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ADVOCATE Published Every Friday “Not less than $515,000” Nonprofit school accuses Saugus Selectman Mitchell of “misappropriating” money during his time as controller 781-233-4446 Friday, April 19, 2019 ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Saugonian Decareau gets honorary diploma 77 years after dropping out of SHS to join the Navy Editor’s Note: For this week, SOURCE OF THE COMPLAINT: The Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE), which is located at 122 Arlington St. in Boston, alleges in a court complaint filed in Suffolk Superior Court that Saugus Selectman Mark Mitchell and two other employees of the nonprofit school “misappropriated” at least $715,000 from BCAE’s bank account over a period of more than two years. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. 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Vogler B OSTON – Saugus Selectman Mark Mitchell, while working as the controller of the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE), misappropriated more than a half mildine drink gather enjoy THE NORTH SHORE'S HOTTEST NIGHTCLUB! THE BLUSHING BRIDES IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, April 19 BACK TO THE 80'S EXCLUSIVE AREA APPEARANCE! Saturday, April 20 lion dollars of the nonprofit corporation’s money over a two-year period, the school alleges in documents filed in Suffolk Superior Court. A forensic accounting firm hired by BCAE last September identified multiple instances of checks being issued to Mitchell personally which were not supported by invoices or other documentation, according to the 13-page civil complaint. In addition, the complaint notes, the accounting firm of Marcum LLP identified other checks “being issued to organizations which are unaffiliated with BCAE but with which Mr. Mitchell is involved, including a Saugus baseball team which Mr. Mitchell manages and other Saugus-based baseball organizations.” The value of the misapproThe Ultimate Rolling Stones Tribute IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, April 26 NO SHOES NATION The Ultimate Kenny Chesney Tribute Experience! priated checks is “not less than $515,000” for the period of July 11, 2016 through Sept. 7, 2018, but BCAE suspects there could be more money involved,” states the lawsuit, which names Mitchell and two other employees as defendants. “On Oct. 5, 2018, Mr. Mitchell admitted to Marcum LLP that he has been misappropriating funds from BCAE since 2014,” the court complaint notes. 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In response to BCAE’s amended complaint, Peabody A tt orney Wil - liam F. Delaney, who is representing Mitchell, filed an answer to the court denying the allegations that he misappropriated any money. That document called BCAE’s claims “frivolous” and added that BCAE “is acting in bad faith and with unclean hands.” Mitchell’s answer added “That the plaintiff’s alleged damages, if any, was caused by a party for whose conduct the defendant is not responsible.” Mitchell notes on his LinkedIn site that he worked as controller of BCAE from February 2010 to September 2018. BCAE’s complaint said BCAE’s Executive Director, Susan B. Brown of Marblehead, hired Mitchell in around 2011 as the controller. Mitchell and Brown of Marblehead became the subject of an investigation by the school’s board of directors last August when questions arose about their handling of the organization’s finances. “Within the past three weeks, the BCAE board of directors, much to its surprise and dismay, discovered serious misappropriation of funds from its bank account which at all relevant times were controlled by Ms. Brown and Mr. Mitchell,” the introduction of the Oct. 5 complaint alleges. “These misappropriations included the discovery of cashed checks that the two defendants had written to themselves and the third defendant, Ms. Kalfian, who upon information and belief resides with Ms. Brown.” BCAE expects an increase in “stolen” money The board of director’s probe led to the two employees being relieved of their duties and the hiring of Marcum LLP to examine BCAE’s bank accounts and related financial records, which “determined that the three defendants have stolen at least $715,000 from BCAE’s bank accounts for the period of July 11, 2016 to Sept. 13, 2018,” according to the complaint. “Further analysis is being completed for the period priLOOKING WEARY: Saugus Selectman Mark Mitchell looks down as he signs the steel beam at last Friday’s “Topping Off” ceremony at the site of the future Saugus Middle-High School. A lawsuit filed in Suffolk Superior Court in Boston accuses Mitchell of “misappropriating” $515,000 of funds from the bank account of the nonprofit Boston Center for Adult Education, where he worked more than seven years as the controller. or to July 11, 2016 and the total amount stolen is expected to increase,” it continues. The civil complaint filed by BCAE names Mitchell, Brown and Kalfian – a former employee who was paid for marketing-related services in the past – as defendants. It seeks a judgment of $175,000 or greater against Kalfian for funds she received for the period of July 11, 2016, to Sept 13, 2018. The complaint alleges that she performed “little or no marketing service” since 2014 although she received payments through last September. “The Plaintiff has referred these matters involving defendants Ms. Brown, Mr. Mitchell and Ms. Kalfian to law enforcement and is cooperating with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office with respect to any criminal actions that may result from the events described herein,” the BCAE complaint states. Renee Nadeau Algarin, the deputy press secretary for the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, said this week that no criminal charges have been filed against any of the defendants named in the lawsuit. Algarin said the District Attorney’s Office cannot comment on whether there is any ongoing investigation of the allegations. Meanwhile, the judge assigned to the case has allowed attachments to be placed on Mitchell’s house at 3 Lisa Ln. and his two bank accounts. The judge also allowed attachments on Brown’s bank account and house at 6 Hewitt St. in Marblehead. ׉ 7cassandra://AlT2P1YNBL66-mjxN9M_FvhNR2fqVVN11li_mCiO8gw+`̰\8kt׉EHTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, April 19, 2019 Page 3 ASKS | from page 1 Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class. During his four years in the Navy, he was involved in combat action in the Battle of Okinawa, the invasion of Africa, the invasion of Sicily and the invasion of the Philippines. During the war, he was introduced to Hazel Goudreau and got married. When he was discharged from the service, they settled in a house on Richfield Street in Burlington. They were married for 71 years before she died. They raised a family of two daughters and two sons: Dianne Slater, who died last year; Donna Hrinchuk; Peter J. Decareau, Jr.; and Paul Decareau. Peter Sr., focused on family and friends after the war. He worked for many years as a hand engraver. After retiring, he worked part-time at the old Hilltop Steakhouse on Route 1 in Saugus. Some highlights of the interview follow. Q: How does it feel, Peter? After all of these years, you finally get your high school diploma. A: It’s amazing! Amazing! I can’t believe it! Q: Did you think you were ever going to get it? A: No. I thought I was too dumb! Hah ha! (He chuckles with a ‘just kidding’ nod.) Q: When did you learn you were going to get it? Please tell me how that developed. When did you know you were going to get the diploma? A: My son Paul told me the night before, and my brother Gene [Eugene] in Saugus … he pushed it through, too. Of course, he is Mr. Saugus, my brother Gene. He ran Saugus. Q: He was a Town Meeting member and has been active with the Lions Club and his church [First Congregational Church, UCC in Saugus]. A: Right. He’s a busy guy. Q: Were you close to finishing your education when you enlisted? A: No. I had one more year. I didn’t have to join. Q: Do you have any regrets looking back ... that you didn’t finish High School? A: No. I don’t. I think that was the smartest thing I ever did – joining the service. I really think that every kid getting out of school today should have a year of boot camp. That’s my opinion. I think it’s the greatest thing in the world. Q: But you could have still done that if you waited until after graduating. A: It was because of the war that I didn’t wait. I didn’t have to go in, but I wanted to. Q: It bothered you so much that you felt the personal need to enlist? A: Yes. I was only 17. I didn’t have to go in the service at all. But everybody went in the service. They took me down to Town Hall. My dad wasn’t a happy camper, but he signed so I could go. I was the first one to be a vet in my family and four of the five boys served. Q: And you have no regrets whatsoever? A: None. It was the greatest experience that I ever had. Boot camp was great. Q: Did you have any close calls during your time in the service? Any harrowing moments, when you worried about whether you were going to make it out? A: A few. I was in the invasion of Sicily – during the actual invasion. That was the closest I ever came to getting killed. Q: What happened? A: My ship was blown up and I got picked up in the water. It was a long time ago, and I don’t remember a lot about it Q: You were out in the water and got rescued. Were you out in deep water? A: Yep – deep enough to get drowned, but I had a life jacket on. We always had a life jacket on. Q: Did you get injured? A: Nope. Q: Did you have any other threatening moments? A: My sister ship went down during the invasion of Africa. I don’t know how many people we lost; it’s been a long time. People on my ship helped save about 50 men. Q: Do you ever keep in touch with people you served with? A: There’s none of them left. Q: Was there a point when you did get together with any of them? A: Yes – every year we had a reunion. This was with people who served on the first Merchant Marine ship I was on. 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They want to cut it to five. They don’t want to do pensions anymore. At the same time, they want to increase our health-care costs. No wage inGIVING IT HER ALL: Pam Walsh Boucher, who has worked 34 years for Stop & Shop, joined the picket line in front of the Saugus store on Monday afternoon, even though she’s recovering from a stroke she suffered in February – a week after she fell on the ice. FEELING UNAPPRECIATED: Joe Boyle, 61, of Lynn, pickets outside the Stop & Shop on Main Street in Saugus on Monday. (Saugus Photos by Mark E. Vogler). creases. They just want to do a flat bonus,” he said. Boyle noted that about 75 part-time and full-time employees work at the Saugus store. Kelly Barresi, a graduate of the Saugus High School Class of 2000, said she has worked DON’T CROSS ME: Kelly Barresi (left) and Dominic DiPesa, asked potential customers to stay and not cross the picket line. the last 20 years at Stop & Shop. “It’s been my one and only job and I miss not being in there,” she said. “You know, this is just not about the employee. It’s about the future. It’s about the shopping experience,” Barresi said. “It’s killing me not to be in the building right now,” she said. ׉ 7cassandra://0JjB9-ocgggslpT3cLFuUM00YtztlTAmhlFg-c4cIhs18`̰\8kt׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, April 19, 2019 Page 5 “My dad helped build this” A Saugus child beams with pride as he celebrates at “Topping Off” ceremony for new school By Mark E. Vogler L ast Friday was a special work day for John O’Donnell – one of the people wearing a hard hat at the construction site of the future Saugus Middle-High School. “It’s not every day that your kids get to see you at work and what you build on a daily basis,” O’Donnell said as he relaxed with his wife and three children after the “Topping Off” ceremony. O’Donnell, a Class of 2000 graduate at Saugus High School, is in charge of the plumbing for the new building going up at the site. “I went to the old school. And one day, my kids will go to the new school I helped build,” said O’Donnell, who has worked 16 years for E. Amanti & Sons, Inc., Mechanical Contractors. It was a special day for the O’Donnell children that they will remember years from now. Jenna, a first grader at the Lynnhurst Elementary School; Johnny, who is in the third grade at the Lynnhurst; and Jake, who isn’t in school yet – all A FAMILY AFFAIR: Left to right, rear row: John and Natalie O’Donnell, who both graduated from Saugus High School, enjoy the new school “Topping Off” ceremony with their children, Jenna, Johnny and Jake, last Friday. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) got to sign the ceremonial last piece of steel to be installed. “It is a big deal,” Natalie O’Donnell said of her husband’s workday. “He’s doing the plumbing on the job that’s being celebrated today. And it will be cool someday that these kids might go to the school that their father helped build,” she said. Natalie, a 2001 Saugus High School graduate, shares a special connection to the site with her husband. “We met in high school,” she said. “And my parents graduated from Saugus High School, too.” Her dad, Anthony Barbanti, graduated in 1973. Her mom, Jean (Shea) Barbanti, graduated in 1974. BUILDING HER FUTURE: John O’Donnell, a Saugus native in charge of the plumbing work at the new Saugus Middle-High School, holds his daughter, Jenna, after last Friday’s “Topping Off” ceremony when the last piece of steel was installed. For a story on the ironworker’s tradition and more photos, see inside. History in the Cradle of America’s Iron and Steel industry The O’Donnell kids were pretty excited about the day, getting to watch adults make a big fuss over a 30-foot long, 1,500-pound steel beam that dozens of other kids, town leaders, and school officials got to sign before it was hoisted to the top. A colorful banner that proclaimed “Topping Off … An Iron Workers Tradition … Local 7” was fastened to the front of the beam. “It was fun,” Johnny O’Donnell said of the day. “I got to see my dad and sign the beam. My dad helped build this,” he said. Indeed, a special day for Saugus. It usually is when all the state legislators who represent Saugus show up for an event, along with all of the prominent town politicos. “This is really about the Iron Workers,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree said in a special salute to the men and women WITNESSING HISTORY: A crowd of fifth graders pose for a group photo after signing the beam with colored markers. BEAM OF ATTENTION: The Iron Workers Local and other hard hat–wearing workers involved in the construction of the new Saugus Middle-High School observed the traditional “Topping Off” ceremony last Friday when the final piece of steel was installed in the building, marking a new milestone in the project. who are building the town’s future halls of education. “I want to recognize the hard work of the Iron Workers Local 7. Without them, this doesn’t happen,” he said. The crowd was reminded often during the ceremony that they were watching something special unfold in the birthplace of the American iron and steel industry. “My father was in the first graduating class in 1956 of this high school,” Crabtree said of the current building. “This will help transform the way education is valued in our SIGNING HIS PLACE: A construction work uses a colored marker to autograph the beam. community. This is a tremendous credit to town officials. Today, we are all part of history. Thank you,” the town manager told the crowd in his closing remarks. 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Medford (781) 393-4899 165 Endicott Street Danvers (978) 777-1290 Meetings, Birthdays and all your Special Events! It's That Time of Year! Kelly's Caters Graduations, First Communions, Business First Communions, Busi Meetings, Birthdays and to sign up for as the 2019 season starts. Those interested in supporting World Series Park can have their name, inclusion of their spouse’s name, or inclusion of their family, business or organization name on the plaque for a minimum donation of $100. Donations can also be made in honor of others or in memory of past loved ones. The permanent 4 foot by 8 foot plaque is located on the field side of the building and is lighted at night. World Series Park Superintendent Bob Davis said, “We had an unbelievable response last season. Over 100 donations were made. Since there’s still some room on the plaque, we’ve decided to offer the opportunity to add names this season. The plaque honors those who donate, either for themselves or in honor or in memory of past love ones. World Series Park really appreciates the generosity of these donors. Our goal continues to be to provide a firstclass facility for playing baseball in Saugus and to encourage the youth of Saugus to play baseball.” Donations can be made through the General Electric Matching Gifts Program. A GE employee, a GE retiree or the spouse of a deceased retiree are eligible to make a donation that GE will match. To do this the donor needs to contact the GE Foundation Matching Gifts Center at 1-800-3050669 and provide the center with the donor’s social security number, 01906 zip code and the amount and date of the donation. Also, inform GE that the gift is being made to the World Series Park Committee, which is registered with GE. Donations to World Series Park for inclusion on the Wall of Fame should be sent to World Series Park, 8 Holden Ave., Saugus, MA 01906. Checks should be made payable to World Series Park. The World Series Park Committee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable organization. Donations are tax-exempt. For any questions please contact Bob Davis at 781-233-4555. Get great deals now on advertising rates: Call Jim at 781-983-6187 Publishing free every week in Everett, Malden, Revere, Saugus, Lynnfield, and Peabody When it's a Big Day & You Need Great Food Call Kelly's Roast Beef! World Series Park “Wall of Fame” still available ׉ 7cassandra://ecjnAszVj7YJ3UeQcYDJE-ovxeNBL_0Q7exZXZ-C0gw0`̰\8kt׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, April 19, 2019 Page 7 Marine Mammal Safaris kick off a beautiful weekend in Boston Friday, April 19 at 8 PM Singer/Musician DAVE MACK Saturday, April 20 at 8 PM DJ LOGIK More than 850 people came out last Saturday for Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Marine Mammal Safaris aboard Massachusetts Bay Line’s Freedom. (Photos Courtesy of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay) W ith a light sprinkle in the morning and the forecast of afternoon sun, about 850 people from across the region joined Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay on Saturday’s three free Marine Mammal Safaris as a part of the Share the Harbor program. The overwhelming response and turnout topped each of the previous 15 trips, not to mention the abundance of seals and porpoises spotted on each cruise. “We were blown away by the record breaking numbers,” said Save the Harbor/Save the Bay President Tani Marinovich. “Our mission is to connect people to the harbor, so we were delighted to see such a great turnout.” Aboard Massachusetts Bay Lines’ boat Freedom, families, neighborhood groups, and individuals from Boston’s communities and beyond were eager to see what the clean water of the Boston Harbor had in store for them. As the rain subsided, the guests of the first and second cruises were able to see three seals out by the Fish Pier, and even caught a glimpse of the fin of a porpoise gliding by the Charlestown Navy Yard. The last cruise of the day embarked onto the harbor in 75-degree sunny weather – a great turnaround from the projected overcast skies. Although the charismatic macrofauna were a bit hesitant to appear for the passengers, as the cruise motored toward East Boston, a plethora of seals and even a few porpoises made an appearance. In the moments where there were no sightings of aquatic mammals, Save the Harbor staff donned their pirate hats and sang the sea chanty “Haul Away Together” to remind those around them that if they work together, just as the pirates did as they hoisted the sails, they can accomplish big things. “In continuing our mission of sharing the harbor for the public to enjoy, Save the Harbor is hosting seven more free cruises to Spectacle Island and Boston Light throughout the summer and fall months,” said Marinovich. “Check out the remaining Share the Harbor cruise dates on Save the Harbor’s blog at blog.savetheharbor.org, which includes registration links.” Save the Harbor/Save the Bay would like to thank Massachusetts Bay Lines for their generosity in hosting us aboard Freedom and making it possible to venture out onto the harbor for each safari, while also giving guests great information about their surroundings through historical narration. 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Q: Do you remember all the ships you served on? A: The first two were merchant ships. One of them was the Ralph Izard, and the third ship I was on, an LCS 130 – Landing Craft Support. We’d go into the beach before an invasion. We’d shoot the rockets off, come back, reload, and we’d do that maybe two or three times. I think there were six to eight rocket launchers on the front of the ship. So, that was the duty of 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 rolled in classes next year. Yet Finance Committee members still express frustration at what they see is unfair treatment the town has been receiving for years because of a state formula that assesses them at a higher level than urban communities that send more students. For instance, Revere – which is expected to have 256 students enrolled at Northeast Metro Tech during the next fiscal year – has a per-pupil cost of $8,264 compared to Saugus, which has a $16,752 perpupil cost. Chelsea – which is expected to have the highest student enrollment (272) at Northeast Metro Tech for the 2020 fiscal year, nearly 22 percent of the school enrollment, has a per pupil cost of $5,539. That city’s assessment for the new fiscal year is about $1.5 million. Finance Committee Chair Kenneth DePatto expressed dismay during Wednesday our ship. It was all Navy. Q: When you look back at your four years in the Navy, was there one day that sticks out the most? One day, one time? A: Yes. It’s when we invaded Sicily, and we went into the beach a couple of times and came back out and came back in again. I think the invasion of Sicily was the biggest one? Q: That’s where your ship got shot up. A: Yep. Q: But there wasn’t a Purple Heart situation? A: No. I didn’t get hurt and I never applied for it. Q: Were there a lot of men lost in that one? A: Not really. Q: Most of the people survived? A: Yes. Q: How many people on that ship? A: I think there were 75 of us. Q: And most of you got out of it? A: Yep. I was very, very, very fortunate, and to be sitting here now. Q: Were there other close calls? A: Not as close as that. Q: If you were going to write a book about your World War II experience, what would the main chapter be about? A: Gee, that’s a good quesIn House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today tion. I’d say the invasion of Sicily was the biggest one. Q: About how you almost … A: Didn’t come back. I’d say that was the biggest one. Q: Did you write your mom or tell your mom about the exnight’s budget review. “I want the public to know this disparity,” DePatto said. “That’s unconscionable. They should be ashamed on Beacon Hill,” he said. State Sen. Jason Lewis (DMiddlesex), Senate Chair of 5th the Joint Committee on Education, is looking into the formula to make it fairer, according to Northeast Metro Tech Superintendent/Director David DiBarri and Picone. “They’re going to phase in increases until it’s adjusted,” Picone said. SAUGUS NUMBERS AT A GLANCE FY 2019 As s e s smen t : $3,529,161. FY 2020 assessment: $3,216,320. Assessment decrease: $312,840. Percentage of decrease: 8.9%. FY 2019 students: 215. FY 2020 students: 192. Total student decrease: 23. perience, or did you keep that from her? A: My mother never knew where I was. They wouldn’t let us say. They cut it out [of the letter]. She got a letter one time and she asked, “What did you cut it all up for?” They took out words that they didn’t want in the letters. So, they cut it all up. Q: Did you ever tell her about that, or did you keep that from her? A: I never told her. I never really said anything about the war. Q: Now, your late wife, Hazel, where was she originally from? A: Lynn. Q: And you met her before the service? A: During the service. Q: How did you meet her? A: Her sister was going out with this guy, and that’s how I met her – through this guy I knew and her sister. That was in ’42. Q: You would come home for a visit and had a date. That’s how it went? A: Yes. Q: Anything that you kept to yourself all of these years that you never told your family about, that you don’t mind talking about now? About during your time in the service? A: To be honest with you, I was scared; it really scared the crap out of me! To put it this way: I really wouldn’t want to go through that again: the close calls. 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That was the only good opportunity Saugus would get, as the Sachems collected just one hit in an eventual 4-0 loss to the Fishermen. In the top of the third in a scoreless game, the Sachems had runners on second and third but were unable to produce the key hit to bring them in. Meanwhile, Saugus ace Caitlyn Wood kept it close at 1-0 through five frames before the hosts rallied for three runs in their half of the sixth to put the game away. Wood fanned two batters and allowed just one earned run and seven hits Third baseman Leah Ventre gets the tag down in time to nail a Gloucester baserunner. D.J. Munafo crosses first base on an early inning groundout on Sunday at Gloucester.(Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps) in her six innings of work. “We just couldn’t do anything offensively. We couldn’t do anything to get any momentum,” Saugus head coach Steve Almquist told the press after the contest. “We tried to put down a couple of bunts and they made the plays there. We didn’t execute. We made too many mistakes.” Emily Creador’s single accounted for the lone Saugus base hit, as Gloucester pitcher Sydney McKay went the distance and struck out seven hitters. The Sachems fell to 1-1 with the defeat. They hosted Danvers in their home opener on Wednesday and played Northeast Metro Tech on Thursday. Alexa Ferraro (14) looks to throw out a Gloucester baserunner at second as shortstop Alessia Salzillo (5) moves to cover the base. In its 13-6 season-opening Saugus ace Caitlyn Wood unleashes a pitch during Sunday’s loss at Gloucester. J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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Almquist said most of the team’s preseason scrimmages had been rained out, so he was pleased with the effort to open the season. “This was really our first game action [and] we woke up when we needed to. Overall, for the first game it was good to get a win.” Northeast Metro Tech invited into MSBA’s Feasibility Study Phase for new building (Editor’s Note: The following press release was issued this week by the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School.) S uperintendent David DiBarri is pleased to announce that the Massachusetts School Building Authority invited Northeast Metro Tech to participate in a feasibility study for its new building project. Northeast Metro is operating out of a more than 50-yearold building that requires educational, capital and maintenance improvements. The MSBA – a state agency that works with communities to support educationallyappropriate, flexible, sustainable and cost-effective public school facilities – invited Northeast into the feasibility study phase to explore potential solutions to identified problems. During the feasibility study phase, Northeast and the MSBA will determine a project manager and designer to conduct a study of the current building. Once the study is completed, Northeast will then apply to the MSBA’s building project reimbursement grant program. “We’re thrilled to have been invited by the MSBA into the feasibility study phase for our building project,” DiBarri said. “Our hope is that we will be able to construct a new building that will better meet the demands of 21st century learning.” ׉ 7cassandra://Z2FJhkq2XfG0j1GVbyR6TgwsMhDUGACZUFtwZ3Dfa2c-`̰\8kt׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, April 19, 2019 Page 11 Saugus baseball takes first two By Greg Phipps A ce righty Todd Tringale set a positive tone for the 2019 campaign by tossing a 17-strikeout shutout victory in Saugus’s baseball opener last Wednesday, April 10, at Stoneham. The Sachems followed it up with a 6-1 triumph at Dracut the next day to improve to 2-0. In the opener against StoneASKS | from page 8 invasion of Sicily and the invasion of the Philippines. Q: And you had other experiences during the war? ham, the Sachems gave Tringale just one run to work with in the 1-0 win with but it was enough. Tringale allowed two hits and walked no one in the complete-game effort, as the Spartans never really threatened against him. Offensively, the Sachems had opportunities to build on their lead but stranded nine runners on base and left the bases loadA: Oh, I went across the desert on a camel … in Cape Town, South Africa. It’s at the tip of Africa. You know, it’s 75 years ago – how do you remember? ed twice – when they could have broken the game open. Jackson Stanton’s fifth-inning RBI single brought in the lone tally. Saugus head coach Joe Luis told the press that Tringale worked hard in the offseason and was ready to go against Stoneham. “He’s been working out with travel teams [and] that gave me the ability to let him pitch a little longer [in the openQ: When you got out of the service, what were you discharged as? What rank? A: Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class. When I first got in the Navy, I er],” he said. ”He’s been throwing his innings since January, February, March. He can only get stronger.” Other players with base hits in the opener were Anthony Macone, who scored on Stanton’s hit, Zack Falasca, Jack Devereaux and CJ Graffeo. The 2-0 Sachems played at Danvers on Wednesday and hosted Gloucester on Thursday. was with the gun crew on merchant ships, and there were only about 17 Navy men and the rest were all Merchant Marines. We were supply ships. We always had the destroyers with us. Q: How was the food? A: Excellent. Q: Better than the cafeteria stuff you had in high school? A: Yep. Merchant Marines had the best food they ever served. People used to get off the destroyers and go with the gun crews on merchant ships. That’s how good that food was. Q: What kinds of foods? Did you have steaks? In the win at Dracut last Thursday, pitcher Jason Casaletto came within an out of hurling a complete game. He worked 6 2/3 innings and finished with eight strikeouts and two walks. Dracut’s only run was unearned. Casaletto aided his own cause by socking two doubles. Anthony Cogliano drove in two runs with a hit, and Tringale helped out offensively with two hits. A: Everything. The Merchant Marines? You’re kidding! Q: So, it was like going to a restaurant? A: We were better than a restaurant. I tell you, they used to feed those guys. Q: Did you gain a lot of weight while you were on those ships? A: Not really. Q: Is there anything on your “Bucket List” that you haven’t done yet that you would like to do in your remaining years? A: Not unless I can find a bucket that is full of gold! Q: Do you have some goals left ASKS | SEE PAGE 14 WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by Real Manufacturer Certiified Technicians * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP Highest Certificate in the Repair Industry * Premier Insurance Co. 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(Photos Courtesy of Tara Vocino) Panfilo Gomez of Woodhaven, N.Y., a member of the West Side Runners, finished with a time of two hours, 55 minutes, 21 seconds. Boston resident Christopher Tattoo finished with a time of two hours, 37 minutes. Alexander Bleyleben of San Francisco finished with a time of two hours, 55 minutes. www.reverealuminumwindow.com 54 OAKES STREET EVERETT, MA 02149 Phone (617) 389-2448 www.saseverett.com Preschool to Grade 8 (PreK program starts at 2.9) Christian Values & Strong Academics Before/After School Programs Extra-Curricular Activities Financial Assistance Available Come and see the difference we can make in the life of your child! Se habla Español - Falamos Português Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Bring this ad and receive $50 off your registration. (New Families Only) Registration is on-going. Christine Rabadan of Westwood, N.J., finished with a time of two hours, 57 minutes, eight seconds. 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While many know the movie filled with A-listers of the late 80s plus many additional characters, including spouses, children and friends, the play centers on the six main roles and their interactions at Truvy’s salon over approximately a year and a half. Through that time we learn about the goingson in town, people’s love lives, their challenges and their triumphs. Maggie Maguire, of WinT chester, the director, shared her thoughts about being involved with this production: ASKS | from page 11 that you would like to pursue? A: No. Q: But you do want to walk across the stage with this year’s class – the Saugus High School Class of 2019 – at their gradua“One of the things I find most exciting about directing ‘Steel Magnolias’ is getting to explore the stories of these six dynamic, strong, and real women. The women in this play are our friends, mothers, sister, and daughters – and I am so glad to be getting to help to share their beautiful story. I think that’s why the play is so popular, it is a showcase for actresses of every age, background, and experience, and demonstrates such a wonderful feeling of community.” The following actors will be making their TCS debut: Ursina Amsler of Salem will be playing M’Lynn Eatenton, a socially prominent community member who retains her Southern belle attitudes; Rachael K. Bernstein of Brighton will be playing new-to-town Annelle tion? That’s a goal. Right? A: Yep. It is. They put on quite a time for me down in Saugus last week. Q: If you had a chance to do things over, would you do anything differently? A: Not really. I just take it one Award-Winning Landscaping Servicing the North Shore for over 38 Years Dupuy-Desoto, who may or may not be married, she’s not sure; Karen Dervin of Billerica will be playing salon owner and keeper of town gossip Truvy Jones; Maggie Kearnan of Brighton will be playing Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, M’Lynn’s daughter and the prettiest girl in town; Kathleen Wackowski of Andover will be playing Clairee Belcher, one of the richest women in town and widow of the former mayor. Our cast also includes a familiar face to the TCS Stage, Sharon Buccuzzo Beeler of Lynn, who will be playing Ouiser Boudreaux, close friends with Clairee and best described as a wealthy curmudgeon. She was last seen as Grandma Kurnitz in “Lost in Yonkers.” “Steel Magnolias” has stage management by Emily Wood day at a time. One thing I would never do is leave this neighborhood. These people are just fantastic. Q: How many years you lived in the neighborhood here? A: I’ve been here since about 1960. of Swampscott. It is produced by Amanda Allen, Deirdre Shaw and Wesley Toma-Lee, who all are TCS Board of Directors Members. Performances are scheduled for two weekends only: April 26-28 and May 3-5. Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 8 p.m. and the Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. The location for all performances is the American Legion Post 210 / 44 Taylor St. / Saugus, Mass. Tickets purchased at the door are $23 for adults or $20 for seniors, students and children. Advanced online orders are slightly less expensive and guarantee you a seat: $20 for adults or $17 for seniors, students and children. Seating is General Admission. Tickets are on sale now and can be purQ: Anything else that you would like to share about your time in World War II? A: It was the greatest experience I ever had. It was the most action I saw, especially during the invasion of Sicily and the invasion of the Philippines, and chased through the TCS website at www.TCSaugus.org/tickets. Our Saturday, May 4 performance is a Special Event Night. After the performance there will be a post-show reception and meet and greet with the cast. The tickets will be $30 advance purchase and at the door. If you order in advance, your ticket will also include a complimentary drink ticket for use that evening. For ticket sales, directions or more information, visit the TCS website at www.TCSaugus.org or www.tcsaugus.org/ shows/steel-magnolias/ or contact us via email at TCSaugus@ gmail.com or by phone at 781816-7019. Produced with special arrangement by Dramatists Play Service, Inc. then we ended up in Japan, and we were anchored off the coast of Japan when we invaded Japan. That was the closest I ever came to dying – during the invasions – and we were sitting ASKS | SEE PAGE 15 NOW BOOKING NEW CUSTOMERS! 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Noon: Good Friday Service at First Baptist Saugus. 4 p.m.: Good Friday Service, “Remembering the Crucifixion,” at First Congregational Church-UCC Saugus. 7 p.m.: Good Friday Service – Cliftondale Congregational Church. 7 p.m.: Celebration of the Lord’s Supper – Blessed Sacrament. 7 p.m.: Holy Eucharist with Veneration of the Cross at St. John’s Episcopal. 7 p.m.: Service with communion at New Hope Assembly of God. Holy Saturday (April 20): 9 a.m.: Morning Prayer at Blessed Sacrament. Noon-2 p.m.: Community Easter Egg Hunt – New Hope Assembly of God. 10 a.m.: Community Easter Party – Cliftondale Congregational Church. ASKS | from page 14 off the coast of Japan when they signed the treaty. Anyway, I think the greatest experience that any kid could ever get is to go through boot camp for a year after they get out of school. Q: Anything else that you would like to share? A: Yes – my finances! Q: You still have a sense of humor after 95 years. 7:30 p.m.: Celebration of the Easter Vigil – Blessed Sacrament. EASTER SUNDAY (April 21) IN SAUGUS 6 a.m.: Wilbert Seymour Jessamey Memorial Worship Service, followed by breakfast then the regular 11:00 a.m. worship service – First Baptist Church of Saugus. 6:30 a.m.: Community Sunrise Service – Vitale Park, Ballard Street. Join the Saugus Faith Community for its annual town-wide Easter Sunrise Service! Everyone is invited to celebrate Easter as a community as our local churches lead us through song, prayer and Scripture. In the event of rain, the service will be moved to Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. 7-9 a.m.: Easter Sunday Community Breakfast at First Congregational Church in Saugus. Donation $6.50. 8 a.m.: Holy Eucharist – St. John’s. 10 a.m.: Holy Eucharist with Choir. 10 a.m.: New Hope Assembly of God. 10 a.m.: Easter Worship Service in the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saugus Sanctuary with a special time for children. 10:45 a.m.: Easter Sunday Worship Service – Cliftondale Congregational Church. A: Oh yeah! I’ve had a good life. I had a beautiful wife and four great kids. I lost one of them – my daughter [Dianne] – and my wife. I have enjoyed my life. I have a nice family and the nicest neighbors that anybody would ever want to know. They’re great people: Tom and Paula [Harrington], Pete and Jeannie [Pappas], Charlie and Lorraine [Correira]. I’ll never move out of this neighborhood. Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 61 over half a century. 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First things first, best wishes for a Happy Easter and a Happy Passover for all of our readers. Be safe and be well during the weekend of worship for people of all faiths. “Serious misappropriations of funds” Court papers filed on the 12th floor of the Suffolk County Superior Courthouse in Boston have been sitting there for more than six months with disturbing allegations against Selectman Mark Mitchell – disturbing, if they are, in fact proven true. The Boston Center For Adult Education, Inc. (BCAE) – the nonprofit school on Arlington Street in Boston where Mitchell worked as controller for more than seven years – accuses him of “misappropriating” $515,000 from the school’s bank account for the issuance of checks to himself and others, including to the baseball team he manages and to other Saugus-based baseball organizations. If true, these allegations have certainly piqued the interest of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and could result in criminal charges being filed against Mitchell. Clear and simple, it’s alleged that he took the money out of the bank account of a nonprofit organization and used it like it was his own money. That’s wrong. That’s criminal. And even though this is currently a civil matter that involves a Boston organization far removed from the Town of Saugus local government, it should be a matter of concern for Saugus citizens who have placed their trust in Mitchell as an elected public official to represent them. If a library director or a municipal official used money from the Town’s accounts, they would be facing the possibility of vigorous prosecution which could land them in jail. By the same token, Mitchell could be facing the same consequence. BCAE turned over information to the police and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Again, Mitchell is entitled to his day in court and should be presumed innocent. But as an elected public official, this does have a bad look. It has the appearance of wrongdoing. Saugus should know that well, having had a few public officials who were found to have done unethical and illegal things with taxpayers’ money over the years. I noticed in the court file of Boston Center For Adult Education vs. Susan B. Brown, Mark Mitchell, et all, a page signed by his attorney, William F. Delaney, confirming that Mitchell has been given information about court-connected dispute resolution services and that he has been briefed on the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of dispute resolution. Mitchell should take advantage of that opportunity to resolve the dispute with BCAE before the situation evolves into a criminal matter. He should also consider the advantages and disadvantages of giving up his seat on the Board of Selectmen or deciding not to seek reelection. News media that cover the courts in Boston probably didn’t see this as a story because they didn’t know Mitchell’s position as an elected public official. But the news media in Saugus are writing stories about this lawsuit filed out of town because they know that being an elected official makes it a very relevant news story which they have the duty to report on. Hopefully, for the good of Saugus and for the good of himself, Mitchell does some soul searching and does the right thing. What a great day While in Boston on Tuesday – the day after the Boston Marathon – it seemed like marathoners owned the town. I saw many of them jogging or walking by in their Boston Marathon jackets. They were doing their exercise or a little sightseeing. I extended my congratulations to some of the ones I talked to. It’s quite an accomplishment for anyone to train for and actually complete the Boston Marathon. There’s a lot of dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women who set out to run in the world’s most famous race. So, hats off to the Saugus men and women who did this year or have done it in the past. An error of sorts In a cutline for a photo in last week’s Saugus Advocate, we incorrectly identified Joyce Rodenhiser as the co-president of the Saugus Garden Club. Well, that is not correct. Joyce does Touch-a-truck! Members of the community will have an opportunity to explore a vehicle from Armstrong Ambulance’s fleet in Saugus later this month. It’s set for next Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St.). Armstrong Ambulance will take part in a touch-a-truck event alongside first responders from the Saugus Police and Fire Departments, as well as construction equipment from local businesses. The touch-a-truck is part of the William Sutton Masonic Lodge’s MYCHIP event, which provides parents with an opportunity to develop identification kits for children in the event they go missing. MYCHIP stands for Masonic Youth Child Identification Program. The MYCHIP kits – including fingerprints, dental impressions, DNA swabs, video interviews and more identifying information – will be generated on a compact disc and given to parents as a vital resource to provide to law enforcement in an emergency in order to expedite the search process. The program is entirely free to all who attend, and you do not have to be a Saugus resident to take part. As part of the day, Armstrong will have an ambulance available to explore as well as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) on scene to explain equipment and answer any questions children and adults may have regarding Emergency Medical Services. Calling all Democrats! The Saugus Democratic Town Committee will be holding its Annual Dinner on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Bertucci’s on Route 1 North in Peabody from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The cost of the meal is $30.00 per person and that will include spaghetti and meatballs, ravioli, pizza, salad, rolls and a beverage. There will also be raffles that will benefit the Saugus Democratic Education Fund. RSVP by April 14. Please make checks payable to Saugus Democratic Town Committee and mail to: Randy-Sue Abber 10 Lawndale Avenue Saugus, MA 01906 For more information contact Abber at 781-231-0877. Taste for Education this month If you love some tasty food and feel like supporting a worthy cause at the same time, here’s an event you should mark down on your calendar for later in the month. The Saugus Business Education Collaborative (SBEC) is holding the 27th Annual Taste for Education on Monday, April 29 at the Danversport Yacht Club (161 Elliot St., Danvers) from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a popular fundraiser to benefit the Saugus Public Schools and will feature food cooked up by 20 restaurants. Tickets can be purchased for $45 apiece at the following locations: all Saugus Public Schools; the Roby School Administrative Building at 23 Main St., Saugus; Peter Rossetti Insurance; Carpenito Real Estate; and North Shore Bank (Route 1 office). “In a good year, we can raise about $20,000,” SBEC President John Smolinsky says. He’s expecting a crowd of 300 to 330 to show up for the event. For more information, call SBEC Vice President Kim Lovett at 781-426-2133. For event information, contact John Smolinsky at John.Smolinsky@comcast.net. Stayed tuned for more details. Lions Club looking for used glasses The Saugus Lions will be holding an eyeglass drive at all Saugus Public Schools all this month. April is Sports Eye Safety month. To all our Saugus athletes, remember to wear your protective eyewear to avoid eye injury. Please have your student bring any prescription glasses that are no longer used to their schools. The Lions collect used glasses, then distribute them to people who cannot afford to buy their own. We accept all glasses for adults and children. The Saugus Lions would like to thank the principals for allowing the drive to take place in their buildings. Help make your library better not hold an office with the Saugus Garden Club. Lorraine DiMilla is the co-president of the Garden Club with Donna Manoogian. While covering the fifth Annual Books in Bloom event at the Saugus Public Library, I spotted the presidency title on an entry card that was placed in front of Joyce’s exhibit. I guess you could call it a half mistake, committed by whoever typed up the card for Joyce’s exhibit. Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault asked me to put the word out that he and his staff are looking public feedback. Loads of it if readers have the time to take a survey. So, I’ll let Alan do the talking: “How are we doing? What can we do better? “The Saugus Public Library is in the midst of gathering data to produce a five year strategic plan for public library services in Saugus. We value your opinion and need your input to produce the best possible plan. To accomplish this, we are conducting a survey concerning library services. We realize that everyone is busy this time of year and we don’t want to impose on your valuable time. The survey should take less than ten minutes to complete and will be of immense help in guiding the planning process. “Copies of the survey are available at both our Reference and Circulation Desks. An online version of the survey can be found on the library’s Web site (www.sauguspubliclibrary.org) or in hard copy at the library’s main desk.” Alan, thanks you for your feedback. One parade for one league tomorrow The newly formed Saugus Little League has announced it will host its annual Opening Day Parade tomorrow (Saturday, April 20) at 9 a.m. This year the Saugus National and Saugus American Leagues will march as one. Parade participants will assemble at 8:30 a.m. at the Oaklandvale School, which is located at 266 Main St. With a police and fire escort, the marchers will leave the Oaklandvale School at 9 a.m. and head north up Main Street. They plan to arrive at the Elks Field, which is located at 401 Main St., at about 10 a.m. in time for the Opening Day Ceremony. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Board of Selectmen are expected to participate. Tom Whittredge, executive president of the Saugus Little League, says he’s expecting 300 players to participate in Opening Day. SAVE 2019 Environmental Scholarship Available Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is offering a $500 Environmental Scholarship to Saugus residents in the Graduating Class of 2019. This is a scholarship for students who will be attending a two/four-year college or other educational inSOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ 7cassandra://lvyC0qKGL1SI4W5rQV_nq5AqIUTnsR-sTf7_vV2h96U#_`̰\8kt׉EiTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, April 19, 2019 Page 17 SOUNDS | from page 16 stitution and pursuing a degree in an area that would positively impact the environment. Applicants can download the SAVE 2019 Environmental Scholarship Application Form found at www.saugusSAVE.org or www.saugus.org/SAVE or www.saugusSAVE.com. Together with the completed application form, please include a separate sheet (identified with your initials only) that provides a brief summary of any of your activities relating to the environment and describe how you feel your career choice will positively impact the environment. Please mail your application (postmarked by April 26, 2019) to: SAVE, P.O. Box 908, Saugus, MA 01906, or email your application (no later than midnight on April 26, 2019) to: SAVE President Ann Devlin at adevlin@aisle10.net. Again, the deadline for applications is April 26, 2019. Town sets Paper Shredding for Earth Day The Town of Saugus, in conjunction with North Shore Bank, will hold a Paper Shredding Event tomorrow (Saturday, April 20), in celebration of Earth Day. During this free event, Saugus residents will have the opportunity to properly dispose of sensitive documents, such as taxes, bank records, pay stubs, utility bills and hospital bills, in an eco-friendly manner. Files will be shredded on-site in a mobile paper shredder and then recycled. In Massachusetts, hundreds of thousands of taxpayers’ dollars are spent each year burning paper and recyclables that could have been recycled. Once again, the Town is honoring Earth Day by encouraging residents to shred and recycle those personal documents. The Paper Shredding Event on April 20 is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Residents are encouraged to call Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. CHaRM Recycling Drop-Off site open tomorrow The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) 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 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, Rubbermaid trash barrels, fivegallon 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 781231-4036 with questions or for more information. Town compost site open tomorrow 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 St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site – entry to the compost site without a sticker will not be allowed. Stickers may be purchased for $25 at the Department of Public Works and at the Inspectional Services Department, which is 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. 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As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Curbside leaf collection on May 13 The Town of Saugus announces that spring curbside leaf collection will take place during the week of May 13, 2019. Residents may dispose of leaves curbside on their regularly scheduled collection day, between Monday, May 13, 2019, and Friday, May 17, 2019. Leaves should be left outside by 7 a.m. on the appropriate days. 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 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 St. in 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. Volunteers needed for park cleanup April 27 Please join the Saugus River Watershed Council and the ~ OPEN HOUSE ~ Saturday, April 20 * 12:30 - 2:00 PM 63 HARVARD ST., CHELSEA PRATTVILLE SECTION NEW PRICE: $599,900. Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation for a cleanup at Marshview Park along the Saugus River on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will remove trash from the park and surrounding areas along the Saugus River and rail lines in Lynn and Saugus, and they will also do some general landscaping. Gloves, bags, coffee, donuts and water will be provided. This event is being held in conjunction with the state’s Park Serve Day. All are welcome – no RSVP needed. Directions: Marshview Park is located adjacent to the Saugus River on Boston Street in Lynn, directly across the street from O’Brien’s (former) in Lynn and across the river from Spud’s Restaurant (former) on Lincoln Avenue in Saugus. Cooking with Chef Don at Saugus Public Library Chef Don Doward will be putting on a cooking demonstration of a healthy, nutritious meal and sharing samples with his audience on Wednesday, May 1 at 6 p.m. Don has 45 years’ experience in the restaurant industry, 36 of which were as a chef at the Hilltop Steak House. He worked with chefs from around the world, including “The French Chef” Julia Child. His background in the nutritional food industry is internationally recognized. He also has over 20 years’ experience in the fitness world as an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer, Master Trainer and Certified Nutritional Meal Designer. Chef Don has been a feaA RARE GEM: Listed by Sandy. 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He has spoken at fitness and meal design workshops around the country and been a guest on the Travel Channel as well as on numerous radio shows. Come join the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library for this FREE program and learn about healthy, nutritious meal planning. 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: 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 skill with structured storytime. Keeping Us in Stitches returned recently. It will continue every second and third Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.; Grade 2 and up; older children can learn to sew using needle, thread (and maybe a sewing machine) with teachers Miss Joyce and Miss Margie. Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This program, which is sponsored by the Coordinated Community Engagement Grant, runs from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. It’s recommended for children ages three through five. Poetry Contest! This is open to students in grades 6 through 12. Drop your poems off at the reference desk during the month of April. Celebrate National Poetry Month by submitting as many poems as you like. Winners will be notified at the beginning of May. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Winners will receive a poetry journal and a set of 18 fine-point colored pens. Creature Teachers – Animals Around the World: Thursday, April 25 at 3:30 p.m., ages three and up. Empow Studio’s Digital Animation Workshop: Monday, April 22, 3:30 p.m. Empow Studio instructors work with students to develop storytelling skills, learn animation software and capture the action of movies; children ages eight and up; registration required. Arbor Day Program: Tuesday, April 30 at 3:30 p.m. Join Ms. Joyce to celebrate trees – story and craft – ages four and up. Homework helpers at the library The Saugus Public Library is again partnering with the Belmonte Middle School to offer free, drop-in tutoring and homework help twice a week to the town’s elementary school students to help foster strong academic and study skills outside of school hours. Members of the Junior National Honor Society from the Belmonte Middle School will work with students in the library’s Community Room on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m. Under the program, which has received rave reviews in town, the elementary school students get help while the Belmonte students get credits for community service. No registration is required, but students must be signed in/out by a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian must remain on the library grounds SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://1JD8Q5OvCRax9lMzmZzL0mqaqh2LzqFs0dH3RcnXnm8'>`̰\8kt׉E"#THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, April 19, 2019 Page 19 S by Jim Miller Safe Ways to Get Rid of Expired, Unused Medicine Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best, environmentally safe way to dispose of old and unused medications? My mother has a medicine cabinet chocked-full of pills, some of which haven’t been touched in 25 years, and I’d like to clean it out for her. Protective Daughter Dear Protective, Cleaning out the medicine cabinet is a chore that most people don’t think about, but it’s an important task that can help prevent medication problems, and protect children who may have access to these old, unused drugs. Here’s how you can clean out your mother’s medicine cabinet so it’s safe and useful. Return Them Your local pharmacy, as well as hospitals, clinics, longterm-care facilities, and narcotic treatment programs, might accept your mom’s unused medications, often as part of programs that collect and destroy unused drugs. Search for an authorized facility near you at DisposeMyMeds.org. You can also drop off her unused meds at designated police departments, fire stations, and other sites on National Prescription Take Back Day, Saturday, April 27. To find a collection site near you, visit TakeBackDay.dea.gov. Use a Disposal Kiosk Many Walgreens and CVS stores have free, anonymous, and secure kiosks where you can dispose of any medication. Remove your personal information from the packaging and drop unwanted medication, including opioids, in the slot. Mail Them Costco, Rite Aid and CVS pharmacies sell postage-paid envelopes for customers to mail any prescription, including opioids and over-the-counter medications, to a disposal facility. Throw Them Out If mailing them in or getting to one of the drop-off sites is not an option, you can dispose of them yourself, but do so carefully. The Food and Drug Administration recommends taking the medications out of their original bottles and putting them in a sealable plastic bag with an undesirable substance like coffee grounds, dirt or kitty litter. Then seal the plastic bag and throw it in the trash. This will make the medication less appealing to children, pets or other people who may fish through your trash. But don’t do this with dangerous drugs, such as opioids, which can be abused. For these, the FDA says flushing them down the toilet is OK. But trace amounts of drugs can end up in the water supply so this should be done only as a last resort. To see the FDA list of medications that should be flushed when they are no longer needed, go to FDA.gov and type “flush list” into the search box. Or, another option is to purchase some medication disposal bags like the Medsaway Medication Disposal System. These are carbon pouches that are designed to neutralize all medication including narcotics, liquid medication, transdermal patches and controlled substances so you can just add water, and toss them in the trash. You can find medication disposal bags at some local pharmacies or online at Amazon.com for around $15. You’ll also want to make sure to scratch out all your mom’s personal information on the empty medicine bottles or other packaging before throwing it away to protect her identity and privacy. If you have other questions about proper drug disposal, talk to your pharmacist. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Saugus Faith Community invites town to join in National Day of Prayer Observance Thursday, May 2 To the people of Saugus: On behalf of the Saugus Faith Community we would like to invite you to join us for our town’s National Day of Prayer observance on Thursday, May 2, 2019, 7:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 105 Main Street, Saugus. We will be specifically praying for local, state and national governmental leaders, our military and our youth. Our town’s churches will be participating in this interfaith community event. Millions of Americans across our country will be gathering on May 2nd to pray to God to heal and unify our country. The National Day of Prayer is an event rooted in American history. The First Continental Congress declared a National Day of Prayer in 1775, just two months after the “shot heard round the world” at Concord. During the Civil War, President Lincoln urged the nation to pray on several occasions. In his 1863 Proclamation appointing a National Day of Prayer and Fasting, Lincoln called on Americans to “confess our national sins and pray for clemency and forgiveness.” In 1952 Congress established the Annual National Day of Prayer, which since 1988 has been observed on the first Thursday in May. This year’s theme is Love One Another, which comes from the words of Jesus in John 13:34, “Love one another. Just as I have loved you.” National Day of Prayer 2019 is sponsored by Saugus Faith Community. We hope to see you at this year’s event! Cordially, Michael & Sue Noonan Saugus Faith Community Harris tops a field of 17 Saugus runners in Boston Marathon By Mark E. Vogler all, 11,341 among men in the race. Branden Harris, 35, led all Saugus runners in this year’s Boston Marathon with a time of 3:40:22. That placed him 11,958 overall, 3,698 among men running in the race. Abbey Chesna, 40, topped all women marathon racers in Saugus and finished second behind Harris with an overall time of 4:11:58. That gave her a finish of 18,840 overall and 7,671 in the women’s bracket. Seventeen of 20 runners registered for the marathon completed the 26.2 mile. Here are the other running results: Robert Favuzza, 54, with 4:14:29, finishing 19,259 overHaley Erickson, 28, with 4:16:36, for 19,609 overall, 8,129 among women. Glen Harrington, 37, with 4:27:54, finishing 212,203 overall, 12,187 among men. Matthew Imbergamo, 40, with 4:30:51, finishing 21,528 overall and 12,332 among men. Jessica Capozzi, 27, with 4:36:53, finishing 22,196 overall and 9,547 among women. Anthony LoPresti, 49, with 4:41:13, finishing 22,668 overall and 12,879 among men. Sheree Wheeler, 44, with 5:00:10, finishing 24,162 overall and 10,588 among women. Dean Skiffington, 57, with 5:02:40, finishing 24,325 overall SOUNDS | from page 18 while the student is receiving homework assistance pursuant to an unaccompanied minors policy. This program is open to students in grades K-5. The subjects students can get help with include math, science, grammar, reading, social studies and geography. Hey parents, here’s some help if your child needs it. A letter from the MassDOT to southbound drivers Dear Staff/Constituents/Patients (etc): Effective April 1, MassDOT has begun a two-year rehabilitation project of the Tobin Bridge and Chelsea Viaduct which together carry Route 1 through Chelsea, over the Mystic River, and into Boston. This project, known as the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation, will ensure that the elevated portions of Route 1 which have not been significantly rehabilitated since the 1970’s can continue to safely and efficiently carry passenger and freight traffic in and out of Boston. This vital project will have inevitable traffic impacts. To learn more and sign up to receive email updates regarding project progress, please visit: www.mass.gov/tobin-bridgechelsea-curves-rehabilitationproject www.mbta.com/tobinbridge Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact and 13,643 among men. Gina Spaziani, 52, with 5:05:21, finishing 24,460 overall and 10,763 among women. Brittany Sprague, 26, with 5:13:26, finishing 24,893 overall and 11,008 among women. Regina Curran, 48, with 5:20:58, finishing 25,228 overall and 11,197 among women. Annajean McMahon, 67, with 5:24:27, finishing 25,377 overall and 11,262 among women. Allyson Gagne, 33, with 5:30:41, finishing 25,621 overall and 11,391 among women. Maureen Johnson, 50, with 5:40:00, finishing 25,929 overall and 11,574 among women. DJ Webster, 25, with 5:58:37, finishing 26,435 overall and 14,586 among men. the project team: Tobin-Chelsea@dot.state. ma.us 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 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. 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Hey, Beacon Hill Roll Call Readers: Keep your eyes on the 2019 Legislature and the rough and tumble political scene in the Bay State with something that you will read every weekday morning. It’s MASSTERLIST! AND IT’S FREE! More than 17,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, start their morning with a FREE COPY of MASSterList! MASSterList is a daily ensemble of news and commentary about the Legislature, Politics, Media and Judiciary of Massachusetts drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced editor Jay Fitzgerald. Jay introduces each article in his own clever and never-boring, inimitable way. Go to: www.massterlist. com/subscribe Type in your e-mail address and in 15 seconds you will be signed up for a subscription. REMOVE CAP ON WELFARE BENEFITS FOR KIDS (H 3594) House 155-1, overrode Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto of a bill that repeals the current law that denies an additional $100 in welfare benefits to children conceived while—or soon after—the family began receiving welfare benefits or, if they had received family welfare benefits in the past. The law was adopted in 1995 as part of a welfare reform package that was aimed at discouraging families already receiving public support from having more children. The veto now goes to the Senate which will likely override it at which point the cap will be officially repealed. In his veto letter, Baker said that “eliminating this cap should be accompanied by other reforms to the welfare system designed to align the eligibility determination with federal standards and support recipients as they return to work.” “[We should] allow an applicant seeking benefits to disregard the value of a single car, so as to protect the family’s access to transportation, including for job-seeking, without disqualifying them from receiving benefits,” said Baker. “My budget proposal [also] ensures that homeless families would no longer see a benefit reduction for accessing temporary shelter.” Baker also noted that his proposal would require that adult Supplemental Security Income (SSI) be counted in the eligibility calculation for welfare applicants. “This … would treat SSI the same as other sources of benefit income— like veterans or retirement, survivors’ benefits and disability insurance benefits—that are already counted in determining eligibility and benefit level under welfare,” concluded the governor. Supporters of the repeal said that there are some 8,700 children who currently fall under the cap in the Bay State. These families are barred from J& S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $43 yd. $38 yd. receiving an additional $100 a month to help support that child. They said there are no facts to back up the charge that families are having more children in order to get the additional $100. “Proud that today the House voted 155-1 to override Gov. Baker’s veto to #LiftTheCap for the second time,” said the bill’s sponsor Rep. Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge), Chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery on her Facebook page. “Our message to the 8,700 MA kids living in poverty is clear: you are worthy of the support your siblings receive.” “I believe the governor is correct that we need to put reforms in this ever-growing account,” said Rep. Colleen Garry (D-Dracut), the only member who did not vote to override the veto. “We need to remember the middle-class people we represent. At some point, enough is enough. I personally have friends who would have loved to have more children, but they knew they could not afford the cost of raising additional children. There needs to be responsibility and accountability amongst individuals in the commonwealth.” (A “Yes” vote is for lifting the cap. A “No” vote is against lifting it.) Rep. RoseLee Vincent Rep. Donald Wong Yes Yes RULES FOR HOUSE BUDGET DEBATE (H 3799) House 127-30, approved a set of Democratic leadershipsponsored rules to be followed when the House considers the $42.7 billion fiscal 2020 state budget beginning on Monday, April 22. Provisions include requiring all amendments to be filed online by Friday, April 12 and any proposed tax hikes or reductions to be considered early in the process. The rules also prohibit any members from offering amendments related to gambling or sports betting. Several Republican attempts to amend the rules failed on voice votes without a roll call. An amendment to give representatives until April 16 instead of April 12 to file was defeated, as was an amendment making it harder to ship off budget amendments to a study committee instead of voting on the amendment itself. Supporters said these rules are fair and responsible and will help make the budget debate go smoothly. They noted the House has adopted many reforms over the years to make the process more transparent. Opponents said the rules include several provisions that are anti-democratic and weaken the input of individual members. They noted legislators should have more time to file budget amendments and review complicated consolidated amendments which are often voted on before members can finish reviewing them. (A “Yes” vote is for the rules. A “No” vote is against the rules.) Rep. RoseLee Vincent Rep. Donald Wong No Yes ALLOW AMENDMENTS ON GAMBLING AND SPORT BETTING (H 3799) House 31-126, rejected a Republican proposal to alBEACON | SEE PAGE 21 1. What TV sitcom’s family lived at 704 Hauser Street, Queens? 2. On April 19, 1836, “Hymn” by Ralph Waldo Emerson was sung at the completion of a monument in what town? (Hint: “the shot heard round the world.”) 3. What is Peter Carl Fabergé known for? 4. In 1637 on which Massachusetts town common did the nation’s first muster occur? 5. In 1904 the Olympics discontinued what sport, which has later been reinstated? 6. In what board game would you find “Free Parking”? 7. Who won a Grammy Award for Best Female Vocal for “Last Dance”? 8. Which baseball team first won five pennants in a row? 9. On April 21, 1918, Manfred Von Richthofen died. What was his nickname? 10. Who authored ″Paul Revere’s Rideˮ and ″The Song of Hiawathaˮ? 11. What famous U.S. race debuted rearview mirrors on cars? 12. What U.S. state has the motto “Friendship”? 13. In April 2008 what religious leader appeared before 47,000 people in Washington, D.C.? 14. On April 22, 1899, a land rush began in what U.S. state? 15. What is the difference between a tortoise and a turtle? 16. On April 22, 1972, what was first honored with a holiday? 17. In 1989 what female was made an “Honorary Harlem Globetrotter”? 18. In what two cities are the “Cradle of Liberty” and the Liberty Bell located? 19. On April 23, 1564, what English actor/ playwright/poet was born at Stratford-onAvon? 20. Pysanka is a wax-resist Easter egg decorating custom of what country? Answers below, please no cheating! FROM PAGE 12 1. “All in the Family” 2. Concord, Mass. 3. Creating jeweled eggs, mostly for Russian Tsars 4. Salem’s (commemorated by the Army National Guard on the 1st Saturday in April) 5. Golf 6. Monopoly 7. Donna Summer 8. The New York Yankees 9. The Red Baron 10. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 11. The Indianapolis 500 12. Texas 13. Pope Benedict XVI 14. Oklahoma 15. A tortoise is terrestrial 16. Planet Earth 17. Whoopi Goldberg 18. Boston (Faneuil Hall) and Philadelphia 19. William Shakespeare 20. Ukraine ׉ 7cassandra://OBbFRKlglNVvbi8iBkfhlQ-u9RGA0COHidglCGkTjBI'D`̰\8kt׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, April 19, 2019 Page 21 BEACON | from page 20 low amendments proposing online wagering, online lottery or sports betting to be allowed on the floor for debate and a vote. Supporters said sports betting can be a great revenue source for the state and argued that debating and voting on it should not be forbidden and delayed. They noted the state is already losing sports betting revenue to neighboring states. Opponents said the issue is too important and complicated to be dealt with in a state budget. They argued the bill will be considered as a separate piece of legislation soon and there will be public hearings. They noted that some states rushed into sports betting and are not doing well with it. (A “Yes” vote is for allowing amendments on online wagering, online lottery and sports betting. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. RoseLee VincentNo Rep. Donald WongYes ALLOW ONE HOUR TO READ CONSOLIDATED BUDGET AMENDMENTS (H 3799) House 31-126, rejected a Republican proposal that would increase from 30 minutes to one hour the period given to legislators to read any proposed consolidated amendment to the House budget prior to debate and a vote on it. The consolidated amendment system works as follows: Individual representatives file dozens of amendments on the same general subject matters including local aid, social services and public safety. They are then invited to “subject meetings” in Room 348 where they pitch their amendments to Democratic leaders who then draft lengthy, consolidated amendments that include some of the individual representatives’ amendments while excluding others. The House then approves the consolidated amendment. Supporters of the one-hour rule said these amendments are often up to 30 pages long. They said that this system is anti-democratic and results in members voting on something that they have not even read. Opponents of the onehour rule said the current 30-minute rule has worked well. (A “Yes” vote is for allowing one hour. A “No” vote is against allowing it.) Rep. RoseLee Vincent Rep. Donald Wong Yes No HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularWATCHES WANTED HIGHEST PRICES PAID 617-240-7857 JIM’S HOME IMPROVEMENT — General Contractor — •Kitchens & Baths • Carpentry • Painting (Int. & Ext.) • Cleanouts • Windows • Doors • Decks • Additions • All Reasonable MASS. 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