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Upon further review of a document she complimented the agency for producing last month, Vincent said this week that it has a hidden provision that will actually provide the public with less protection than she previously thought. Wheelabrator will be able to buy emissions reductions credits from other facilities in order to comply with new regulations. Vincent said she has changed her mind about the DEP document and plans to oppose it rather than support it when she testifies at a public hearing set for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 15) in the auditorium of Saugus High School. The DEP is hosting the hearing to give the public a chance to comment before the plan is adopted. “When I first read the DEP draft, I actually believed that DEP meant what they said – ‘that Wheelabrator Saugus, would be required to meet the new standards of 150 Particles per million of nitrogen oxides’ – which are poisonous, highly reactive gases!” Vincent told The Advocate. “But the truth is that the emissions coming out of the incinerator stack in Saugus will not meet the 150 ppm at all. It was all smoke and mirrors, fuzzy math – call it anything except the truth. The truth is that the DEP is going to allow the Saugus incinerator to buy emissions reduction credits [ERCs] from othFriday, October 11, 2019 er facilities that actually emit lower levels of nitrogen oxides and give those credits to Saugus,” she said in an interview Wednesday night. “So on paper they appear to be in compliance, but in reality the Saugus incinerator is emitting much higher levels of NOx than any other incinerator in the state and much higher than the new standard. This is another disturbing example of how DEP turns a blind eye, and a deaf ear to the people I represent when it comes to issues with WHEELABRATOR | SEE PAGE 9 ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Saugus School Committee candidates express views on recent MCAS results Editor’s Note: For this week’s paper, we decided to begin a series of weekly questions to the 10 candidates for the SauA LOOK AT THE FUTURE: This artist rendering shows what the New Saugus Middle-High School will look like upon its completion. 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The Lynnhurst Elementary School is one of 67 on the “School of Recognition” list for remarkable results in the state’s 2019 MCAS tests. Meanwhile, Saugus High School and Belmonte Middle School are among the 132 schools classified “among the lowest 10 percent of schools in the state” that were determined to be “in need of focused/targeted support.” The two schools were also classified as “requiring assistance or intervention” by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Overall, 71 percent of schools across the state received a 2019 Cumulative Target Percentage of ASKS | SEE PAGE 10 ANGELO’S FULL "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.379 Mid Unleaded $2.799 Super $2.859 Diesel Fuel $2.779 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.599 SERVICE HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 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(Courtesy Photo) ning for resiliency and to implement key climate change adaptation actions. “I am extremely grateful that Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, EEA Secretary Kathleen Theoharides, Representative Thomas Golden, and the EEA invited the Town of Saugus to discuss potential grant funding opportunities for hazard and vulnerability preparedness,” said Town Manager Crabtree. “If awarded, this financial assistance will continue to provide us with the necessary resources to help find solutions to alleviate flooding that can impact our residents and our community’s infrastructure, and to further assist the Town in updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan.” With $33,000 in MVP grant funding, the Town has engaged MAPC to assist Town officials in working to identify hazards, challenges, and strengths, and prepare for future climate adaptation actions to address current vulnerabilities. This funding is also allowing Town officials to begin working to update the Town’s 2014 Hazard Mitigation Plan. In addition, Town Manager Crabtree has made it a priority for Saugus to work on becoming a participant in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). The CRS is a voluntary program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities exceeding the minimum NFIP standards. Under the CRS, flood insurance premium rates are discounted to reward community actions that meet the three goals of the CRS, which are: reduce flood damage to insurable property; strengthen and support the insurance aspects of the NFIP; and encourage a comprehensive approach to floodplain management. The CRS uses a Class rating system that is similar to fire insurance rating to determine flood insurance premium reductions for residents. CRS Classes are rated from 9 to 1. Depending on the rating, residents in Special Flood Hazard Areas can receive discounts ranging from 5 percent to 45 percent their flood insurance premiums. “As of 2018, there are 456 National Flood Insurance Program policies in place in Saugus,” said Town Manager Crabtree, citing CRSResources.org. “We are working to find ways to become a participant community in the NFIP’S Community Rating System and in turn help reduce flood insurance costs for the residents of Saugus.” Town Manager Crabtree will also continue to explore opportunities that mitigate future flooding impacts on residents and the Town’s infrastructure, such as the MVP program. The MVP provides support for cities and towns in Massachusetts to plan for resiliency and implement key climate change adaptation actions for resiliency. The state awards communities with funding to complete vulnerability assessments and develop action-oriented resiliency plans. The MVP grant and designation program, which builds on Governor Charlie Baker’s Executive Order 569 as well as other administration-led state and local partnerships, provides communities with technical support, climate change data and planning tools to identify hazards and develop strategies to improve resilience. Saugus was one of 27 communities awarded funding from the Baker-Polito Administration during the round of grants awarded earlier this year. The MVP program helps communities to: Define extreme weather and natural and climate related hazards; Understand how their community may be impacted by climate change with a Massachusetts specific climate change clearinghouse with the latest science and data; Identify existing and future vulnerabilities and strengths; Develop and prioritize actions for the community; Identify opportunities to take action to reduce risk and build resilience; and Implement key actions identified through the planning process. Through the grant, the Town will engage a certified MVP provider to assess vulnerability to a full range of climate change impacts and assist with community outreach across multiple sectors of Town, as well as DISCUSSING | SEE PAGE 2 ׉ 7cassandra://gcGeWRoB02wTCPjSJJIMWRwwlfvYy_ImGbEqYxlvimE*`̰]KC#b׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 11, 2019 Page 3 Temporary moratorium is proper, attorney general rules in review of Special Town Meeting Article By Mark E. Vogler S tate Attorney General Maura Healey’s Office has approved the temporary building moratorium on multifamily units that was adopted during a Special Town Meeting in April. “Because the temporary moratorium adopted under Article 4 presents no clear conflict with state law or the constitution, we approve it,” Assistant Attorney General Kelli E. Gunagan wrote in a 7-page letter dated Oct. 7 to Saugus Town Clerk Ellen J. Schena. “We approve the temporary moratorium adopted under Article 4 based on the Attorney General’s limited standard of review of Town by-laws under G.L. C 40, S 32. However, we strongly encourage the Town to consult with Town Counsel to ensure that Article 4 is applied consistent with state law,” Gunagan concluded. Gunagan is assigned to the AG’s Municipal Law Unit. Article 4, which was requested by Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, would order that no new building permits be issued for the construction of multifamily dwellings consisting of three or more dwelling units in any zoning district in the town for a period of two years. Crabtree said the temporary moratorium is necessary because the town has been experiencing an unanticipated increase in the construction of multifamily dwellings. He noted the town was conducting a comprehensive study of the construction’s impact on police, fire, emergency public safety, the school district, the water, sewer, roadway infrastructure and the safety of the general public. No vocal dissent by Town Meeting members The Planning Board initially had misgivings about the proposed moratorium, voting 3-1 to not recommend the article to the 50-member body during a meeting held before the April 8 Special Town Meeting. But Town Meeting members approved an amendment to clarify language in Article 4 and then approved the measure without any vocal dissent. “This article will protect any developers who have received their building permits and are in phases of completing projects, such as Essex Landing,” Town Meeting Member Michael J. Serino of Precinct 10 said of the amendment he introduced. The amendment inserted the following language in the article: “This moratorium shall not apply to building permits for future phases of any project which has obtained all required permits and approvals except building permits prior to the effective date of this bylaw.” The Attorney General’s Office considered a letter opposing Article 4 written by an attorney representing a multifamily development project located at 860 Broadway. The writer alleged Article 4 was adopted to hinder the planned development, which included 245 apartments. He also alleged the article was an invalid exercise of the town’s police powers and was inconsistent with procedural requirements. “A town has authority to adopt zoning by-laws that seek to control growth,” Gunagan wrote in the AG finding. “More specifically, a town may impose reasonable time limitations on developers, at DISCUSSING | FROM PAGE 2 the stakeholder workshop and resulting report preparation. To participate in the MVP program, communities first apply for Planning Grants, which are used to complete a community-based workshop process to identify key climate-related hazards, vulnerabilities and strengths, and prioritize next steps to address climate change impacts. Upon successful completion of the planning process, municipalities are designated as a “Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program community.” Designated MVP communities can then apply for MVP Action Grants to implement key priorities and projects identified through the planning process. These projects include follow-up vulnerability assessments, design studies, local bylaws and ordinances, redesigns and retrofits, natural infrastructure and storm protection, and education and outreach. “The Town of Saugus is willing and dedicated to addressing and helping mitigate adverse weather impacts due to climate change or other unforeseen circumstances in order to continue to improve the safety and security of our residents,” concluded Town Manager Crabtree. For more information, contact the Town Manager’s office at 781-231-4111. Eminating from The Clubhouse in Chelsea... A Tradition Continues Just as we prepare a great steak, we strive to provide a dining experience just the way you like it. Function Room up to 75 Guests 817 Broadway (Route 1 South), Saugus (781) 558-2271 Restaurant Hours Monday – Wednesday 11:00 A.M. – 9:30 P.M. Thursday – Saturday 11:00 A.M. – 10:30 P.M. Sunday 12:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. 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Zoning by-laws had previously permitted just commercial uses along Route 1 “The text of Article 4 expressly states that the Town intends to conduct a comprehensive study over the next two years to determine the impact of increased residential construction on municipal services and to consider future zoning amendments,” Gunagan wrote. “Based on this information it appears that the Town is utilizing the moratorium for the proper purpose of ‘resource problem solving specifically.’” However, Gunagan said officials might want to discuss with Town Counsel possible unintended consequences of Article 4 which should be addressed with amendments at a future Town Meeting. “While Article 4 may be intended to apply only to new construction, it is unclear whether Article 4 would prevent the issuance of building permits necessary for repairs to damaged properties or those in need of rehabilitation, or even those where the owners are seeking to remodel,” Gunagan wrote. 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(Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) bility of the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager to create a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan, which shall be updated annually. The current Administration has been together for 5 years without implementing this important responsibility. How do we borrow and spend all this money without any direction or end results? We have a new School about to open! What is the plan to correct the poor are: Westside Fire Station, School District Scores, Employee Turnover at Town Hall/ Staffing, Sidewalks & Roads, Creating a Line Item Budget, Implement www.cleargov. com for Transparency, DPW (Collins Report Recommendations), Public Budget Process, Public Evaluation Process of the Capital Improvement Plan, Rezoning of Route 1 Failure (No more apartments). I have a plan...... In order for me to get to work, I need your support! Vote PAUL H. ALLAN #7 on the ballot November 5, 2019. Respectfully, Paul H. Allan Candidate for the Board of Selectmen William Moore announces candidacy for Saugus Town Meeting am excited to share with Saugus residents, specifically those located in Precinct 2 that I will be running for Town Meeting Member. I am a lifelong Saugus resident with deep roots in the community. I am a proud graduate of Saugus High School, and former town employee with 24 years of service to the town. My wife and I raised our two sons in Saugus, and I was very active as a coach for the Saugus American Little League while my sons were growing up. I have also owned multiple homes in Saugus including my current residence. The reason I am running for Town Meeting Member is simple, I want to bring transparency and accountability back to local government. For too long the voices of Saugus residents have been ignored. Concerns have gone unanswered, and in some cases sitting politicians have actively worked to undermine the will of Saugus residents. This needs to end. If I am elected to represent Precinct 2 I can promise you that my only agenda will be to do what is in the best interests of the residents of this town. I am recently retired and have no desire to use this platform for my own personal benefit or to springboard a political career as other local politicians have done before me. My message to you is plain and simple, I will take your voices to Town Meeting with me, I will always be open and honest about the issues at hand and the reasons behind my vote, and I will always put the best interests of Precinct 2 and Saugus above all else. If you feel like I do and want more honesty and transparency within Saugus politics, then I hope you will consider me when you are voting for Precinct 2 Town Meeting Members. Thank you for your consideration. ׉ 7cassandra://uY3KM4k6Du3YpbL-y-ZXHlH3tylS5G0z4xu2S5MvuQg,`̰]KC#b׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 11, 2019 Page 5 ~ Political Announcement ~ Selectman Brazis seeks another term S cott Brazis proudly announces his candidacy for re-election to the Saugus Board of Selectmen. Brazis is running on behalf of the residents of Saugus to support and advocate for the new Middle SchoolHigh School , district-wide master plan, the Town’s public safety departments, and necessary capital improvements within the community, including parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields. Brazis is extremely proud of the Town’s strong financial position, which S&P Global Ratings recently affirmed with an AA+/Stable long-term bond rating. The municipal credit rating agency cited the Town’s very strong economy, strong management with good financial policies and practices, strong budgetary performance, strong budgetary flexibility, very strong liquidity, low overall net debt at 2.9 percent of market value, and strong institutional framework as positive credit factors. “I am thrilled that the taxpayers of Saugus will see the benefit of a $3.5 million savings in bonds borrowing for the new Middle-High School and other capital improvement projects as a result of the Town’s solid financial standing and AA+/ Stable S&P bond rating,” said Brazis. “This savings would not be possible without the Town Manager’s implementation of strong financial management policies and procedures, which I have proudly supported during my tenure as a Saugus Selectman.” Brazis has served on the Saugus Board of Selectmen for four and a half years – more than two of which he upheld the role of Vice Chairman. “I believe my experience on the Board, as well as my educational background and professional experience dealing with the same Massachusetts laws that govern municipal government provides me with the necessary skills and experience to meet the Town’s challenges, to continue to maintain professionalism within the Board of Selectmen, the community, and effectively advocate for the residents of Saugus,” said Brazis. Brazis is a 1979 graduate of Saugus High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Forensics from the University of New Haven and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Western New England College. He also attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government Executive Program at Harvard University and Boston University’s Corporate oversight and administration of the Sheriff’s Office’s $65 million budget and approximately 750 employees. Since first being elected to SELECTMAN SCOTT BRAZIS: In his fifth year as Saugus selectman, he wants to represent the town for two more years. (Saugus Advocate File Photo) Education Center, where he furthered his studies in leadership and critical thinking in the 21st century, with a focus on problem-solving in the public government sector. Brazis and his wife have three children: Karli, age 23; Zak, age 19; and Lily, age 15. Brazis is also a proud grandfather to his grandson, Steven. Brazis’ extensive educational background in the fields of criminal justice and government helped him further his studies in leadership and critical thinking in the 21st century and problem-solving in the public government sector. Brazis works as Director of Security for downtown Boston properties. He holds three decades of municipal experience serving the public in the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office. It was there that he steadily worked his way through the ranks to the executive leadership position of special sheriff/superintendent, second in command in the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office before retiring. His professional experience varies in operational, investigative, and supervisory capacities, including the Board in 2015, Brazis has collaboratively worked alongside Board members and the Town administration to bring professionalism, civility, and respect to the Town and Board of Selectmen. He pledges to continue to do so if given the opportunity to proudly serve the residents of Saugus again. “This is such a great time in Saugus’ history! The Town is financially stable with a S&P ‘AA+/Stable’ bond rating. We are investing in our children’s future with a new 6-12 Middle School-High School, addressing and improving the Town’s aged and obsolete infrastructure, along with public safety vehicles and equipment. I have supported the hiring of more police, fire, and public safety personnel to create a safer community, support the improvement of our parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, and overall quality of life for the residents of Saugus,” stated Brazis. “With your vote, the Town can continue to move in a positive direction and build off of all that the Town has already accomplished together. 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As a native Saugonian, graduate of the Saugus Public Schools, and a retired forty-year teacher and administrator in the Saugus Schools, I feel eminently qualified to continue working towards the needed improvements facing our beleaguered schools. As we approach opening the new Middle/High School, restructured 3-5 Steam Academy, and Pre-K-2 Early Learning Center we face monumental decisions on how to deliver the best education possible to our students in what is one of the largest educational investments this town has ever made. It is imperative that the citizens of this town choose candidates schools and how they operate, as well as a person with a proven track record in doing what is best educationally for the children of Saugus. It is my belief that a School A RETIRED SAUGUS EDUCATOR: School Committee Member Linda Gaieski cites her 40 years as a teacher and an administrator in Saugus Public Schools. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) with a strong educational background, working knowledge of Committee needs at least one member with a strong background in education. As a 1970 graduate of Merrimack College with a BA in History; a Western Michigan University National Science Grant Certificate in Advanced Social Studies Education with specific emphasis on interdisciplinary project/problem solving based learning; Salem State University, English and Master’s program in Guidance and Counseling; Cambridge College, M.Ed. in Supervision and Administration; as well as, extensive post graduate courses in teaching methodology, child growth and development, psychology, and social/emotional factors affecting children demonstrate I possess that background. A background that is of immense benefit to a School Committee in navigating the difficult decisions confronting it on a regular basis. In the four years I’ve served on the Saugus School Committee, I have worked diligently and effectively toward improving the Saugus Schools by affecting policy development and change as Chairman of the Policy Subcommittee, served as co-chair in the Superintendent search/selection process, worked to pass the override for the new MS/HS, served on the new High School/Middle School Building Committee, chaired the Food Service Subcommittee, served as the SPS liaison to the Saugus Business Educational Collaborative, served as a negotiator in the settlement of personnel contracts, as well as, a member of the SEA Labor-Management team, and worked on developing both the educational and district plans that will direct the future of education in Saugus. My extensive educational background coupled with twenty-five years teaching experience gives me a solid foundation and understanding of modern day educational best practices and skills necessary to help Saugus move from a system ranking in the 8th percentile of all schools in the state GAIESKI | SEE PAGE 7 ׉ 7cassandra://4JO4-cyY-uV5AefrTPrC8kHwGlW86ouG_r2-X8Unl6It`̰]KC#b׉EgTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 11, 2019 ~ Political Announcement ~ Page 7 Town Meeting Member Fisher wants a seat on the Saugus School Committee M y name is Ryan Fisher and I’m running for Saugus School Committee! This is where other candidates may wow you with their decades of community involvement and how their lives have been building to this announcement. I wish I could! Until last week, I’d never even considered myself a true Sachem, even though I’ve lived in Saugus my entire life. My wife and I own the home I grew up in, and we’re raising our daughter Ella (and three cats) here, but I wasn’t a part of the school system after first grade and in a town like Saugus, school means everything. Like so many others, my parents were nervous about the quality of a Saugus education. To afford private schools, my Dad drove a car held together with clothesline, cutting every corner he could. He passed away before retiring, but was always proud of those sacrifices. His job was to make sure I got a great education. I naively assumed I’d provide just as good an education for my daughter. That’s my job, but times are harder. She starts kindergarten in two years, and her part-time daycare alone costs more than my senior year of high school. K-12 could top $200,000. I’ll break my back if necessary to pay her tuition bills, but what if our public schools were exceptional? What if she could be a part of her community, and never felt like an outsider in her own town? I strongly supported the 2017 middle/high school vote, and was so excited it passed overwhelmingly that I ran for Town Meeting as a write-in candidate in Precinct 9. I never missed a session. I voted to increase our GAIESKI | from page 6 to a system functioning at a much higher capacity where student achievement and rigor are prized assets in our educational process and pride in our schools is an everyday occurrence. Furthermore, my fifteen years of experience as a middle school administrator gives me a unique perspective on the management, operations, and budgetary concerns involved in the effective running of a school system. It is my distinct hope that you, the citizens of Saugus, will consider me for one of your five votes for the office of School Committee and allow me to continue to advocate for the education of the students of Saugus and, thereby, the very future of this town. SCHOOL COMMITTEE CANDIDATE: Ryan Fisher and his threeyear-old daughter, Ella. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) stabilization fund, replace aged town vehicles and street lighting, eliminate single-use plastic bags and polystyrene takeout containers, and rebuild our playgrounds so Saugus kids would have a safe place to play, in town. As the custodian issue began to pick up steam, I was frustrated that Ron Wallace, an impassioned Town Meeting member, was told he couldn’t speak on their behalf before Town Meeting. I helped collect signatures overnight to give him that opportunity. I questioned the Superintendent about why he was comfortable with a $188k school budget cut, fearing custodial salaries would plug the gap. I published a letter to the editor loudly protesting the School Committee’s June 20th session, where members openly degraded not only each other, but students, parents, and residents, including a Vietnam veteran. I proudly voted to support our custodians in Town Meeting. The vote was 34-2, and the town stood behind us. Today, the town is digging even more into custodial savings trying to make privatization work. We were right. This lack of civility and professionalism is unacceptable. At Town Meeting, I found the member I was most likely to disagree with and sat next to him all term. Easy decision, and we got along great. There is no reason you can’t find progress in disagreement and no reason to make it personal. I’m concerned about a lack of academic rigor. I’ve talked to parents whose kids have little homework, get top marks, but then see weak MCAS scores. Comparatively, we’re not measuring up. I’m concerned about school safety, because without it, nothing else matters. There has been little discussion of free, guaranteed full-day kindergarten, so critical for children and so helpful in convincing parents to stay in the district. I’m also concerned about what happens when the private custodial low-price promotion ends in less than two years. I’m running for School Committee with a promise to restore civility to the committee. I don’t care about who is who, who knows who, or who said what when. I’m not the most well known candidate. That’s my advantage. I was recently told that I am and always have been a Sachem. That means a lot. I’d love to win, but I’m not one of those people that will say whatever I have to to get your vote. I care about my daughter’s future, all of our kids, and our town. I don’t want to live anywhere else, and it’s time we bring our kids home, starting with mine. Vote for Ella’s Dad on November 5th! (Editor’s Note: Saugus residents wishing to announce their candidacy for public office in the fall’s town elections may submit a statement along with a photo to The Saugus Advocate, which will be published as a courtesy to town voters. 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My dedication, time, patience is unmatched. I have withstood a “storm” that would not subside. I am a team of one, my friends have become enemies and enemies my friends. If you haven’t heard my name, seen my political advertisements or read an article in one of the newspapers that are stacked three feet high in my office then you’re not following the plight of our town. I could sit at my desk and scribe “babble” on a full page in the local print media and create a transparent “smoke and mirrors” campaign. I’m not wasting my time running because I depend on votes, because I have family in youth sports, or want to better our school system but send children to schools outside of our town, let alone involve myself in politics to appease my wife or inSELECTMAN CANDIDATE: Michael Coller aspires to a spot in Saugus town government. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) flate my ego. I don’t do “robo” calls or ask for “generous donations.” Let’s not mention embezzle. I engage in this awful often vicious hobby called “politics” to “right wrongs and slay corruption.” I’ve been on a steady course and have not wavered since my inception in 2015. I was told to “give up; you’ll never change this Town.” News flash, I have changed the face of politics. Fact. Take that to the bank. It’s cost me lost revenues, reputation attacks and friends. Second news flash, I could care less. My dedication as a Conservation Committee member and Library Trustee for a combined six years coupled by the fact I was born, raised and educated in our town, clearly shows my dedication to the place I’ll always call home no matter where my travels may take me. Not to vote for me is your prerogative. You and only you are in control of your and this town’s destiny. I am a Licensed Massachusetts State Police Private Investigator and Guard Company, supported by twenty seven years of policing large corporations and protecting profits. I feel it will surely assist us all. 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I ask the DEP to hold Wheelabrator accountable and to ensure that they are not emitting higher levels of toxins than any other incinerator in Massachusetts.” She had initial misgivings with DEP Plan, then supported it Vincent, whose 16th Suffolk District includes two Saugus precincts – including 10, where the incinerator on Route 107 is located – initially expressed misgivings when DEP published the notice for next week’s public hearing. “At first glance, it seems as though the DEP is signaling their approval to Wheelabrator to skirt these new emissions standards by using alternative methods,” she said in an earlier interview. But, a week later, after consulting with DEP, she said she felt more comfortable about the agency’s draft approval. “After further review of the DEP’s draft decision, I would like to acknowledge that the MassDEP is requiring Wheelabrator Saugus to comply with the 150 ppm NOx limit, and I am extremely pleased that the agency will hold Wheelabrator Saugus to the same standards for emissions as other incinerators across the Commonwealth,” Vincent (D-Revere) told The Saugus Advocate in a front page story published Sept. 20 “I hope that members of the public will come out to the hearing on October 15th to voice their support for DEP’s Draft Decision, and urge the agency to follow through with its mandate to hold Wheelabrator accountable,” she said. But Vincent said new information that recently came to light prompted her to withdraw her support of the DEP document. “I was thrown off at first because in the application Wheelabrator stated – funny how that happened – that ERCs were not allowed to be used,” Vincent said. “I had many questions. But unless you’re a lawyer with hours to spend trying to read all the technical stuff, you need to ask questions,” she said. Through her questioning of DEP staff, Vincent said, she learned that what was written on Wheelabrator’s application was a mistake. As it turns out, state regulations do allow the use of ERCs for compliance purposes. Saugus selectmen express opposition The highly technical 31-page draft released by the DEP last month provides emission and compliance schedules for the control of certain pollutants – including nitrogen oxide – emitted from the Wheelabrator facility, which is located on Route 107. Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta has already expressed her concerns about the DEP document and specifically lowering the standards for nitrogen oxides. “We understand that Wheelabrator Saugus is the oldest incinerator in the United States, but that shouldn’t give them a ‘pass’ on meeting today’s standards, especially when dealing with the health and safety of our town,” Panetta wrote in a Sept. 26 letter to DEP on behalf of the board. “According to the Environmental Protection Agency website, “Nitrogen Oxides are a family of poisonous, highly reactive gasses …. Exposure to nitrogen oxide include respiratory infections and other respiratory issues (including coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing) as well as asthma,” she wrote. In her letter, Panetta also referred to a policy approved previously by Saugus selectmen that related to waste-to-energy, ash disposal and solid waste facilities within the town. The policy stipulates that selectmen are “opposed to any additional forms of combustion of solid wastes that will yield additional air and ash emissions.” “We ask that you ensure that Wheelabrator Saugus meets the current NOx standards,” Panetta wrote in her letter. “If all the other incinerators in Massachusetts can adhere to these standards so should Wheelabrator Saugus. Our community deserves the same protection,” she said. In the initial draft copy of the letter that Panetta presented to selectmen last month, she wrote “Wheelabrator Saugus does not currently meet the new nitrogen oxide (NOx) limits, where their EMC outlines an emission reduction strategy that does not adhere to the MassDEP’s Board of standards.” But Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Jeffrey Cicolini expressed concerns about the accuracy of the letter and suggested that it be reviewed by the town’s environmental lawyer before being mailed to the DEP. 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Only two of the six Saugus Schools have reached that percentage: the Lynnhurst Elementary School and the Veterans Memorial Elementary School. We believe it is important for any School Committee member to understand MCAS as it affects the Saugus Public Schools. This is the first in a series of questions we will be asking these candidates. Each received the initial question last Friday (Oct. 4) via email and a reminder on Monday (Oct. 7) about a Wednesday deadline if they were to participate. We used the email addresses provided to us by the Town Clerk’s Office. The candidates’ responses to our questions follow in the order in which they were received. Candidates Darren S. Ring and William A. Marchand, Jr. were the only two candidates who did not respond to the question. This week’s question: What is your reaction to the latest MCAS test results? And if elected as a member of the Saugus School Committee, what specific recommendations would you make to see students in the school district meeting or exceeding the district’s expectations at all grade levels tested? Candidate Joseph “Dennis” Gould First, with some changes already in place, Saugus is seeing a positive impact and overall Saugus Public Schools is showing progress towards slowly improving to meet targeted test scores. In the next two years, when transitioning to three School system, with K-12, 3-5 and 6-12, there is an excellent opportunity to leverage the best practices, processes and curriculums from schools having success in current situation with four Elementary Schools , Middle and High School, to one K-2, one 3-5 and one 6-12 School. There also can be consistency in curriculum for every grade since they all will be in one school and under one Principal, one curriculum leader and staff. For 6-12, also great opportunity to have a core curriculum to assure our students can pass testing needed to advance, graduate and either go to college, into trades, work force or military, while also offering specialized classes like foreign language, drama, arts, band to name a few. The new state of the art training cells, equipment, books, etc. will also be a positive influence. I personally believe having the 6-12 together will assist in attracting specialized teachers, because if they are qualified for 6-12, then they can have a full-time position to cover all grades. New sport facility and fields will also be beneficial The after-hours offerings whether it be Drama, Band, Arts, Clubs and Sports teach students teaming, leadership, problem solving and social skills that are very important 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family part of the total educational needs. Author Beth M. Miller concludes that “many studies over the past two decades point to the links between after-school program participation and educational success.” The research shows that young people benefit from consistent participation in wellrun after-school programs, according to Miller. Studies of students who attend high-quality programs for a significant period of time show improvements in academic performance and social competence, including better grades, improved homework completion, higher scores on achievement tests, lower levels of grade retention, improved behavior in school, increased competence and sense of self as a learner, better work habits, fewer absences from school, better emotional adjustment and relationships with parents, and a greater sense of belonging in the community. Summary We have an excellent opportunity to assist our students in increasing MCAS scores but also the life skills they will need when they graduate. School Committee Member Linda N. Gaieski The latest Saugus Next GenIn House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today eration MCAS scores offer some positive results on the elementary level, especially for the Lynnhurst School which was named as one of sixty-seven schools on the State’s list of extraordinary performance. Saugus showed only two elementary schools with a CTP of 50% or higher showing growth. On the whole, our other elementary schools showed “substantial progress toward targets” with students tested in grades 3,4,5 scoring at meeting or exceeding state expectations. This is definitely an improvement over the past few years, but we still have room to improve. As far as the scores for the Middle/High School level, I am disappointed in that they scored below the state averages classifying in the bottom 10% of the 132 schools tested (although BMS did show some improvement), thereby, rendering them “in need of focused/targeted support”. Only 28% of tested 7th graders met or exceeded state averages in math, and 40% of 10th graders met or exceeded the state averages. Scores such as this are unacceptable and indicative of a broken educational system vastly in need of extraordinary measures currently being put in place to correct this situation. Improving the student achievement gap has been a top priority of mine and the present committee. This is an effort that requires changing a culture by utilizing extraordinary measures over time to improve the delivery of direct education to our students in a culture of continuous improvement and progress aimed at all students attaining competency. Present efforts to realign curriculum with state standards and create new curriculum maps under the guidance of newly appointed curriculum coordinators at all levels will certainly go a long way toward realizing this goal. Personally, my suggestions on how to improve MCAS scores would be as follows: • All stakeholders – the School Committee, parents, administrators, teachers, ancillary personnel, and community at large must form a committed partnership with the express purpose of working toward one goal: Providing the best education possible for our students and advocating for such in a co-operative manner as their Number One Priority. • Increase rigor in all grades and subject areas. • Offer additional help either in school or after for struggling students in grades 2-10. • Continued support for curASKS | SEE PAGE 12 Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 60 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured ׉ 7cassandra://UAmH-Db6_XcRN4ocjgUM1DacstietUm73AKs7r-j1Q8)`̰]KC#b׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 11, 2019 Page 11 MAKE SWITCH! 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Review essay writing curriculum at all grade levels. • Regularly scheduled practice MCAS test sessions for grades 2-10 using the computerized format. • Improve the quality of professional development offered based on teacher and administrator input. • Increased emphasis on data analysis of MCAS scores and other standardized tests given compared to stu• dents’ actual grades with emphasis on any disparities between the two. Investigate and perhaps pilot project-based personalized math problem-solving at elementary and middle levels. • Increase teaching of study skills across the curriculum with particular emphasis on test taking, organization, note taking, reading skills. • Continue work around the area of social/emotional learning. • Concerted effort to improve student attendance at all levels. • Continue the very difficult job of attempting to change the culture around the systemic problems in the Saugus Schools. Candidate Thomas R. Whittredge The MCAS scores district wide are disappointing, but the district continues to make small advances. Our own Lynnhurst Elementary has been recognized state wide for their high achievement. I think the most obvious thing we should do is find out what the Lynnhurst staff is doing differently and try emulating it throughout the district. The foundation is there, we need to give our teachers the tools they need to build off of it. Listening to the concerns and suggestions of our teachers will go a long way in figuring out the best way to help our students become successful. I appreciate you doing this for the candidates! School Committee Member Marc Charles Magliozzi My reaction to the recent MCAS results is as follows: I was made aware of the actual results through your article and the school rankings published by the Boston Globe. As a parent, I look forward to receiving the results of my children, which have not yet been made available. The results are alarming and I wish the state would tailor the way in which results are shared with parents and districts. The state publishing overall district grades/ranking prior to individual student scores being published causes concern in that without that information, we do not know how close we are to moving up to a meeting grade. That being said, I am not a fan of standardized testing but also realize that is what we are “measured” on. The results will allow us to be sure that we are teaching the standards as outlined by the state. I want to take the results of the individuals tested and compare them with the grades that they are receiving in class. We have begun using Star 360 which will contain that inforSchool Committee Member Marc Charles Magliozzi mation. This analysis will allow the teachers and administrators to be sure that the student is placed correctly in class in order to learn and retain information. Every child learns differently and this analysis will allow us to make sure that students are placed with similar learners and in the end, all will become better students. I want to continue to closely monitor the turn around plan at the Belmonte Middle School in order to continue the positive results we are seeing in the Elementary Schools. I also want to use the Lynnhurst as the benchmark for student achievement and share the best practices from that school with the other schools in the District. Candidate Ryan P. Fisher The first thing I did when the DESE released the MCAS results was to compare Saugus to Melrose, Wakefield, and Stoneham. Other communities may be more comparable to Saugus based on size and demographics, but students living three houses from Wakefield deserve the same education as the students living four houses down. I compared 7th and 10th grade results, and Saugus had the lowest percentage of students exceeding expectations in Math and English amongst those four communities and the state at large, and the highest percentage of students not meeting expectations. Lynnhurst was a bright spot, but it’s an alarming message elsewhere. Here’s the simple answer. The superintendent is responsible for improving academic achievement, and the school committee needs to advocate for all the resources and funding needed to implement his plan while at the same time holding him accountable for achieving those results. We need to analyze the data to identify student weaknesses and to bend the curriculum and classroom approach to address them, but the primary solution here is obvious: focus on teaching and learning. If the system supports teachers with team leaders, department heads and a uniform curriculum, students learning at different speeds won’t get an inconsistent education based around luck of the draw. With stability, uniformity, discipline and accountability for students as they learn, MCAS scores would rise. Candidate Thomas R. Whittredge Since my daughter isn’t old enough to be in the system, I rely on a lot of anecdotal evidence from stakeholders, and it points to a more complex problem. Due to a substitute shortage, teacher absences can leave students spinning their wheels in the cafeteria wasting what should be class time. High school parents talked to me about an extreme case where kids went nearly five months without a math teacher. Students taught themselves the material, passed tests by computer, and their grades were weighed in their favor due to the inconvenience. Parents weren’t kept in the loop, students didn’t want to tell first, and once parents intervened it still took weeks to get a permanent teacher into the classroom. Another parent told me that their sophomore was placed in freshman and junior classes due to scheduling issues and suffered crippling anxiety away from peers. That one change led to failing grades. Students talked about disruptive fights and the need for administrators to step up and be visible, especially now that custodians aren’t keeping an eye on hallways. They’re worried about safety and want to be reassured. In 2019, who wouldn’t be? When the town was caught up in the drama surrounding football coaches and custodial contracts, students were closer to it than anyone. How much learning happens in that kind of environment? All of these examples impact MCAS scores. Twenty years ago, there were 3,378 students enrolled in the Saugus school system. Last year, that number was 2,609. The number of students in the state declined by 1.2%. Saugus’s number dropped nearly 23%. That impacts MCAS scores, too. The biggest challenge facing education in Saugus, and MCAS scores, is the lack of transparency regarding the hidden problems we face. We can’t fix a problem we’re ignoring. Parents, students, teachers and support staff are the absolute best source for information about what is and is not working, and their input shouldn’t ASKS | SEE PAGE 13 ׉ 7cassandra://ICYfE2jCJrBqm8vNKy2CJbz52fBDQGrZh5luK4Aa2tk$`̰]KC#b׉E#THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 11, 2019 Page 13 ASKS | FROM PAGE 12 Former School Committee Member John S. Hatch be locked in a file folder or restricted to school committee. Their opinions should be as public as possible, and as the superintendent answers to the school committee, these stakeholders should be encouraged to provide anonymous and public surveys of his performance. By the time you’re reading this we may have already seen a polished PowerPoint presentation explaining things are getting better. I hope they are. We’ve made some investments improving standards and they are commendable, but I’d prefer to hear from stakeholders on the front lines about the issues we’re missing. Former School Committee Member Arthur Grabowski Let us start off with some really positive news...congratulations are in order for Principal Michael Mondello and all the staff at the Lynnhurst Elementary School. Their school is one of 67 on the “School of Recognition” list for remarkable results in the state’s 2019 MCAS tests....of course it could not have happened without the students being in class every day and absorbing everything the staff was teaching them. Congratulations to the Lynnhurst Lions, what a great achievement. Overall students at the elementary level were comparable or better than the state average in meeting or exceeding expectations. In prior years schools and their districts were classified according to levels. Saugus was a perennial Level 3 school district...one step above Level 4 which required the state to step in and take over the schools. We were classified in the lower 25 percent of all school districts in the state. With the new rating system, each school is rated from 1 to 99. Lynnhurst is rated 83…up from 73 last year. Veterans Memorial is rated 50 down from 53 last year. Waybright is rated 49...down from 51 last year. Oaklandvale is rated 39... down from 46 last year. Belmonte Middle School is rated 13...up from 9 last year. Saugus High School is rated 16 down from 23 last year... Former School Committee Member Arthur Grabowski Belmonte Middle School and Saugus High School ratings place them in the bottom 10% of similar schools in the State of Massachusetts. These numbers are quite problematic. It is obvious why parents, faced with moving children from elementary to the secondary level in Saugus are sending their children to private schools, charter schools even the Voke. This “brain drain” only dilutes the test scores in that students who usually score higher in MCAS tests are taken out of the equation. What strategies do I see to reverse this downward trend... First....institution of free universal all-day kindergarten... while this will come at a cost ...experts in the field of education have for years extolled the fact that this first exposure to educational opportunities...is the best predictor for future achievement throughout a student’s learning experiences. Is it fair that given the economic climate in Saugus today we limit opportunities to those that have the ability to pay...Since our free and reduced lunch participation is rising every year...not every family has the ability to afford the tuition... Second...Several years ago I voted against lowering the academic requirements for graduation from Saugus High. In my opinion, that was a mistake...we have to increase the rigor of instruction in the middle and high school. As the old saying goes, a rising tide lifts all ships....if we expect less we will get less... better to strive for a higher goal then accept mediocrity as the best we can expect. It is good that foreign languages have been reinstituted in the middle and high school...I voted against reducing the requirement to an elective rather than a requirement. Good first step. Third, and this is happening now, I understand … require attendance....you can’t learn if you are not in class...institute strict attendance policies and lower the amount of acceptable absences. Fourth...when teachers are absent and substitutes are called in, to make sure that are competent and teaching subject matter in the class they are filling in for. STOP warehousing students in the cafeteria Candidate Ryan P. Fisher or home rooms....every minute not spent with a competent teacher in the classroom... is a lost opportunity for the student to learn. Fifth...utilize best practices. What is being done at the elementary level that we seem to be losing at the middle and high school level. Collaborate with other high performing school districts and find out what we are missing out on. They found success, maybe we can learn from them. Finally I would establish a “Blue Ribbon” fact finding group to investigate where we are dropping the ball and what steps we can take to improve student achievement in Saugus. We need a turnaround plan that will produce immediate proven results....we have lost too much time already and our students futures depend on our commitment and resolve. These are but a few of the ideas I have that I think will increase the educational opportunities we can provide to all Saugus students. I will be providing more background in future position papers... “After all it’s our children’s future...” Former School Committee Member John S. Hatch First, I would like to thank The Advocate for this important forum to the citizens of Saugus. My reaction to the latest MCAS Test scores, among other issues I see with the district, in addition to much encouragement was to pull papers, and get my name on the ballot. I don’t think there is a quick easy answer to the problem. I feel this is one symptom to a larger issue. For reasons right, wrong, or indifferent to our town, and the school system seems to be divided. As a Human Resource / Business development professional the glaring issue I see is a School Committee Member Linda N. Gaieski culture problem. In the private sector a business with a positive culture, tends to thrive and prosper. The employees are invested, and feel they have a voice; they are encouraged to perform at a higher standard, and are held accountable to that standard and know the expectations that are expected of them. The company as a whole has a theme of respect, and collaboration, a sense of transparency with most every issue. This is not a model for just the frontline employee, but for the senior leaders down. I think our School District needs time to heal from some very difficult times. This does not mean we should bury our heads in the sand when it comes to difficult issues. The School District has comprehensive policies and procedures that should be used to help us through these times. I feel if we change our culture, with some of the characteristics I mentioned above, problems like test scores will naturally improve. To answer the question directly, I am not a professional educator. We have wonderful dedicated professionals who probably have the answers working within the academic frameworks the department of education has set forth. I am not a fan of teaching to a test, but I know some students will need extra help, and I understand other communities have MCAS test prep classes for underperforming students. In closing I feel that every student, facility member, as well as the superintendent and school committee should feel a sense of pride and be proud of the school districts accomplishments. School Committee Chair Jeannie Meredith My first reaction to this year’s MCAS results were that I was very proud of our Lynnhurst Candidate Joseph “Dennis” Gould Elementary School being one of 67 schools recognized for achieving high growth. Congratulations to Principal Mondello and his staff for working so hard and accomplishing these improvements! Although we see a slight improvement with the Middle School, we need to continue our efforts with the state and our Turn Around Plan. I was very disappointed to see the High School move into targeted assistance. This was their first year taking the MCAS Next Generation test vs the MCAS Legacy; I am not sure if this played a part in the decrease of scores. I personally would like to see MCAS help classes put back in the daily schedule instead of only being offered as an optional after-school help session, as they once were. I also understand the challenges with making that happen as we only have so many minutes to teach in a day. Although the MCAS scores have been a systemic problem over the last 15 years, I do see hope for our district. The current Administration Team along with Central Office Administrators and teaching staff have been working very diligently on changing the way our District delivers education. Saugus may have fallen behind in some areas compared to other districts in the state. The new building projects and grade configuration will begin to align curriculum and instructional practices. And this will create a consistency that Saugus Public Schools has been lacking. 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Guy Damien Lafleur was born September 30, 1951, in Thurso, Québec, Canada. He was the first professional ice hockey player to score 50 goals in the National Hockey League and score 100 points in six straight seasons. Although he had his greatest seasons with the Montréal Canadiens, he later played for the New York Rangers and the Quebec Nordiques. During his career of 17 seasons, he was part of five Stanley Cups with the Canadiens. Lafleur was named as one of the “100 Greatest NHL Players” in history in 2017. He was a right wing, stood 6 feet tall and weighed 185 pounds in his playing career. Guy received a hockey stick for Christmas in 1956, and he N proceeded to use the piece on local ponds. He was selected to play in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament three consecutive years, 1962, 1963 and 1964, scoring a tournament record of 64 points. As a teenager he starred for the Quebec Remparts of the Québec Major-Junior Hockey League, leading his Ramparts to the Memorial Cup in 1971, when during the regular season Lafleur scored 130 goals. The 1971 NHL draft had two spectacular players, Guy Lafleur and Marcel Dionne, and the “Les Habitants” General Manager was determined to select one of the two for the Canadiens although they were low on the draft list. He got the California Golden Seals, owned by Charles Finley, to trade their first-round pick and François Lacombe in return for the Canadiens’ firstround pick of the previous year, 1970, Ernie Hicke. Oakland finished last that year, Bill Stewart The Old Sachem which gave Montréal the first overall pick and they selected Lafleur. It turned out that Dionne became an immediate star for the Detroit Red Wings while Lafleur struggled in his first season in the big league. As he improved each year in the Canadiens’ roster, in 1974 he became a team leader and star as he developed a very smooth skating style and a fantastic scoring touch which made him a favorite of the Canadian fans, and even recognized as a very good competitor around the league. Fans speaking English knew him as “Flower” as the literal translation of his name, but to the French-speaking crowd he was known as “Le Démon Blond,” the Blond Demon. Stanley Cup, Lafleur brought the trophy back home to Thurso for the weekend to show off the trophy to his home towners. After the 1979 season, Guy released an album, “Lafleur,” which contained hockey instructions for youngsters with Lafleur’s voice and disco music accompaniment. The 1980 season was not so resounding because goalie Ken Dryden (whom I have written of earlier) and center and Captain Jacques Lemaire along with several other players retired. The Les Habitants lost to the Minnesota North Stars in the second round of the playoffs in seven games. With injuries over the years, Lafleur’s production fell off in the 19801981 season, and Mike Bossy of the Buffalo Sabres and Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers took over as the top guns of the league. Driving his car on March 24, 1981, Lafleur fell asleep at the wheel of his Cadillac and crashed into a highway fence. A metal post pierced the windshield, tearing off part of his ear. Injuries led to Guy only appearing in 51 games and scoring 27 goals. In the 1984-1985 season, his scoring was diminishing and he had problems with the manager, Lemaire, and the feelings between the two became intolerable because the manager demanded that all players contribute full scale defensively, which was not part of Lafleur’s game. His spectacular offensive abilities overshadowed his lack of defensive weaknesses. Guy went to Serge Savard, the General Manager of the Canadiens, and requested that he be traded. Savard was leery of removing one of the most adored players to ever play for Montréal, so Lafleur retired. Lafleur was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988. He then came out of retirement and signed with the New York Rangers, and later he played for the Québec Nordiques. He retired as the all-time leader in scoring for the Canadiéns, with 2,246 points; that included 581 goals and 728 assists. He led the league in points in 1976, 1977 and 1978, and tied the Montréal club record of 60 goals in the 1977-1978 seasons and was the Montréal all-time leader in points scored with 136 in the 1976-1977 season. He won three Art Ross Trophies OLD SACHEM | SEE PAGE 16 ׉ 7cassandra://1JnJhBGT1huNhfG7X_F0CEmv_kNiFjA_vossdpwGrqc&`̰]KC#b׉E0THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 11, 2019 Page 15 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. I apologize, but let’s blame it on Saugus politics If it weren’t for Saugus’s upcoming town elections (Tuesday, Nov. 5), most if not all of the community items that didn’t make it into The Saugus Advocate last Friday would probably be in the paper. I know that because our “Sounds of Saugus” column was cut it half (the full version ran on our digital Advocate News Online). “Saugus Faith Notes” got bumped, along with a couple of items, including a candidate’s political announcement. If you are angry or disappointed, throw the rotten tomatoes at me next time I’m at Saugus Town Hall. The buck stops with me. I made a firm request to my supervisors in Everett that coverage of the Saugus Town Elections would be a priority as far as news space for the next few weeks. That list of candidates we published on page 3 could have easily accommodated most of the “Sounds” community items that got bumped. But I made the decision that we will run that list through the last Friday before the town elections so that anyone picking up The Saugus Advocate can at least find out who is running for what office. Meanwhile, the guts of the paper will be filled with campaign announcements submitted by candidates who are running. Believe it or not, there are a few town-wide candidates who have made it known that they will not submit their announcements to The Saugus Advocate. Are they for real? They’re turning down free exposure in a free newspaper that circulates town-wide and that many Saugus registered voters read? That just shows how they lack political savvy and probably shouldn’t even be running for public office. Like it’s going to hurt my feelings if you don’t submit an announcement. Actually, what they’re doing is sending a message to our loyal readers that they don’t matter. And there are lots of local readers that look forward to reading The Advocate on Fridays. Some of these folks would never want to invite me out for coffee, but they will pick up the paper because they know there’s information in it that people will be talking about on social media. The Advocate is not going to be endorsing candidates for local offices. However, we would urge the discerning voters to consider the town-wide candidates who have submitted their announcements and participated in the questions. They deserve your consideration. Not the town-wide candidates who don’t think it’s necessary to let voters know how they feel. When we publish our Nov. 1 pre-election edition, we will post the names of those candidates in a box for all of our readers to see. Case closed. Questions to the School Committee You will notice in this week’s edition that we devoted considerable space to Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test results. Now, an encouraging note that’s worth mentioning, eight of the 10 candidates responded to our questions as to their reaction to the latest MCAS test results. We also asked them, if elected as a member of the Saugus School Committee, what specific recommendations they would make to see students in the school district meeting or exceeding the district’s expectations at all grade levels tested. School Committee wannabees Darren S. Ring and William A. Marchand, Jr. were the only two candidates who did not respond to the question. We hope they will take the time to answer our questions for next week’s issue. This is the first time I have initiated a pre-elect project by emails. It’s pretty high-tech and convenient for all of the candidates because they are all social media-literate with emails, which they provided the town clerk’s office. I also sent them letters to their address that will be listed on the town ballot. There is no right or wrong answer. Each candidate simply states how he or she feels in response to questions that should be asked of anyone who wants to be on the Saugus School Committee. Stay tuned, dear readers. Public hearing on Wheelabrator plan on Tuesday night The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) several weeks ago issued a draft approval to Wheelabrator Saugus, Inc., on its pending application to update its existing Emission Control Plan (ECP). Meanwhile, the agency has scheduled a public hearing at the Saugus High School for this coming Tuesday (Oct. 15) at 6:30 p.m. to give the public a chance to comment before the plan is adopted. The highly technical 31-page draft released by the DEP provides emission and compliance schedules for the control of certain pollutants emitted from the Wheelabrator trash-to-energy plant on Route 107. People who don’t plan on attending the public hearing may submit written comments directly to DEP. The public comment period closes at 5 p.m. Oct. 16. Written comments may be submitted to wheelabratorsaugus. massdep@mass.gov. Citizens can also mail written comments to Edward J. Braczyk, Permit Chief, MassDEP-Northeast Regional Office, 205B Lowell St., Wimington, MA 01887. One-Day trash delay due to Observance of Columbus Day The Town of Saugus will run on a one-day delay for trash and recycling collection from Tuesday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 19, due to the observance of Columbus Day on Monday (Oct. 14). Residents whose collection day falls on Monday will be collected on Tuesday. Collection will continue to run on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. The compost site will be open normal hours, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the following days: Saturday, Oct.12; Wednesday, Oct. 16; and Saturday, Oct. 19. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. “Fifty-three years of giving back” The Saugus Boosters Club will be hosting a special event for Tuesday, Oct. 29 to raise money to fund scholarships for senior athletes. Club members plan to be “Celebrating 53 years of giving back,” from 5 to 7 p.m. at Angela’s Coal Fired Pizza at 890 Broadway (on Route 1 North) in Saugus. Admission is $10.00 per person. “Calling on all Sachem Alumni to help us kick off what looks to be our most successful and aggressive fundraising campaign to date in a celebration of Sachems past, present and future!” declares a flyer that is promoting the event. The Saugus Boosters Club was created to provide encouragement, recognition and honor to athletes participating on the sports teams of Saugus High School. The group’s fundraising efforts over more than half a century have made it possible to provide championship banners that hang on the gym walls, buy jackets to present to athletes and cheerleaders of varsity Division and State Champion teams and award scholarships to senior athletes who compete in varsity sports programs. “The Saugus Boosters Club raises money every year for scholarships for our senior athletes. This past year they gave out 16 scholarships totaling $9,000,” Elizabeth Marchese said. “Our goal this year is to raise even more money and to give out even more scholarships than we did last year. Thus we are beginning our most aggressive campaign year yet and need help to get it out there to as many Sachem alumni as possible,” she said. “We cordially welcome you to kickoff this season of fundraising by joining us on Tuesday, October 29. All food and proceeds have been graciously donated by Angela’s Coal Fired Pizza and 100 percent of the proceeds raised will go back to our Sachem Students!” Gordie at the Garden Club The Saugus Garden Club plans to meet Wednesday night, Oct. 23, at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 256 Central St. Refreshments and the business meeting will get under way at 6:30 p.m., and the program will begin at 7 p.m. A special guest for the evening will be Gordon “Gordie” Shepard, a Saugus native and Vietnam War Vet. He will be speaking on the Riverside Cemetery’s Civil War Restoration Project which he undertook. Randy-Sue Abber will speak on “Garden Hacks: Money savings Hints, Tips and Tricks.” Nancy Sayles and Kathleen Nadeau will update club members and visitors on the relocating and refurbishing of the Saugus Garden Club Butterfly Garden at Breakheart Reservation on Forest Street in Saugus. For more information, call Donna at 781-233-5640 or Lorraine at 781-233-7541. Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? C’mon folks! There are plenty of things around town that should make you feel proud to be from Saugus. And certainly, there are a few folks you would feel like praising publicly. So, we shouldn’t have to go a week without “An Extra Shout Out.” Or, are we just that apathetic or negative about things lately? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with the mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph. Anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or photo. Saugus Blessings Bags for Vets The Saugus Blessings Bags Veterans Donation Drive is gearing up for Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post 210, 44 Taylor St., Saugus. Bring your donations of new travel-sized toiletries, gloves and socks to aid veterans staying at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home. Meet the team, enjoy refreshments, and help veterans in need who devoted their lives to serving our country. Visit www.saugusblessingsbags.com for more information, or email saugusblessingsbags@outlook.com – @mablessingsbags – (781) 484-2470. Families and Fire Prevention The Saugus Fire Department invites local families to a free Open House next Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families will learn about fire prevention and participate in fire safety activities. The program will highlight the National Fire Protection Association’s Theme “Protect Your Family From Fire.” It’s a great way for families to familiarize themselves with fire safety, household fire hazards and things they can do to make their homes safer. It’s also a great way to teach kids about fire safety. Papa Gino’s will provide free pizza and children’s fire safety coloring sheets at the Open House. The first 100 children will receive a child’s Fire Hat! Kids will also get to meet a special guest, Sparky the Fire Dog. For more information about the Saugus Fire Department open house, call Captain James Hughes or Captain Scott Phelan at 781-941-1170. A Candidate’s Night for Oct. 23 Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) will sponsor a forum for candidates for the Board of Selectmen on Wednesday, Oct. 23, starting at 7 p.m. at the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, 298 Central Street. Doors will be open to the public at 6:30 p.m. for this free event. As in the past, SAVE provides this public-service forum for candidates for the Board of Selectmen so that each candidate can share their views of the critical environmental issues facing our town. The event will also be televised in order to reach as many residents as possible. Candidates’ invitations will be sent out on or shortly after Sept. 20. SAVE hopes the public will plan to attend this informative event. For more information about SAVE, please contact Ann at adevlin@aisle10.net. You can also visit its websites at http://www. saugus.org/SAVE and http:// www.SaugusSAVE.org and follow the link to its Facebook group. Saugus Public Library Foundation Gala set for Oct. 19 Tickets are available for the 5th annual Saugus Public Library Foundation Gala, which will be held next Saturday, Oct. 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Saugus Public Library. The event will feature gourmet hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, music and a silent auction. Flower arrangements created by members of the Saugus Garden Club will be on display throughout the library. The Gala will continue the Foundation’s Readers Make Good Leaders promotion, which celebrates and encourages reading throughout the community. Several local residents will be recognized this year as honorees. The 2019 honorees are Gene Decareau, Kathy Blasingame and Saugus High School student Kiley Ronan. Saugus Public Library Foundation President Ed Jeffrey says the annual gala provides “the SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://6eFxhi28cz-SdGMEg1CKQjNz093cIHJBj2XHyCcUYs4#A`̰]KC#b㶁]KC#b㵁 PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://SzA3xl6rRD4yRDFgcYVME_IrlI-GJGJxI25Smm3bHPw/`)׉ 7cassandra://dmHqFTPtff23pA8fpN4SqxG0KtOrkOsJfQbsXdrBB7g͜`J׉ 7cassandra://LzlPuGVIQgjgRQCy8v4Jr6kbfESvzEV-1TxdPxQzazk.0`̰׉ 7cassandra://QWfpXUdWDU6k6YVJwldY7s4NMhE6fD0vNeKs17fOsRc ͠]YC#bט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://Mig8WrvKGlBosxK5HhzjGZovTEoXCctxxMkXwN4bbSEG`)׉ 7cassandra://MH962wMyE9D7LvsaA6UbP-OBgrjhAg3Dt_IA___cU2A͍`J׉ 7cassandra://cWkKjexGnMR2hxo9rJVuQ5oD2wR9AjaAV1MUc2FECyk+`̰׉ 7cassandra://7hCG1FiK-owlEvmFJHFRtmzW4of5f51lFOhpmy-sUe4V͠][C#b׉EPage 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 11, 2019 Mistakes doom Sachems in loss to Revere Saugus quarterback Christian Correia rolls out for a pass play behind the protection of teammate Novell Omoruyi during last Saturday’s loss to Revere. (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) By Greg Phipps O ne team was opportunistic; the other was mistakeprone. The Revere Patriots proved to be the former, and that materialized into a 40-13 rout of the Saugus Sachems last Saturday at Stackpole Field. It was Revere’s first away game of the season while Saugus was playing its second straight home game. The Patriots remained undefeated on the early season at 4-0, and the Sachems stayed winless at 0-4. The events of last Saturday’s game were evidence of why the teams are on opposite sides of the spectrum thus far this season. Just minutes into the contest, Revere running back Jonathan Murphy turned the corner for touchdown runs of 43 and 23 yards to give the Patriots a quick 13-0 lead. The Sachems received a lift when Marvens Jean returned a kickoff 80 yards to make it 13-7, but the Patriots responded immediately by marching 80 yards, culminating in a short TD plunge by RB Joe Llanos for a 20-7 lead. It appeared Saugus was in its way to making it a contest when it drove deep into Revere territory in the final minutes of the first half. That’s when things went south for the Sachems. Quarterback Christian Correia, filling in for injured starter Mason Nickolas, attempted to pass while being hit, and a floater ended up being intercepted and returned for a score by Llanos. It only got worse for Saugus on its ensuing drive. Deep inside their own five yard line, the Sachems fumbled in the end zone, and the ball was recovered by Revere. Suddenly it was a 34-7 Patriots lead with an entire half remaining. “We struggled all game. We were in a position to make this a better ball game, but that 100 seconds before the half really changed the momentum of the game,” Saugus head coach Steve Cummings told the press Christian Correia leads the way as the Saugus team breaks through the pregame banner before last Saturday’s contest against Revere at Stackpole Field. afterwards. “[Behind] 34-7 [instead of] 20-14 is a big difference, and it didn’t take that long for it to happen.” The Sachems engineered another strong drive to open the third quarter, but that ended in an interception inside Revere territory. That play set the stage for a long Revere march that ended with an eight-yard Llanos TD run and a 40-7 lead. A late Jean score put Saugus on the board one last time and accounted for the final margin. Three Saugus turnovers led to 20 Patriots points. Revere head coach Lou Cicatelli said success on defense is a crucial aspect of his team’s attack. “I’m a defensive guy. Defense sets the tone, it always does,” he told the press after the game. “But the way our offense is playing, we know if we can give up less than 20 points a game we’re going to win football games. We’re that confident.” Revere will try to keep its perfect season going, but that will be a challenge when it travels Saugus linebacker Bruno Auzec closes in on Revere RB Joe Llanos. to face undefeated Lynn English on Saturday at 1 p.m. “Right now the focus is to stay healthy. If we can do that – keep coming to practices and work harder – the schedule gets tougher now. We have English and then Marblehead [also undefeated entering this week]. We’re going to find out what we’re realOLD SACHEM | from page 14 (1976, 1977, 1978), two Hart Memorial Trophies (1977, 1978), three Lester B. Pearson Awards (1976, 1977, 1978) and a Conn Smythe Trophy in 1977. He played for Team Canada in the Canada Cup series in 1976 and 1981, winning the Cup in 1976. Lafleur placed 122 items, including five miniature Stanley Cups, six Prince of Wales Trophies, the 1977 Conn Smythe Trophy, three Art Ross Trophies, the Hockey Hall of Fame plaque and ring, game-used jerseys, four Stanley Cup Rings and the first pair of skates he owned, for sale in April 2001, and selling prices were approximately $400,000 U.S. Dollars. In 1980 he was selected as an Officer of the Order of Canada, and in 2005 was made a Knight of the National Order of Québec. After his hockey days were over, he began a helicopter rental company in Montréal which shuttles VIPs to and from the Montréal airport. He owns the restaurant “Mikes, Signature Guy Lafly made of.” Saugus will try to enter the victory column when it travels to face another winless team, Salem, Friday night (scheduled 7 p.m. kickoff). The Witches have had a rough go through their first four games, having been outscored by a combined 189-24 margin. leur” in Berthierville, Québec, and later opened another, “Bleu, Blanc, Rouge,” in Rosemère, Québec. During the years 2005 to 2008, Lafleur was appointed as an honorary colonel of the twelfth Radar Squadron, an Air Force unit stationed in Bagotville, Québec, and in 2013 was appointed honorary colonel of Third Wing Bagotville, the parent organization of the Twelfth Radar Station. I was fortunate to see one of the greatest stars of hockey up in Montréal when my two sons, Will and Bob, attended a youth hockey camp during their Pee-Wee years. ׉ 7cassandra://LzlPuGVIQgjgRQCy8v4Jr6kbfESvzEV-1TxdPxQzazk.0`̰]KC#b׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 11, 2019 Page 17 Girls’ soccer runs into recent hard luck By Greg Phipps he Saugus High School girls’ soccer team has struggled of late after starting off the season strong. A 2-1 home loss to Peabody on Monday accounted for the team’s fifth defeat in its last seven contests. Monday’s loss to always formidable Peabody left the Lady Sachems at 6-6 on the season. Perhaps the most frustrating element of the recent difficulties is that the Lady Sachems have played well in many facets of the game. The one problem has been putting shots on goal and scoring. That was never more evident than in the team’s 3-0 loss at Marblehead last Friday. Saugus pretty much had the T better of the territorial play through much of the Marblehead game but was unable to create enough shots on goal. The Lady Magicians did a good job of preventing quality shots. At the same time, the hosts took advantage of their few offensive opportunities. Saugus player Haley McLaughlin tries to maneuver by a Marblehead defender. Two goals in a two-minute span midway through the first half gave Marblehead a 2-0 lead at the break. Saugus played with more desperation in the second half by penetrating the Marblehead end. But the Lady Sachems couldn’t place any threatening chances on net. Marblehead added a third goal halfway into the Award-Winning Landscaping Servicing the North Shore for over 38 Years Lady Sachems forward Jordan Morris leaps to avoid a collision with a Marblehead defender. period on a breakaway and the Lady Sachems could not muster a comeback. “Almost all of the play was in [Marblehead’s] end in the second half. We played hard but we just missed too many shots,” Saugus head coach Chris Coviello said after the game. “When things are going good, you seem to get all the Saugus’s Madison Goyetche prepares to unleash a shot in last Friday’s 3-0 loss at Marblehead. (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) breaks. When they’re not, you don’t seem to get any.” Kiley Ronan scored the lone goal for Saugus and goalie Alex Inferrera saved 14 shots, helping to keep the Lady Sachems in it. Ronan’s goal tied the game at 1-1 in the second half. But Peabody scored with about four minutes to go to escape with the win. Despite Saugus’s recent struggles, Coviello felt good about his team’s play. “We’ve just got to keep playing well like this,” he told the press after Monday’s contest. “We’ve had our struggles when we go up against good teams, but if we play up to our capabilities we can go toe-to-toe with anyone.” NOW BOOKING NEW CUSTOMERS! DON’T WAIT! 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Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $35 per person at the door. Tickets are available online at www.sauguspubliclibrary.org or at the Saugus Public Library. Sponsorship opportunities are available and auction items are welcome. To donate an item, please call 781-245-7070. For further information about the Gala call Ed Jeffrey at 781462-8275. Additional information can be obtained on the Saugus Public Library Foundation website: www.sauguspubliclibrary. org/Saugusplf. Main Attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library – for people of all ages – from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: Goblins & Giggles: Stories for Halloween! Oct. 17, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room with storyteller Rona Leventhal! Join us for not too scary stories of the season; ages five to eight. The works of Ukraine-born Artist Olga Gernovski will on view in the Library’s Reading Room (first floor) during the month of October 2019. Game Night: Oct. 15, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; join us for an evening of fun and board games in the Community Room. This monthly gettogether is open to anyone and is sponsored by the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. Getting Into College: Oct. 16 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. in the Community Room. Learn about Admissions and Financial Aid and everything you wanted to know about college planning but were afraid to ask! Preparing for college has never been more complex, and changes in admissions, financial aid and financing only serve to confuse parents more. This workshop provides an overview of the college planning process: how to find and get into the right college, understanding and maximizing financial aid, finding the most efficient way to pay and not wreck your financial future. Join this informative workshop so you and your student can be prepared! Contact: Jack Wang at Jack@longhornfin.com. Friendship Storytime on Fridays continues. This special program for children, which begins at 9:30 a.m., is sponsored by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skills with structured storytime. Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This playgroup, sponsored by the Coordinated Community Engagement Grant, helps kids prepare for Kindergarten. Fall and Winter hours are Saturdays at 10 a.m. It’s recommended for children ages three through five. Activities change weekly. Halloween Henna: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 3 to 5 p.m. in the Brooks Room. Ages 11 and up. No registration necessary. Fall events at St. John’s St. John’s Episcopal Church at 8 Prospect St. in Saugus is gearing up for several autumn events of community interest. The church will hold its Fair and Yard Sale on the weekend of Oct. 18-19. A Pie Social is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. The cookout is set for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Roast Beef Dinner is set for Saturday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. Accepting Visa and Mastercard. For more details, call the church office at 781-233-1242. Harvest time at “the Pumpkin Church” If you missed being a part of a unique pumpkin unloading brigade at Saugus Center earlier this month, you have another chance. More pumpkins are coming Saturday. Help is needed! The “Pumpkin Truck” will make its final trip to the First Congregational Church in Saugus Center Saturday, Oct. 19, bringing a fresh supply of pumpkins for the Annual Pumpkin Patch. Volunteers are needed to unload the truck. Those interested are asked to arrive by 9 a.m. The church is again hosting the Pumpkin Patch for the sixteenth year, which will run through Halloween, Oct. 31. Pumpkins of all sizes are displayed on the church lawn and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m. to closing. Volunteers are also needed to fill the various all-day selling shifts. Anyone interested in helping should contact Carl Spencer at 781-233-9196. In conjunction with the Annual Pumpkin Patch, the First Congregational Church will also hold a Pie Social, from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. A slice of pie, a hot or cold drink and a chance to socialize makes for a “pie social.” A large variety of homemade pies will be served. There will also be crafts tables. The following Saturday, Oct. 26 from 1 to 7 p.m., there’ll be an Ice Cream Social. The ongoing Pumpkin Patch is open every day from 9 a.m. to closing through Halloween. Lots of pumpkins are available. There are some beauties of all sizes, perfect for display or carving. A visit to the Pumpkin Patch, the Pie Social and the Ice Cream Social puts one in the fall spirit. Saugus candidates and cable TV Voters really can’t get enough information on the candidates running in the Saugus town elections on Nov. 5. So, as a public service, we will share a letter from Bryan Nadeau, Executive Director, Saugus TV, Saugus Community Television, Inc. as he attempts to reach out to all candidates who are running for office: It is election time once again in the Town of Saugus, and Saugus TV offers a number of different ways for candidates to get information out to Saugus residents. Campaign Slides: Any candidate can place a campaign slide on Saugus TV that can be seen on Comcast Channel 8, during scheduled and non-scheduled Community Bulletin Board times. There is NO COST to place a Campaign Slide. Campaign Slides will air in alphabetical order. Campaign Slides will run until November 5th at 8 PM. Candidate Statement Program: Saugus TV invites candidates for Saugus Board of Selectmen and Saugus School Committee to schedule a time to come to the studio, located at 1 Pearce Memorial Dr., to record their candidate statements. Each candidate is allowed three minutes of airtime to let viewers know who they are and why they are running for office. This statement is intended to be shot in one take. We allow for on-site review of your take, and will reshoot if necessary. There will be no reshoots available thereafter. There is no cost to the candidate for participating in this taping. Starting October 4, candidates running for Saugus Board of Selectmen or Saugus School Committee that are interested in recording a statement should contact Saugus TV Executive Director Bryan Nadeau to schedule a date and time. The deadline to record your statement is October 18 at 5 PM. All candidate statements recorded will then be compiled into a single program that will air on Comcast Channel 8 starting October 25. This program will air three times a day, at random times in the morning, afternoon, and evening until the election is over on November 5th. Air date and times TBD. Saugus TV program schedules are available at www.saugustv.org. The program will also be available to view on our Vimeo page at www.vimeo.com/saugustelevision. Candidate Forums Saugus TV may tape and cablecast other organization’s forums and/or debates, with notice at least 5 days prior to the event, subject to crew availability. Additional Political Programming SCTV encourages all Saugus residents, persons associated with a businesses or organizations (whether for profit or non-profit), including candidates for any political office, to use the public access channel to communicate their political views. Candidates and other providers of political programs, as well as the programs themselves, are subject to the same policies and procedures as any other user of SCTV, including with respect to the use of a bulletin board. Saugus TV is non-partisan, therefore we do not produce programs endorsing specific candidates or ballot questions. We encourage residents, organizations, and businesses to become members of Saugus TV. If a candidate is a member, or becomes a member of Saugus TV, they are entitled to take our courses and learn how to use our video production equipment, and the ability to use it for the purposes of creating a program that will air on Saugus TV. These programs will be shown on Comcast Channel 8 and will air 4 times a week (like any other member production), at random times, and will run up until 24 hours before the start of the November 5 election day. Viewers will be able to find these airings on the Saugus TV Program Schedule as “Candidate Spot(s).” We look forward to working with all of the candidates, and hope that you take advantage of everything Saugus TV has to offer. Bryan Nadeau Executive Director, Saugus TV Saugus Community Television, Inc. 1 Pearce Memorial Dr. Saugus, MA 01906 781-231-2883 www.saugustv.org Haunted Lighthouses at the library Oct. 29 New Friends of Saugus Public Library are pleased to welcome Jeremy D’Entremont back to the Saugus Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. His program will be “New England’s Haunted Lighthouses.” D’Entremont is president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation. He has appeared on shows such as “Haunted Lighthouses of America” on the Travel Channel, as well as appearances on the History Channel, public television and National Public Radio. He has written more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouse history and other maritime topics. He has lectured and narrated cruises from Maine to California, and his photographs have appeared in many books and magazines. He is the editor of the website “New England Lighthouses: A Virtual Guide” at www.newenglandlighthouses.net, and he offers tours to lighthouses via minivan, based in Portsmouth, N.H. Join us for this free adult program when Jeremy will tell some of the macabre tales of New England’s coastal beacons, including the piano-playing ghost of Maine’s Seguin Lighthouse and strange happenings at Boston Light. Reservations are not necessary, however, seating is limited. Fall curbside leaf collection begins Oct. 21 The Town of Saugus announces that fall curbside leaf collection will take place during the following weeks: October 21 – 26, November 18 – 22, and December 2 – 6. Residents should place leaves outside by 7 a.m. during their regularly scheduled collection day. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal. If using barrels, however, they must be clearly marked with yard waste stickers. Stickers, which are free, may be obtained at Inspectional Services in the lower level of Town Hall, at 298 Central Street, Saugus. Barrel covers must remain removed so that the leaves are visible. Plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches, and brush will not be accepted. Please note that separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves, so the leaves may be collected at a different time of day. “Missed pick-ups” will not be conducted. Please contact Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Cub Scout and Boy Scout recruitment Cub Scout Pack 62 and Boy Scout Troop 62 are still seeking new members after a successful recruitment effort on Founders Day. Cubs can sign up on Monday nights from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Please use the door marked “office” in the front of the church. We are located in the basement. Cub Pack 62 welcomes boys from age five (kindergarten) to age 10 (Grade 5.) Boy Scouts can register on Tuesday nights from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church. Our Boy Scout program is for young men ages 10 1/2 to 17 (Grades 6-12). Any questions on our Cub Scout program, please contact Cubmaster Bill Ferringo at pack62saugus@gmail.com or bferringo@comcast.net. For Boy Scouts, please contact Scoutmaster John Kane at troop62saugus.org or 781-389-2708. Election Workers Needed Feel like working the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5? Well, Saugus Town Clerk Ellen Schena is looking for you to help cover the local election. There will be two shifts working – from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. If interested, please call (781SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://upkLhjWsQtYv5xq_bT29yfyxhEgcVIWi1f6rlKVLN5o"`̰]KC#b׉E SOUNDS | from page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, October 11, 2019 “We’re sorry: we are unable 231-4104) or come to the Town Clerk’s Office. Calling civic-minded Saugus students Hey, Saugus High School students? Want to do something fun, educational and worthwhile on Tuesday, Nov. 5, when Saugus holds its town elections? Town Clerk Ellen Schena has an offer you might consider. There’s no school on Election Day anyway. “All students – 16, 17 and 18 – are welcome to work as election workers at the minimum pay rate, or, for community service,” Ellen told me this week. “I usually get five or six for every election. But I’d like to get more. It’s something good to have on your resume – that you worked on the election,” she said. For more details, stop by the Town Clerk’s Office on the first floor of Town Hall and tell the town clerk or one of her assistants that you want to be part of the next town election. Breakfast at Legion Hall Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210 has begun its seventh year of Friday morning breakfasts. The doors open at 7:30 a.m. at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus. Breakfast will be served 8 to 9 a.m. The breakfasts will run through the end of May, with the exception of school vacations or Fridays when there is no school. A $6 donation is requested, with all proceeds going to help the Legion operate. Everyone is welcome, according to John Cannon, the cook on duty. Too many books at library to accept book donations at this town.” That was the flyer posted in the entrance way of the Saugus Public Library this week. While the flyer hailed the New Friends’ Annual Book Sale “a great success,” it also noted “a considerable excess of books at this time and no more space to store them.” “Therefore, we are no longer accepting book donations for the foreseeable future,” it continued. The flyer also suggested that folks who have excess books they would like to donate might consider making a donation of “clean and gently-used books to these Saugus locations: “Council on Aging, 466 Central St., call 781-231-4178 “Salvation Army, 209 Broadway, call 781-231-0803 “Savers, 1160 Broadway, call 781-231-1232” CHaRM Recycling Drop-Off site open The Town of Saugus announc1. On Oct. 11, 1811, the first ferryboat powered by steam began operating between NYC and what N.J. locale? (Hint: starts with H.) 2. What animal is also called a quill pig? 3. On Oct. 12, 1592, who saw a Bahamian island from the ship Pinta? 4. What comic strip had the characters Sandy and Punjab? 5. The novel/movie “The Good Earth” takes place in what country? 6. On Oct. 13, 1792, the cornerstone was laid for the President’s Palace in what city? 7. What fruit juice is traditional grenadine prepared from? 8. The Cole Porter musical “Kiss Me, Kate” has a plot involving the production of what Shakespeare play? 9. On Oct. 14, 1947, “Chuck” Yeager broke the sound barrier while flying over what U.S. desert? 10. What actor appeared in “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” and “Stir Crazy”? 11. At what school did Knute Rockne urge his football team to “win one for the gipper”? 12. On Oct. 15, 1776, the N.Y. Provincial Convention ordered that tanned hides be taken and guarded due to a lack of what for soldiers? 13. What comic’s theme song was “Love in Bloom” played off-key on a violin? 14. The haka is a ceremonial dance of what New Zealand indigenous people? 15. On Oct. 16, 1859, who led an antislavery raid on an armory in Harper’s Ferry? 16. In Britain (mostly) what is an agony aunt? 17. What did the Olympian gods drink? 18. On Oct. 17, 1787, what German physicist arrived in the country who later said, “Life is like riding a bicycle; to keep your balance, you must keep moving”? 19. What movie star cowboy known as “The Singing Cowboy” originated the “Cowboy Commandments”? 20. Oct. 17 is National Pasta Day; what pasta features in a patriotic song about a Yankee? Answers below, please no cheating! EVERETT – 419 BROADWAY LYNNFIELD – 7 7 1 SALEM STREET 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 FROM PAGE 19 *Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is effective October 08, 2019 and is subject to change. All rates and APR’s are calculated based on a $250,000 loan for an owner-occupied single family dwelling with a 20% down payment. Rates are also based on Loan to Value and credit scores. The monthly principal and interest payment for a 15 Year fixed rate mortgage is $6.97 per $1,000 borrowed. The monthly principal and interest payment for a 30 Year fixed rate mortgage is $4.56 per $1,000 borrowed. Payments do not include taxes and insurance. Your payment may be greater if the loan is secured by a first lien. Loans are subject to credit approval. NMLS #443050. Member FDIC Member SIF Learn more about our rates at EVERETTBANK . COM Looking for a home loan? WE ’RE HERE TO DO RIGHT BY YOU . FIXED RATE MORT G AGES— NO POINTS . 15 YEAR 30 YEAR 3.125% R ATE 3.625% R ATE 3.231% APR* 3.678% APR* es that the community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) are open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. There is no preregistration or fee required to enter the site; however, proof of residency is required. At the CHaRM center, the Town will accept the same recycling items that can be placed outside for curbside collection each week, such as paper, cardboard, bottles, cans and glass containers. Additional acceptable items include TVs and computers (up to three per year per address); bulky rigid plastic items, such as toys, laundry baskets, trash barrels and 5-gallon pails; car tires up to 22” (for a fee of $3); books; and textiles, such as clothing, bedding, pocketbooks, belts and shoes. Plastic bags are not permitted. Residents are kindly asked to empty recyclables out of any plastic bags, and remove the bags from the site. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Town compost site open The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s compost site will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main Street. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25 at the Department of Public Works, and the Inspectional Services Department located on the lower level of Town Hall (298 Central St.). Stickers may also be purchased at the compost site, by check only. Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. Entry to the compost site without a sticker will not be allowed. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been more than three years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee. Page 19 1. Hoboken 2. Porcupine 3. Christopher Columbus 4. 15. John Brown 16. The writer of a personal advice column “Little Orphan Annie” 5. China 6. Washington, D.C. (It was later renamed the White House.) 7. Pomegranate 8. “The Taming of the Shrew” 9. The Mojave Desert 10. Gene Wilder 11. Notre Dame 12. Shoes and shoe leather 13. Jack Benny’s 14. The Māori 17. Nectar 18. Albert Einstein 19. Gene Autry 20. 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A Massachusetts Property and Casualty Insurance License is preferred or a willingness to obtain one within three months of employment. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer a fast paced and positive work environment where team efforts and an ability to work independently are key. Please forward resumes to Danielle@mastrocolainsurance.com EOE EVERETT MALDEN REVERE SAUGUS A celebrated 50 years of marriage. John was a proud naval veteran serving on the U.S.S. Midway aircraft carrier. He worked at Sears in Saugus for 32 years as a Shipping & Receiving Manager. Beloved father of 2 sons, Michael J. Abbott & his wife Kerry of Stoneham, Mark L. Abbott & his wife Gina of Melrose; 3 daughters, Denise G. Abbott & her husband Ken Derboghogian of Stoneham, Doreen R. Curreri & her husband Tom of Revere, Theresa Cook & her husband Donald of Everett. Cherished grandfather of 9 grandchildren, Taylor, Lauren, Donald, Michael, Amanda, Ashlei, Rita, Cameron, Olivia & 8 great grandchildren, Jaden, Kayla, Jordan, Samantha, Joey, Dominick, Mariah, Aviana. He also leaves his loving sister Dorothy Leonhard & her husband Walter of Manchester, NH. He was predeceased by 3 brothers Samuel, Robert, & Raymond Abbott and 1 sister, Janice McSorley. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the Jimmy Fund at danafarber.jimmyfund. org. ****PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FAMILY PREFERS DONATIONS TO THE CHARITY ONLY, NO FLOWERS**** James J. Landers O f Saugus passed away peacefully on October 7, 2019 at 58 years old. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Hoskyas) Landers. Devoted father of Kristen M. Landers. Loving son of Robert and Jean (Moulaison) Landers. Dear brother of Linda Morris, Robert Landers, Gary Landers and Joyce Landers. Cherished son-inlaw of Lucy Hoskyas. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and in-laws. James grew up in Malden where he met his wife Eleanor and lived in Saugus where they raised their daughter, Kristen. He spent time clam digging with his brother, lobster fishing with his dad and ultimately ran his own business in stain glass window restoration along with roofing and construction. He loved his family and friends, taking road trips, golf and being near the sea. FOR LEASE - LIKE NEW OFFICE SPACE 4,500 sq. ft. Rte. 1 Southbound Roller World Plaza Saugus Call Michelle 781-258-7833 dvocAte Newspapers Published weekly by The Advocate Newspapers, Inc. • MAIN OFFICE • 573 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 Mailing Address: PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 Telephone: (617) 387-2200 / (781) 286-8500 (781) 233-4446 / FAX: (617) 381-0800 Email us at: Jmitchell@advocatenews.net info@advocatenews.net James David Mitchell, Publisher James D. Mitchell, Editor The Advocate Newspapers, Inc. are free newspapers published every Friday. This newspaper assumes no financial responsibility for errors in advertisements printed herein, but will reprint without charge that part of an advertisement in which the error occurs. SPADAFORA AUTO PARTS JUNK CARS WANTED SAME DAY PICK UP 781-324-1929 Quality Used Tires Mounted & Installed Used Auto Parts & Batteries Family owned & operated since 1946 Frank J. Piwowarski A ge 75, died on Tuesday morning at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was the husband of Doris A. (Surette) Piwowarski with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Lynn and a lifelong resident of Saugus, he was the son of the late Stanley J. and Mary I. (Nosek) Piwowarski. A United States Air Force Vietnam veteran Mr. Piwowarski worked for many years as a manufacturing engineer specializing in airplane parts. He was an active member of St. Margaret’s Parish in Saugus volunteering on kitchen detail for parish events, a CYO leader and former President of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul. Mr. Piwowarski served on the Saugus Board of Appeals. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter; Michelle O’Neill and her husband Brian of North Carolina, son; Joseph Piwowarski and his wife Patricia of Beverly, grandchildren; Rebecca Proctor & her husband Robert, Kimberly O’Neill, Justin O’Neill and Alyssa Piwowarski, great grandchild; Emerson. He was the brother of Stanley Piwowarski and his wife Dinah of CA, Victoria Alyanakian & her husband Arthur of CA and the late Robert Piwowarski and his widow Julie Piwowarski of CA. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Boston’s Wounded Vet Run to benefit local wounded vets @theyfoughtweride.com. A Funeral Service will be held in the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett on Sunday, October 13 at 4:30pm. Visiting hours will be held Sunday (same day) from 1-5pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. 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BUYER1 Spencer, Thomas F Weis, Blair E Nieves, Gladys Y Zondiros, Rosemarie Zondiros, Rosemarie Zondiros, Rosemarie Zondiros, Rosemarie Londono, Diana Scire, Mario A Zondiros, Rosemarie Zondiros, Rosemarie Meehan, Elizabeth A BUYER2 Perry, Nicole B Weis, Michael R SELLER1 Errico, Steven F Jarosz, Thomas A Banfield, Lucille Zondiros, Alexa Zondiros, Diane Zondiros, Alexa Zondiros, Diane Pemeberty-Rincon, Jader A Migliore, Jill A Scire, Marsha A Meehan, Kyle R MAS Builders LLC Zondiros, Alexa Zondiros, Diane Canary, Deanna SELLER2 ADDRESS Zizza, Meghan L Deblasio, Michael Zondiros, Amanda Zondiros, Amanda Migliore, Joseph J Zondiros, Amanda Mcloughlin, Kevin J 14 Sterling Ave 11-R Allison Rd 6 Wolcott Rd 53 Eagle Rd 53 Eagle Rd 61 Eagle Rd 61 Eagle Rd 58 Jasper St 35 Birchbrook Ave 55 Eagle Rd 55 Eagle Rd 6 Lake Cir CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus DATE 23.09.2019 20.09.2019 20.09.2019 19.09.2019 19.09.2019 19.09.2019 19.09.2019 19.09.2019 19.09.2019 19.09.2019 19.09.2019 18.09.2019 PRICE $515 000,00 $455 000,00 $370 000,00 $172 400,00 $172 400,00 $172 400,00 $172 400,00 $430 000,00 $334 000,00 $172 400,00 $172 400,00 $429 900,00 WEST LYNN - 2 homes from Lynnfield line. 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LYNN/SAUGUS line OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 11:00 – 1:00 Beautifully maintained 2 bedroom townhouse offers 1 ½ baths, fireplace livingroom, spacious kitchen with granite counters, one car garage, front & rear decks, security system, handicapped features..................$319,900. DANVERS Desirable Harbor View offers this 1 bedrm condo. This 1st floor unit offers updated kit, bath and flooring, freshly painted, storage unit, off st parking, fee includes heat & hot water – MINT.....................................$225,000. SAUGUS 1st AD Custom, 5 yr old Col offers 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, two master suites, two story family rm w/gas fireplace, wood flooring, gourmet kitchen, dining rm, incredible details throughout, central air (2 units), 1st floor laundry room, breezeway, 3 car garage, level yard with sprinkler system & patio w/awning, located in desirable Stonecliffe Heights. Great home in Great location!..............................................................$899,900. WONDERING WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH? CALL FOR YOUR FREE MARKET ANALYSIS! LITTLEFIELD REAL ESTATE SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial. New windows, siding, new kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, new cabinets. New hardwood flooring throughout house. New heat. Central AC. New maintenance free deck. .........$570,000 SAUGUS ~ Desirable 2 family. Each unit has 2 beds, updated kitchens and baths, vinyl siding, in-unit laundry, rear decks .......$499,000 SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial, 4-5 bedroom, 2 full baths, gas heat, central AC, new siding, new roof, hardwood flooring, fresh paint, new kitchen with SS appliances quartz counters ...............$559,900 38 Main Street, Saugus MA WWW.LITTLEFIELDRE.COM 781-233-1401 SAUGUS ~ Raised ranch, 3 bed, 3 bath, gas heat, central AC, garage under, great location, master bedroom with master bath and walk in closet, finished lower level for the extended family ......... $579,900 Call Rhonda Combe For all your SAUGUS ~ 4 bed, 3 bath colonial. 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