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Vogler I t’s become a growing fear that haunts residents and town officials: A kid on an e-bike speeds into the path of a car or mows down a walker on the town’s rail trail – both with fatal results. “I don’t want to wait til one of our kids gets killed,” Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini said during a meeting last November. A few weeks later, during an WINTER FUN: Eva Colaianni, 11, a sixth grader at the Saugus Middle School, was one of dozens of Saugus kids who enjoyed tubing down the hill on Hurd Avenue near the Veterans Early Learning Center on Monday after an overnight snowstorm led to the cancellation of classes. The storm dropped 22 inches of snow in parts of Saugus – the highest total in several years, according to several reports. Please see inside for more photos and storm coverage. 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Those discussions have evolved into an E-Bike Safety Forum, set for 7 p.m. next Thursday (Feb. 5) in the second floor auditorium at Town Hall. “This forum is in response to resident concerns about the safety issues surrounding e-bikes,” states a flyer that’s been circulating to promote the event. “We hope that students will attend with their parents,” it continues. Selectman Cicolini, who has worked closely with Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta in organizing the forum, said as many segments of the community as possible have become involved. “Our state delegation will be there and Senator Crighton will give an update on the status of the legislation within the state,” Cicolini said. “The Police Department will speak on the plan to enhance public safety as well as members within the School DepartEVENT | SEE PAGE 2 Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 2.67 3.37 3.69 $3.47 Full Service ULS $3.649 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! 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The Board and entire community commend you for this significant milestone and your continued pursuit of excellence.” EVENT | FROM PAGE 1 ment and School Committee. I am so happy that we are taking steps proactively to deal with this issue and involving the entire community in doing so. This will be a town wide effort to make it effective,” he said. The list of speakers includes: • Metro North/North Shore Outreach Coordinator Deborah Kreithen from Massachusetts Safe Routes to School, a program of MassDOT • Saugus Police Chief Michael Liam Martin’s Journey to Eagle Scout L The Martin family submitted the following summary of Liam’s life in scouting, from Cub Scout to Eagle. iam Martin began his Scouting journey in the first grade and has enjoyed being involved in Scouting throughout the years. In November, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America. Along the way, Liam earned 36 merit badges and was awarded three Eagle Palms, recognizing his continued commitment to service, leadership, and personal growth beyond the Eagle rank. His Ricciardelli • Kara Oberg, representing The Ride Cafe in Melrose • Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) will discuss what’s being done at the state level. Other members of the Saugus legislative delegation – State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) and State Rep. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere) – are also expected to attend the forum. • Members of the Board of Selectmen • Members of the School Committee and the school achievements include completion of all required Eagle Scout merit badges, such as First Aid; Citizenship in the Community, Nation, and World; Communication; Cooking; Camping; Family Life; Personal Fitness; Personal Management; Environmental Science; Emergency Preparedness; and Swimming. During his time with the troop, Liam gained valuable skills in leadership, teamwork, outdoor safety, and service, while forming a strong appreciation for giving back to the community. For his Eagle Scout project, Liam led the SCOUT | SEE PAGE 8 community. Panetta said she expects that Saugus Middle-High School Principal Carla Scuzzarella and School Committee Chair Thomas Whittredge are going to speak. • Several Town Meeting members who have been vocal on the issue are expected to speak – Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Robert J. Camuso, Sr. and Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Mark J. Bell. “Everyone is welcome to come and ask questions, the flyer said. A FAMILY ACCOMPLISHMENT: Liam Martin’s parents were supportive and also involved in his 12 years in scouting, which culminated in his earning the Eagle Scout badge. Julie (left) and Robert (far right) joined their son at Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting when Liam received a Citation from selectmen. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Board of Selectmen Chair Panetta said that scheduling the forum was influenced in part by last fall’s political campaign for the five Board of Selectmen seats. “During the Selectmen’s Candidates’ night last Fall, numerous questions arose regarding the safety and regulation of e-bikes and scooters,” Panetta told The Saugus Advocate. “These discussions highlighted significant public concerns about the safety of not only the riders themselves but also the pedestrians who could be injured by an e-bike, along with the risks for drivers of cars who may need to swerve to avoid collisions. This dialogue emphasized the importance of addressing this issue for our Saugus residents which is why our Town is hosting this all-important forum,” she said. “We need to be proactive when dealing with this important safety issue. The tragic accident that happened in Stoneham last November with an electric dirt bike has raised significant concerns about e-bike safety regulations.” “We have a great line-up of professionals to discuss all aspects of e-bikes / scooters. Deborah Kreithen, of MA Safe Routes to School-A Program of MassDOT will talk about safety and the need to wear helmets,” she said. “This is important since most students riding e-bikes to school were not wearing helmets. We have Police Chief Ricciardelli who will discuss what our Police have been doing about the e-bike situation and future plans of action. Kara Oberg is from the Ride Cafe in Melrose, and she will discuss e-bike definitions in MA. Senator Brendan Crighton will discuss what is being done at the State House to help with the e-bike issues. Carla Scuzzarella, High School Associate Principal, will be discussing what the schools are doing about this issue.” ׉ 7cassandra://juGWk0Y295Ic8a2ZQPjXoGns755KSRslOdUKKTxCKuI8u`i{O-%u׉E TTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 30, 2026 Page 3 “An extraordinary job” in his briefing of selectmen on the Sunday/Monday snowstorm, Crabtree commended the efforts of public safety and essential workers By Mark E. Vogler S augus, like the rest of Massachusetts, got whacked with the biggest snowstorm in years last Sunday and Monday, as an estimated 22 inches of snow-covered parts of town. “We haven’t had this kind of snow in a long time,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree told the Board of Selectmen during a briefing on the town’s response to the storm at Tuesday (Jan. 27) night’s meeting. “I was just alerted to the fact that this is the eighth-largest snowfall that we’ve had on record. So, we’re in the top 10 here. And Saugus seemed to get a little more snow than surrounding communities,” Crabtree said. “We got spoiled over the last five or six years, where we really haven’t had a lot of snow.” work in other communities that live in Saugus and kind of bragged about how well we managed the storm, compared to other communities around us,” Crabtree told selectmen. “I just want to commend everybody for all their efforts,” he said. At the same time, Crabtree acknowledged, some residents may not have been happy in the storm’s aftermath. “Nothing is going to be perfect. There’s a lot of work inEXTRAORDINARY | SEE PAGE 4 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ Shown from left to right: After shoveling out their home are Andre Camillo, Maurice Santos and Jonathan Amarao. 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That being said, I am confident that Vrabes will have the boys ready for it!! “I am so excited for the Patriots. I had no expectation of them returning to the Super Bowl this quickly,” he said. Is there anybody out there in Saugus who has been to a bunch of Super Bowls and is going to the Feb. 8 game against Seattle? Please email me at mvoge@comcast.net by Tuesday (Feb. 3) and share your Super Pats fan experience with The Saugus Advocate. Saugus residents named to Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester at Quinnipiac University T he following area students were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester at Quinnipiac University: Juliana Powers and Braydon Sullivan. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Full-time students must complete at least 14 credits in a semester, with at least 12 credits that have been graded on a letter grade basis to be eligible. 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Crabtree noted that despite a concerted effort by his office to remind residents of the overnight parking ban that EXTRAORDINARY | SEE PAGE 5 ׉ 7cassandra://cnVyYgpiYkhKAcyouN719A2A_PlpLd-fpiDDQCY-g-Q4`i{O-%w׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 30, 2026 Page 5 ~ SHS Sachems Winter Sports roundup: Bounce-back moments, close calls and dominance on the mat ~ By Dom Nicastro A s winter schedules compress and postseason math start creeping into the conversation, Saugus teams are navigating the grind that defines January. There have been bounce-back wins, one-possession heartbreaks and reminders of where growth still needs to happen — along with a wrestling program that continues to set the standard through depth and consistency. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: RESPONSE WIN, NARROW LOSS AND SIGNS OF PROGRESS Saugus girls’ basketball went 1-2 over a demanding stretch, opening with a decisive bounce-back win over Salem before dropping competitive games to Beverly and Manchester Essex. The Sachems responded in a big way with a 50-6 home win over Salem, a result that snapped a short losing skid and showed the version of the team head coach Taylor Bogdanski has been working toward. “I thought we shared the ball really well,” Bogdanski said. “Everyone contributed in that game, so it was just a really good team win for us.” The win came at an important moment, following losses to Masconomet and Arlington Catholic, and provided some momentum heading into tougher matchups. That momentum nearly carried over against Beverly, as Saugus battled throughout before falling 51-49 in a game decided late. “Beverly honestly held us to it in the fourth quarter, and then they came back and beat us,” Bogdanski said. “So props to them for really showing up in that fourth quarter.” The week closed with a 52-41 loss to Manchester Essex, a game Bogdanski pointed to as a lesson in transition defense and ball movement. “They honestly killed us in transition,” she said. “Their transition offense killed our transition defense. They also hit the inside very well. They had great ball movement.” Individually, Peyton DiBiasio continued to lead the way, pouring in 28 points against Manchester Essex. Freshman Georgia Condakes also earned praise for her performance in that game. “I thought Georgia played very well too,” Bogdanski said. “She stepped out pretty well. She had some really good buckets for us against Manchester Essex.” DiBiasio enters the week just 16 points shy of Alex Winn’s all-time scoring record for Saugus boys and girls basketball, a milestone that looms as the season progresses. As Saugus looks ahead to Winthrop and a road-heavy stretch to close the regular season, Bogdanski said the focus is on improving half-court execution. “We just need to have more ball movement,” she said. “We get kind of sticky with the ball. We rely on our transition offense, which is great, but as we get closer to the end of the season, teams pick up on that.” WRESTLING: SAUGUSPEABODY CONTINUES ROLL WITH FOUR STRONG PERFORMANCES The Saugus-Peabody wrestling co-op delivered another impressive week, earning convincing team wins over Gloucester, Wilmington, Lynn and Canton, showcasing depth across nearly every weight class. In a 34-26 win over Gloucester, Saugus-Peabody picked up key victories from across the lineup. Tucker Landry (Saugus) earned a major decision at 126, while Jackson Deleidi (Peabody) won by technical fall at 132. Casey Medeiros (Peabody) added a decision at 138, Saugonians named to Dean’s List at University of New England T he following students have been named to the University of New England’s Dean’s List for the fall semester 2025: Abigail Anthony and Katrina Costa. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. The University of New EnEXTRAORDINARY | FROM PAGE 4 “We did ticket and tow a lot of vehicles.” “I know towing the cars isn’t the best thing for residents, but I hope people undergland is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind, studyabroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. 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The co-op followed that with a dominant 61-4 victory over Wilmington. Wins came from Giana Caceto (Peabody), Camdyn Lanning (Peabody), Jake Murray (Saugus), Landry, Deleidi, Lukas Fondulis of Saugus, Maraio, Bremberg, Jaden Ceac (Peabody) and JJ Figueroa (Peabody), with multiple bouts ending by fall or technical fall. Saugus-Peabody kept rolling with a 61-0 shutout of Lynn. Victories were recorded by Camdyn Lanning (Peabody), Murray, Landry, Deleidi, Fondulis, Bremberg, Cruz, Ceac, Figueroa, Jose Carrillo (Saugus) and Dresser. The week closed with a 47-24 win over Canton. Landry, Chris Brown (Peabody), Maraio, Bremberg, Cruz, Ceac and Dresser all posted wins, as the coop continued to assert itself through balance and depth. PLEASANT ST. TAX 175 Pleasant Street, Malden Specializing in Personal Income Tax Preparation Starting at $90. Call: (781) 324-6195 Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? 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Shown from left to right: Captain Justin Bremberg (157 pounds) accompanied by his sister Jessica, his mother Jennifer and his father Eric. Bremberg plans to study finance and wrestle at Springfield College. Lukas Fondulis was escorted by his mother Diana and his brother Alex. Fondulis plans to major in business at UMass Lowell. Team Manager Brooke Diaz was accompanied by family: sister Marisa, mother Teresa Tansey, father Manuel, brother Elias, grandfather Joseph Tansey and brother Michael. Diaz plans to major in nursing at Endicott College. Shown from left to right: Captain Justin Bremberg, Brooke Diaz and Lukas Fondulis during last Wednesday’s Saugus-Peabody Varsity Wrestling Senior Night at Saugus High School. Shown from left to right: Captain Jackson Deleidi (132 pounds), Michael Maraio (155 pounds) and Justin Bremberg (157 pounds), who scored 100 wins. The Senior Night included a tribute to teammate Fred Espinal, who tragically passed away last season. 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The kids were excited. We just played hard.” The Salem Academy win EXTRAORDINARY | FROM PAGE 5 dents: We have a parking ban overnight in the winter, every night, whether there is snow or not. I don’t think people realize that we enforce that. When we have snowstorms, it’s particularly an issue,” he said. Motor vehicles must be moved from streets in order for the Town to have roadways cleared, plowed, salted and sanded for public safety and emergency vehicle access. Any vehicles remaining on the streets may be ticketed and towed, Crabtree’s office warned in a press release last week. Limited parking is available in the Saugus Middle/High School upper lot, located at 1 Pearce Memorial Dr. The lot designated for emergency overflow parking is known as the “Upper Lot on Left” as you drive down Pearce Mecame after losses to Salem and Beverly — including a 119–39 defeat to Beverly — games that highlighted the fine margin for error against the NEC’s elite. “Both teams just play really fast. They’re strong, and you just can’t make any mistakes to beat those teams,” Bertrand said. “Every possession has to matter. From the start of the game to the end.” Against Salem Academy, Saugus flipped that script. Ryan Shea led the way with 20 points, scoring in transition and knocking down shots from deep. “A few threes, two baskets in transition,” Bertrand said. “He played really well.” Oliver Hernandez added 10 points, continuing to carve out a larger role in the rotation. “He transferred to Saugus from Revere at the beginning of the year, so I didn’t know him really well,” Bertrand said. “He’s very new to the program. He’s only a junior, and he’s starting to make his mark in the second half of the season.” Bertrand described Hernandez as a versatile perimeter threat. “Kind of like a catch-andshoot guy,” he said. “Like a small forward.” Jayden Le chipped in nine points, while Jordan Rodriguez added eight as the Sachems spread the scoring load. The losses to Salem and Beverly were difficult — especially the offensive avalanche Beverly produced — but Bertrand said those games have sharpened his team’s understanding of what high-level execution demands. “They really did not miss many jump shots,” Bertrand said of Beverly. “You’ve got to give them credit.” While neither team relied heavily on full-court pressure, the pace and physicality exposed mistakes quickly. “The defense is just in your face,” Bertrand said. “Transition points, and they just knock down a lot of jump shots.” Bertrand believes those experiences will pay dividends later. “I don’t know that we’ll play teams as good as Beverly or Salem in Division 3,” he said. After the Salem Academy win, Saugus stood at 4–7, hovering near the postseason cutoff. Power rankings have kept the Sachems within striking distance, even as the record lagged. “Playing Beverly and Salem has kind of improved our power,” Bertrand said. “We’re up to 37, so we’re right there at that 32 line.” Bertrand said the path forward is clear — and demanding. “We were 3–7 the first half,” he said. “We’ve got to go 7–3 on the back half to make it.” The Sachems are already 1-0 on the back 10 games. The focus, he added, is on execution and belief rather than math. “We know we need a big second half to make the tournament, and that started on Friday,” Bertrand said. Weather disruptions and cancellations have complicated the schedule, but Saugus continues to look for momentum as February approaches, with upcoming games against Danvers and Mystic Valley. “At this point in the season, we’ll execute a little bit better on offense,” Bertrand said. “Hopefully that comes through for us.” For a team forged in one of the NEC’s toughest stretches, the message remains consistent — compete, defend, and let the lessons carry forward. “We’ve got to play really hard as a team,” Bertrand said. “And see what happens.” Shown from left to right: Stefano’s Landscaping snow laborers Guerlin Nuńez, Isaias Gonzalez, Derek Linnens and Brian Harris were out for 22 hours when they took a break on Monday. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) morial Drive. Additional offstreet parking is available at the Anna Parker Playground parking lot, located behind the Essex Street Fire Station at 120 Essex St. Crabtree said his administration is interested in hearing from residents about concerns related to the town’s snow cleanup. “The town and DPW, building maintenance and public safety are out and continue to be out, handling complaints on different issues that are alerted to them,” Crabtree said. “If you have issues, just let Children enjoyed Monday’s winter storm with sledding along Hurd Avenue, and cleanup efforts were underway on Monday morning. From left to right are Saugus Middle School sixth graders Eva Colaianni, Emma Le, and Gabriella Bogdanski. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) us know. Contact the DPW. We will continue to look at the issues that have been raised,” he said. But Crabtree said he appreciates residents’ patience, as the work crews continue to work on the roads in the storm’s aftermath. “This will continue for the next week, at least, every day, trying to widen things [roads] and open intersections up,” the town manager said. EXTRAORDINARY | SEE PAGE 8 ׉ 7cassandra://trZvftVZT8r9GKnDa5YjZUsR7F4IceHqdxA-vjPDbJg4 `i{O-%zi{O-%y rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://Vr2MvFkBCHAgzt7AugtpDKf5xyzgadYN6yF9Uxm2dWw`'p׉ 7cassandra://RGiQLrKVQcrhxNB37kfPDrFrwJjUeob_huF-IdytdvsͲ`׉ 7cassandra://kV9pelr8Bc53iXPZ2FQCvS-G_PC2vabSvThTteQ2_iM3`i{O-%ΜטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://iSWnCMbuWn4Up6kCaA-dYXfWJV1uoHK9vTHzc84ETmgZ`'p׉ 7cassandra://61lrTXrC-AZVGyN_Yu9xqDXbFuVSNmPzHx-QGa7DO0sͺ`׉ 7cassandra://AUpmmTVzPiqoB6EaFkD2nUNyRSiZun4m3c2ibYMS1BU2)`i{O-%Νנi{O-%Σ x̓9ׁH mailto:questions@savvysenior.orgׁ ׁ Јנi{O-%΢f9ׁHhttp://ageincrease.htׁ ׁ Јנi{O-%ΡO̠9ׁHhttp://SSA.gov/benefits/retireׁ ׁ Ј׉E7Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 30, 2026 Saugus Gardens in the Winter Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener E ven more snow fell this week than last. On the slope beside Hurd Avenue, many families gathered to slide down the snow on sleds, toboggans and flying saucers. Piles of snow left by the plows became conical mountains to be climbed. Since this snow was light and fluffy, it did not do a lot of damage to tree branches and power lines. Given the low temperatures we have had this week, it did provide significant insulation to low shrubs and ground covers that were blanketed in the snow. Certain shrubs, such as many Hydrangea varieties, especially bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), will more likely bloom on branches where buds were insulated by snow than on branches that extend beyond the snow cover. On the other hand, temperatures in the single digits on Saturday before there was much snow cover may already have done some damage to some of those buds. The week coming up has its share of events and holidays that involve nature. Our snowy landscapes will reflect the bright glow from EXTRAORDINARY | FROM PAGE 7 “There’s going to be a lot of cold weather, and that’s going to be a drain on the crews, because they will have to go out and salt at night when things freeze up. There really isn’t warm weather on the horizon right now,” he said. Meanwhile, the DPW and other town work crews are bracing themselves for the possibility of a nor’easter hitting New England this weekend, which could add more snow. “Hopefully, we don’t get hit with that,” Crabtree said, dreading the possible scenario of putting more snow on top of the current snow from last weekend’s storm. Gravestones in the old cemetery at Saugus Center were buried by snow in the early part of the week. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) the full moon on February 1 unless the clouds obscure it. February’s full moon is appropriately enough known as the snow moon, and there is more snow expected that day. In 2026, Tu Bishvat (also A dark-eyed junco puffed up its feathers to better insulate itself from the cold during last Sunday’s snow. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) spelled Tu B’Shvat) begins at sundown on Sunday, Feb. 1 and ends at sundown on Monday, Feb. 2. Tu Bishvat, usually described as “New Year for Trees” or “The Birthday of the Fruit Trees,” is a minor Jewish festival that can be observed in various ways. SCOUT | FROM PAGE 2 construction of a new firepit at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus. The project focused on safety and accessibility, creating a space where visitors can safely gather and enjoy the park. Liam was inspired by his father, Robert Martin, who is also an Eagle Scout. Robert earned his Eagle rank in 1998 as a member of Troop 18 in Revere, and his example encouraged Liam to pursue the same goal from a young age. Liam’s parents were there After being out for 22 hours on Monday, J.R. Welding & Fabrication owner Joseph Reid said he loves plowing in Saugus Center. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) to support him through his journey. His mother was a Cub Scout den leader for Pack 62 in Saugus when One way is by expressing appreciation for food crops and plants in general, or trees in particular. In much milder climates, it may be a day for planting new trees, although here in Saugus this week it is not easy to even find the ground surface let alone dig in the frozen soil. Other ways to observe the holiday include donating money to plant a tree in Israel. Hadassah, a Jewish women’s organization in the United States, sells gift certificates for tree planting in Israel year-round for special occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, memorials or other occasions. This is done in collaboration with Jewish National Fund-USA, which began over 100 years ago to replenish the native vegetation of the Holy Land that had been destroyed or had disappeared. Species that are emphasized include olive, pine, cypress, tamarisk, acacia and carob trees. While for us the holiday falls in the deep winter when we are more likely to see snow than blossoms, in Israel the almond trees are often in bloom and the ground is workable. Feb. 2 is also World WetGARDENS | SEE PAGE 9 Liam was younger. At one point in time, his dad was the scoutmaster for Troop 18 in Revere and later became an assistant scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 62 in Saugus. This fall, Liam, now 18, will attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where he plans to study chemical engineering. He looks forward to carrying the values he learned through Scouting into his academic and professional future. Liam is currently a Senior at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn. He is a member of the National Honor Society and also is on the Robotics Team. Liam is the son of proud parents Robert and Julie Martin. ׉ 7cassandra://kV9pelr8Bc53iXPZ2FQCvS-G_PC2vabSvThTteQ2_iM3`i{O-%{׉ETTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 30, 2026 Page 9 GARDENS | FROM PAGE 8 lands Day. Celebrated on this date since the 1990s, World Wetlands Day reminds people of the significance of wetlands and the need to protect them from destruction as a result of filling, pollution, development, etc. Rumney Marsh on the border of Saugus and Revere is a good example of a significant coastal wetland that was altered by development in the 20th century but saved from complete destruction. The best-known holiday that falls on February 2 is Groundhog Day. This would be a bad week for a groundGARDENS | SEE PAGE 13 NO TAX ON TIPS DEDUCTION A taxpayer can claim a federal income tax deduction for qualified tips received in calendar years 2025 through 2028, whether reported on a W-2 form or a Form 1099, or reported directly by the taxpayer on IRS Form 4137. This deduction cannot exceed $25,000 per tax year. However, the deduction is reduced by $100 for every $1,000 that the taxpayer’s modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) exceeds $150,000 ($300,000 for a married filing joint income tax return). This deduction phases out completely when MAGI reaches $400,000 for a single person or person filing as head of household and when MAGI reaches $550,000 for married taxpayers filing a joint tax return. If a taxpayer receives tips during the course of his or her trade or business, those tips are deductible only to the extent of the taxpayer’s net income from the trade or business. The net income is calculated without regard to the qualified tips deduction. Qualified tips are cash tips received by the taxpayer in an occupation that customarily received tips on or before December 31, 2024. The tips deduction can be claimed by a taxpayer on his or her tax return regardless of ing of the amounts reasonably designated as cash tips and the occupation of the taxpayer who received the tips. This requirement will therefore affect reporting on Form 1099-MISC, Form 1099-NEC and Form 1099-K. Tip income is still subject to the social security tax. The listed occupations fall whether or not he or she itemizes deductions or claims the standard deduction. The deduction is claimed on Schedule 1-A and is reported as a below-the-line deduction on Form 1040. This means the deduction is below the adjusted gross income line of Form 1040 and below the itemized deduction/standard deduction line of Form 1040. This deduction cannot be claimed by a taxpayer that is married but chooses to file married filing separately. Employers must report to the employee on form W-2 the total amount of cash tips reported by the employee to the employer and the occupation of the employee who received the tips. For a self-employed taxpayer, the business payer with the reporting requirement must provide the IRS and the taxpayer with a separate accountwithin eight broad occupational categories: hospitality and guest services, home services, personal services, personal appearance and wellness; recreation and instruction, transportation and delivery, and beverage and food service. Only qualified tips received in connection with the listed occupations are eligible for the deduction. This new provision that was contained in the Big Beautiful Bill stands to save a lot of federal income taxes for taxpayers receiving tip income. A single taxpayer in the 22% federal income tax bracket could stand to save as much as $5,500 if a $25,000 tip deduction is claimed. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. Savvy Senior by Jim Miller When Do Most Americans Take Social Security? Dear Savvy Senior, What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m turning 62 later this year and trying to decide when to start taking my benefits. Born in 64 Dear 64, You can sign up to begin your Social Security retirement benefits any time after age 62. However, your monthly payments will be larger for each month you delay claiming them up until age 70. This adds up to around 6 to 8 percent higher payments every year you delay. To get a breakdown on exactly how much your claiming age affects your benefits, visit Social Security’s Retirement Age Calculator at SSA.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/ageincrease.html. This tool provides your full retirement age (FRA) – which is 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later – and shows how much your benefits will be reduced by taking early payments or increased by delaying them. In the meantime, here’s a rundown of when people start receiving retirement benefits (according to the most recent SSA statistical data), and how signing up at each age impacts your payout. Age 62: This is the earliest possible age you can sign up for Social Security. According to the SSA, in 2024, 23.3 percent of women and 22 percent of men signed up for Social Security at 62. But if you sign up at this age, you’ll get a 30 percent smaller Social Security payment if your FRA is 67. Age 63: Age 63 is one of the least popular options for choosing to start Social Security benefits – 6.2 percent of men and 6.4 percent of women began claiming their benefits at this age in 2024. A worker with a FRA of 67 will get a 25 percent pay cut by signing up at this age. Age 64: This is another relatively unpopular age to begin collecting Social Security benefits – just 6.5 percent of men and 7 percent of women started collecting at age 64. Social Security payments are reduced by 20 percent for those with an FRA of 67. Age 65: In 2024, 15.3 percent of men and women decided to collect Social Security at age 65, which is also the enrollment age for Medicare. By starting at this age, you’ll see your monthly payments reduced by 13.3 percent if your FRA is 67. Age 66: This is FRA for people born between 1943 and 1954, which has made this a very popular age to begin collecting. In 2024, 27 percent of men and 25.3 percent of women sign up for benefits at 66. But since your FRA is 67, you’ll get a 6.7 percent pay cut if you sign up here. Age 67: People born in 1960 or later will be able to claim unreduced Social Security payments starting at this age. In 2024, 14.5 percent of men and 13 percent of women did this. Age 68: In 2024, 12.5 percent of men and 12.3 percent of women delayed their Social Security benefits until age 68. Waiting one extra year beyond your FRA of 67 will increase your benefit by 8 percent. Age 69: In 2024, 14.5 percent of men and 13.2 percent of women claimed their retirement benefits at 69, which increased their benefits by 16 percent. Age 70 and older: Waiting to age 70 offers the biggest possible payout – a 24 percent increase over your FRA of 67. In 2024, 8.4 percent of women and 9.1 percent of men held out until this age. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. 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Vogler Good morning, Saugus As we were headed toward this week’s deadline, Saugus High School girls basketball sensation Peyton DiBiasio was on the threshold of scholastic athletic greatness. School Committee Member Joseph “Dennis” Gould – one of the town’s most prolific Saugus High sports fans – thought it was an important enough milestone to make sure that selectmen knew about it before it happened, possibly last night. “Peyton is 16 points shy of tying Alex Winn for alltime Saugus High Basketball scorer at 1610 points,” Gould wrote in his email, which was read during the Committee’s meeting. “Her next game is this Thursday at Saugus MSHS against Winthrop at 6 PM,” he said of the game that was scheduled for last night. “It is probable Peyton will score more than 16 points to break the record and I would love to see all of us there to cheer her on and be witness to this 60-year old record being broken,” Gould continued. “With 9 games left in the season, Peyton will shatter this record but hopefully break it … this Thursday. “I will race over there right after the special School Committee meeting on School District budget. Hope to see you all there. Dennis” As I write this column, I have no idea whether the record was broken last night – perhaps, sometime after the School Committee voted on its proposed budget for the 2027 Fiscal Year, which begins on July 1. But it’s a great story if it did happen. So, congratulations in advance to Peyton and her Lady Sachem teammates. You will have made Saugus High proud Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, Jan. 30) from 9:3011 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighmembers of the Class of 2026, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have participated in at least one season between 2015 and 2022 and plan to continue their education at a trade school, two-year college or four-year college. Applicants must submit a 300-word or longer essay by Sunday, April 26. Scholarship recipients will be announced in June 2026. For application details and more information, visit www. saugusyfc.com. Essays and questions may be submitted to scholarship@saugusyfc.com. SRWC Annual Meeting on SLIDE, SAUGONIANS! SLIDE! Crowds gathered on Monday on the slope off Hurd Avenue near the Veterans Early Learning Center to enjoy winter fun. This hill has become a popular spot for tire tubes, sleds, toboggans and flying saucers over the years. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) bors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office at 781233-2663 or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. Legion Breakfast on Fridays There’s a good breakfast deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus offers Friday morning breakfasts for the 2026 season. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. This week’s “Shout Outs” For the second week in a row, we did not receive any recommendations from our readers on Saugus citizens to publicly praise. So, I will use my editorial discretion as an Eagle Scout to borrow the collective “shout outs” of the Board of Selectmen directed at Liam Martin of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62, who recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Here are some excerpts from the selectmen’s remarks congratulating Liam: Selectman Michael Serino: “You’re an asset to our community, and I’m certainly proud to be here and honor you tonight.” Selectman Frank Federico: “It speaks volumes to your dedication, perseverance, showing up day after day. So, it definitely speaks highly of your character.” Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini: “You are definitely a huge asset to Saugus and one that the younger generation can look up to see what it’s all about to be a class act and dedicated and have the will and drive to get it done.” Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Anthony Cogliano: “First, I’d like to congratulate your parents for doing a fine job with you. I like the beard! Thank you for your service to the community. You are certainly an asset to the town.” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta: “[The Eagle badge] shows strong leadership and a deep tie to our community. And we want to thank you. We’re very proud of everything you’ve done. Being an Eagle Scout is going to help you get into college. It’s going to help you with your jobs. My son got his Eagle back 12 years ago and he still leaves it on his resume. He’s so very proud.” 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. Saugus Youth Football & Cheer Scholarships In celebration of its 55th Anniversary, Saugus Youth Football & Cheer is proud to give back to the Town of Saugus by supporting former athletes as they take the next step in their educational journey. As part of this milestone year, Saugus Youth Football & Cheer will award two $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who previously participated in Saugus Pop Warner and/or Saugus Youth Football & Cheer. One scholarship will be awarded to a former football participant and one to a former cheer participant. These scholarships reflect the organization’s longstanding commitment to building character, leadership and community values through youth sports. Eligible applicants must be Feb. 23 The Saugus River Watershed Council has rescheduled its Annual Dinner Meeting to Monday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Marina at The Wharf (543 North Shore Rd. in Revere). The Sunday/Monday snowstorm led to the cancellation of this past Monday’s dinner meeting. This is being billed as a fun night with stewardship awards, silent auctions and raffles. Steve Fantone will present the keynote presentation and wildlife slide show. Those who attend the annual meeting can also learn about the new Rumney Marsh Conservancy. Tickets cost $35. For details, go to www.saugusriver.org. Sideshow Tony returns to library on Feb. 7 On Saturday, February 7, at 11 a.m., the Saugus Public Library welcomes back magician and music man Tony Gangi. Step back in time for a one-of-a-kind performance that blends music, history and magic. Tony Gangi of Great American Street Organ brings a beautifully restored, handcranked organ to life, filling the air with lively melodies while sharing fascinating stories about the history of these remarkable instruments. As the tunes play, Tony weaves in moments of wonder with clever feats of magic, surprising audiences of all ages. Part concert, part storytelling and part magical spectacle, this immerSOUNDS | SEE PAGE 11 ׉ 7cassandra://oySdK1MD8IczuDvza-5tt5xu7Nb-GaxnKfH4R9DWylI3z`i{O-%}׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 30, 2026 Page 11 ter. The $25 stickers purchased in 2025 are still valid for yard waste/brush disposal on the winter C.H.a.R.M. Center dates. Please note that the C.H.a.R.M. Center does not accept any household trash or construction materials and debris. The Town of Saugus reserves the right to refuse any material if quantity or quality is questionable. Saugus residents are also allowed to dispose of three TVs or computer/CRT monitors for free, per household, each year at the C.H.a.R.M. Center. Free stickers from 2025 will no longer be valid for the disposal of televisions and computer/CRT monitors. Residents will need to get new stickers for 2026 free of charge when visiting the C.H.a.R.M. Center. SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13 A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT: The Saugus Board of Selectmen at Tuesday’s (Jan. 27) meeting honored new Eagle Scout Liam Martin of Boy Scout Troop 62 with a Citation for achieving Scouting’s highest honor. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 sive experience celebrates the charm of old-world music and the joy of live performance in a truly unforgettable way. The fashions of “Downton Abbey” on Feb. 7 Saugus residents who love “Downton Abbey” will have a special treat at the Saugus Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Community Room. Join us for an informative presentation about the lives and fashions of the residents of Downton Abbey. Travel with us through time while we explore the styles of 1912 through the 1920s. Presenting the Program will be Karen Antonowicz of Spirits of Fashion. Register online starting January 24 (sauguspubliclibrary.org). Teen Creative Writing Group meets Feb. 9 Teenagers who want to get creative are welcome to join the Teen Creative Writing Program being offered at the Saugus Public Library at 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, in the Brooks Room on the second floor. You can work on any creative writing project, such as a story, novel or poem. No registration required. This program is suitable for fifth graders and up. For details, please contact Rachel Huntington, the Reference and Young Adult Librarian, at 781-231-4168 or rhuntington@noblenet.org Pre-K Parent Information Night – Feb. 12 Here’s a chance for new parents to learn about the School Department’s preschool programming. Saugus Public Schools will host a Pre-K Parent information night on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6 pm at the Veterans Early Learning Center (39 Hurd Ave.). These issues will be addressed: the Preschool Vision, Entering the Lottery, the Registration Process, Financial Obligations, Daily Operations, Parent Questions and Registration Documents. Based on your child’s birth date, they will be placed in one of the following programs: · three-year-old AM (8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.) or three-yearold PM (12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) – DOB between 9/1/2022 and 8/31/2023. · four-year-old (8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) – DOB between: 9/1/2021 and 8/31/2022 All pre-k programs run Monday through Friday. (Please note: Wednesdays are early release days.) For more information, please call Christine Moreschi at 781231-8166. Saugus High Yearbooks sought Help the Saugus Public Library fill in the gaps in our Yearbook collection. If you have any of these years, please consider donating them to the library. Thank you. Saugus High Yearbook missing years: 1932, 1933, 1934, 1988, 2007, 2009-2018. Contact Lisa LeJeune, Head Reference Librarian, for information at 781-231-4168 or email sau@noblenet.org C.H.a.R.M. Center Winter Dates The Town of Saugus Solid Waste/Recycling Department announced that the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (C.H.a.R.M.) will be open on the following winter dates, weather permitting: Saturday, Feb. 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, March 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The C.H.a.R.M Center is located at 515 Main St., Saugus, behind the Saugus Department of Public Works. Residents will have access to the compost facilities as well as to the recycling facilities during the winter dates. Go to https://www.saugus-ma. gov/solid-waste-recycling-department and click on “Recycling Guide” for a comprehensive list of items that are accepted or not accepted at the C.H.a.R.M. Center, in addition are guidelines for how to prepare different items for disposal at the facility. 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For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www. thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Connors, Kathleen Dibella, Susan J Sompatsorsiri, Antotal Lynda L. (Giarla) Berkowitch O f Saugus. Died on Sunday, January 25th at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston at the age of 57. She was the beloved wife of BUYER2 Macgillivray, Janice Shell, Donald R SELLER1 George Paretsis RET Mytrle Street Rt Colella, Kenneth J Corey Berkowitch with whom she shared 27 years of marriage. Born in Boston and raised in Saugus, Lynda was the daughter of Robert and Irene (Adelstein) Giarla of Sau~PUBLIC NOTICE~ SAUGUS CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT BOARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Saugus Contributory Retirement Board is considering the procurement of a qualified bank or financial institution to provide institutional custodial/master trust services. The Fund is valued at approximately $179 million. Individual contracts will be awarded and stated in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 32 and all applicable guidelines administered by Public Employees Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC). The Board reserves the right to cancel or reject any of all proposals at its discretion. To obtain a copy of the RFP please email scrs@saugusretirement.org No phone calls please. RFPs may be obtained up to the proposal deadline. Proposal deadline is Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. Board hours: Monday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Fridays January 30, February 6, 2026 8. Are rare-earth elements abundant? 9. On Feb. 1, 2013, The Shard opened; what is it? 10. What is taiga? 1. On Jan. 30, 1847, California’s Yerba Buena was renamed what including a saint’s name? 2. bone in the body? 3. Where is the smallest In 1954 the Indian VP presented what device to the Senate, hoping to inspire debate “with freedom from passion and prejudice”? 4. On Jan. 31, 1872, what American Western novelist of “Riders of the Purple Sage” fame was born in Zanesville, Ohio? 5. 11. The Mother of the American Valentine, Esther Howland, founded a valentine company in what Mass. city with a name like a sauce name? 6. In 2027 the Tour de France cycling race will be in three countries on what island? 7. What in Norway was Longyear City (from American John Munro Longyear) until 1926? In 2026 what country hosted the off-road Dakar Rally, including in the Empty Quarter? 12. Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day; what is another word for groundhog? 13. How many presidents were born in Arkansas, California and Hawaii? 14. On Feb. 3, 1634, was the English masque “The Triumph of Peace”; what was a masque? 15. Why is an X thought to be Malden. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Friday, January 30 from 4-7 p.m. A funeral will be held from the funeral home on Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in St Margaret’s Church, 431 Lincoln Ave., Saugus at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lynda’s memory may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter at northeastanimalshelter.org. used to mean a kiss? 16. In what comic opera would you find “When constabulary duty’s to be done, to be done / A policeman’s lot is not a happy one, happy one”? 17. On Feb. 4, 2004, what “book” was launched from a dormitory room? 18. What country has the world’s oldest writing sample: China, Egypt or Iraq? 19. ing will include what new team with the name of a luxury car? 20. On Feb. 5, 1901, Edwin Prescott of Arlington, Mass., received a patent for improving on what called “Loop the Loop”? In 2026, Formula One racA ge 74, died suddenly on January 20, at his home in Saugus. He was the husband of the late Diane I. (Murphy) Joseph. Born in Somerville and raised in Malden, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Lucille (Miller) Joseph. A stationary engineer for 45 years with Boston Edison, Local 369 Utility Workers of America. Mr. Joseph was a member of the Saugus Elks, OBITS | SEE PAGE 13 ANSWERS SELLER2 Paretsis, George Paolini, Henry J Colella, Vincent E OBITUARIES gus. She loved cats and being a “Ma”. In addition to her husband and her parents, Lynda is survived by her two children, Zack Berkowitch and Nicole Bouche and her sister, Leah Giarla of Robert J. Joseph, Jr. ADDRESS 15 Appleton St 75 Appleton St 340 Essex St CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus DATE 01.06.26 01.08.26 01.08.26 PRICE 1350000 690000 625000 1. San Francisco (named after Saint Francis — Yerba Buena means “good herb”) 2. Ear (the stapes near the eardrum) 3. An ivory gavel to replace a broken one 4. Zane Grey 5. Worcester (Worcestershire sauce) 6. Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) 7. Longyearbyen (world’s northernmost town); Boston-based Arctic Coal Company created it 8. According to Brittanica.com, they “are fairly abundant” but they are hard to extract 9. A pyramid-shaped London skyscraper 10. Subarctic forest next to tundra 11. Saudi Arabia 12. Woodchuck 13. One in each state (Clinton, Nixon and Obama, respectively) 14. A 16th–17th century courtly, musical entertainment staged with masked actors; “The Triumph of Peace” included a parade and mock combat 15. Illiterate Middle Ages people used an X (first letter of Christ in Greek) to sign; they kissed the X to mean a sworn oath 16. “The Pirates of Penzance” 17. Facebook 18. Iraq (Sumerian language) 19. “Cadillac” by General Motors 20. His roller coaster on Coney Island ׉ 7cassandra://MrcHeTL_PUH3eFjUQezopBmyR9RrdJIGFacpjtfhaZA7Q`i{O-%׉EGARDENS | FROM PAGE 9 hog to emerge, because it would need to dig an extra two feet or so through the snow. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day. The deep snow cover makes it difficult for birds to find some of their favorite foods, especially those who like to forage on the ground. Some bird foods like small fruits may be close to depleted as we get closer to spring or have become dry and shriveled, which could make them less appetizing. Very few insects are available. Birds and other wildlife need fatty foods to stay warm. Fluffing up their feathers, like the dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) is doing above, helps increase their insulation value to keep the birds warm in cold temperatures. February 3 is halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox on March 20, so winter OBITS | FROM PAGE 12 the Fox Hill Yacht club, the Massachusetts Rifle Association, and the American Legion of Alton, NH. He is survived by his two children; Robert Joseph and his wife Heidi of Saugus, Kerri Zamora and her husband Joe of TN, and his dog Molly. He was the brother of Carol Mahoney of Tewksbury, Linda Joseph Mercurio of Malden, and Dede Emmons of Wilmington. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, on Thursday, January 29. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association @ www. heart.org. Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 is halfway over! 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