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Equal Housing Opportunity. don’t want to just change the bylaw, because I understand what the bylaw serves,’’ Darnell said in a recent interview. “It’s just that signage and art are not necessarily the same thing.” Darnell’s efforts for a new public art policy have faced several roadblocks. While Saugus is a close-knit community, she said residents whose families have not lived in Saugus for generations have had a harder time getting their voices heard, particularly around public art. They often get the run around, she added. For instance, when she previously expressed her public art ideas to precinct members, they directed her to the town manager and the Select Board. “When I go down those avenues, it’s just crickets,” Darnell said. Darnell said she first noticed the town was void of public art after moving to Saugus in 2021. While walking through Saugus, she said, her son, who was five at the time, asked, “Where’s the art?” Darnell said her previous communities, Revere and Boston, are filled with public art in the parks, public squares and various sites in neighborhoods. “I sort of took it for granted,” she said. “It takes … a child’s mind to recognize that something is missing and how important it is.” Joseph “Dennis” Gould, the council’s other co-chair, who backs Darnell’s efforts, said art has a rightful place in town. “If you look at Lynn, where they’ve done murals,’’ Gould said, “it’s a great thing.” Darnell also noted that Lynn has its own mural program and arts commissioner. “They’re in it,” she said. “They made an investment.” But getting public art in Saugus has been challenging. 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The mural shows the iconic restaurants and businesses that line the major thoroughfare. At one point, town officials wanted him to cover the mural. At another point, they pressed him to take it down, but eventually they relented. “We saw it as a mural. They saw it as a sign,” said Cap World manager Andrew Scott, who said the mural created a lot of problems in town and for the company. The town’s zoning bylaws do not make a distinction between signage and murals. At the 2022 Town Meeting, Joseph Vecchione, who was on the town’s planning board, presented an article that if passed would separate the two and therefore allow murals. When precinct members voted on the matter, it was an SAUGUS DOESN’T RECOGNIZE THIS AS ART: This mural at Cap World Truck Accessories & Trailers that pays homage to Route 1 is classified as a nonconforming sign that was “grandfathered” in. Current town zoning bylaws do not make a distinction between signage and murals. (Gabriella Galbadis photo to The Saugus Advocate) overwhelming no. “They were going to make him take it down because it was art,” Gould said about the Cap World mural. “It was crazy, so I got involved then.” The mural got to stay. Scott said the mural has finally been classified as a nonconforming sign that was “grandfathered” in. Since then, other Route 1 businesses have approached Darnell seeking artists to do murals for them, she said, but she has had to express to them that the town must approve it first before they invest their time and money. She added that she recognizes that there is an existing appetite for public art, but not enough action towards making change anymore. She said she plans to resurrect the issue of public art at the annual Town Meeting in May. She wants to talk with Town Meeting members who have shown support for public art and address the lack of responses she and others have been receiving on this issue. Residents in surrounding communities have also offered to help the public art effort in Saugus. “Art should be everywhere,” said Jason Sheridan DeMasi, a Revere artist who works at Kane’s Donuts in Saugus. Darnell is conceiving community art workshops that highlight public art, and she is seeking to create a space for dialogue so people can discover what art could do for Saugus. “People recognize the strength art has for the community,” Darnell said. “It’s just getting people to try and look at it from a different perspective. Because to me, I see art as an economic booster.” Gabriella Galbadis is a student journalist in the Boston University Newsroom program. She is a student in Meghan Irons’ Reporting in Depth class. This story is part of a partnership between The Saugus Advocate and the Boston University Department of Journalism’s Newsroom program. and still protesting when I came home. To say it was uncomfortable for me would be an understatement and the irony was stunning! Nobody likes war, least of all those who are there. Our military men and women who are sent to unfamiliar and remote places are asked to perform under incredible stress and unimaginable situations. They are our neighbors, our friends, in some cases our family and in all cases our fellow Americans. They deserve more than our mere support, they deserve to have us cheer them on! We can protest war once they come home. Michael Mascovitz, Saugus ׉ 7cassandra://EUXL36m1AwI5Ah49x-VNfPWZKXo4VL4iBaHOWO-7QbE8v`iQԅ2n͞׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 20, 2026 Page 3 Countdown Till Saugus Town Meeting Editor’s Note: The 2026 Annual Town Meeting convenes on Monday, May 4. As a special service to our readers and the registered voters of Saugus, we are reaching out to all 50 Town Meeting members, focusing on one precinct each week, in the weeks leading up to the start of Town Meeting, asking members about their expectations for the upcoming Town Meeting. This week, we received responses from two of the five Town Meeting Members in Precinct 4. For next week’s newspaper, we will reach out to the five Town Meeting Members from Precinct 5. The 2026 Annual Town Meeting convenes six weeks from Monday. Question One: What do you consider the top priority for the town as you prepare for the opening of the 2026 Town Meeting session? Glen R. Davis: The budget is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Where is the monTHE SEAT OF SAUGUS TOWN GOVERNMENT: The 50-member Town Meeting is the legislative branch of Saugus Town Government and convenes on the first Monday in May each year for a series of meetings to approve zoning articles and resolutions and to pass the town’s municipal budget. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ey going and where is it coming from are questions that are constantly asked. We are in tremendous financial shape and have managed our resources effectively. 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The area inside and out at the Visitor’s Center was full of activities pertaining to the history of one of New England’s most famous products. Visitors could observe all steps of the process from the collection of sap on a sugar maple (Acer saccharum) near the corner of Kasabuski Rink to the boiling bucket over a fire near the swings, demonstration of an evaporator in the gazebo and stirring sugar with a mortar and pestle inside the Visitor’s Center itself. Everyone SPECIAL OFFER Safety. Style. Stress-Free Installation. CALL NOW 1.877.357.6691 was very attentive to the description of how indigenous people discovered this product and how harvesting has changed over the years. Everyone was offered the FREE Fixtures and FREE Shower Door Add’l terms apply. Offer subject to change and vary by dealer. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 3/31/26. taste of syrup on a pancake, and syrup on a cup of popcorn, and those who helped stir a bowl of maple sugar got a taste of that as well. Staff from state parks beyond Saugus came to help prepare the food and displays and to entertain the crowds. Children of all ages were intrigued by the Amanda Garms described the maple sugaring process for a large crowd of visitors on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) stories, enjoyed the sweet flavors, were awed by the surrounding woods and delightTOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 3 top priority heading into the 2026 Town Meeting. This includes funding for education, public safety, parks and recreational spaces, infrastructure such as roads and sidewalks, and critical water and sewer improvements. Municipal budgets are increasingly tight, and there are always more needs than available resources. I appreciate the Finance Committee’s careful review of spending requests ahead of Town Meeting to help ensure we are making responsible, sustainable decisions. Question Two: What do you consider the top priority for residents in your precinct as you prepare for the opening of the 2025 Town Meeting session? Glen R. Davis: The proposed 40B ed by one of their first excursions outdoors since the heavy snows melted. housing development at the old Weylu’s property has been a topic I’ve discussed with residents. In January at the Board of Appeals Meeting, a presentation was made to construct apartments at this site. The board denied the request based on the town having met the low-income housing requirements. This was great news, but I don’t think we’ve heard the last of this as part of the property is in Revere. The main point that was stressed at the meeting by the residents was the use of side streets to access the property. Opening them up to this traffic would be detrimental to the neighborhood. We will continue to monitor this situation and keep our town streets safe. Stephanie M. 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If fifth-ranked Northeastern upsets No. 1 Ohio State, Brazis and her team will advance to the 2026 National Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey Championship game on Sunday. “We have another shot against Ohio State and we have something to prove,” the 22-year-old Brazis said in an interview this week, referring to the first semifinal matchup of the day, which is set for 4 p.m. No. 2 Wisconsin faces thirdranked Penn State in the 7:30 p.m. game. The two semifinal winners will face off for the National Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey Championship game at 4 p.m. Sunday. This marks the fourth time A TRIUMPHANT TICKET: Saugus’ Lily Brazis (right) celebrated with two other teammates last Saturday after No. 5-ranked Northeastern University beat No. 4-ranked University of Minnesota 4-2 to advance to the Frozen Four tournament of National Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey. Northeastern will play top-ranked Ohio State this afternoon (Friday, March 20) in the semifinals. Ohio State has been in the final four for six consecutive years. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) in the history of the women’s hockey program at Northeastern that the Huskies have made it as far as the Frozen Four. If they win both games, the team will win its first national title. Brazis, who started playing hockey as a three-year-old in Saugus Youth Hockey, looks at competing in the Frozen Four as “the greatest moment” of her hockey career. “It’s a huge deal for me,” Brazis told The Saugus Advocate this week. “Really, it’s a huge deal in general for anyone who watches women’s collegiate hockey. For us, this is like playing for the Stanley Cup,” she said, referring to the coveted trophy awarded each year to the winner of the National Hockey League playoffs. Brazis’ participation in this weekend’s Frozen Four is also a big deal for her entire family, who have made hockey their sport. Her father Scott and brother played hockey at FOUR-YEAR PLAYER: Lily Brazis has played 140 games for Northeastern University during her women’s collegiate hockey career, scoring 8 goals with 16 assists for 24 points. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) the University of New Haven. Scott Brazis was a standout hockey player at Saugus High School and the University of New Haven, getting inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame at both schools. He also coached the Saugus High School hockey team for nine years – seven as the head coach. “My dad is very excited about the Frozen Four and is very proud of me. I want to make ALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. LOCK IN THIS RATE BEFORE IT’S GONE: 4.00% APY* 6 or 24-Month CD You choose, you can’t lose! *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. 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W IN Waste Innovations and Roca Inc. collaborated on a workforce development pilot program designed to prepare participants for green jobs. The eight graduates of the program were recognized during a ceremony at Roca in Chelsea on March 4. Participants in the 30-day intensive program sponsored by WIN Waste spent 40 hours in the classroom and 40 hours in the field at WIN Waste’s Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary and the Rumney Marsh Reservation in Saugus, as well as Old Town Hill Reservation in Newbury. Classroom work took place at Roca headquarters. WIN Waste’s Bear Creek manager, Geoff Wilson, led the course. The curriculum covered topics including migratory wildlife management in an urban setting, salt marsh ecology and restoration, urban forestry, green infrastructure, invasive species management, low impact stormwater management, and green career paths. “Employment is dignity and employment is opportunity, allowing someone to move forward in life,” Joseph Furnari, Roca vice president of operations, said at the graduation ceremony. “We’re not just creating jobs; we’re creating pathways.” “We couldn’t do this without partners like WIN Waste,” said Lauren Sanchez Gilbert, Roca board chair. “We are proud of this program and the eight people who completed it.” “WIN Waste is an example of what businesses are doing to uplift residents and communities,” said Jay Ash, Roca board member. Graduates of the workforce training program will be prepared for jobs in a variety of fields, including saltmarsh restoration, landscape construction, arbor culture, stormwater management, and parks and recreation. WIN Waste is the largest private-sector supporter of salt marsh restoration in the area. “Private companies aren’t just employers; we can and should be active partners in solving workforce challenges and advancing environmental goals at the same time,” said Mary Urban, WIN Waste Sr. Director of Communications and Community. “We see this partnership with Roca as a model for what’s possible. We are incredibly proud of the eight graduates who completed this pilot program and inspired by what they’ve achieved. The hands-on training at Bear Creek built real skills, genuine confidence, and true workforce readiness, giving them exactly what employers are looking for. This program proves that business, community, and government can align around shared opportunity, and we hope it serves as the foundation for deeper investment in these graduates, in green jobs, and in the Commonwealth’s environmental justice future.” The students ranged in age from late teens to mid-20s and came from Boston, Chelsea, Everett and Lynn. Pedestrian killed on Route 1 A car traveling in the left lane of Route 1 South last Friday (March 13) night struck a pedestrian who suddenly appeared in the driver’s path. Brian McDonald, 53, of Saugus, was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, where he died a short time later, according to Massachusetts State Police. The crash occurred at about 9:15 p.m. just before Route 99 split near Collins Avenue, according to police. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, which was ongoing, police said. Southbound traffic was backed up for about two miles. State Police continued their investigation with the assistance of their Accident Reconstruction Unit and Saugus Police and Fire Departments. This car struck a pedestrian in the passing lane of Route 1 South on Friday night. Brian McDonald, of Saugus, suffered critical injuries and later died at the hospital. (Photo by Michael Layhe to The Saugus Advocate) Saugus Middle High School will host Accreditation team A (Editor’s Note: Saugus Middle High School Principal Carla Scuzzarella submitted the following press release this week.) fter three years of planning and preparation, Saugus Middle High School (SMHS) will welcome a visiting team from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) from March 29 through April 1. The team will consist of seven educators from public school districts in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Law Offices of JOSEPH D. 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The cycle for SMHS was extended in order to accommodate the construction of the new school facility, the combining of the high school and middle school, as well as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This visit represents the final step in the accreditation cycle, known as the Decennial Accreditation Visit. During the visit, the NEASC team will review school programs, practices, and systems and determine the extent to which the school aligns with the Standards for Accreditation. The team will also assess the school’s progress on priority areas for growth and improvement identified during the 2023 NEASC Collaborative Conference Visit. The visiting team will convene on Sunday evening to prepare and will spend three full days at SMHS from Monday, March 30 through Wednesday, April 1. At the conclusion of the visit, the team will meet with the faculty after school on Wednesday to share initial observations. Saugus Middle High School will not receive its official accreditation determination until Fall 2026, when the visiting team’s final report is completed and submitted to NEASC. For more information about the NEASC accreditation process, please visit the NEASC website. ׉ 7cassandra://c8F2-RlWqPv5Atz0Eg8sXJf0WnBEm7zBtEwxvsxKDwU8?`iQԅ2n͞׉E 3THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 20, 2026 Page 7 Shining Lights of Everyday People “Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love.”— Mother Teresa By Joanie Allbee D arren Ring smiles as he mentions he’s worked at Saugus Housing Authority as a maintenance mechanic since 1999. Darren is known for his jovial comeback to a “how are you” greeting, with his “Another day, another penny” response. Ring worked with his sons at many of the Saugus car shows as a fundraiser vendor, tirelessly selling tasty hamburgers. He took the orders and cooked burgers to customers’ preferences. He is a former Precinct 10 Town Meeting member and is a current member of the Saugus TV Board of Directors. He’s also worn the hat and title of a Town Constable and drew praise from selectmen in 2023 when he was appointed to his current three-year term, which expires in August. “I love working with people and helping out, and love volunteering when I’m available, “ Ring said. Darren’s favorite season is spring. “The earth is coming alive again,” Darren expressed. Ring has two adult sons, three grandchildren and one stepdaughter. He and his girlfriend Cindy love kinfolk get-togethers. “Cindy’s my other half,” Ring said. Darren looks forward to relaxing times with the tribe and bonding moments over fishing and camping. Often summer weekends and vacations find him baiting hooks and setting up camp in New Hampshire or Maine. Saugus fourth-grade boys capture Cape Ann League Title (Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Jaclyn Cassarino) T he Saugus fourth-grade boys basketball team captured the Cape Ann League championship over the weekend (Sunday, March 15) with a 41–30 victory over Danvers, capping an impressive tournament run that spanned two weekends and four games. Saugus opened tournament play the previous weekend with wins over Hamilton-Wenham and Beverly, showcasing a balanced offensive attack and strong team play. That momentum carried into the final weekend, where Saugus faced a tough Triton squad in the semifinals. Behind a disciplined defensive effort, Saugus secured the win and advanced to the championship game. Sunday’s title matchup against Danvers was tightly contested early. The teams traded baskets throughout the first half, with Saugus trailing by one point at halftime. The game shifted in the third quarter as Saugus surged ahead, building a nine-point lead entering the fourth quarter. Saugus sealed the championship with CAPE ANN LEAGUE | SEE PAGE 12 Left to right: Back row: Coaches Jeff Moses, Craig Ripley and Brian Sullivan; middle row: Tony Smith, Julian DiPaolo, Luca Zaferacopoulos, Anthony Cecere, Bentley Ripley, Brian Sullivan and Cody Keohane; bottom row: Jack Brown, Ross Graziose and Jeffrey Moses. (Courtesy photo) Darren Ring (Courtesy of “The Sketch Artist”) HOCKEY | FROM PAGE 5 Board of Health] and my nephew Stevie Simpson, who’s also my Godson, will all be flying out for the game,” Lily said. Stevie, 6, plays Cross Ice at Kasabuski Rink in Saugus. Lily is a 2022 graduate of Cushing Academy, a prep school in Ashburnham, Mass. During her playing career at the school, she scored 103 points and was a two-year team captain. She was named All-NEPSAC First Team in 202122 and NEPSAC Honorable Mention in 2019-20. She also HOCKEY| SEE PAGE 10 ׉ 7cassandra://5kAey-rslpFUpn3RjUowIVSl3ZFYyDU94YpEe2LHbmE7`iQԅ2n͞iQԅ2n͞ rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://PVjV2wKfKt9jJFtTEED5lsZYiuS7MUAiP5kdE_UHDjM`'p׉ 7cassandra://7se40-w8n4_uFslN81oIc4Xvy9gVCnYi61_WueGpGc0ͯE`׉ 7cassandra://e3ATDhtCkB_09NciMdKJYvaj0XTp3gTS7GOhF1qQVMI̿9ׁHmailto:SAVE01906@gmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 20, 2026 Saugus High Sachems Wrestling Team honors memory of late teammate Freddy Espinal By Tara Vocino T he Saugus/Peabody Varsity Wrestling Team, which are 2026 NEC Champions and 2026 Division II North Sectional Champions, held their banquet at Mixx 360 last Thursday night. The team consists of students from Peabody Veterans Memorial High School and Saugus High School. Outstanding Junior Varsity Wrestler Oscar Sanchez (at right) and Coaches Award Wrestler Michael Maraio. Most Improved Wrestler went to Cesar Cruz, and Unsung Hero Wrestler went to Jayden Ceac (at left). Shown from left to right: Back row: Assistant Coach Thomas St. Cyr, Camdyn Lanning, Lukas Fondulis, Casey Medieros, Joseph Bourque, Brayden Lawler, Justin Bremberg, JJ Figueroa, Michael Maraio, Jayden Ceac, Jefferson Carrillo, Alex Modini, Brooke Diaz and Head Coach Wayne Moda; front row: Tucker Landry, Jacob Murray, Ethan Mejia, Jackson DeLeidi, Christopher Brown, Pedro Rierva, David Miguel, Cesar Cruz, Oscar Sanchez, Tristan Pffifer, Jose Carrillo, Giana Cacete and Mikaela Barbosa. Team Most Valuable Player went to Justin Bremberg. Iron Man Wrestlers, shown from left to right: Jacob Murray, Jayden Ceac, Michael Maraio and Justin Bremberg. Team Captains, shown from left to right: Jackson DeLeidi, Justin Bremberg and Michael Maraio. Christopher Brown received the prestigious Freddy Espinal Award; he is shown with Freddy’s father, Fred Espinal Sr.. The award is given in memory of former player Freddy Espinal, who tragically died during a meet in 2024. NEC All-Conference All-Stars, shown from left to right: Jackson DeLeidi, Michael Maraio, Justin Bremberg and Cesar Cruz. Shown from left to right: Head Coach Wayne Moda, sister Alexis Espinal, award recipient Christopher Brown and father Fred Espinal Sr. Shown from left to right: seniors Michael Maraio, Team Manager Brooke Diaz, Justin Bremberg and Lukas Fondulis and Head Coach Wayne Moda. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) ׉ 7cassandra://e3ATDhtCkB_09NciMdKJYvaj0XTp3gTS7GOhF1qQVMI