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Crabtree said there’s one defi nite scenario about how the town will make use of six retired school buildings: One of them will become the future home of the Youth & Recreation Department. “They’re in a building right now that there’s not even a playground,” Crabtree said Monday (Nov. 14) night, referring to the agency’s current quarters at 400 Central St. “Everyone agrees the Youth & Rec needs more space to work to expand their programs,” he said. The town manager and the Board of Selectmen hosted a citizen’s forum in the second floor auditorium at Town Hall to get public feedback on possible uses of the vacant buildings. About 40 people attended the forum. Any one of the three eleWorld War II army veteran Robert “Boots” Chouinard and his daughter Mary Ann Fitzgerald relaxed in Veterans Park following his keynote speech at Veterans Day ceremonies. Please see inside for more photos and Veterans Day coverage. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. 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View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com DIESEL TRUCK STOP mentary school buildings – the Oaklandvale School, the Lynnhurst School and the Waybright School – that were turned over by Saugus Public Schools to the Town of Saugus earlier this year are potential sites because of the playing fields on their properties. Selectmen also made it clear that they oppose any sale of the school properties. “There is no appetite to sell these buildings and put up high-rise apartments,” Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta said, a position shared by each of the selectmen. Selectman Jeff Cicolini noted, “There’s an appetite for a dog park, more green space and more parks… A lot falls into the purview of our Master Plan. We know we don’t need seven parks. They can’t all be parks.” Selectman Mike Serino said his “main concern” is to make sure that the neighborhoods are protected. Crabtree told the crowd that the town is lucky to have the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site and Breakheart Reservation because it lacks open space. Selectmen and Crabtree listened to a number of suggestions about how to use the old schoolhouses. Precinct 9 Town Meeting Member Judy Worthley said many of the constituents in her precinct want to see a fire station. “If it’s feasible, we’d like it to be considered,” Worthley said. But Crabtree noted that the Oaklandvale School is only a mile and a half from the central fire station. He said there were more preferable locations that would provide better coverage of the town’s west end. “We will find a spot, even if RECYCLING | SEE PAGE 2 MARCHETTI CORP. 59 4.25 4.55 5.57 By Container Only 5.15 DEF SALE! $13.99/ 2.5 gals ׉ 7cassandra://9f4Q1fzSJ4x7wjiD9NzaRFgkbmfIfid-H1NcZVY1Qc8.`̰cvUEbcvUEb PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://l0uHGLXvzenJTE6vsC1gwlnK-zIHkh9qg_1BWl5gNj86`)׉ 7cassandra://kSnVEv-0jEK7LhtBhWA2vwn75fWSNE3DTRI4wS6CF1Q͚`J׉ 7cassandra://TwmqVcI3_R3rolp6MFmvZqI1iB8bSgMgTyKrW_7_32A+`̰׉ 7cassandra://1rqlBYXqBq9yKId4ecpbr--TY401lPNKNb5TIi-s6g8Z+@͠cv_Ebט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://61Zs7NDNspVVrrtPm7eOmURZxmdAd1rsWkT0rCyJEQ8Y`)׉ 7cassandra://_ex4AsMWOHzIAIvr-B5Lkx58RHl1gaMAT6A2lJSgH6s͕4`J׉ 7cassandra://DHtZFZhz8h_jJ144ymFAhWzVgUw8aHqsHO87KTGFRqc,!`̰׉ 7cassandra://rWUNwMiOeQVPrTg7o5fjLPK3yHWNvR91t6uQUh6ionkP͠cv_Ebנcv_Eb;9ׁHhttp://WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COMׁ ׁ Јנcv_EbM.9ׁH mailto:patriciaoduor@hotmail.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 18, 2022 RECYCLING | FROM PAGE 1 it’s not a school,” said Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano, who has been a longtime advocate for a third fire station to be located on the town’s west side. Selectman Corinne Riley said Monday night’s forum was “a first step in many meetings to come to get public input to see what happens to the closed school buildings over the next several years.” “This kind of public outreach for citizen input is one way to hear new and different ideas during such an important process. Just in the first meeting held tonight, there were ideas shared that maybe someone hadn’t thought of,” Riley said. “The Board of Selectman and the Town Manager know how important these discussions are and I look forward to future meetings including the residents along with elected officials and others who are willing to get involved to move our town forward,” she said. Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ron Wallace, who also sits on the Cemetery Commission, said land is desperately needed for more gravesites. “Our cemetery [Riverside Cemetery] is almost full,” he said. Some residents suggested that some of the school buildings be considered for affordable housing to accommodate families, veterans and elderly people. Crabtree stressed that Monday’s meeting was just the first step of a long process. “Right now, it’s ideas,” Crabtree said. “I think everyone in general wants to keep our property and not try to sell it,” he said. Looking for feedback at Monday’s forum on reuse of school buildings were, pictured from left to right, Selectmen Mike Serino, Debra Panetta, Anthony Cogliano, Jeff Cicolini and Corinne Riley. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Letter to the Editor ~ $4.95 The 1960s Come Back to Bite Us I GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 t seems that we’re in a time warp regarding the environment. In 1934, owners of Breakheart Hill Forest sold their land to the state with the understanding that it would be preserved as a state park for all to enjoy. Thirty-one years later, in 1965, the state transferred 60 acres of this land to the Metro Tech school district to build a school. [Note that, contrary to what you may have heard, school districts are public property. Private property can only be held by individuals or corporations.] Metro Tech developed about half of this land, choosing to build on the flatter, northern portion. They preserved the forested southern half, which extends up onto a hill all the way to Farm Street. Since then, this rugged, elevated forest has been the domain of wildflowers and wildlife, and of hikers, runners, and dog walkers. It’s clear that the state gave the Metro Tech twice the land it needed. As a result, part of the forest that should have remained a state park was put at risk for development. Since 1965, we have had the environmental movement, including the founding of US EPA under President Nixon, 52 Earth Days, and innumerable reports on human impacts on the environment. During this almost 60-year period, we have come to understand the essential role of nature in every aspect of our lives. Where does our forest fit into this picture? Forests purify air, filter water, prevent erosion, provide habitat for thousands of species, and serve as a buffer against climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide. Forests are some of the most beautiful, magical places on Earth and we are losing them at an alarming rate. Recently our state government developed a Massachusetts Forest Action Plan (www.mass.gov/service-details/massachusetts-forest-action-plan). This 2020 plan is a 10-year update to the “Assessment of the Forest Resources of Massachusetts” and “Forest Resource Strategies of Massachusetts” published in 2010. Among other goals, the plan includes these: Goal 4: Maintain and increase urban tree canopy; Goal 5: Enhance the connection between forests and people; and Goal 6: Increase land base of conserved forests (keep forests as forests). Despite this environmental awareness, what did the Metro Tech building committee decide to do when given the task of siting a school? They decided to ignore everything we have learned since 1965 and everything in our forest action plan. The building committee chose site C3, a site rejected by the pre-feasibility study as “environmentally and fiLETTER | SEE PAGE 3 LEGAL NOTICE SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing for the purpose of determining the percentage of local tax levy FY 2023 to be borne by each class of taxable property within the Town of Saugus, MA. This Public Hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA on November 29, 2022 at 7:15 PM. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp. Clerk November 18, 23, 2022 ׉ 7cassandra://TwmqVcI3_R3rolp6MFmvZqI1iB8bSgMgTyKrW_7_32A+`̰cvUEb׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 18, 2022 Page 3 Saugus Welcomes seeks community help for an Afghan refugee family living in town (Editor’s Note: Members of the East Saugus Methodist Church and a volunteer group known as Saugus Welcomes issued the following letter this week, reaching out to the Saugus community.) I n December 2021, the Saugus community welcomed an Afghan refugee family. The father of the family had been employed by the U.S. government in Kabul; however, the fall of the Afghan government and takeover by the Taliban put the family in jeopardy. Our government evacuated them in the massive airlift in August 2021. They left everything behind, arriving with only what they could bring in a few suitcases. The family of parents and six children is currently being housed by the East Saugus United Methodist Church. Saugus Welcomes, a multi-denominational, volunteer group, is assisting them to resettle in our community. The family spoke almost no English when they arrived. Members of Saugus Welcomes are providing English lessons, transportation for medical visits and grocery shopping, and other similar assistance. The four school aged children love school and are doing well as they quickly learn English. Their father works full time at Target, biking a few miles to and from work daily since the family has no car. LETTER | FROM PAGE 2 nancially infeasible,” smack in the middle of the forest! And they did this knowing that an excellent site exists on the currently developed campus (site C2). Why did they choose C3? It appears that they wanted to avoid losing playing fields while the new school is being built (“least disruption to school operations”). However, if the school were built on C2, the high school and the Metro Tech would still have four fields between them, which could be shared during construction. When the new school is complete, the Metro Tech would gain an additional field when the old school is razed. Towns such as Arlington, Melrose, Natick, Saugus, Stoneham, Swampscott, as well as our own town of Wakefield, are finding ways to build Pastor Pat Oduor of the East Saugus United Methodist Church, which provides housing for an Afghan family of eight, received a check for $1,000 from Cathy and Ken Strum on behalf of the Green Street Baptist Church in Melrose. Pictured from left to right are Saugus Welcomes volunteers Sarah Sarnie, Simone Sarnie, Pastor Pat and Cathy and Ken Strum. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) The federal refugee benefits provided for the first year after resettlement will expire at the end of 2022. The family will rely on the father’s wages, food stamps, and some state aid to pay for rent, food, clothing, and necessities. This assistance is insufficient to support a family of eight in Saugus. Saugus Welcomes asks for your financial support to help our neighbors as they integrate into American life and become self-sustaining, contributing members of our community. Funds raised will go toward rent, utilities, food, and other necessities of life. new high schools on their existing footprints. If they can do this, why can’t the Metro Tech? Looking at the environmental and fiscal costs of destroying the forest, the playing-field reason does not justify the committee’s decision. The real reason appears to be that they do not value the forest. It is simply a piece of land that they can develop, even though it is by far the costliest option, especially for site preparation. Why are we throwing away part of our precious remaining forest and contributing to further destruction of our planet? What kind of example does this set for our children? Have we learned nothing since 1965? Is there no way to stop this costly, heartbreaking loss before it’s too late? … and still build an excellent Metro Tech for our children? Donations can be made by check payable to the East Saugus United Methodist Church, with “Afghan Fund” noted on the memo line, and mailed to the church at 85 Chestnut Street, Saugus MA 01906 or via Paypal at paypal. me/eastsaugusumc or @eastsaugusumc and note “Afghan Fund” in the message. If you would like to learn more about this effort, please contact Pastor Pat Oduor at patriciaoduor@hotmail.com. “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. 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If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 things people can do 50 years at,” Selectman Corinne Riley said of Stewart, who was first elected as a Town Meeting member in 1968. “It’s truly remarkable to be so dedicated,” Selectman Jeff Cicolini said. “We need more people like you in town,” he said, adding that Stewart “set the standard for what it is to be a proud Saugonian.” Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta called him “such an inspiration… You’ve done so much for our town.” Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano called Stewart “a great man.” Selectman Mike Serino noted that Stewart has been somewhat of a legend, serving Saugus local government for so long. Selectmen presented a special citation to Stewart. State Rep. 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Donald Wong (R-Saugus) Chris 2022 Honoring Bill Stewart at Saugus Town Hall on Tuesday night (Nov. 15) were the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. Pictured from left to right: Standing behind Stewart are Selectmen Debra Panetta, Corinne Riley, Mike Serino, Jeff Cicolini and Anthony Cogliano. Town Manager Crabtree is in the rear. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) Town Hall, “I’ve enjoyed town politics.” He thanked the people of Precinct 3 “for selecting me 25 times.” He was born in Saugus, where he has lived most of his life, and is a 1952 graduate of Saugus High School. He is a U.S. Army veteran who served for three years during the Korean War. He was stationed for part of that time in Japan. He also served for three years with the Massachusetts National Guard. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Boston University in 1964 and a Master of Business Administration from Boston University in 1968. He also graduated from the General Electric Apprentice Program and the Lowell Institute School at MIT. Stewart is a retired computer consultant who once owned his own company. He taught computer science courses at Bunker Hill Community College and North Shore Community College. During his time as a Town Meeting member, he served as an assistant moderator under former Town Moderator Richard Barry. He also served a term on the Saugus School Committee and as chairman of the original Charter Commission. He is currently a member of the Saugus Housing Authority and the Affordable Housing Trust. He has been a member of the East Saugus United Methodist Church for almost 70 years. Stewart and his wife Pauline recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They have six grown children and 12 grandchildren. A huge advocate of education, Stewart prides himself on the fact that all of his children are college graduates and two received master’s degrees. Ten of his grandchildren are also college graduates. Stewart is a huge sports fan who shares his perspective in his column, “The Old Sachem,” which is a weekly feature of The Saugus Advocate. ׉ 7cassandra://wSIMIun0Kx2y9WAnH9N8FT7Sppi1sn5X7aI7MZOYBMU/>`̰cvUEb׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 18, 2022 Page 5 ~ Letter to the Editor ~ Northeast Metro Tech Superintendent DiBarri responds to newspaper story on group protesting tree destruction at new school site Dear Editor: I am writing in response to the Oct. 21, 2022 editorial “Trouble in the Forest,” which was published by The Advocate and which contained mischaracterizations of the plans to build a new Northeast Metro Tech adjacent to the Breakheart Reservation. In particular, the article said that “Those protesting the forest’s destruction are still in favor of a new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School, but want it built on a suitable location that benefi ts all students and where it will cause less damage to wildlife habitat and water runoff .” Had the author contacted the School Building Committee, or visited the school building project’s website at www. northeastbuildingproject.com, they would have developed an understanding of the extensive work that went into considering alternative sites. Those alternatives were ultimately ruled out after they were found to be more damaging to the environment through far more encroachment on wetlands, and destruction of sensitive habitats in the area. The location noted by the opponents to the project would not accommodate the new school and required layout for shops and associated academic spaces. The location was also bound by larger environmental issues, such as proximity to wetlands, two rivers, and no access to an alternate driveway. Since the committee began its work more than two years ago, protecting the environment has been a top priority, and the committee has been in frequent contact with the Department of Conservation and Recreation to ensure all the agency’s concerns are weighed diligently and seriously. Consultants and designers of the project have also worked to craft the most environmentally friendly proposal possible. Those plans have been reviewed by the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Offi ce, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, and other state agencies. Plans have also been reviewed, and continue to undergo review, by local boards in Wakefi eld, including the Conservation Commission, which continues to review the plans and all impacts on wetlands in the area, including vernal pools. 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Only the trees that absolutely must be removed to fulfi ll the voters’ will are going to be, and blasting will occur, all exclusively on land that was granted to the school by the Massachusetts legislature in 1965 for the express purpose of constructing a school. The Breakheart Reservation will remain untouched by this project. Opponents suggested that students may have difficulty accessing the school from the new parking lot, which will be approximately 60 feet higher than the school facility itself. Those suggestions egregiously mischaracterize the actual plans, which include numerous ADA-compliant parking spaces around entrances on the North, South and West sides of the school building. School buses and parents will also be able to drop students off at the school’s main entrance if needed. “Trouble in the Forest” also incorrectly indicated that a 720-foot nature walk that will be built along with the new school would serve as a primary means of access. While the nature walk will provide an alternative means of access to the school, it is not the only means, and was designed to give students an opportunity to take in the natural beauty of the area’s environment. The project we are moving forward with would not have been possible without a lively and critical public debate on issues like protecting the environment. Those who oppose the building project continue to repeat false or misleading claims. Detailed and documented information regarding the project’s scope has been, is and will remain available on www.northeastbuildingproject.com, and additional updates will be posted there as the project progresses. Public input has been the linchpin of this project from its very beginning, and the result will be an environmentally friendly learning environment that will prepare thousands of learners from diverse backgrounds for the workforce of the future. 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Director Laurie Davis gave out flags with a free lunch coupon for those who served. Lunchtime there was a presentation and Veterans lunch was on the house! The Event Ceremony was hosted by Laurie Davis, Cheryl Roberto and Cathy Strum. (See pictures.) The presentation included the lonely set table for the loved one trapped somewhere in time and place unable to journey home; the Missing in Action and the prisoner of war. Cathy read the “America’s White Table” poem by Margot Theis Raven (2005) after children’s book of same name. This is “The Missing Table” that in 1980 Lawrence Tassone set out as a Military Base Presentation, which is now set out on Bases across the land to honor those on Veterans Day that are still imprisoned and those who don’t make it back home. The meaning behind each set piece on the table is as follows: · The Table of one: to represent the frailty of the alone prisoner. • The white table cloth: for the soldier’s purity of intention to respond to their Country’s call. • Black napkin: for sorrow of captivity. • Single rose in vase: for the blood shed to ensure freedom in the USA and for family and friends of missing comrades who keep the faith waiting for This is the Table of One at a Veterans Day Observance ceremony held last week at the Saugus Senior Center. (Courtesy Photo to the Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) their return. • Yellow ribbons on vase: representing thousands who demand accountability of our comrades not here with us tonight. • Lemon: reminds us of their bitter fate. • Salt sprinkled on the table: reminds us of countless tears of families who wait. • Glass inverted: They can’t toast. • Empty chair: because they are not here. • Candle: reminiscent of the light of hope that lives in our heart and that illuminates their way home away from their captors to the open arms of a grateful nation. Upon checking on a few websites it’s estimated that more than 81,500 POW MIA Americans remain missing from World War II, Korean war, Vietnam war, Cold war, Gulf war and other Confl icts. The poem, no matter which version, and reading or copying the words, leaves my eyes soaked …are you in need of a tissue, too? Editor’s Note: Saugus resident Joanie Allbee is a local artist and frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate. She is an author and longtime writer of articles for various publications. As the daughter of a Purple Heart Recipient, she has a special place in her heart for the men and women who serve Showing gratitude for the veterans during a Veterans Day luncheon at the Saugus Senior Center last week during a special presentation, pictured from left to right, were Senior Center Director Laurie Davis, Senior Center Outreach Coordinator Cheryl Roberto and volunteer Cathy Strum. (Courtesy Photo to the Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) in America’s Armed Forces. She loves to write poetry. She is a longtime author and writer for various publications. Joanie Allbee last Friday on Veterans Day in the Field of Flags in front of Saugus Town Hall. The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution organized the display of fl ags honoring living and departed veterans. 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She became a point guard like Cousy. At Winnacunnet High School in Hampton, N.H., she became a star and a member of the team as a freshman in 1998 and received the Governor’s Award as the New Hampshire high school athlete of the year. She continued as a fi rst team all-star in both basketball and soccer in high school. As a 16-year-old, she was invited to try out for the U.S National team, but was cut after a few practices. While in high school, she also played for an Amateur Athletic Union team and was named an All-American in the AAU. During summers Maura worked as a waitress at the Hampton Beach Casino. She chose Harvard after high school and was a point guard from 1988 through 1992. She contributed mightily to the squad that won the Ivy League title as a junior. Maura became a co-captain as a senior at Harvard. In the 1991-92 season, she led the Ivy League when she averaged 6.5 assists per game and averaged 7.4 points per game. Maura was named Harvard’s best defensive player. She graduated in 1992 with a degree in government. She fi nished her college career as the third among Harvard’s alltime assist list. Maura was off ered a chance to play professional basketball in Europe by teams in Austria, England and Turkey. She chose Austria, where she played for two years. After her sojourn in Europe, she returned to the United States to “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart attend law school. After graduation she worked as a lawyer and was elected Massachusetts Attorney General in 2015. Now she and her adjunct, Kim Driscoll, who was a star basketball player at Salem State, will soon take Massachusetts upward and onward as they again swish through problems. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” is back after a hiatus from writing his weekly column about sports.) The COVID-19 Update Town reports 25 newly confi rmed cases; two new deaths By Mark E. Vogler T here were 25 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saugus over the past week through Wednesday (Nov. 16). The new cases reported by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) over the past week increased the overall total to 10,104 confirmed cases since the outbreak of the global pandemic in March of 2020, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. The r e we r e two new COVID-19-related deaths in Saugus over the past week, increasing the overall total of confirmed deaths to 99 since March 1, 2020. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families affected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said. 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The 22nd-seeded Sachems ended the campaign 146-1 overall (including two tournament wins) and look forward to potentially better results next season. They return most of the varsity unit from this year with only two senior starters - Allison Justice and Lexi Rais - departing. In last Thursday’s game at Belchertown, two first-half scores by Mia Corish gave the Orioles a 2-0 lead at halftime. The Sachems came out more aggressive in the second half, which produced some good scoring chances. But it was Belchertown that dented the net midway through the second stanza, as a goal by Briana Romaniak turned it into a 3-0 contest. Saugus tried to forge a comeback when Danica Schena pushed a pass through the Orioles’ defense and Madison Botta was there Saugus junior forward and co-captain Madi Femino will be back, along with a number of other key varsity players, for the 2023 season. to charge in and float a shot by the Belchertown goalkeeper. Botta’s goal gave the Sachems hope but it proved to be too little too late. Moving forward, the near Saugus senior defenseman Lexi Rais was an integral part of the team’s success and playoff run this fall. future bodes well for the Sachems, who will see many key varsity players returning next fall. On the frontline, Botta, Madi Femino, Shalyn Sewell, Shawn Sewell, Schena, and Juliana Powers, who scored a hat trick in the preliminary-round win, will be returning next fall. Defensively and at midfield, Saugus will once again benefit from the presence of Layla Manderson, Natalie Justice, Violet Hawley and Veronica Ortega among others. Saugus’s Madison Botta scored the Sachems’ lone goal in a 3-1 Div. 3 Round of 16 loss at Belchertown last Thursday. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps) Just three senior players are departing. Allison Justice and Rais are the two departing starters and backup Ana Flemings is also graduating. Goalie Tori Carter will be back as well. She helped the Sachems notch nine shutout victories this season. Saugus midfielder Allison Justice was one of the key seniors on this year’s 14-win unit ׉ 7cassandra://DZHZZl4vdEMvgXpd-GO47dV8ucAl81Pb1yq88RPKVYI-`̰cvUEb׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 18, 2022 Page 9 Mission Accomplished marine fi nishes 100-mile run as tribute to Saugus veterans on Veterans Day – 27-plus hours in motion Moved around doing basic movements. I couldn’t really bend my left knee without help for three days,” he said. “Today I am back at work feeling sore, but I can move effectively again, train my clients and teach classes. Like I said still sore but today I have been bouncing around slowly, holding mitts for the boxers and sharing stories with my community members.” Brandon Montella and Nicholas Santullo (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) By Mark E. Vogler M arine veteran Brandon Montella said he slept for about three days after achieving his mission of fi nishing a 100-mile run on Veterans Day. It took Montella, a Saugus resident, and his running buddy Nicholas Santullo, of Medford, 27 hours and seven minutes to complete his “tribute run” honoring Saugus veterans. The race was also a fund-raiser for “Mission Ready, a nonprofi t organization he created with a goal to provide military veterans and at-risk students who lack financial resources an opportunity to gain strength and a purpose in life through fi tness training at his Woburn gym, “The Way LLC.” “We ended up doing the last 18 miles at the Saugus Belmont Elementary School,” Montella said in an interview this week. “Over 20 people came out from my gym to support, and a bunch were there for the fi nish and ran with us. It was truly awesome,” he said. Montella and Santullo ran most of their run on the Saugus-Lynn section of the Northern Strand Community Trail. “To all those who are in service to our country, kids feeling lost, or any individual just fighting for another day of life, that run was my tribute to you,” Montella said. “Never give up the fi ght. Lastly to my wife, I only wish to remain a man she is proud to call her husband and to my son a father he looks up to.” Montella’s wife, Tonya, and their fi ve-year-old son, Isaiah, were at the Belmonte track to greet him after he fi nished his 100 miles, shortly before 7 p.m. last Friday (Nov. 11). They began running at 3:38 p.m. the previous day. “I drove home, had a beer and took a hot bath. It hurt pretty good, but I fell asleep around 8:30 p.m.,” Montella said. “I woke up kind feeling sick around 11 and jumped in a cold shower because I was feeling feverish. I realized it was a possible sugar crash and drank some juice. 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Robert “Boots” Chouinard, a 98-yearold Army veteran from Salisbury, gave this year’s keynote address, sharing his experiences from World War II. He served with the 128th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion and landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, five days after D-Day The Saugus High School Band and band conductor Justin Jones performed several patriotic songs during the ceremony. The Revere High School Junior ROTC, accompanied by JROTC Instructor Deborah Bowker, of Saugus, served as the color guard. Saugus Veterans Services Officer Mike Saunders read the governor’s proclamation. Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti presided over the ceremony. M&T Bank of Route 1 in Saugus offered coffee and donuts to the public and green “welcome bags” to veterans before the ceremony. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler). Coffee Hour: Sylvester Vasquez, universal banker of M&T Bank/Saugus Branch, presented a green “Welcome bag” to Randy Briand, a Vietnam Veteran and the town’s graves registration officer, during a coffee hour hosted by the bank. The Revere High School Junior ROTC color guard World War II Army veteran Robert “Boots” Chouinard gave the keynote address. The Saugus High School marching band was led by band conductor Justin Jones (playing the saxophone). Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti welcomed the crowd at Veteran Park. ׉ 7cassandra://RBkPb7usej1PlHBzOhyjjnqSCXAWRGFAxNTuTUYVK-s+`̰cvUEb׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 18, 2022 Page 11 Among the Saugus elected officials attending were – pictured from left to right – Selectmen Mike Serino, Corinne Riley, Debra Panetta, Jeff Cicolini and Anthony Cogliano and State Rep. Donald Wong. World War II reenactors, pictured from left to right: Steve Belyea, Jack Laramie and David Savoie. Shown honoring the veterans, pictured from left to right: Kathy Cargill and Arlene Decareau. Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 Scoutmaster John Kane and Life Scout Billy Ferringo Saugus public safety officials Saugus veterans gathered toward the end of the Veterans Day ceremony. A show of appreciation: Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti asked the crowd to recognize the veterans. Two Saugus veterans, pictured from left to right: U.S. Army veteran Gordon Shepard and U.S. Air Force veteran L.W. “Soupy” Sayles, Jr. Saugus Veterans Services Officer Mike Saunders (left) read the governor’s proclamation as Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti looked on. Taking a break several hours away from completing their 100-mile run to honor veterans were U.S. Marine veteran Brandon Montella and Nick Santullo. 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Depending on variety, they may have green leaves, dark red leaves or even green leaves which have white areas (variegated foliage) through the growing season, but in the fall the color can become fire engine red, orange, yellow or shades of all three on the same tree. Here in Saugus, they turn in late October and early November, often when the leaves of sugar maples and red maples have already fallen. In the last few years, we have had abrupt changes in temperature that have kept these trees from showing their best fall colors, and the leaves fell without much significant color change. Experts on Japanese maple maintenance recommend reducing the amount of water the trees get in the fall to encourage color change before the temperatures drop below freezing, but in our climate, nature often has different ideas. As I look out my windows, I can see one neighbor’s Japanese maple that has lost almost all its leaves after turning a bright red, while another neighbor’s trees still have most of their foliage and it is the same color it was all summer. At the Egan memorial on the corner of Howard and Main Streets in Saugus, the large green Japanese maple in the traffic island turned brilliant red. Another very striking one near the south side of the Civil War monument in Saugus Center turned a multitude of colors, from red through orange and yellow, before the weekend’s wind and rain took most of the leaves from the branches. Japanese maples are extremely variable species, and nurseries in Japan and elsewhere have worked to develop new ones for centuries. Leaf color and shape can be very different, and the height and growth habit can also vary widely. Momijigari in Japanese literally means maple leaf hunting and correlates to our leaf peeping. People take trips to enjoy the leaves, and some areas are famous for especially colorful displays. In some ways it is autumn’s answer to spring’s cherry blossom viewing. Every few weeks I encounter a flock of turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) who are roaming Frost on the catmint (Nepeta faasenii) made a pretty pattern in the early morning on Tuesday. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) the gardens looking for food. One day they were foraging on the grounds of the Oaklandvale School, another day napping on a fence near Saugus Center. There may be several flocks in town, but I rarely encounter them in the same spot twice. While they are most often seen walking, they can fly when they feel like it, and often go up into trees or other high places to sleep or escape predators. In the fall, there are seeds and grains in many gardens as well as small fruits which they may gather from the ground. Up until this weekend, we A leaf from a Kwanzan cherry (Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’) shows that this tree has fall interest as well as spring flowers. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) got to enjoy some flowers we had been denied all summer due to drought. In addition to mums and roses, which are still blooming despite the cold, there were late blooming annuals and tender bulbs in a few gardens. Dee LeMay planted some small dahlias last spring. “All summer they looked awful, small, no flowers. I almost pulled them up. Since September, they have done great. They’ve been blooming and have gotten bigger. Must have been the heat & drought all summer. I’ll enjoy them until the frost comes.” To save dahlias for another These dahlias in Dee LeMay’s garden bloomed very late this season. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Dee LeMay) year, they need to be brought in from the cold and kept in a not-too-humid location where they will not freeze. If the bulbs are too moist, they will become moldy, so they should not be stored in a plastic bag or container. Paper bags or an open bowl with sawdust can be good ways to store tender bulbs until the following spring. Up on this housetop are not reindeer, at least not yet, but turkeys, as this flock travels around the Saugus Center neighborhood. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) This Japanese maple leaf was green all summer before turning red in the fall – color may vary from tree to tree. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. ׉ 7cassandra://H8jDxjapTeC73AqprokHDhJUKY6u5cYeelGqEXpebzo'`̰cvUEb׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 18, 2022 Page 13 Sachems hold on to edge Whittier Tech, 21-20 By Greg Phipps I t had been a long time coming but the Saugus High School football team was finally able to pull out a victory on the road last Thursday night against the Whittier Tech Wildcats. The Sachems fell behind early then scored three consecutive touchdowns before holding on in the final quarter for a tight 2120 triumph. In recent weeks, the Sachems had played noticeably better and were more competitive. They committed several costly turnovers that led to a loss at home to Greater Lawrence Tech the week before. It was a game that could have been won if not for the mistakes. Saugus had also averaged 20 points a game over the previous four weeks - a marked improvement from the less-than-a-touchdown per game average it had managed over the first five weeks of the season. Against Whittier, Saugus fell behind 6-0 in the first period but responded with 14 points in the second quarter to take a Saugus head coach Steve Cummings saw his young team hold on for a victory at Whittier Tech last Thursday night. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps) Quarterback Cam Preston pushed one in from one yard out for the first TD. He then found receiver Isaiah Rodri14-6 lead at the half. guez on a 54-yard scoring Sachems captains Justin DaSilva, Braden Faiella, Jaiden Smith and Tommy DeSimone had to be pleased to experience the team’s first win since 2020 last Thursday against Whittier Tech. strike for the second touchdown. Kicker Connor Bloom made good on both PAT attempts. The advantage increased to 21-6 in the third quarter when Preston once again hooked up with Rodriguez on a scoring pass from 13 yards away. Bloom knocked through the PAT kick and the lead appeared to be a safe one, However, Saugus has experienced a few heartbreaking defeats over the last two years - namely two excruciating late-game losses to Salem and Greater Lawrence last season. Whittier scored the first of two touchdowns in the fourth quarter but an unsuccessful two-point try turned out to be the difference in the contest. The Wildcats would tally one more TD and add the two-point conversion to climb within one at 21-20. Fortunately, the Sachems were able to hold on and notch the long-awaited W. Saugus improved to 1-9 overall with the victory, and will turn its sights to the annual Thanksgiving Day game against the Peabody Tanners. The Turkey Day contest will be held at Christie Serino Jr. Stadium (scheduled 10 a.m. kickoff ). 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For more information and to get your free subscription, go to: https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/ su/aPTLucK THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Democratsmaintained their super majorities in the House and SenateThe 2023-2024 160-member House legislative session will begin on January 4, 2023, with 132 or 133 Democrats, 26 or 27 Republicans and one unenrolled, with no party affi liation. One seat is still up for grabs as a winner has not yet been declared. The 40-member Senate will open with 37 Democrats and 3 Republicans. In the meantime, the 2022 session continues. Democrat Maura Healey will take over the governor’s offi ce in January following last week’s victory over Republican Geoff Diehl. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. While the Legislature did provide signifi cant tax relief this year, there were also several unsuccessful attempts in April and July by the Republicans to reduce taxes even further. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reviews six of these unsuccessful attempts in the House to reduce taxes. REDUCE ESTATE/DEATH TAX (H 4700) House 30-126, rejected an amendment that would exempt the fi rst $2 million of the value of a person’s estate from the state’s estate/death tax that a person is required to pay following their death before distribution to any benefi ciary. Under current law, only the fi rst $1 million is exempt. Under the current $1 million threshold and under the proposed $2 million threshold, the tax on anything over the threshold is a graduated one that ranges from 0.8 percent to 16 percent. This tax applies to the entire estate value, not just the portion above the threshold. Most Republicans are against any such tax and coined the name “death tax” to imply that the government taxes you even after you die. Most Democrats support the tax and call it an “estate tax” to imply that this tax is only paid by the wealthy. Amendment supporters said that in light of the high value of houses, with the average home price more than $500,000, the $1 million threshold of this “unfair and regressive” tax is too low and noted the federal tax exempts the fi rst $12 million. They noted that Massachusetts is losing many residents, who move to Florida and other states where this tax does not even exist. Amendment opponents said that this proposed tax reduction is one of many that are included in a separate stand-alone piece of legislation fi led by Gov. Charlie Baker. They argued the amendment is premature and that the House should not act on this or any other tax reduction piecemeal here in the state budget but rather should wait until the Revenue Committee holds public hearing on the governor’s package as a whole. (A “Yes” vote is for exempting the fi rst $2 million of the value of a person’s estate from the state’s estate/death tax. A “No” vote is against exempting it). Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Donald Wong Yes REDUCE CAPITAL GAINS TAX FROM 12 PERCENT TO 5 PERCENT (H 4700) House 29-127, rejected an amendment that would reduce the short-term capital gains tax from 12 percent to 5 percent. Amendment supporters said this will help investors in Massachusetts keep up with mounting infl ation. They asked why the capital gains or any tax imposed should be charged at a higher rate than earned income, especially considering the multi-billions in historic revenue surpluses. Amendment opponents again said that this amendment is premature and urged the House not to act on tax reductions one at a time but instead to wait and consider Gov. Baker’s comprehensive tax reduction package which might be voted on in a few weeks. (A “Yes” vote is for reducing the capital gains tax from 12 percent to 5 percent. A “No” vote is against the reduction). Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Donald Wong Yes INCREASE TAX BREAK FOR SENIORS (H 4700) House 31-125, rejected an amendment that would increase by $1,005 (from $750 to $1,755) the maximum tax credit which seniors over 65 who qualify, can receive under the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit Law. The law applies to seniors with homes valued at less than $884,000 and who earn $62,000 or less for a single individual who is not the head of a household; $78,000 for a head of household; and $93,000 for married couples fi ling a joint return. Also to qualify, if you are a homeowner, your property tax payments, together with half of your water and sewer expense, must exceed 10 percent of your total Massachusetts income for the tax year. If you are a renter, 25 percent of your annual Massachusetts rent must exceed 10 percent of your total Massachusetts income for the tax year. Amendment supporters said this will help seniors on fi xed incomes who are having a diffi cult time as infl ation and the cost of food and gas soar. Amendment opponents again said that this amendment is premature and urged the House not to act on tax reductions one at a time but instead to wait and consider Gov. Baker’s comprehensive tax reduction package which might be voted on in a few weeks. (A “Yes” vote is for the increased tax credit of $1,005. A “No” vote is against it). Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Donald Wong Yes GAS TAX SUSPENSION (H 4700) House 32-124, rejected an amendment that would have suspended the state’s 24-cents-per-gallon gas tax for 60 days. The measure also requires the state to use money from its General Fund to cover transportation costs, normally funded by the gas tax, such as road and bridge maintenance, during the two-month holiday. Amendment supporters said that gas tax relief would help individuals with the rising costs of gas, transportation, groceries, goods and services. Amendment opponents said the tax is currently paid by distributors, not directly by consumers at the pump. They noted that the amendment does not assure that the tax cut will be passed along to consumers. (A “Yes” vote is for the temporary suspension of the gas tax. A “No” vote is against the suspension). Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Donald Wong Yes FARM FUEL TAX REBATE (H 4700) House 29-127, rejected an amendment that would provide a tax rebate to farmers for the cost of fuel taxes paid for the operation of farm equipment from July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Amendment supporters said the rebate will help hardworking farmers during this diffi cult economic time. They noted it will also help combat food shortages. Amendment opponents said this rebate is a new idea and should be fi led as a separate bill in order to hold public hearings on the measure. (A “Yes” vote is for the rebate. A “No” vote is against it). Rep. Jessica Giannino No Rep. Donald Wong Yes $4.2 BILLION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE AND TAX CUTS (H 5077) House 154-0, approved and sent to the Senate a $4.2 billion economic development package which provides $500 million one-time tax rebates to an estimated 2 million eligible people. A $250 rebate would go, by September 30, to individual taxpayers and a $500 rebate to married taxpayers. Eligibility will be determined by annual income reported in 2021, with the minimum income required to be $38,000, and the maximum $100,000 for individual fi lers and $150,000 for joint fi lers. Beginning in 2023, several permanent tax reductions would take effect including increasing the Child and Dependent Care Credit from $180 per child to $310 per child, as well as eliminating the current cap of $360 for two or more children; increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit from 30 percent to 40 percent of the federal credit; increasing the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit from $750 to $1,755; increasing the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $4,000; and increasing the estate tax threshold from $1 million to $2 million. Supporters said this onetime stimulus program, along with the Essential Premium Pay Program from earlier this year, means that nearly three million residents will have received direct payments totaling nearly $1 billion this year. They noted the package also includes making permanent changes to the state’s tax system that will provide over $500 million in relief every year going forward.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill). Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL PRESERVE OPEN SPACE (S H 5381) – The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker a conference committee version of a bill that would place into state law a current state policy regulation designed to ensure preservation of open space lands protected under Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution by ensuring there be no net loss of conservation land when a city, town or the state acquires conservation space and uses it to build on or develop. The land must be replaced with land of comparable acreage, location, fair market value and natural resource value. The measure includes a provision that allows for a cash payment in lieu of replacement land, provided that the payment amount is no less than 110 percent of the value of the land and the money is used to purchase replacement land within three years. The House and Senate approved different versions of the measure in July. It took four months for a conference committee version to be hammered out and approved last week. “I am extremely proud that an agreement has been reached between the House and Senate on the landmark Public Land Preservation Act which will strengthen the state’s commitment to ensuring that there is no net loss of open space in the commonwealth,” said Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton), the bill’s sponsor. “With the passage of the Public Lands Preservation Act today, our public lands and open spaces will be preserved and protected for current and future generations to come,” said Sen. Mike Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means … “The preservation of our most important public lands, farms, recreational areas, drinking water supply lands, sensitive wildlife habitats, forests and other conservation and open space lands is criti׉ 7cassandra://bIO9Jx3DAylCiFHGSYYH7oyfzf5TfyHQkJWO7vsqlaI$y`̰cvUEb׉E,THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 18, 2022 Page 15 cal in our collective efforts to adapt to and confront climate change, while protecting the public health of our communities.Passage of this legislation is a testament to the Senate’s steadfast commitment to protecting our environment at all costs.” $3.76 BILLION SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE (H 5374) – Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a $3.76 billion spending bill to fund an economic development package and a supplemental budget to close out the state’s books on fiscal 2022. Absent from the package is millions of dollars in tax relief that was part of the original conflicting version approved by each branch including $500 million one-time tax rebates to an estimated 2 million eligible people. A $250 rebate would go to individual taxpayers and a $500 rebate to married taxpayers. Eligibility would be determined by annual income reported in 2021, with the minimum income required to be $38,000, and the maximum $100,000 for individual filers and $150,000 for joint filers. Beginning in 2023, several permanent tax reductions would take effect including increasing the Child and Dependent Care Credit from $180 per child to $310 per child, as well as eliminating the current cap of $360 for two or more children; increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit from 30 percent to 40 percent of the federal credit; increasing the senior circuit breaker tax credit cap from $1,170 to $2,340; increasing the rental deduction cap from $3,000 to $4,000; and increasing the estate tax threshold from $1 million to $2 million. “The bill I am signing today authorizes $3.76 billion in gross spending, including certain transfers, funded from a combination of state and federal sources,” said Baker. “I am signing nearly all of the spending, which supports many of the critical needs proposed by our Administration across multiple supplemental budget proposals.” “I was disappointed that permanent tax relief reforms were not included in this bill,” continued Baker. “The measures that I proposed in January and that were supported by the Legislature in earlier versions of this bill are affordable and sorely needed by Massachusetts taxpayers.” SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS (H 5094) – The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Baker a bill that would allow fully licensed speech pathologists to be granted a provisional license to practice in Massachusetts during their 36-month fellowship. Currently, Massachusetts is one of only eight states that does not provide a provisional license that allows their students to begin practicing during their fellowship. Supporters said that by forbidding the right to practice during their 36-month fellowship, the state runs the risk of losing professionals educated in the Bay State to other states where they become valuable members of their community and welcome additions to the economy. “There needed to be a regulatory fix to the commonwealth’s issue of losing new speech pathologists to other states as they begin their careers,” said sponsor Rep. Paul McMurtry (D-Dedham). “This legislation assures that there will be opportunities here when they leave their graduate programs and enter the workforce.” BAN CHILD MARRIAGE (H 1709) – The House sent to a study committee a bill that that would ban the marriage of anyone under the age of 18. Current law allows minors to get married if they have parental consent. Bills that are sent to a study committee bills are rarely actually studied and are essentially defeated. It is a way to kill a proposal without holding a vote on the bill itself. Supporters of the bill were not concerned because a provision banning child marriage was already approved by the House and Senate in July as part of the fiscal 2023 state budget. “[The bill] is a great step forward that now protects young women and girls from entering into a marriage contract before the age of 18, the age of majority,” said sponsor Rep. Kay Khan (D-Newton).“Children have limited legal capacity, and early marriage undermines a child’s health, education and future economic opportunities. Minors who marry in their teens experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence.” RAISE THE AGE OF JUVENILE JURISDICTION FOR SOME CRIMES (H 1826) – The House sent to a study committee a bill that would gradually, over a 5-year period, raise the age that some defendants could be charged as juveniles. Currently, only youths who are under 18 can be charged as a juvenile. The bill would raise the age so that a defendant can be charged as a juvenile to include 18- 19- and 20-year-olds. The most serious offenses, including first- and second-degree murder, would be exempt and 1819- and 20-year-olds charged with those offenses would still be charged as adults. “[The bill] would decrease crime and recidivism, continue to hold young adults accountable and benefit the state’s economy,” said sponsor Rep. Jim O’ Day (D-West Boylston). “Young men of color bear the harshest brunt of the current policies and this racial disparity impacts their economic potential. It is the Legislature’s responsibility to ensure that policies governing the commonwealth are equitable and promote the advancement of young people.” O’Day added that he looks forward to working with advocates and young people on this issue again next session when he refiles the bill. MISREPRESENTATION OF A SERVICE ANIMAL (H 5364) – The House gave initial approval to and sent to the Senate a bill that would create a special commission to review current federal, state and local laws and procedures governing the use and misuse of service animals by individuals with disabilities in the Bay State. The commission would recommend possible introduction of legislation prohibiting and civilly penalizing service animal fraud and determining the feasibility of certification, registration or licensing of service animals. “I am pleased that this bill is moving forward,” said sponsor Rep. Kim Ferguson (R-Holden) who noted that some 28 states have already created laws regarding misuse of service animals. “Due to some minor issues and unresolved language with my other service animal bill … which I have filed for a few terms now, we decided to also file a bill this session creating this commission to delve into the issues and questions a little deeper first in order to resolve those matters. At this time there are no penalties for those who intentionally misrepresent (aka “fake” service dogs) which does harm to the true service dogs… Business owners have also been grappling with a range of issues when one of these dogs are brought into their business, restaurant etc.” QUOTABLE QUOTES – With 95 percent of the votes counted, voters, by a narrow 52 percent to 48 percent margin (Yes – 1,229,630 votes. No - 1,134,238 votes) approved Question 1 - a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow a graduated income tax in Massachusetts and impose an additional 4 percent income tax, in addition to the current flat 5 percent one, on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually. Language in the amendment requires that “subject to appropriation” the revenue will go to fund quality public education, affordable public colleges and universities, and for the repair and maintenance of roads, bridges and public transportation. Here’s what each side said following the election: “On Tuesday, Massachusetts voters seized a once-in-a-generation opportunity that was years in the making. “We’ve done what some thought was impossible: passed the Fair Share Amendment to create a permanently fairer tax system and deliver billions of dollars in new revenue for our public schools, colleges, roads, bridges and transit systems.” --- Fair Share for Massachusetts Campaign Manager Jeron Mariani. “The commonwealth has voiced its approval for tax justice and it couldn’t have come a moment too soon. The historic passage of Question 1, also known as the Fair Share Amendment, will unlock billions of new dollars each year for schools and transportation across the state. --- Marie-Frances Rivera, MassBudget President. “I hope none of those who voted to end the century-old flat income tax ever becomes successful enough to regret their decision. Citizens for Limited Taxation was founded in 1975 to oppose and defeat the fourth graduated income tax assault on the 1976 ballot and subsequently defeated the fifth attempt in 1994. ---Chip Ford, executive director of Citizens for Limited Taxation. “Governor-Elect Maura Healey made several promises to cut taxes, and we will hold her to her word. Question 1, which raises taxes 80 percent on the top earners, passed narrowly with her express support. Over the next four years, we look forward to supporting her measures to counteract the negative consequences this will have on the commonwealth, including the plummeting of Massachusetts’ ranking by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation to 4th worst business climate in the country and a return to our former reputation as ’Taxachusetts.’” ---Paul Craney, spokesperson for the Mass Fiscal Alliance. 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 regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brieflength of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of November 7-11, the House met for a total of one hour and 26 minutes and the Senate met for a total of one hour and 35 minutes. Mon. Nov. 7House11:05 a.m. to11:18 a.m. Senate 11:12 a.m. to11:26 a.m. Tues.Nov. 8No House session No Senate session Wed. Nov. 9No House session No Senate session Thurs. Nov. 10 House11:04 a.m. to12:17 p.m. Senate 11:27 a.m. to12:48 p.m. Fri. Nov. 11 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall. com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Nov. 20 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Nov. 21 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting from Nov. 17. Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Appeals Meeting from Nov. 17. Thursday, Nov. 24 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Finance Committee Meeting from Nov. 16. Friday, Nov. 25 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board Meeting from Nov. 17. Saturday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. on Channel 8 – Community School Building Forum from Nov. 14. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org. ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** ׉ 7cassandra://yW3I3kpQ8elDp7bIPenvN6WCBk7d65yFNX2d1HstfUs#`̰cvUEbcvUEb PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://oXBHzyt0e6bPzghyxGeqwY7ZCnlvEsNH8Muozec-xrA `)׉ 7cassandra://ht5Oyyl-q-EctrpKtD2yhiQ54rf-_QKzECyB-sPFzdI͔i`J׉ 7cassandra://RzyFmOZ8pM4X-FX3yp4Pfbtcrp4_0hLhJal5iMjaqo4'z`̰׉ 7cassandra://lkovFPIfwbFAAET_cQaeJNIkRrsK1p2knJlOETYGxiET͠cveEbט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://fJxC5k4Ci5lWiSQ0Nh7md9Ohzf1ZEILBHa7lk298HVAvG`)׉ 7cassandra://6ZjeZFLhG70zJnqnG6H0KsgnZu8C9ziUeR1fOxN0DeU͇w`J׉ 7cassandra://3asxMrk3vFmlc9065xdJrp9XKAChOOMPXKYkE_rpb1g)`̰׉ 7cassandra://xKZPpLzmr4E7HQP4WNSv3EYtDuzsmi2CDrGrcoS3xzE͠cveEbܑנcveEbd[b9ׁHhttp://comcast.netׁ ׁ Ј׉E"JPage 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 18, 2022 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus! Thanksgiving is less than a week away now and the holiday lights and decorations are already out in some parts of town. Only six more weeks left in the year. As in past Thanksgiving weeks, The Saugus Advocate plans on publishing Wednesday, Nov. 23 – the day before Thanksgiving – instead of coming out on our usual Friday. We will have early deadlines next week, so anyone who needs to get announcements, news items or advertisements in The Saugus Advocate should contact us by late Monday. Plans are already in the works for one of the town’s most popular community events – the annual tree lighting ceremony and holiday festivities – set for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. Stay tuned for details. A great Veterans Day Last Friday (Nov. 11), Saugonians were treated to one of the best weather days in recent memory as a couple of hundred people gathered for the Veterans Day observance at Veterans Park. Special Town Meeting Nov. 28 Just weeks after having one Special Town Meeting, town officials are gearing up for another. The key item on the warrant for a Special Town Meeting set for Nov. 28 is an article that would grant the town manager authority to research, develop and participate in a contract, or contracts, to aggregate the electricity load of the residences and businesses in the town. Another article on the agenda would authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire title to the land and buildings located at 42 Jackson St. for public parking and other municipal purposes. Another article will permit the town to appropriate money for acquiring the land and buildings at 42 Jackson St. In addition, there are several fiscal housekeeping initiatives that will be considered at the meeting, which gets underway at 7:30 p.m. in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. We did reach out … Better late than never, as the saying goes. Finally, this week, we got a detailed response from David DiBarri, superintendent of the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School District, regarding our front-page story in the Oct. 21 edition, titled “Trouble in the Forest.” The article, written by Laura Eisener, focused on a group protesting the destruction of more than 13 acres of trees for the building of a new vocational high school. Saugus is one of 12 communities in the school district and happens to be right next door to Wakefield – home of Northeast Metro Tech. So when Laura – who does a great and thorough job on her “Saugus Gardens” article each week – happened to notice people holding signs at The Voke, she decided to check it out. The people she interviewed raised concerns about what they believe to be the needless destruction of trees to clear the way for the new school. Of course, it would have been a better story had we been able to get comment from school administration at The Voke school. In his letter, DiBarri criticized the paper for not reaching out to the school. “Had the author contacted the School Building Committee, or visited the school building project’s website at www. northeastbuildingproject. com, they would have developed an understanding of the extensive work that went into considering alternative sites,” DiBarri wrote. Actually, we did reach out, but got no response, I advised the superintendent after reading his letter. Then I got an email response back from him that insisted “I can assure you though that nobody reached out to the school for comment.” The superintendent is mistaken, as Laura did talk to a real person at the school and was transferred to the voicemail of the administrative assistant. But she never received a call back. I also called the office that day and wasn’t able to talk with anybody either. I contacted Peter Rosetti, Jr., the Saugus member of The Voke School Committee, the next week, hoping he could get through to school administration. I played phone tag with the superintendent during the week after the story was published. And the superintendent’s response finally arrived this week. The superintendent apologized for a late Nov. 15 response on a story that was published four weeks earlier. We like to run letters to the editor when we receive them, no matter whether they are positive or negative. Sometimes, when a controversy erupts on a particular issue, government administrators prefer to criticize the media for not doing enough background on a story before publishing. Of course, it helps when these school administrators return calls. We still appreciated the belated response and hope The Voke administration can be more forthcoming in the future. Communication is a two-way street. Saugus High School presents “SELFIE” The Saugus High School Drama Club is staging “SELFIE,” by Bradley Hayward and directed by Alisha Dolan, from Nov. 17 to 19 at 7 p.m. at the Saugus High School Black Box Theatre. Here’s the story line for the play: It’s senior year and problems are mounting for a group of high school students as they prepare for the future. Facing bullies, parents, pressure, sickness and their own self-judgment, the characters search for ways to stand out. As they document their year, one click at a time, they come to realize life is not about what other people see – it’s about the pictures they have of themselves. Tickets for the show will be sold at the door for all three performances: $8 for students and seniors, $10 for adults. Seating is limited. For more information, please contact Alisha Dolan of Performing Arts at adolan@saugus.k12. ma.us. This week’s “Shout Outs” It’s always great when we receive nominations from multiple readers to publicly commend people and groups who contribute to the betterment of Saugus. This week, we heard from: Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo. She offered four Veterans Day thank you “Shout Outs”: “The first ‘Shout Out’ goes to the Town’s DPW Department for mowing the grass and raking up the leaves at Veterans Park for Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11th. Thanks guys! “The second ‘Shout Out’ goes to Stefano’s Landscapers for installing 20 bricks along the brick walkway at Veterans Park. A special thank you to the two workers who installed them; Juan Sandoval and Orlando Munos who did a beautiful job installing the bricks and tidied up the walkway one last time. Stefano’s Landscaping has done this for many years now at no cost to honor all Veterans on Veterans Day. We are so grateful to you. Thank you for all you do for Saugus. “The third ‘Shout Out’ is for TM Bank, new to Saugus, who donated and graciously served coffee and donuts at the Veterans Day observance at Veterans Park. They were warm and friendly to all and they passed out gift bags as well. Thank you so much for doing that for all who came to honor our Veterans. “And lastly, this fourth ‘Shout Out’ goes to the Belmonte STEAM Academy for the Veterans Day observance program they had on November 10th at the school. All Veterans were invited to attend. The Saugus Veterans Council members who attended had nothing but the highest praise for the children and staff for the respect shown to them and what a wonderful job they did to honor all Veterans.” Denise Chainey: “I wanted to give a shout out to the members and staff of ATCK Fitness in Saugus. This past week ATCK Fitness held a food drive and thanks to the generous donations from their members, they were able to donate two car loads of food and non-perishable items to the Saugus Food Pantry. This is just one of the many times they have collected items to distribute to those in need. They are always willing to help and give back to the community.” THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17 —Cont est— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED? If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who’s being sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978 683-7773. Anyone who identifies the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper between now and Tuesday at Noon qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Hammersmith Family Restaurant, 330 Central Street in Saugus. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) ׉ 7cassandra://RzyFmOZ8pM4X-FX3yp4Pfbtcrp4_0hLhJal5iMjaqo4'z`̰cvUEb׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 18, 2022 Page 17 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. We have a winner! Congratulations to Fran Palczynski for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. Fran is one of several readers answering correctly, but she was the only one to have her name picked in a drawing from the green Boston Red Sox cap. Here’s the correct answer, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The answer to last week’s sketch is Bill and Polly Stewart! Bill and Polly have been together since he first laid eyes on her at Lynn Beach! Fast forward: they are celebrating 65 plus years of marriage! “Bill Stewart is a humble man and the writer of The Saugus Advocate Sports column ‘The Old Sachem’ “Since Bill is a Veteran, author of his own column; and we are in the midst of celebrating Veterans Day! I’ve asked Bill for a little of his story, so without further delay, here’s Bill! “‘I’ve often been asked ‘What did you do in the Army?’ I was exempted from the draft after Saugus High School. I was selected for the General Electric Apprentice Program and attended M.I.T. Lincoln Institute, studying math & engineering. “‘I was exempted from the Military draft during this period but after completion of this program, I was Number ONE in Saugus to be drafted. “‘I could have gone to Antarctica to build the first station there but I would have been the lowest Sailor, because I had served in the National Guard during High School and instead of an E-5 position, I would be at my National Guard rank of E-2. “‘I enlisted in the Army for three years when they offered me 058 Morse Code Intercept Operator School at Ft. Devens, Ma. While at Ft. Devens; my wife, Polly had our first son Will. “‘Upon completion, The 058’s chose their destination based on class ranking; I copied 30 WPM And was in top ranking; my choices were: mountains of Turkey, Germany, Hawaii & Far East which included Korea & Japan. “‘My buddies chose Hawaii. I chose the Far East hoping to serve 14 mos. then return to Ft. Devens as an Instructor… Instead, I was assigned to the Northern Island of Hokkaido at the 12th Army Security Station not far from the Russians. 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Polly joined me in Chitose Japan. Our second son Bob was born there. “‘There became an upsurge of animosity between U.S. and Russia and the fear was of imminent war. “‘After the Army decided that we were in a position where they could not bring us out of if war was to break out, we were given new instruction and orders which included destruction of our high quality radios and crypto machines to preserve security before we were captured and the Army really didn’t want us captured.’ As stated by Bill Stewart. “(*Bill worked every day in a surmounting war zone with the smell of death hanging above his head, knowing that if he survived that day, tomorrow could still bring a widowed cherished Polly and fatherless toddlers.) “Bill states that ‘Luckily war NEVER developed and Polly, Will, Bob and myself finished our tour and returned to the U.S.A. We were ecstatic to see the Bridge at San Francisco after the harrowing period in Japan!’ “Bill and Polly, thank you for both serving! Polly, in a threatened war zone, you stood by your husband. You both are brave and both need to be commended for your service! “*You know, didn’t someone say somewhere it was the morse code workers & ‘wind talkers’ who were a major hand at winning the wars ?… “Thank you Bill and Polly “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist Want to sponsor a sketch? The Saugus Advocate’s “Guess Who Got Sketched Contest” is the signature piece of our weekly “The Sounds of Saugus” human interest and upcoming events column. It’s easily one of the most popular and most read parts of our paper. If you would like to sponCemetery Cleanup Nov. 28 The Town of Saugus Cemetery Department announced that fall grounds cleanup will begin at the Riverside Cemetery on Monday, Nov. 28. The Cemetery Commission asks members of the public to remove any personal and/or holiday/seasonal items from the grounds before the cleanup begins. The Cemetery Commission and Department are not responsible for any personal holiday/seasonal items that are not removed from the gravesites by the family on or before Nov. 28. All Veterans flags will remain on gravesites until Monday, Nov. 28, upon which time they will be removed for the winter season. Flags will be placed back on the gravesites in May prior to Memorial Day. ~ Legal Notice ~ A public Zoom meeting has been set for a Special Permit on Friday, December 2, 2022. Subject: Proposed recreational marijuana dispensary located at 1268 Broadway (lower level), Saugus, MA Date: Friday, December 2, 2022 Time: 7:00 pm Zoom Link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81128539259?pwd=TEJHVHNHeUc4Z1FXd3g2NHR4cDhYUT09 Zoom ID: 811 2853 9259 Password: 561456 November 18, 23, 2022 sor the prize for the contest winner, in exchange for your business name and address appearing under the sketch, please contact the editor at mvoge@comcast.net. “Turkey Trot” at Breakheart on Sunday Friends of Breakheart Reservation is pleased to announce that the “Turkey Trot” will be held this Sunday (Nov. 20), at Breakheart Reservation (177 Forest St. in Saugus; Forest Street is off the Lynn Fells Parkway near Route 1 Southbound). The 5 kilometer race course is on pavement through Breakheart Reservation. Walkers are also welcome. Costumes are welcome, but optional. Registration will start at 9:30 a.m. The race itself is free to all; however, entrance to the post-race raffle is by a $10 donation to the Friends of Breakheart. The raffle will be for turkeys and gift cards. The number of winners will depend on the number of entries to raffle. Refreshments will be available. For more details, please contact Breakheart Reservation at 781-233-0834, or Peter A. Rossetti Jr. at 781-233-1855. If you have questions regarding the Fall Cleanup, please call the Cemetery Department at 781-231-4170. Legion breakfasts Saugus American Legion Post 210 is hosting its popular breakfasts from 8-9 a.m. on Fridays. The price is $8 for those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. Bon appétit! “Holly Jolly” coming to The Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant announced that the Holly Jolly Holiday Party with The Platters® Very Merry Christmas Show is slated for Friday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Showtime is 8 p.m. The Platters are set to perform live in concert – playing all their hits and holiday tunes. Tickets are $25 per person. All seats are reserved. The Platters, who are hailed a rock and roll, vocal and Grammy® Halls of Fame group, will be joined by special guests Smokin’ Joe & the Henchmen. Kowloon food and beverage services will be available. For tickets: online ordering, front desk. Fall Curbside Leaf Collection is underway The Town of Saugus announced that fall curbside leaf collection is taking place during the weeks of Nov. 14–18 and Nov. 28–Dec. 2. Residents may dispose of leaves curbside on their regularly scheduled collection day. 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 you are using barrels, they must be clearly marked with yard waste stickers. 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 Director of Solid Waste/Recycling Scott Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. For more information about the Town of Saugus, visit www.saugus-ma. gov. Compost/Recycling DropOff Site closing for winter The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site will close for the winter season on Saturday, Dec.10 at 2 p.m. The site will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 10, prior to closing. The site will reopen for recycling on the third Saturday of the month in January, February and March, weather permitting. Please contact Director of Solid Waste/Recycling Scott Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. Adult Coloring Group: Come relax with our continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative and have fun. No experience necessary! We have pencils and coloring pages ready and waiting… See you there! Space is limited; please call 781-231-4168 X 3106 to register. The next session is Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor of the library at 295 Central St. in Saugus. Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Saugus Public Library. The next meeting is Monday, Nov. 21. The class will cover basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org.) A neat teen group called Manga & Anime Club: The Manga & Anime Club began recently and, from all accounts, it’s a lot of fun for kids in Grades 6 and up. So, if you are curious, check out the Teen Room. Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese snacks! Club meetings will continue on Saturdays through May from 10-11 a.m. They will be held on Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 1 and May 13. Please sign up in advance; call 781-231-4168 or stop by the Reference Desk (https://www. sauguspubliclibrary.org/newmanga-anime-club.../ Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, Mass.) All About Crystals with Leeza Masia: This event has been rescheduled to Thursday, Dec.1, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room. This is for fifth graders and up. Leeza will be showcasing some of her favorite crystals from her personal collection. She will talk about geological & metaphysical aspects of crystals and how to cleanse and “charge” any stone. Learn which chakras particular crystals associate with, and how to make two types of crystal grids. There will be a crystal giveaway at the end of the workshop! Please sign up in advance. Call 781-231-4168, come by the Reference Desk or sign up online from the events calendar: https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/events/. Christmas Tree Festival at the MEG The MEG Foundation has announced its schedule for the 12th Annual Christmas Tree Festival, which begins on Saturday, Nov. 26, with the decoration of trees from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festival dates: • Dec. 2 & 3 from 3 to 8 p.m. • Dec. 4 from 1 to 6 p.m. • Dec. 9 & 10 from 3 to 8 p.m. • Santa arrives on Dec. 10 for photos from 4:30 to 6 p.m. There will also be a Petting Zoo on the front lawn from 5 to 7 p.m. • Dec.11: Winners can pick up trees at the MEG from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Linda Ross at 781-2334607. First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney writes in an announcement. “As always, it is a safe space THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://aiRsV1cIEnXAZcwL36N7gzR4Tp2f6bDj9T2geUdMBYs$2`̰cvUEb׉E]THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 18, 2022 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 Sy eninior y Senior eniorenior o by Jim Miller Daily Money Managers Can Help Seniors with Financial Chores Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any services that can help my elderly mother with her fi nancial chores? My dad always used to handle the bill paying and paperwork, but he passed away last year, and mom struggles to keep on top of things. And I don’t live close enough to help her on a regular basis. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, It sounds like your mom could use a good daily money manager (or DMM). These are financial savvy professionals that can help older adults who have diffi - culty managing their own day to day personal fi nancial aff airs. The types of services they provide typically includes paying bills, maintaining fi - nancial records, balancing checkbooks and negotiating with creditors. DMMs can also prepare checks for clients to sign, help older people organize bank and financial records, prepare and deliver bank deposits, gather and organize documents for tax returns, help decipher medical bills, and review bank statements in order to detect potential fi - nancial abuse or fraud. Where to Find DMMs Depending on where your mom lives, DMM services may be available through private non-profit elder assistance organizations or government agencies. These agencies often use volunteers to provide basic DMM tasks, such as bill paying at no cost. To fi nd out if this is available in your mom’s area contact her Area Aging Agency. Visit ElderCare.acl.gov or call 800677-1116 for contact information. I n addition to the non-profit DMMs, an increasing number of individuals and private for-profi t companies have started offering DMM services for a fee. Cost for these services varies by region but it often ranges between $25 and $100 per hour. Most clients need approximately four hours of services per month, but this too varies according to the complexity of the person’s fi nancial situation. The best place to look for a professional DMM in your mom’s area is through the American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM.com), which off ers an online directory that lets you search by ZIP code. All the pros listed there have signed the group’s code of ethics. Some have passed a certifi cation exam to earn the designation of Certifi ed Daily Money Manager. Before hiring a daily money manager, however, get references from two or more of their clients and check them. Also, find out what they charge and what type of insurance coverage they have. Keep in mind that neither federal nor state governments regulate the DMM industry, so there is little oversight of these services. So before turning over your mom’s bills, make certain it’s someone you can trust. One other highly rated bill-paying service you should know about that’s specifically designed for older adults and caregivers is SilverBills (SilverBills. com). Available nationwide, this is a secure concierge bill management service that will manage your mom’s bills and pay them on her behalf, on-time and correctly, for a fl at fee of $50 per month. If you opt for this service, your mom will be paired with an account manager who will communicate and work with her over the phone, or through email, text or mail (her preference) – no computer is required. SilverBills also reviews all bills for errors and fraud and provides monthly statements showing the date, amount and manner of each payment. 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. Food pantry prepares for Thanksgiving Debora de Paula Hoyle, Administrative Assistant at the Cliftondale Congregational Church, submitted the following announcement on behalf of the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry, which operates with a team of volunteers out of the church basement each Friday: “Every year the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry provides the local community with Thanksgiving meals that include a frozen turkey, fresh produce, dessert, and Thanksgiving staples like cranberry sauce, gravy, and stuffi ng. Last year, we served over 70 families with full meals and anticipate potentially serving more this year with the increasing cost of groceries. “We welcome anyone in need to register to receive a Thanksgiving meal on Fridays from 9:30-11 a.m. between now and Friday, November 11. Pick up information will be provided upon registering. “We also count on the generosity of the community. We are seeking donations of non-perishable food items (please no frozen or refrigerated items), grocery store gift cards, and fi nancial contributions. Deliveries may be brought to the side door of the Cliftondale Congregational Church (the driveway between the church and the MEG building) on any Friday morning through Nov. to come together in community,” he says. Page 19 11 between 8-11 a.m. “The Food Pantry will be closed on Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of Thanksgiving.” “P.S. The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is an all-volunteer, collaborative, non-profi t, religious organization [comprised] of the town’s churches and community members; donations are tax deductible. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure that our neighbors in need enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving! For more information, please contact 781 233 2663, or email cliftondalecc.org.” If you would like to volunteer or donate to the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry, please contact Pastor Joe Hoyle, Executive Director, at offi ce@clindalecc.org or 781233-2663. The Food Pantry is open every Friday from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., distributing prepackaged groceries (including meat and produce) at 50 Essex St. Wreaths Across America On Dec. 17 at noon, the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is sponsoring their second Wreaths Across America event, helping both Riverside Cemetery and the Old Burying Ground Cemetery to remember and honor veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes. To sponsor your wreath(s) at $15 each or to volunteer to help place wreaths on December 17, please visit www. wreathsacrossamerica.org/ MA0136P or use the QR code. There will be a brief ceremony at noon to honor all branches of the military followed by laying wreaths on our fallen heroes. Invite your friends and family to join the DAR in honoring our servicemen and women. The cut-off date to order is Nov. 28. Last year was the Chapter’s fi rst year sponsoring this event, which had over 360 wreaths sponsored. The community really stepped up and the Chapter is grateful for all the support. However, there are more than 1,500 veterans’ graves in Riverside, and they are hoping that between the community and businesses there will be enough sponsored wreaths to cover all those graves this year. The Daughters of the American Revolution’s mission is to preserve American history and secure America’s future through education and proTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 21 For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net SKATING CENTER www.Roller-World.com 781-231-1111 HELP WANTED Earn $16. 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Prior to their move to Uxbridge, Nancy and her husband Bill lived many years in Somerville before moving to Saugus. O f Uxbridge, formerly of Saugus.Known to Nancy spent her childhood summers at her aunt and uncle’s farm on Prince Edward Island with her wonderful cousins. She cherished the friendship of her extended family on both the Redmond and Brussard sides of the family. Through the years of raising her daughters and caring for her parents, Nancy was active in the Canadian Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. 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Enjoy yourself and try to be good! “ Nancy loved nothing more than long chats and laughter in the kitchen feeding family and her many friends who became family. Nancy leaves behind her husband with whom she shared 67 years of marriage, Bill Luoma. Together they raised four daughters, Ann Penney and her husband Bob Santosuosso of Saugus, Barbara Streeter and her husband Brian of Arvada, Colorado, Jean Zucker and her husband Eric of Marlborough, and Patty Smith and her husband Chris of Uxbridge. Nancy was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 14 great children. Relatives & friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Monday.Funeral from the funeral home was on Tuesday followed by a funeral mass in St. Margaret’s Church, Saugus.Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the American Stroke Association @stroke.org. 9. November 21 is National Stuffing Day; was stuffing served at the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth? 1. On Nov. 18, 1963, the first of what type of telephone debuted? 2. Reportedly, what are the two states that have official state donuts? 3. On Nov. 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave a speech at what battlefield? 4. Why did Thomas Jefferson refuse to proclaim Thanksgiving a national holiday? 5. On Nov. 20, 1942, what highway through the Yukon, British Columbia and Alaska officially opened? 6. The Wampanoag reportedly brought five of what animal to the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth? 7. According to Guinness World Records, as of September 2005, the largest gathering of people with the same first and last name (164) happened on the set of a NYC TV show; what is the show’s star’s name that they all also had? 8. What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade: Chicago, NYC or Philadelphia? 10. The first World War II poster to include some variation of “Loose Lips Sink Ships” was made by the Seagram Distillers Corp. for posting where? 11. How are fruit, horse and midge similar? 12. According to Guinness World Records, in March 2022, Funerex Africa put on a parade of what that broke a record for length? 13. On Nov. 22, 1995, what first feature-length film made solely by using computer-generated imagery was released? 14. According to Edward Winslow, writing in a December 1621 letter, at Thanksgiving the pilgrims “entertained and feasted” Jack “Papa” G. Shikles many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Monday. A funeral will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus. Interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the Make-AWish Foundation at wish. org. O f Saugus . A ge 88, died on T hurs - day, November 10th at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Irene (Gillen) Shikles. Born in Russellville, MO and a longtime resident of Saugus, Mr. Shikles was the son of the late Earl M. and Mildred (Hale) Shikles. Jack worked for over 60 years in the metal recycling industry. He built a cottage in Shapleigh, Maine where he loved spending time with his family for over 50 years. He was also a U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran. Mr. Shikles was the loving father of Mark Shikles and his wife Alison of Tewksbury, Jacqueline Farah and her husband John of MI, Sandra Dean and her husband Robert of Saugus and the late Earl Shikles and his wife Carol of East Boston.; cherished grandfather of ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; dear brother of James Shikles and Norma Jean Proctor both of MO; and companion of Lauraine Supino of Wakefield. He is also survived by Massasoit and how many Indian men: 10, 36 or 90? 15. What are known as the “Big Five” (or GAFAM) U.S. tech companies? (GAFAM has their names’ first initials.) 16. On Nov. 23, 1814, Elbridge Gerry died, who was a former Mass. governor and U.S. VP; what is he the namesake of? 17. Peregrine White was the first known English child of the pilgrims in America; where was he born? 18. Which is the world’s largest mammal: blue whale, elephant or polar bear? 19. In the 1880s in what state did chili stands with “chili queens” become popular? 20. On Nov. 24, 1877, what book about a horse by Anna Sewell, who had difficulty standing and walking, was published? Martha G. Lecaroz O f Saugus. Died on Sunday, November 6th at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at the age of 71. Born in Melrose and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Miss Lecaroz was the daughter of the late Benoit and Alice (Winter) Lecaroz. She worked as a secretary for John Hancock for 32 years. Martha was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Church in Saugus and enjoyed knitting and reading. Miss Lecaroz is survived by her two brothers, Edward Lecaroz of Bedford and Douglas Lecaroz of Saugus; her sister, Virginia Lecaroz of Saugus; nephew, Michael Lecaroz and niece, Sarah Trautz. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Tuesday on November 8.A funeral was held from the funeral home on Wednesday followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus.Interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. In lieu of flowers, donations in Martha’s memory may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter at northeastanimalshelter.org. ANSWERS 1. Push-button 2. Louisiana and Massachusetts (beignet and Boston cream, respectively) 3. Gettysburg 4. Because he believed in the First Amendment and the separation of church and state 5. The Alaska Highway 6. Deer 7. Martha Stewart (Reportedly, recently in Tokyo, 178 people with the same name met up, breaking the record.) 8. Philadelphia (the 1920 Gimbel Brothers Department Store Parade) 9. No evidence has been found. 10. In bars 11. They are types of flies. 12. Hearses (122) 13. “Toy Story” 14. 90 15. Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft 16. Gerrymandering 17. On the Mayflower in Provincetown, Mass. 18. Blue whale 19. Texas (The World’s Fair in Chicago in 1893 featured chili at its San Antonio Chili Stand.) 20. “Black Beauty” ׉ 7cassandra://iUGqEuAFZhpqhQPoChyCkVjk3pjz8Xt_3iMic3id-CQ*`̰cvUEb׉E $THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 18, 2022 Page 21 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 19 moting patriotism. For more information on how to participate or “What We Do,” email the Parson Roby Chapter DAR at parsonroby.saugusdar@ gmail.com. Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofi t group of volunteers who are helping to off set food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/families who enroll in the program a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at Saugus Public schools on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/soups/tuna/ vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfi sh, pretzels and granola bars. All food is provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms.gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: We would love to partner with organizations, sports teams, youth groups, PTOs, businesses and individuals to assist in feeding students of Saugus. To learn more about how you THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 22 SNOW PLOWING Residential and Commercial Please Call: 339-987-7354 cell phone CM Masonry & Construction Honesty. Quality. Trustworthy. Comprehensive Chimney and Masonry Services * General Masonry * Chimney Build & Repair * Basements and Foundations * Over 30 Years of Construction Experience * Fully Licensed and Insured * Free Estimates and Great Rates Call us at (781) 364-8591 ~ HELP WANTED ~ Experienced Oil Truck Driver wanted. Hazmat and CDL required. Must present driver’s record history. Please send resume to: dina@angelosoil.com or call 781-231-3500 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount 858855-GO-4-GLAS 55-GO-4O- -GL Call now! 781 233 4446 LAS LA AS We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! 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For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 buyer1 Bonaventura, Sheena Scaduto, Jason BUYER2 buyer2 Pereira, Joao M SELLER1 seller1 Aspen Acres LLC Fraser, Jeanne M SELLER2 seller2 Fraser, Thomas J ADDRESS address 7 Adelaide Ave 79 Adams Ave CITY city Saugus Saugus THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 21 can partner with us, visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page or email us at HS2Saugus@gmail.com HS2 relies on donations to create take-home bags for a weekend full of meals. Checks can also be sent directly to: Salem Five C/O Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Online donations can also be made at https://givebutter.com/ HealthySaugus. 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 six and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions 38 Main St. Saugus (781) 558-1091 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport (978)-999-5408 mangorealtyteam.com Saugus Hello everyone, my name is Welcome home. This two family with large units and an additional living space in the lower level. 5 Baths total. Unit 1 is New which holds a 4 Room 2 bedroom fireplace, washer and dryer. Unit 2 offers a 6 Room 3 Bedroom and 2 full baths with a fireplace that leads to dining area with sliding door overlooking deck where you could view miles of flat land. Generous size rooms with ceiling fans and plenty of storage space. 2 tier decks, heated pool. 2 car drive way with space for 8-10 cars, cabana with a full bath and a kitchen. Close to shopping malls, transportation, Airport, and more .....$799,000 a door o er oo ngerloo n hat l e th e th door mi es door or miles es s miles mi s of r ove s ve s of r ove s of f fl h t l hat l erloo erloo er oo ookin n ookin oo ng ng hat lead okin lead lead to d Bedr t t to d o d edro to d room nd 2 di n roo room m room dinin di n m an dinin dinin m an ng ng ng an dryean drye an 2 ful an an 2nd 2 ful nd d nd 2 nd d d nd 2 ful drye ye nd 2 f ll nd d 2 f ll er. er er. 2 full b l b er. Un 2 Un 2 n t 2 4 R m 2 n t 2 Ro oom oo 2 oom oo oom 4 R m 2 nit 2 el. 5 m el. 5 5 SAUGUS Christina DeSousa. I have lived in the town of Saugus for the past 13 years. I have spent the majority of my life in sales or the restaurant industry and have dedicated my life to raising my amazing 19 year old son Jarod. I have worked with Sue Palomba in the early 2000s when I was purchasing several homes. In 2022 I decided that real estate would be the industry that my past in customer service and sales would be better put to use. Spectacular sun-filled Colonial with exceptional flow and robust space. Details matter and this lovely home is brimming with beautiful woodwork, trim and much character. The open concept kitchen offers stainless appliances and plenty of granite tops which flows to living room and inviting fireplace which leads to double door going onto the deck. Balancing things off on the second floor are 3 generous bedrooms. The main bedroom has a large sitting room, main bath all leading to a spacious roof top balcony. Large driveway, level yard, 1 car garage and more. ...$668,000 pace. Deta oodwork, t pace. e. oo i Detai oodw w wo work, t work, t ails tr tr ils ma trim trim ai ma trim un-fille matter un n -fille le mat er ed Co r a r a ed Co nial w r and r and r and hi Col nia wit hi wiith e with e ex excep excep Listening to every word and retaining that information is something I strive to do daily. I want to be the real estate agent that you and your family can rely on 24/7. I am so proud that Sue allowed me to be part of her amazing team at Mango Realty. I honestly feel that every client of Mango doesn’t just get an agent, they get a team. 603-670-3353 20 Pamela Ln U-20 Amesbury, MA 01913 Happy Thanksgiving Would you like a compliment of wonderful neighborhood, space, and many amenities nearby? This private setting townhouse offers so much. The main level boasts an eat in kitchen, along with living room and 3 generous bedrooms on the second floor. the lower level or could also be categorized as the ground level offers a large family room or bedroom with a full bath. Did I mention washer and dryer in the units, 1 deeded parking, 1 car garage., transportation, nearby shops, and churches? Make this nestled home a win ...$369,000 SAUGUS DATE date 10.31.22 10.31.22 PRICE price 974900 455000 for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview over a hot drink at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coff ee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. We have sold all our inventory, are you looking to sell? Reach out to us for a Free Pre-Listing Review, where we can discuss the best options for your family. We turn Real Estate into SOLD! Call Sue now @781-558-1091 or email infowithmango@gmail.com Amesbury Turnkey awaits for new owner. Spectacular sun-filled 3 bedroom ranch that boasts gleaming hardwood floors throughout, including central air. The open concept kitchen offers stainless appliances and plenty of granite counter tops, stainless appliances, center island that flows into the dining area and open concept of large living room. 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