTERS Due to an inadvertent clerical error the name of the second candidate listed on the November 4, 2025 Municipal Election Ballot for Precinct 1 for town meeting was misspelled. The correct spelling of the candidate is Stacy Marie Herman-Dorant. Saugus Town Clerk Chief Elections Officer, 298 Central Street Saugus, MA 01906 781-231-4104 eschena@saugus-ma.gov October 24, 2025 care coverage as a result of the new Medicaid reporting requirements; $10 million for the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center; $5 million in grants to reproductive health care providers; $60.7 million for snow and ice removal; $12.5 million for prisoners to make free phone calls; $12 million for Universal School Meals; $6.8 million for the Clean Water Trust Fund; $3.5 million for State Police operations;$15 million for a new Sports and Entertainment Fund grant program, for which $10 million will be set aside for the events related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup; and withholding most of a $162 million funding request from county sheriff s, until the state Inspector General investigates sheriff s’ fi nances. “This supplemental budget closes the books on fi scal year 2025, and aims to fortify the commonwealth’s fi nances, bolster economic development and ensure continued Characters, Arts and Crafts, Face Painting and more. Definitely a fun event for families with young children! More information on these events will follow! All per formances and events will take place at the SMHS complex, with performances taking place in the Lemoine-Mitchell Auditorium. We are thrilled to bring this Disney Classic to life and genuinely look forward to seeing you in the audience, supporting the hard work and dedication of the SHSDC students! access to critical health care services,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “In the face of unrelenting attacks from the Trump Administration that will strip health insurance coverage from millions of Americans and deny access to lifesaving vaccinations, this supplemental budget will help vulnerable residents prepare for, and avoid, a lapse in coverage and ensure continued access to vaccines for every child in Massachusetts.” “This supplemental budget will close the books on fi scal year 2025 in a balanced and fi scally responsible manner,” said Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston), Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means. “By making critical investments into much needed programs in healthcare, education and housing to name a few, the commonwealth will be in a strong fi scal position for fi scal year 2026 and beyond.” “There has been little inforAbout The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have a story idea, an article or a photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message mation on why there are exorbitant runaway costs in the MassHealth program,” said Rep. Ken Sweezey (R-Hanson). “I cannot continue to support writing blank checks without accountability and a strategy to reel in the spending. I also see a need for some serious reforms to the HomeBase program and the no-cost calls program within our correctional facilities before we continue to supplement their budgets.” “I believe we need proper oversight of these medical expenditures before committing more funding,” said Rep. Mike Soter (R-Bellingham). “The governor should provide a detailed report outlining what’s driving these rising costs before requesting additional taxpayer dollars. We can’t claim to have a revenue problem in one breath and then spend signifi cant public funds without accountability in the next.” “The Democrats have once BEACON | SEE PAGE 17 at 978-683-7773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. YOUNG ARTISTS AT WORK: Mary Urban of WIN Waste Innovations watched as children painted pumpkins at last Friday’s Fall Fun Fest at Blessed Sacrament Church. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) ׉ 7cassandra://UmwGOmkhZeDTVs3pRk9Y_86vHUOdg56fyxO74R-6H7o2T`hktG l׉E%THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 again blamed President Trump for their failures,” said Rep. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick). “But the reality is they’ve bankrupted our healthcare system by flooding it with illegal aliens. They had to spend another $2.5 billion dollars to bailout our hospitals.” (A Yes” vote is for the budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes MAKE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS MORE AVAILABLE AT NO COST (S 2640) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would require all prisons, homeless shelters and public elementary and secondary schools to maintain free menstrual products, including sanitary napkins, tampons and underwear liners in private and public restrooms; and to make them available in a “convenient manner that does not stigmatize any persons seeking the products.” Supporters said that according to the Massachusetts Menstrual Equity Coalition, approximately one in seven children in Massachusetts is living in poverty and struggles to pay for menstrual products. They argued that research shows that the inability to access menstrual products affects students’ class attendance. They also noted that women facing homelessness or who are incarcerated face high barriers to access, with Massachusetts shelters reporting that menstrual products are among the least donated items. They argued that restricted access in shelters and correctional facilities means that products can be used as bargaining chips and tools of control for people in vulnerable circumstances. “Equitable access to free disposable menstrual products is a necessity for menstruators everywhere,” said sponsor Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville). “This bill has the ability to ensure menstruators in public schools, shelters and prisons no longer have to experience anxiety, shame or fear around periods. Students in my district were the first to meet with me and speak out about their concerns in school of not knowing if they would have access to menstrual products when they needed them. I am so glad to see this bill passed in the Senate which honors the work and courage of these students who have inspired so many more to break through the stigma and advocate for their peers.” “Tampons and pads are a basic hygiene necessity,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Ensuring their availability—safely and without stigma—is key to advancing equity for women’s health. Menstruating people have always shouldered the burden of carrying their own tampons and pads into the restroom, leading to a quiet struggle all too real for the girls and women who have difficulty making ends meet.” The Senate approved the same bill in the 2023-2024 session on October 26, 2023 and sent it to the House Ways and Means Committee where no further action was taken for more than a year and the bill died from inaction on December 31, 2024. Any individual representative in the 2023-2024 session could have acted to try to force the bill out of the Ways and Means Committee but none of the 160 House members did so. Any House member can still do the same anytime during the current 20252026 session. Under House rules, any individual representative can move to discharge any and all bills from the Ways and Means Committee. There is a 7-day waiting period prior to the House considering the motion to discharge. The discharge motion must receive a majority vote of the members present. If the measure is discharged from the committee, the committee has four days within which to report out the measure for placement on the House’s agenda for action. A bill may also be discharged from the Ways and Means Committee by any representative by filing a petition signed by a majority of the House. The bill would then be discharged seven days later and go onto the House agenda for the next session. However, the Ways and Means Committee is often a burial ground for bills that will never again see the light of day. “Rarely, if ever, does a member go either of those two routes against the wishes of the leadership and the committee chair,” said a state representative who requested anonymity. They told Beacon Hill Roll Call, “It’s no secret that Speaker Mariano controls the flow of legislation and a bill makes progress in the House only when he wants it to. Every member knows that one of the biggest sins is to publicly make a motion to discharge a bill from a committee. The leadership frowns upon that.” House Ways and Means Committee chair Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston); Margaret Ann Ferrnate (D-Gloucester), vice chair of House Ways and Means; Todd Smola (R-Warren), the ranking Republican on the committee; and House Speaker Ron Mariano did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them to comment on the committee bottling up the bill and killing it. Beacon Hill Roll Call asked Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville), the bill’s sponsor and Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth), a strong supporter of the bill, to comment on the killing of the bill. “I support our House colleagues’ efforts this session, and in prior ones, to advance this important legislation,” Jehlen responded. O’Connor responded, “Unfortunately, all too often within the legislative process we see bills that would benefit individuals across the commonwealth not make it across the finish line with the other priority bills the House and Senate both have on the docket. With the overwhelming support of [this bill] this session, I am confident now more than ever that we will finally be able to get this through the House and I will continue to urge my colleagues in both chambers to get this done.” Spokespersons for two groups that are lobbying for House rules changes, includingpreventing bills from being unilaterally being killed by a committee chair, did not mince words when asked to respond to the death of the bill. “As long as representatives forfeit their power, Michlewitz and a few unknown staffers will keep sorting bills into yes/ no piles behind closed doors,” said Aaron Singer, the producer and director of “Shadows on the Hill,” an upcoming documentary that he says asks why common-sense bills don’t pass the Massachusetts Legislature. “We don’t even know if there are women in that room. The real question is which representative will rally a coalition to rewrite House rules and reclaim the lawmaking process. Without reform, even small disagreements with leadership demand an outsized, conflict-heavy push.” Scotia Hille, Executive Director of Act on Mass said, “Every session, our elected representatives in the Statehouse allow popular, commonsense legislation like this bill to die without a vote. Unfortunately, they would rather leave our state’s neediest without adequate menstrual care than defy leadership by using their own power to initiate a vote. So long as we allow chamber leaders to control member’s salaries, I fear we will continue to see this pattern unfold. Our legislators should be empowered to act independently and organize their peers behind legislation their constituents need. This situation and unfortunately many others like it motivate Act on Mass to support a reform to legislative stipends.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes COMPANIES MUST DISCLOSED INGREDIENTS OF MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS (S 1483) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a proposal that would require manufacturers of menstrual health products to clearly disclose and display a list of ingredients. The ingredients would have to be easily accessible on both retail packages and manufacturers’ websites. “A person who menstruates will use, on average, over 10,000 menstrual products in their lifetime,” said sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “Yet, menstrual products have increasingly been found to contain harmful substances such as PFAS, heavy metals and other toxic chemicals.” “Menstrual equity is not only about making products free—it’s about ensuring those products are safe, high quality and labeled with full ingredient disclosure,” said Sasha Goodfriend, Executive Director of Mass NOW. “We are deeply grateful that the Senate understands that dignity requires both access and accountability. Today’s vote sends a powerful message: menstruators in Massachusetts deserve not just products, but the ability to make informed choices about what products they use for their menstrual health.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes EXPAND THE “MOVE OVER” LAW (S 2653) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the Senate legislation that would require motorists to slow down if they are approaching a stationary utility truck or a stopped vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder of a road or breakdown lane of a highway. Drivers on a highway with multiple lanes in each direction would also be required, if practicable, to change lanes to ensure greater safety for vehicles and individuals in the breakdown lane. The bill expands the state’s existing Move Over Law which provides this protection for emergency response vehicles, highway maintenance vehicles and tow trucks. “This essential legislation is a critical upgrade to our Move Over Law, expanding its life-saving protections to everyone who must work or wait on the side of a busy highway,” said sponsor Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), Senate Chair of the Committee on Transportation. “By including disabled vehicles and utility workers and implementing stronger penalties, we are making everyone on our roads safer.” “National Grid employBEACON | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://OO6s3QKDKcuHChPQdfAdSFDPd83vVmDWuvNc34z4s7Y/`hktG lƁhktG lŁ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://AMDsUEjsDuuJVXztr0xOG5Ohc1zwziMuM-R7vfhjixY `'p׉ 7cassandra://p0eK8v_2qTnDZ7wRpADTt-fSfJgF9tcv5y1VfIqwNngͽi`׉ 7cassandra://y82fzzBpYAnixd_Sfk-J-RhqaoJT7zfTbIaUQ5TWOfs0`hktG m טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://u0weT4ZYgcPiZXK9KoJ3U29OzMoOXRejRCj9owu5Kjk `'p׉ 7cassandra://gGfa5bxkHtUDLYGCismNinLGYrRpMEPnPf-TU-2S-So`׉ 7cassandra://pxyiEa0ZPkdDwSROOzlx55pvifH2MIDoNVJRbjlrcBs2`hktG m נhktG mv̒9ׁH mailto:questions@savvysenior.orgׁ ׁ ЈנhktG mj̞9ׁHhttp://Medicare.gov/Pubs/pdׁ ׁ ЈנhktG m:9ׁHhttp://IRS.gov/ׁ ׁ Ј׉E$Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 ees perform critical repairs and maintenance to ensure safe, reliable energy service across Massachusetts every day when customers need it most,” said Shaun Vacher, Vice-President of Electric Operations for National Grid. “We thank the Senate for passing this important legislation to provide essential protections for roadside utility crews, helping ensure they can do this vital work safely and without unnecessary risk.” “The Massachusetts State Police shares the HealeyDriscoll Administration’s support for this bill, which provides important additions to the commonwealth’s existing Move Over Law,” said Col. Geoff rey Noble, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police. “While these expanded provisions support our ability to address dangerous behavior through enforcement, above all else, we want drivers to slow down and change lanes away from stationary vehicles when it’s safe to do so. Taking these common-sense steps will prevent the serious injuries and fatal outcomes that change lives forever.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL THE HOUSE GAVE INITIAL APPROVAL TO SEVERAL BILLS INCLUDING: FIRE CHIEF MUST BE A FORMER FIREFIGHTER (H 2646) – Would require that any candidates for appointment to the position of Fire Chief, Fire Commissioner or head of a fi re department in any city or town, must have been a uniformed member of the Massachusetts fi refi ghting force of a Massachusetts Fire Department for a minimum of fi ve years. Supporters said this would ensure that anyone appointed to one of these high positions has some fi rsthand experience as a fi refi ghter and has come up through the ranks. Rep. Dan Hunt (D-Boston), the sponsor of the measure, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his bill and its passage. REQUIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (H 2644) – Would allow cities and towns to require the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in any building with more than four units, which “undergoes a major alteration or modifi cation and is occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes” including lodging houses, boarding houses, fraternity houses, dormitories, apartments, townhouses, condominiums, hotels, motels and group residences. This requirement would replace a current law that allows cities and towns to require the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in any building with more than four units, which is “substantially rehabilitated so as to constitute the equivalent of new construction.” Both the current law and the bill allow cities and towns to require the installation of an automatic sprinkler system in newly constructed buildings. Supporters of the bill said that the “major alteration” standard is more inclusive and will apply to more buildings than the “substantially rehabilitated so as to constitute the equivalent of new construction” standard. They argued that changing the standard will save more lives. They noted that automatic sprinklers work fast and give people more time to escape. They said that according to the Massachusetts Fire Sprinkler Coalition, having both sprinklers and smoke alarms reduces the risk of dying in a home fi re by 80 percent. They also pointed out that automatic sprinklers put out 90 percent of home fi res before the fire department arrives, which reduces firefighters’ exposure to the toxic products of combustion that cause cancer. Once again, Rep. Dan Hunt (D-Boston), the sponsor of the proposal, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on his bill and its approval. ABSENTEE BALLOTS (H 830) – Would require that early voting and absentee ballots be identical to a regular ballot that voters use on Election Day. Supporters said that current law only requires the ballots to be “similar.” They argued that it makes no sense for any of these three ballots to be different from each other. Rep. Richard Haggerty (D-Woburn), the sponsor of the measure, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to comment on his bill and its passage. GOVERNOR’S COUNCILOR (H 805) – Would require that when candidates for Governor’s Council are listed on a voter ballot, the office they are seeking be listed as Governor’s Council. Under current law, the listing says simply “Council.” Supporters said that using the word “Council” is too vague and many voters have no idea about the office for which they are voting. They note that the Governor’s Council is a very important and powerful 8-member board which according to its website “meets weekly to record advice and consent on warrants for the state treasury, pardons and commutations, and recording advice and consent to gubernatorial appointments such as judges, clerk-magistrates, public administrators, members of the Parole Board, Appellate Tax Board, Industrial Accident Board and Industrial Accident Reviewing Board, notaries and justices of the peace.” Reps. Simon Cataldo (D-Concord) and Carmine Gentile (D-Sudbury), the co-sponsors of the proposal, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking them to comment on their bill and its approval. MUST PROVIDE CUSTOMERS INSURANCE FOR HEATING OIL SPILLS (H 1302) – Would require insurance companies that provide homeowners insurance to include insurance for heating oil releases to their customers. The measure also raises the required minimum coverage provided. Supporters said that some 100 homeowners experience BEACON | SEE PAGE 19 Savvy S Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lumpsum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. I haven’t yet fi led for my retirement benefi ts and would like to fi nd out if this is true. What can you tell me? Born In 1958 Dear 1958, There is indeed a little-known Social Security claiming strategy that’s been around for many years that can provide retirees a lump-sum benefi t, but you need to be past your full retirement age to be eligible, and there are fi nancial drawbacks you need to be aware of too. First, let’s review the basics. Remember that while workers can begin drawing their Social Security retirement benefi ts anytime between ages 62 and 70, full retirement age is 66 and 8 months for those born in 1958, but it rises in two-month increments every birth year to age 67 for those born in 1960 and later. At full retirement age, you are entitled to 100 percent of your benefits. But if you claim earlier, your benefi ts will be reduced by 5 to 6.66 percent every year you start before your full retirement age. While if you delay taking your benefi ts beyond your full retirement age, you’ll get 8 percent more each year until age 70. Lump Sum Option If you are past full retirement age, and have not yet filed for your benefi ts, the Social Security Administration off ers a retroactive lump-sum payment that’s worth six months of benefi ts. Here’s how it works. Let’s say for example that you were planning to delay taking your Social Security benefi ts past your full retirement age of 66 and 8 months, but you changed your mind at 67 and two months. You could then claim a lump-sum payment equal to those six months of benefi ts. So, for instance, if your full retirement age benefi t was $2,500 per month, you would be entitled to a $15,000 lump sum payment. If you decided at age 67 that S Se Savvy SSavvy Se by Jim Miller Can You Get a Lump Sum Social Security Payment? you wanted to fi le retroactively, you’d get only four months’ worth of benefi ts in your lump sum, because SSA rules prohibit you from claiming benefi ts that pre-date your full retirement age. Drawbacks The downside to this strategy is that once you accept a lumpsum payment, you’ll lose the delayed retirement credits you’ve accrued, and your future monthly retirement benefi t will be reduced to refl ect the amount you already received. It will also affect your future survivor benefi t to your spouse or other eligible family members after you die. You may also need to consider Uncle Sam. Depending on your income, Social Security benefi ts may be taxable, and a lump-sum payment could boost the amount of benefi ts that are taxed. The federal government taxes up to 50 percent of Social Security benefits at ordinary income tax rates if your combined income – defi ned as adjusted gross income plus nontaxable interest income plus half of your Social Security benefi ts – exceeds $25,000, and up to 85 percent of benefits are taxable if combined income exceeds $34,000. For married couples, the comparable income thresholds for taxing benefits are $32,000 and $44,000. To help you calculate this, see IRS Publication 915 “Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits” at IRS.gov/ pub/irs-pdf/p915.pdf, or call 800-829-3676 and ask them to mail you a copy. In addition, if the lump-sum payment of retroactive Social Security benefits boosts your yearly income over $106,000 (or $212,000 for married couples fi ling jointly), it will increase your future Medicare premiums too. See Medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/11579-medicare-costs.pdf for details. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. y S ׉ 7cassandra://y82fzzBpYAnixd_Sfk-J-RhqaoJT7zfTbIaUQ5TWOfs0`hktG l׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 24, 2025 Page 19 BEACON | FROM PAGE 18 an oil leak in Massachusetts every year. They noted that leaks can incur costly damage to the residence itself, but under Massachusetts law, owners are responsible for environmental cleanup, which can rise to $100,000 or more, to dispose of contaminated soil and mitigate the spread in surrounding areas. “Under current law, insurers are not mandated to provide coverage for heating oil releases but are only required to make it available to customers that explicitly request it,” said sponsor Rep. Jeff Roy (D-Franklin). “However, most homeowners are unaware that an oil spill is excluded from their base coverage. Most only discover this after they experience a catastrophic spill. In contrast, residential catastrophes stemming from other common forms of energy [like] natural gas and electricity, etc. are covered under typical homeowners’ policies.” Roy continued, “This means that all insurance payers contribute to paying such claims, regardless of whether they use that form of energy or not including those using home heating oil. My bill addresses this inequity by requiring that coverage be provided automatically to all homeowners and raising coverage limits to keep pace with rising cleanup costs. This small affirmative change will help prevent homeowners from going bankrupt or funding environmental cleanups with their retirement funds, children’s college funds or their life’s savings.” “This legislation is about ensuring that no family loses their home or savings because of an accident they never saw coming,” said the Senate sponsor of the bill, Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow). “[My bill] will work to help prevent homeowners from going bankrupt or funding environmental cleanups by requiring that coverage automatically be provided to all homeowners and raising coverage limits to keep pace with rising cleanup costs.” BAN EMPLOYERS FROM ASKING FOR CREDIT REPORTS (H 4450) - Would prohibit employers from obtaining the credit reports of existing or potential employees except in certain circumstances including hiring for a position that requires national security clearance; a position for which a person is required by federal or state law to obtain a consumer report; and some executive or managerial positions at a financial institution. “The [bill] reduces barriers to employment by limiting the use of personal credit reports in the hiring process,” said the original sponsor of the bill in 2024, former Duxbury representative Josh Cutler, who is now Gov. Maura Healey’s Undersecretary of Apprenticeship, Workbased Learning and Policy in the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. ”Credit scores were never intended to be used for employment purposes and pre-employment credit checks can create needless barriers for otherwise qualified workers. Eleven other states already taken similar steps.” Rep. Kenneth Gordon (D-Bedford), the sponsor of the proposal, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call asking him to comment on his bill and its approval. REQUIRE UNIFORM BALLOTS (H 832) – Would require all election ballots to be uniform in size. “[My bill] requires all ballots be uniform in size, material and content for all voters, whether marked by hand or using a ballot-marking device,” said sponsor Rep. Sean Garballey (D-Arlington). “It also prohibits tabulating votes from barcodes, QR codes or any non-human-readable marks, mandating that votes be counted only from the selections visibly marked by the voter, except in limited cases where non-uniform ballots are necessary to comply with federal law or specific counting methods.” HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legBEACON | SEE PAGE 22 STRATEGIC GIFTING OF ASSETS I f you plan on making an outright gift of appreciated property such as stocks or real estate, keep in mind that the donee of your gift will accept the property with a cost basis equal to your cost basis. The cost basis might be the purchase price of the original stock or real estate plus any improvements made to the real estate. If the real estate is rental real estate, the cost basis is reduced by depreciation taken over the years since first placed in service. Generally, it is best to gift assets that have not appreciated much, if at all. Cash is always a good asset to gift because there are no cost basis issues or date of death valuation issues. You must always consider whether or not you deem it best to make outright gifts to children or to make gifts to an irrevocable Trust or a gifting Trust for their benefit. An outright gift to a child that might have creditor issues or that might be involved in a divorce would not be such a good idea. Trusts have spendthrift provisions that would offer protection to a child in the event of a lawsuit or divorce. Currently, there is no gift tax in Massachusetts. The federal gift tax exemption is currently $13,999,000. Under the Big Beautiful Bill passed in July of this year, Congress increased the exemption to $15,000,000 as of January 1, 2026. The federal estate tax exemption is currently $13,999,000. That too will be increased to $15,000,000 on January 1, 2026. The federal gift tax exemption and estate tax exemption are a unified exemption. You can either gift $13,999,000 federal gift tax free or die and bequeath $13,999,000 estate tax free, but you can’t do both. The tax-free gift amount is currently $19,000 per donee. A tax-free gift made does not reduce the $13,999,000 gift tax/estate tax exemption amount. When you die with appreciated stock or real estate that is includible in your taxable estate (even though your estate might be less than $13,999,000 for federal purposes or $2,000,000 for Massachusetts purposes) your beneficiaries obtain the benefit of Internal Revenue Code Section 1014 and receive a new cost basis equal to the fair market value at the time of your death. The huge benefit to your beneficiaries is that when they sell the appreciated property shortly after you pass, there would be no capital gain or very little capital gain resulting in no capital gains tax or very little capital gains tax. Retaining certain rights in a Trust, for example, will provide for inclusion in your taxable estate in order to obtain that much desired step up in cost basis. Another benefit of Code Section 1014 is that the beneficiary of the appreciated property receives preferential longterm capital gains tax treatment even if the beneficiary sold the appreciated property within one year from the date of death. Remember, short term capital gains are taxed at ordinary income tax rates federally and are taxed at the rate of 8.5% in Massachusetts. It is always important to select what assets to gift and how to make the actual gift. The tax implications can be significant. Transferring real estate or a stock portfolio to an irrevocable Trust structured as a grantor-type Trust would provide for a step-up in cost basis at the time of your death, avoid probate, and offer protection from a nursing home five years after the Trust is funded. Such a transfer is not a completed gift for tax purposes due to the right to receive income generated from the Trust, or the right to occupy, enjoy and possess any real estate held in Trust, or the right to determine the ultimate beneficiaryof the Trust. Joseph D. 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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 Ahern, Regina M Dalle, Nazim Dutta, Debashri Karpenko, Julianna King, Isha A Scaduto, Jason Viana, Tamires Alfred P. Morelli O f Saugus. Passed away at the age of 88 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Saturday, OctoBUYER2 Ahern, Ryan Dutta, Rajeev Karpenko, Michael King, Vincent C Viana, Weslen SELLER1 Burke, Patricia A Salvato, Patrique M 483 Central Rt Terrazzano, Lynette M Corea Jr, Ernest V Gerald E Fleury T Ditullio, Fausto ber 18th after a brief illness surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Donna P. (Fauci) Morelli with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. 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On Oct. 24, 1940, the 1938 U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act mandated what workweek hours? 2. “Broom-Stick Bunny” (1956) has the animated characters Witch Hazel and what rabbit? 3. What New England city has a Guinness World Record for “most lit jack-o’-lanterns on display”? 4. On Oct. 25, 1955, the first of what type of oven want onsale? 5. Which voice assistant came first, Alexa or Siri? 6. What tale did Mary Shelley devise during a ghost story competition among friends? 7. On Oct. 26, 2005, what team with a name including a plural form of a clothing item won the World Series? 8. What two men are associated with the names of famous chocolate candies? 9. Washington Irving’s short story “The Legend of Sleepy 11. On Oct. 27, 1966, what Peanuts show aired (first major TV Halloween special)? 12. The Deep Blue computer is famous for what? 13. October 28 is International Animation Day; the comedy “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” debuted in the USA in October when: 1954, 1966 or 2005? 14. What is the world’s largest toothed predator (appears in a famous 1851 book)? 15. Is Halloween celebrated in Mexico? an early age when he attended caddy camp. He loved jazz music and played the saxophone. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, spending time with family, watching scary movies, reading mysteries and listening to music. Mr. Morelli was the devoted father of Carla Morelli of Melrose, Paul Morelli of Charlestown and Gina Spaziani of Saugus. He was the beloved Papa to Louis Spaziani of Wakefield and Mia and Corinne Francazio of Melrose. He was the brother to Donna Alexander of Maryville, TN, Beatrice White and Gerald Morelli of Somerville and brother-in-law of Pat Morelli of Braintree and Lenny Fauci and his wife Jo of Saugus. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his brothers John and Joseph Morelli. Relatives and Friends were invited to attend visiting hours on 16. October 29 is National Cat Day; what Frenchman was brought out of retirement to sing the title song in the 1970 animated musical comedy film “The Aristocats”? 17. Who sang “Superstition” and appeared as a witch doctor during Super Bowl XLVII? 18. The animated shorts “Duck Amuk,” “What’s Opera, Doc?” and “One Froggy Evening” were called “culturally significant” by what arm of the U.S. Congress? 19. In what book does a godmother say “Run into the garden, and bring me a pumpkin”? 20. On Oct. 30, 1958, who decorated the White House for Halloween for the first time? Thursday, October 23, in the Bisbee Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave, Saugus. A funeral will be held from the funeral home on Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations the DAV at help.dav.org in honor of Alfred P. Morelli ‘s memory. Gloria M. (Marano) Prezioso O f Saugus-Mrs. Gloria M. (Marano) Prezioso, age 105, died on Thursday, October 16 at Aberjona Nursing Center in Winchester. She was the wife of the late Canio V. “Guy” Prezioso. A lifelong resident of Saugus, Mrs. Prezioso was the daughter OBITS | SEE PAGE 21 ANSWERS SELLER2 ADDRESS 14 Austin Ct #A 123 Walnut St 483 Central St #B 42 Crescent Ave 5 Bellevue St 29 Susan Dr 26 Desota St CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus DATE 09.29.25 09.30.25 10.01.25 10.03.25 09.29.25 09.30.25 10.03.25 PRICE 255000 850000 687000 750000 735000 700000 597500 1. 40 2. Bugs Bunny 3. Keene, N.H. (30,581 in 2013, breaking Boston’s 2006 record) 4. Domestic microwave 5. Siri (2011); Alexa debuted in 2014. 6. “Frankenstein” 7. Chicago White Sox (“sox” is a plural form of sock.) 8. Milton Hershey and Harry Burnett Reese 9. Hudson 10. Barack Obama 11. “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” 12. Beating a World Chess Champion 13. 2005 14. Sperm whale (“Moby-Dick” book) 15. There is some trick-or-treating; however, the country mostly celebrates Day of the Dead on Nov. 1 and 2. 16. Maurice Chevalier 17. Stevie Wonder 18. Library of Congress 19. Charles Perrault’s “Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper” (1697) 20. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower ׉ 7cassandra://KqY2fHhvwd0epbFAlbv-2d_zNOK61Mm565QQ6boQn08:`hktG l׉E OBITS | FROM PAGE 20 of the late Vincenzo and Nicoletta (Sano) Marano. Gloria was a master seamstress who taught many years in the evening practical arts program at Saugus High School. Mrs. Prezioso is survived by her son, Robert V. and his wife Marie of Saugus; her daughter, Gloria Jean “Sissy” Hooper and her husband Wayne; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great great-grandson. She was predeceased by her three brothers and nine sisters. SERVICE INFORMATION Relatives and friends were invited to attend visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Wednesday, October 22, followed by a funeral mass in St. Margaret Church, 431 Lincoln Ave., Saugus. Interment at Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. For condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com. Paul R. Henehan the Saugus Elks. Most of all, Paul cherished time with his family and friends. In addition to his wife, Mr. Henehan is survived by his children; Mary Gribbins and her husband Artie of Beverly, and Jean Flynn and her husband Shawn of Lynnfield, and Paul Henehan Jr. and his wife Mary of Lynnfield, and Ryan Henehan and his wife Karla of Peabody, He was the proud grandfather of Nicholas, Brenden, Deven, Matthew, Casey and Kiley. 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Contact David @ 781-322-9401. search, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been fi led. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible latenight sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of OctoFURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT ber 13-17, the House met for a total of seven hours and 13 minutes and the Senate met for a total of two hours and 20 minutes. Mon. Oct. 13No House session. No Senate session. Tues.Oct. 14House11:01 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. Senate 11:24 a.m. to 11:32 a.m. Wed. Oct. 15House10:59 a.m. to5:44 p.m. No Senate session. Thurs. Oct. 16House11:02 a.m. to 11:21a.m. S e n a t e sion. No Senate session. 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