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Vogler B oard of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano assured the small gathering outside East Saugus Methodist Church Wednesday night that Saugus is “a welcoming community.” To back it up, he vowed to have the “Pride fl ag” raised in front of Town Hall next year. “Let’s make something good out of something bad that happened,” Cogliano said as he stood in the doorway on the front steps of the church joining other selectmen, church members and faith leaders in a show of support for the LGBTQIA+ community just weeks after a group of kids tried to steal a “Pride flag” sign from the church lawn. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta read a poem titled “You Are Loved.” The gathering shared prayers, sang songs and watched later as the church’s Board of Trustees Chair, Paul Joyce, reached out a second fl oor window of the church to install a “Pride Joan Joyce, 60, said she has been going to the church since she was fi ve years old. She carried a “Pride flag” to show her support. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) fl ag” that would be diffi cult for detractors to reach. “Diversity is our strength and we will not allow acts of hate to divide us,” Pastor Pat Oduor said, referring to the sign incident which prompted the “Pride Rally” in front PRIDE RALLY | SEE PAGE 2 East Saugus United Methodist Church Board of Trustees Chair Paul Joyce installed the Pride fl ag in a hard-to-reach area outside a second fl oor window during a rally at the church on Wednesday night to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community. See inside for more photos. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. 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It would be easy to dismiss the incident as “just boys being boys,” Pastor Oduor noted. “However, the sign was not really in a position that was easy to get to,” she said. “Someone would have had to make an intentional effort to climb up the steep lawn and retrieve the sign and I don’t think it was a coincidence that they took the sign during Pride month. That is an intentional act of hatred,” she said. Leaders of the 200-yearold church organized the rally as a show of support for the LGBTYQIA+ community. LGBTQIA+ is an acronym that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, asexual and more – terms that are used to describe a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. “We welcome and affirm all of God’s children into this faith community regardless of age, race, ethnicity, economic status, gender or sexual orientation,” Pastor Oduor said. “Whoever you are, you are a beloved child of God – at East Saugus UMC everybody is welcome!” Joining Cogliano and Panetta were Selectmen Jeff Cicolini and Mike Serino, Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli and State Representative Donald Wong (R-Saugus). Selectman Corrine Riley wasn’t able to attend the rally, but helped to plan it, she said. There are about 60 members who attend East Saugus United Methodist Church, according to Pastor Oduor. “I always tell my congregation that we are small but mighty. Our church has a history of being an active seeker of social justice going back to the Rev. 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In June of 2021, the School Committee approved a five-year contract for McMahon, with a starting salary of $196,000. The superintendent stands to earn close to a million dollars over the life of the contract. It marked the first time in the history of Saugus Public Schools that the School Committee had approved a five-year contract for the leader of the town’s public education system. It was also the first time that the School Committee had hired a woman superintendent. Long answered the following questions submitted last week by Saugus Advocate Editor Mark E. Vogler.) Dear Mr. Vogler, I am responding to your questions about my client, Erin McMahon, Superintendent of the Saugus Public Schools. My answers are in the order of your questions, which have been restated. discuss their concerns. The Committee never initiated its own investigation and deferred the matter to the Town Manager, who has no authority over the Superintendent’s employment or school department. On May 24, 2023, Superintendent McMahon announced to the Committee her intention to return to work on June 5th after more than five months of hearing nothing from the school committee. The Committee’s subsequent vote in an executive session, without notifying McMahon, or allowing her to attend with counsel, violated the Massachusetts Open Meeting law, General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21. 2) Did the superintendent meet in executive session with the School Committee on Jan. 19 prior to the School Committee announcing her paid leave? Superintendent McMahon received a short letter on January 17, 2023, informing her she was the topic in the School Committee’s executive session on January 19, 2023. She was provided no ASKS | SEE PAGE 8 Saugus School Superintendent Erin McMahon has an uncertain future with the town’s School Department. She remains on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into her alleged misconduct. (Saugus Advocate file photo) 1) What is the latest status of the superintendent? Does she remain on paid leave since Jan. 19, 2023? Did she make any effort to return to work on June 5, or did she comply with the order to stay away from school grounds? The School Committee continues to violate Superintendent McMahon’s contract. When faced with no real choice, the superintendent submitted to a voluntary, good faith administrative leave in January when she was told there may have been a complaint. She believed her contractual rights would be honored, that she would be told the specifics of the issues, and that any issue would be reviewed with her and resolved swiftly. 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This forest was once part of Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Dan - 1972 Breakheart Reservation and many thought it was protected. It is designated as core forest habitat, an ecosystem with pools, streams, endangered species and species of greatest conservation need or concern. It is bordered by Wakefield’s article 97 public land. Why does NEMT plan to deOur 50th Anniversary stroy a mature forest ecosystem to build a new school, costing over $320 million, when they have 30 acres of already developed land that could better accommodate the new school building, parking and athletic fields? Maybe the question is – who benefits? This is a tale of two parcels – one too risky and expensive for private developers to bid on, covered in forest and ledge, and another cleared and nearly ready to build. Wakefield has collaborated with NEMT to get a hockey rink and road in the forested hilltop since 2014. RFPs (request for proposals) were requested by the Town Administrator, Stephen Maio, and approved by the Town Selectmen over the years. The developer was to pay Wakefield and NEMT fees as the lessors. “The (owners) are interested in developing the site to include two sheets of ice … and a second means of egress onto Farm Street is required”. There were no bids. Why? What could it be except the expense and difficulty of a project requiring clear cutting, blasting and the possibility of consequences to abutters? In February 2016, a pre-feasiWe Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes FOURTH OF JULY SPECIALS! 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The SBC were told that the MSBA (MA School Building Authority) would not reimburse for a hockey rink, aquatic center or other facilities but the future hockey rink continued to be discussed in SBC meetings and shown in presentations. Early preferred options for the school were on the practice field behind the school (a site called “C.1”) and the current football field (“C.2”). By 2020, presentations to the SBC show the school on the site option called C.3. That plan puts the school on the forested hilltop and the rink on the current football field. With this plan the sites for the rink (in the forest) and the school (on current campus) were flipped. The highest site cost and the new road cost now belong to the public. The C.3 plan requires clearing acres of trees and blasting down 30-35 feet of ledge for a building platform that will result in a 650 ft cliff along one side of the school. The new road requires blasting by Farm St for a road that will rise to 15-20 ft. The road from the school to Hemlock Rd will be too steep for a sidewalk. Those who park in the student lot will need to climb 1100 ft of ramps and stairs to get to the to the school daily. The cost to destroy the forested hilltop is approximately $40M. According to the signed budget agreement, MSBA will only reimburse up to $8.3 M for site work. Why would the SBC want the district taxpayers (Chelsea, Malden, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Revere, Saugus, Stoneham, Wakefield, Winchester, Winthrop, and Woburn) to pay so much for site costs, not educational costs, when there is no need to do it? This will be a punishing cost for some towns, especially Chelsea, Revere, Malden and Saugus. Project documentation submitted to the MSBA show there are 2 viable alternatives that meet the same educational requirements on the lower campus, site C.1 on the current practice field behind the school and C.2 on the current LETTER | SEE PAGE 9 ׉ 7cassandra://R-X319PAVKqR68zikOFNK8hbSG_0aAXASDN16vZQE4Q.`̰dr+`)׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 23, 2023 Page 5 Reading is Jawsome A The Saugus Public Library launches its Kids 2023 Summer reading Program (Editor’s Note: The Saugus Public Library recently issued the following press release) s the school year winds down, the Saugus Public Library is winding up. If you’re looking for fun, educational activities & summer programming to support your kids’ learning, stop by the Saugus Public Library. This summer, the Library presents “Reading is Jawsome,” the kids’ 2023 summer reading program. Activities include literacy support, story times, music programs, discounted museum and Massachusetts park passes and take & make crafts. In addition, there will be special visits by Wildlife Encounters, Vinny the Bubble Guy, the Saugus Fire Department, Spiderman and the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy and a performance of “Peter & the Wolf.” Check out the Library’s online event calendar for up-to-date information about all our programs. Families are encouraged to register for the shark-themed “Reading is Jawsome” program using the Beanstack app. It’s easy – just download the Beanstack app, register under the Saugus Public Library and you’re on your way. It’s like a Fitbit for reading! For more information, or to register in person, stop by the Children’s Room at the library or visit our website (www.sauguspubliclibrary. org/children/summer-reading-program/). The Saugus Public Schools recommends that students read at least 20 minutes a day this summer. The library is here to help families create a summer reading routine that is fun for kids and their families. The kids’ 2023 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through fifth grade. We have all kinds of great books on hand, but don’t forget we have free ebooks, audio books, comics, magazines & music you can download using the hoopla and Libby digital collections. We reward our readers! We’ve once again partnered with local businesses to reward summer reading. We’d like to thank those businesses that generously donated prizes and the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library who purchased others. The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library will be donating to the Cape Cod-based Atlantic White Shark Conservancy in honor of the kids’ reading. It’s important to keep reading to retain skills – and an opportunity to catch up with peers. Research shows that children who do not read during the summer fall behind. The eff ect is cumulative – over many summers these students fall signifi cantly behind their peers. Most importantly, perhaps, it’s an opportunity to build a reading routine: Turn off the media, sit with a child and enjoy some wonderful stories. Try reading a longer book to them or let them read to you. Log in to Beanstack to track reading – but also to complete fun shark activities, shark drawing lessons, stories and cool, informational videos. Kids can learn about different kinds of sharks, from great whites to tiger sharks, and about the critical role these majestic creatures play in our ocean ecosystems. Need some help registering for summer reading or fi nding a “just-right book” for your child? Stop by the Library and see us! 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Many residents believe that we can elect a Town Manager and still retain our elected, five member Board of Selectmen and our elected 50 Town Meeting Members. Municipalities that elect the top position can use different names such as “Town or City” Manager, Administrator and Mayor. However, when you choose to elect the top position, you are changing your “Town” form of government to a “City” form of government with an elected Council. Of the 351 municipalities in Massachusetts, 44 have made the conversion to a city form of government. Thirty-five of the 44 municipalities have between nine and/or 11 council members, usually depending on population. One example of changing Saugus’s “Town” form of government to a “City” form of government, by electing a Town Manager and a nine member “Council” would result in the following: TOWN BUDGET: (Saugus has a 120 million dollar a year town budget and 10 million dollars in free cash). State law requires a majority vote to spend funds. A charter change would result in the elimination of our elected 50 town meeting members, in which a majority of 26 votes is needed to pass a budget. Consequently, this would be replaced by a nine member council who would be responsible for approving all budgets with a majority of five votes. STABILIZATION FUND: (Saugus has 10 million dollars in its stabilization fund). State law requires a two-thirds vote to spend these funds. A charter change would result in the elimination of our elected 50 town meeting members, in which 34 votes would be needed to spend any funds. Consequently, this would be replaced by a nine member council who would be responsible for spending funds with six votes. TOWN BYLAWS and ZONING: State law requires a twothirds vote to pass a town bylaw or the zoning of property. Examples of zoning changes can include changing single family house lots to multi-family house lots or mixed use lots, increasing building heights and the number of apartments allowed on a lot. A charter change would result in the elimination of our elected 50 town meeting members, in which 34 votes would be needed to change zoning. This would be replaced by a nine member council who would be responsible for changing our bylaws and zoning with six votes. Other options are available to update our present town charter, without changing our form of government. In 2009, under Town Moderator Bob Long, a nine member Town Meeting Charter Committee was formed to make updates to our existing town charter. Town Meeting Member Peter Rossetti, served as chairman. Donald Wong and myself serving as vice-chair, represented the Board of Selectmen. Wendy Reed and Tom Stewart represented the School Committee. In 2010 the committee recommended five charter changes to Town Meeting. Members did approve the charter changes by the required two-thirds vote. The charter changes include: the Board of Selectmen are the town’s chief policy makers (38-2). A five year Capital Plan must be implemented and updated every year (40-4). The submission of the School Committee Budget to the town manager was moved up to February 1st, the beginning of the budget process (39-5). A candidate shall not run for more than one town-wide public office to include, the Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Housing Authority (31-15). Any Leasing of Town Property, for more than 180 days, would need approval by a majority vote of the Board of Selectmen (40-6). The Massachusetts State Legislature did approve the charter changes. Furthermore, in 2011 Town Meeting Members did approve by the required twothirds vote of (41-0), a charter change regarding the process to fill a vacancy on the School Committee. The Massachusetts State Legislature did approve the charter change. Moreover, in 2013, Town Meeting Members did apSelectman Michael J. Serino (Saugus Advocate file photo) prove by the required twothirds vote of (29-11), a charter change regarding the number of votes to “renew” an existing Town Manager’s contract from four votes to three votes of the five member of the Board of Selectmen. The (1982) requirement of four votes to originally hire a town manager and the (1984) requirement of four votes to fire a manager has not changed. The Massachusetts State Legislature did approve the charter change. Also in 2013, Town Meeting Members did approve by the required two-thirds vote of (36-3), a charter change to have STAGGERED ELECTIONS for our elected offices of Board of Selectmen and School Committee and the required establishment of “annual” town elections. However, Massachusetts General Law requires any change in “election cycles” and/or “elected positions” of government must be approved by the residents/voters of the community. Consequently, Saugus voters went to the polls in November of 2013. While 47% voted in Favor of staggered elections, 53% voted No. In conclusion, if the intent is to elect the top position in government, our present form of government must be changed from a “Town” charter to a “City” charter (council) form of government (MGL Ch 43). Consequently, a Charter Commission must be formed. However, if you want to make changes within our present “town” charter, you can accomplish this through the town meeting process. I hope this information is helpful to the residents of our community. Best Regards, Selectman Mike Serino Editor’s Note: Michael J. Serino is a lifelong Saugus resident who has been active in local government for many years. Serino, 69, is a 1971 Saugus High School graduate. He is completing his second consecutive two-year term on the Board of Selectmen. But he served as chair during his previous time on the board. His public service also includes chairing the Conservation Commission, Board of Assessors, the Open Space Committee and the Saugus Resident (First-Time) Homebuyer Program. In addition, he has served as an elected Town Meeting Member from Precinct 10, Vice-Chairman of the Town Meeting Charter Committee and a member of the Saugus Planning Board. He has devoted many hours to planning and zoning issues. ׉ 7cassandra://bdkJMEBFh218Dw4yrawcYbr0Bd6_Z3xAQj6Qva5IFB0(w`̰dr+`)׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 23, 2023 ~ The Old Sachem ~ Page 7 He Beat the Red Sox in 1967 J ames Timothy McCarver was a professional baseball catcher, playing for four teams between 1959 and 1980. He spent most of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals. They beat the Boston Red Sox in the 1967 World Series, 4-3. Bob Gibson pitched and won three games for the St. Louis Cardinals, while Jim Lonborg went two and one for the Sox. McCarver went three for 24 and scored three runs for the Cards with a double and two RBIs. He had two walks and struck out twice. For the regular season, he batted 139 for 471, 14 homers, 69 RBIs and stole eight bases. Tim McCarver was born on October 16, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee, and attended Christian Brothers High School, an all-boys private school, the oldest all-boys school in Memphis, where two-thirds of the students participate in athletics. Tim was selected and signed by the Cardinals in 1959 out of high school and was sent to Keokuk Indians in Iowa and then upped to the Rochester Red Wings in Rochester, New York. He was brought up by the Cards at 17 years old in 1959 near the end of the season, then sent to Memphis Chicks in 1960. In 1961 he was moved up to the Charleston Charlies – and the Atlanta Crackers in 1962. He had brief promotions to the Cards in 61 and 62, then he was brought to St. Louis in 1963 for a lifetime in major league baseball. He was a two-time all-star and helped the Cardinals defeat the Yankees in the World Series of 1964. Tim batted .478 in the series and hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning to win the fi fth game for the Cards. He was runner-up for the 1967 National League Most Valuable Player of the Year. He was a member of two World Series Champions in St. Louis and the National League Champions in 1968 that lost the World Series to Detroit. McCarver was traded to the Phillies after the 1969 season and was later joined by a former Cardinal pitcher, Steve Carlton. During his time with the Cards, he was the only catcher accepted by the temperamental Bob Gibson. In 1972 he was traded to the Montreal Expos, where he became an outfi elder because they already had a catcher and needed McCarver’s bat. He came back to the Cards after the 1972 season and was purchased by the Red Sox near the end of the 1974 season. He was released in June 1975. He signed with the Phillies within a week. During his stretch with the Phillies, he caught Rick Wise’s no-hitter on June 23, 1971. With the Expos he caught Bill Stoneman’s no-hitter on October 2, 1972. He became a baseball color commentator for decades and won three Emmy awards for a Sports Event Analyst. He started at WPHL-TV in PhilaFor Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-44446 or info@advocatenews.net Caps off to the Class of 2023. Congratulations! 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 WINWASTESAUGUS.COM delphia, working with Richie Ashburn and Harry Kalas. He covered the Philadelphia team from 1980 to 1982, the Mets from 1983 to 1998, the Yankees from 1999 to 2001 and the San Francisco Giants in 2002. He was a play-by-play announcer for ABC for freestyle skiing at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary and cohosted primetime coverage for the 1992 Winter Olympics. During his TV career, he called 24 World Series. Tim McCarver died in Memphis in February 2023. Red Sox fans of the 60s will remember McCarver as a great player, catching for Bob Gibson defeating our Sox in the World Series of 1967. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column about sports – and sometimes he opines on current or historical events or famous people.) “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) ׉ 7cassandra://xCnmuM1F7a6SxWQbzgarSp__0Ckib78A5UEG4y83X_0+`̰dr+`)dr+`) PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://MLGjGud2mQ5PTPssfLVtOVVstE_I66ARrpQwKM9_iwQ<[`)׉ 7cassandra://mjv9-1zjKxHnmuKwCkExKLqEtJIdhfPXxgkt8B8tKaQ͢`J׉ 7cassandra://prglaokq2iVV975Vuvh_bbyWrDIRmu7AnZJezqiSZac-`̰׉ 7cassandra://83K4d6IkwEq3ECONHEBohGBFqbUleTX08oHASBWeNaIK@<͠dr+`)ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://4k2iXYh0TjlPi1JYwedQak6PSmDOoT1lQdMrGJ-BuTw`)׉ 7cassandra://cNDfFKYA32mNNvO3u58WKGCTtgNiyFpvLu9KG0H1f74͚`J׉ 7cassandra://7tyA0Hpb59-E4P9BAF1KRyS100w_Uj7q2jUaZScmQTQ)`̰׉ 7cassandra://0exRHiSPm9z7geXaIOKz4d9R_vyds4barXENk40i__A͠dr+`)ۖנdr+`)9ׁH%http://www.JandSlandscape-masonry.comׁ ׁ Јנdr+`)T9ׁHhttp://WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COMׁ ׁ Јנdr+`) 3N9ׁHhttp://gmail.comׁ ׁ Јנdr+`)?ف9ׁH!http://nyurl.com/WakefieldRinkLetׁ ׁ Јנdr+`)?9ׁH"http://nyurl.com/WakefieldRinkCitaׁ ׁ Јנdr+`)߁?o9ׁH#http://nyurl.com/NEMTSchoolSitePicsׁ ׁ Ј׉E}Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 23, 2023 Special Town Meeting set for Monday A Special Town Meeting has been scheduled for Monday (June 26) to consider several articles, one of them called “the Responsible Employee Ordinance.” An article submitted by Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Robert J. Camuso sets standards pertaining to the hiring of contractors. “The Selectmen hereby finds and determines that taxpayer money is most efASKS | FROM PAGE 3 ficiently and productively spent by awarding construction contracts to fi rms that include and enforce provisions requiring compliance with state laws governing the payment of prevailing wages, the provision of workers compensation coverage, and the proper classifi cation of individuals as employees and not as individual contractors, as well as state law concerning health insurance details. The Committee still has not provided any. It is unclear who, if anyone, made coverage and state certifi ed apprenticeship programs,” the proposal stated. Another article would authorize the funding from free cash or the stabilization fund not to exceed $66,100 to complete the land survey needed to verify if the land located across the river from Riverside Cemetery is suitable for expansion of cemetery grounds for use of burial and additionally funding www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om a “complaint”. We requested the School Committee share details of the complaint on at least three occasions before filing for arbitration, which filing is required by her contract to be made no later than the 30th day after the violation. There was no reference to a discussion about or with the superintendent being on the agenda for the Jan. 19 meeting. On the surface, that would appear to be a potential violation of the Open Meeting Law. Any thoughts on that? Yes, it was an Open Meeting Law violation. 3) For the sake of clarification, are you saying that the vote by the School Committee to put the superintendent on paid administrative leave took place only after the superintendent indicated she would return to work on June 5? I cannot speak to the actions of the School ComWE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! to initiate design and implementation process. That article was submitted by Saugus Cemetery Commission Chair Rick Thompson, who is also a Precinct 3 Town Meeting member. A third article would rezone the Palumbo property. The article seeks to amend the town zoning map by changing the zoning classifi - cation of property located at 39R Forest St. from Residenmittee, because the meeting was closed. The superintendent was notified of the imposed leave following the May 30th meeting. The reasons provided were the same as in January – vague and absent details. The Committee has never conducted an investigation or provided information in response to multiple requests for details. Saugus has had four different superintendents in the last 10 years. Superintendent McMahon is the first female superintendent. We believe she has been subjected to this treatment as a result of her gender. 4) Have you received copies of any of the minutes of the School Committee when the superintendent’s status was discussed, including the Jan. 19 meeting? The Supervisor of Public Records has required the School Committee to provide information related to the Superintendent. Despite three appeals, the Committial 2 to the Business Highway Residential District. There’s another article to see if the town will vote to appropriate a sum of money from the PEG Access Enterprise Fund for the purpose of funding capital equipment for the PEG Access studio/facility in Saugus. The meeting is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. in the second fl oor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall on Monday night. tee has yet to comply with the orders of the Office of the Supervisor, including one directive to produce the documents directly to Supervisor for inspection. Saugus’ continued defiance of the Supervisor’s lawful order will result in more delay, increased legal expenses for the Town and a referral to the Attorney General’s office. The Superintendent ’s commitment to Saugus Public School students, educators and parents is unwavering. She cares deeply about this community and is committed to remaining the Saugus Public School Superintendent. She assembled an exceptional team that is deeply committed to building the solutions that work and serving our children--despite the political cross winds. Michael J. Long Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP 175 Derby St., Unit 17 Hingham, MA 02043 Celebrating 65 Years in Business! S Saugus-Everett Elks Charity Meat Raffle T he Saugus-Everett Lodge of Elks will be hosting a pre–Fourth of July Barbecue Meat Raffl e on Friday evening, June 23, Summer is Here! at 7:30 p.m. Come by and win burgers, sausages, steaks, dogs and more for your holiday cookout. All proceeds benefi t local Elks charities. ׉ 7cassandra://prglaokq2iVV975Vuvh_bbyWrDIRmu7AnZJezqiSZac-`̰dr+`)׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 23, 2023 Page 9 Police warn town residents to beware of home improvement scams P olice and town officials are warning residents to beware home improvement scams involving contractors who are unlicensed and work for fake companies. “Home improvement scams seem to be a regional problem that’s been going on for a few months across the state and throughout the region,” Saugus Police Sgt. Detective Frank Morello said this week. “The work that is being LETTER | FROM PAGE 4 football field. New fields will be built upon the footprint of the current school once it’s demolished. No one will say how they intend to use the current football field. SBC and project documentation show multiple references to a “Future Hockey Rink” presented and discussed in the months leading up to the SBC’s vote to approve the Hilltop Building Site (C.3) in December 2020. The future rink was clearly a factor in the site selection, as evidenced by the Final Evaluation of Alternatives prepared by PMA and submitted to the MSBA. It stated “The district gains additional athletic fields with this option [C.3] and maintains the potential of reserving the current football field/ track for future development as a hockey rink.” Again, when MSBA reviewers asked for justification for the high site costs related to the hilltop location, the project team responded “The new football field and track is replacing the existing field and track that is … being reserved for future recreational development (outside of this Project)” By locating the school on the forested hilltop, 12 towns will pay to address the ledge and build a road. Stephen Maio, town administrator and David DiBarri, NEMT superintendent, can now get the rink and road they have wanted for years using new school funding. Developers can affordably build whatever “facility” they want on the current football field. The SBC members have not acknowledged that there are better, safer site options for the new school. Residents have spoken of concerns about the safety and access to the new school, the 1100 ft system of stairs and ramps. The SBC responded that there will be liability insurance. Citizens redone is substandard and involves contractors working for fake companies. People can easily be duped into spending a lot of money,” he said. A handful of Saugus residents, most of them elderly, have been caught up in the scams, according to Police Sgt. Detective Morello. “These people don’t pull permits and are able to work under the radar Building Inspector Dan Kelly said. “They’re hiring immigrants quested an environmental review by the state. Since the SBC denies there are future plans to build a rink, the building plan does not trigger an environmental review. A new energy park is planned for the article 97 land abutting the school site that will leverage solar power generated from the school rooftop to benefit Wakefield customers. The Energy Park is described as part of the school project when the Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department wants voters to approve the use of the public land. It is described as not part of the school when they’re trying to avoid environmental review, which they have done. There is no scrutiny or oversight. The SBC reports back to themselves while determining what is allowed to exist and spending hundreds of millions of public funds. There is a conflict of interest law, requiring all municipal employees to act in the public interest. The NEMT SBC has a responsibility for all 12 towns, yes? I do not see stewardship, responsibility, or ethics. The school site had been decided without a word about the location on the ballot to fund the school in January 2022, see the Reading Post article “Why-didnt-the-public-know-about-theplan-to-build-the-new-voke”. There is something called a Right to Honest Services. It is about transparency, deception and a breach of a fiduciary duty. Why is new school funding being used for this long desired rink and road? The NEMT project team claims that the school property is private land. It is public land which is why the public will pay all costs. The loss of this forest will be ours too. There has been extensive outreach to Massachusetts’s state-level legislative leaders. Many representatives that claim to prioritize the to do the work. It’s important that people check credentials and physically see a permit, have a conversation with them and make sure they have insurance. If you don’t have home improvement contractors properly insured, they can’t pull permits,” Kelly said. “I have heard about at least four cases in this area and they seem to prey on the elderly,” he said. Kelly said he’s aware of a Saugus woman who started environment support blasting away this core forest and wetland habitat. The safety issues posed by the ramp design and lack of sidewalks within the campus cannot be remedied. Students will lose access to the baseball, football and practice fields while the hill is blasted and dewatered and rock is crushed for months behind the existing school. Voters were told this site option was the least disruptive. Wakefield’s beautiful native forest will turn into a rock quarry with a parking lot. Maintenance for this school site will always cost more. That cost will not be for a better school. It will be for a facility and road that Wakefield and NEMT have sought for years. There are better, safer, less expensive and less destructive site options. Please share this information and contact your town. New school site plan pics: tiwith deck repairs and “the repairs snowballed into all kinds of unnecessary work.” “Any time somebody is going to invest large amounts of money in home improvements, make sure you know all about the person you are going to hire to find out if they are legitimate and licensed. People can always call us at Town Hall,” he said. “In the Town of Saugus, if anybody is going to solicit homeowners for business, they have to wear a badge nyurl.com/NEMTSchoolSitePics All citations for this letter: tinyurl.com/WakefieldRinkCitations This letter can be shared: tinyurl.com/WakefieldRinkLetterV2 If you agree or disagree, have that is issued by the Police Department. It has their photo on it, and the Police do a background check. 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In fact, we should stop using the term “yard waste” altogether and call it “yard treasure.” No one appreciates this more than Dick Lynch, who has been enhancing his yard and garden for decades by keeping valuable organic material on his property. The heart of Dick’s approach is his composting system, which consists of two wire-fencing cylinders in the backyard located close to his raised vegetable beds. Each composter has a simple gate that allows Dick to rake the organic matter out when it’s either ready to be used in the garden or when it needs to be raked out to be thoroughly turned and then put back in for further decomposition. Dick notes that he used to have a three-bin system, which he notes “Is much better.” That way you have compost that is just starting out, compost that is partway decomposed and, finally, a bin that is full of readyto-use compost. To turn his piles and remove finished compost, Dick uses a haying fork, a square-nosed shovel and a hoe. Di ck compos t s many things, including brown paper bags, hedge trimmings, leaves and garden waste. He also keeps a covered metal container in the kitchen to collect kitchen scraps. Dick has two other important tips to help people compost: Keep a calendar to remind you when to turn beets and pole beans. Gardening is truly a family affair for Dick. His healthy rhubarb plant came from his grandparents and moved to the house with Dick and his parents around 1935. He and his wife, Mary Kinsell, spent their honeymoon visiting Heritage Farm in Minnesota – and they still grow tomatoes from seed they collected there, getting a fresh supply from their plants each year. Dick reflects that he does spend quite a bit of time working in the garden, but “I t ’s my therapy!” *Specifically, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection regulations 310 CMR 19.017 prohibit disposal of yard waste in incinerator, landfill or transfer facilities – unless these facilities are going to recycle or compost it. (For more info, including exceptions for your pile (about every three weeks) and read the book “Let It Rot!” by Stu Campbell. (I recently purchased a used copy online for about $7.) Dick notes that he learned everything about composting from Campbell’s book. More recently, Dick has been applying shredded leaves to his raised vegetable beds. (Studies have actually shown that leaves add both valuable nutrients to soil and make it more moisture retentive.) Just a few of the vegetables that Dick grows are tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, contaminated material, see the great fact sheet from the University of Massachusetts at https://ag.umass .edu/ landscape/ fac t - sheets/yard-waste-management-in-massachusetts.) Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is a nonprofit organization with a goal to promote a better quality of life in Saugus through environmental action. Incorporated in 1973, SAVE has had an eventful history supporting the preservation of the wildlife, water bodies, open GAMING DISTRICT MALDEN Dick Lynch with his compost bin (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) spaces and other natural resources throughout Saugus. Together, SAVE members engage in events and programs throughout town, contributing to a caring and engaged community. Aiming to support the longterm well-being of our dynamically and diverse ecosystems, SAVE also seeks to reduce/eliminate pollution and spread awareness about environmental topics. 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Visit une.edu ׉ 7cassandra://iD1Ssv2KtbMa0qjdeJpWakpXBr-D1oeYFfbWzw-lvpc+`̰dr+`)׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 23, 2023 Page 11 Strawberries and flowers Last Saturday’s rains didn’t dampen the spirit for two popular downtown events By Laura Eisener D espite the cloudy and sometimes rainy weather on Saturday, the Saugus Historical Society Strawberry Festival and the Saugus Garden Club Annual Plant Sale went on as planned this year. It has been a great tradition in Saugus since at least the mid-1980’s. The success of the event is the result of many volunteers working before, during and after the event. Outdoors on the Roby School lawn, members of the Garden Club persevered through the rain and sold many plants and bouquets to a good crowd who considered the flowers brought delight to an otherwise gray day. Indoors, Jayne Parrott and Wendy Renda sold tickets all day for shortcakes, hot dogs, soda and chips. Laura Eisener and Jack Klecker performed various jobs throughout the day, including cutting biscuits and setting out utensils. Joanie Allbee and Larissa Ambrosio dished out lots of delicious strawberry shortcakes, while Deb Panetta and Karen Rakinic presided over the hot dog table. Randy Abber, behind the scenes, did a lot of the advance ordering for supplies and hot dogs. Many others Saugus Garden Club members, pictured from left to right: Front row: Jean Brunco and Co-Presidents Lorraine DiMilla and Donna Manoogian; second row: Fran Rogers, Debra Panetta, Lorraine Wilton, Sandra Manoogian, Sharon Genovese, Helen Fahey and Susan Hobbs. Missing from the picture was Maureen Murray. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) lent a hand to keep things running smoothly. The Historical Society thanks the Legion Hall, which has provided the location for many years, and Deb Dion-Faust, who helped with setting up and clearing up afterward. Thank you to Donald Wong and other guests who made generous donations beyond the price of the shortcakes. Kayem donated the hot dogs and Piantedosi bakery gave a significant discount on hot dog rolls. Many people come every year for this event, which kicks off the summer season, and there are always some who come for the first time. Saugonians always enjoy this opportunity to chat and enjoy old-fashioned strawberry shortcakes, resulting in many smiling faces. This is the annual fundraiser for both the Historical Society and the Garden Club. Both clubs strive to keep membership prices low, and the Historical Society invites members of the public to its educational programs free of charge six times a year. While the club’s members keep the nonprofit organization going, it is not necessary to be a member to attend the programs. The current display at 30 Ruth Berg of the Saugus Garden Club enjoyed the day. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Debra Panetta) Main St. is about the Saugus High School Band and includes photos, stories, uniforms and their memorabilia from band history. It is open by appointment, on meeting nights, and will also have some open days this summer when we can schedule a board member to welcome public viewing. The building owned by the society stores historical information and artifacts, promotes knowledge of local history and is also used by the local cable TV station for its filming and offices. Jack Klecker sliced a lot of shortcake biscuits for the Strawberry Festival last Saturday at the Legion Hall. (Courtesy to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta served up hot dogs at the Strawberry Festival last Saturday. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) Karen Rakinic, Joanie Allbee and Larissa Ambrosio served up summery delights of hot dogs and strawberry shortcakes on Saturday. 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And if so, how would you like to go watch the Red Sox play at Fenway Park early next month? And if you do, maybe you get to be one of the lucky ones to go down on the field, take some batting practice and meet some of the players. How would you like that? I know a former town resident who might be able to help make that baseball fantasy happen. Saturday, July 8 at Fenway Park will be a special one for Saugus native Dario Pizzano, a retired professional baseball player and one of the heroes of the 2003 Little League World Series team from Saugus. Dario, who is the Director of Fundraising for a charity called Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis (MS4MS), will be at the park that day for the 4:10 p.m. game against the Oakland A’s, raising funds and helping to spread public awareness for those with MS. “We have a section next to Pesky Pole where we’ll sit, provide attendees with orange shirts (color for MS), and have some get on the field for batting practice to meet some of the players,” Dario told me in a recent email. “Tickets are $75 per person, including the ticket, an orange event t-shirt, orange sunglasses, and an orange koozie,” Dario said. “We have roughly 200 tickets in the section, so there’s no maximum (everyone and anyone can purchase tickets). Tickets must be purchased by (Monday) June 26th to ensure seats in our section,” he said. “Below is our charity’s website as a whole, our specific event web page on our site, and attached is our levels of sponsorship and our organization’s One Pager. Site: https:// ms4ms.org. Event Web Page: https:// ms4ms.or g/spreadin - go r an ge - d a y - a t - f e n - way-park-2023/ “I am honored to be a part of this organization and use the game I love to help spread awareness of Multiple Sclerosis and raise funds to ultimately help find a cure for MS,” Dario said. “This cause holds a special place in my heart as my mother, Tracie Pizzano, has been suffering from MS for over 20 years and this is the perfect opportunity to help support her by using my love for baseball,” he said. There’s still time to be a part of #spreadingORANGE Day at Fenway Park to fight MS! Go watch a game and help a noble cause. Barbecue Meat Raffle tonight The Saugus-Everett Lodge of Elks will be hosting a pre– Fourth of July Barbecue Meat Raffle tonight (Friday, June 23) at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge at 401 Main St. Come by and win burgers, sausages, steaks, dogs and more for your holiday cookout. All proceeds benefit local Elks charities. Maruzzi book launch June 27 at Kowloon Michael Maruzzi, a Saugus native who has become a mentor and advocate for spinal cord injured persons, has written a book called “Walking is Overrated.” It’s an inspirational story of overcoming life’s challenges 36 years after a hockey injury left him a quadriplegic. He spent his early years growing up in Everett before his family moved to Saugus. Maruzzi, 54, suffered a devastating injury while playing in a hockey game for Saugus High School on Jan. 17, 1987, when he crashed into the boards head-on, leaving him paralyzed. Though confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life as a quadriplegic, Maruzzi made the most of his opportunities to pursue a career. He is a 1987 graduate of Saugus High School. Maruzzi authored his memoir to show how any human being has the capacity to overcome any physical obstacle. The Kowloon Restaurant will be hosting a book launch from 6 to 9 p.m. on June 27. Food, drink, music, dance, comedians and a copy of the book are included in the $75 ticket charge to the event, which will be held on the outdoor patio. SAVE will hold 50th Annual Meeting on June 28 The Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) will hold its 50th Annual Meeting & Dinner on Wednesday, June 28, at the Continental Restaurant (Route 1 North, Saugus) A social hour begins at 6:30 p.m.; dinner buffet to begin at approximately 7:15 p.m. SAVE was founded in 1973 “to promote a better quality of life in Saugus through enThe First Congregational Church of Saugus is proud to announce the winners of our annual Pumpkin Patch Scholarships for 2023. They are Steven Lin, who will be attending Cornell University, and Stephanie Gomes, who will be attending Bentley University. Carl Spencer (right) and Rev. Bill Ladd (left) were on hand to deliver the checks to the very worthy winners. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) vironmental concern and action.” Family, friends, community partners, and the public are invited to join us for dinner and a program featuring a look back at our projects, campaigns and successes over the past 50 years of community involvement and passion for our environment. The dinner buffet will consist of garden salad, pasta, chicken and fish entrees, potato, vegetable, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $30 per person. Please RSVP as soon as possible, but no later than June 19, at https://tinyurl.com/SAVE628 to join us for a fun evening of celebration. For further information, please visit http:// www.saugussave.org or contact Ann at adevlin@aisle10. net or Mary at Mkinsell@verizon.net Free parking is available onsite and the facility is ADA-accessible. 2023 Summer Concerts at the Saugus Iron Works, 244 Central St. The Saugus Public Library and the National Park Service are proud to bring another summer of music to the Saugus Iron Works. These free, weekly concerts are open to the public and begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning July 12 through August 30. Our 2023 lineup: July 12: Squeezebox Stompers (Cajun & Zydeco). July 19: Atwater & Donnelly (Traditional American & Celtic Folk & Dance). July 26: Decades of Rock (Classic Rock: 60s, 70s, 80s). August 2: Sweet Soul Sounds (Motown). August 9: Ditto (Folk & Rock: 60s and 70s). August 16: Jumpstreet (Rock, R&B, Blues, & Jazz). August 23: Headlands (Folk, Country, Americana Pop). August 30: Memorylaners (50s, 60s, 70s). Bring chairs or a blanket and a picnic! Enjoy a summer evening at the Iron Works with great music and friends! “Saugus Over Coffee” Tuesday night (June 20) was a great night for a dozen or so folks from Precinct 6 who showed up at the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library to meet four of their five Town Meeting members, listen to them talk about what makes Precinct 6 special and the top issues that affect the neighborhoods they represent and then get to tell the Town Meeting members what issues are their greatest concerns. And two members of the Board of Selectmen – Vice Chair Debra Panetta and Selectman Michael Serino – responded to some of the concerns mentioned by Precinct 6 residents. So, somebody in the local government was definitely interested in the informal discussion. Anyone from Precinct 6 who wishes they attended such a forum can view it on vimeo.com/saugustelevision. The next “Saugus Over Coffee” forum has been set for Monday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m., when we will be featuring Precinct 7. We will be sending out invitations soon – via email and letters to the homes of each of the five Town Meeting members. For those unfamiliar with the “Saugus Over Coffee” forums, they are cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library. The primary purpose is to give citizens in each of the town’s 10 precincts an opportunity to voice their concerns about top issues in their respective precincts. It also gives them an opportunity to meet their Town Meeting representatives and chat over a cup of coffee or tea. Town Meeting members will benefit by getting to know more about concerns in their precincts. Viewers of the forums videotaped by Saugus TV will also get to learn a little about the history or interesting things about the precinct being featured each month. One of my major hopes for the forums is that it spurs an interest for citizens to become potential candidates for Town Meeting in this fall’s town election. The public should keep in mind that there was a paucity of candidates for Town Meeting seats in the town elections back in 2021. In five of the 10 precincts, only five candidates ran for the five seats. That means half of the 50-member body was elected without competition. Stay tuned for more information as “Saugus Over Coffee” continues. Here is the remaining schedule: Precinct 7 – July 10 Precinct 8 – August 14 Precinct 9 – Sept. 11 Precinct 10 – Oct. 23 THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13 ׉ 7cassandra://UZGmECJf5Q--TtCR51MZgKZBBpzfwcRSZT15W4NGDhE'&`̰dr+`)׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 23, 2023 Page 13 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 12 Please check with The Saugus Advocate or library for any changes in dates. Residents can check the programming guide on the station’s website (www.saugustv.org) for dates and times. A video of the forum will also be available for viewing on the station’s vimeo page within a day or two after the event – www. vimeo.com/saugustelevision. Knights of Columbus Craft Fair and Flea Market The Saugus Knights of Columbus will hold its Outdoor Craft Fair and Flea Market on Saturday, August 19. Our last events were all sold out. Reserve your space now. A 12 x 12 space costs $30. Vendors must bring their own tables and chairs. Call Paul Giannetta for reservations or info – 978239-1392. Some Special “Shout Outs” We have several “Shout Outs” from readers this week. Joanie Allbee: “Hello I’d like to do a ‘Shout Out’ To Our 2023 Saugus Historical Society Strawberry Festival Team for hitting a home run! Here’s a Big Shout Out and Thank You to the following who showed up and went to bat when our Team was running low: “Debbie Panetta in the spur of the moment rolled up her sleeves and jumped right in with great enthusiasm. Ms. Panetta served hotdogs up till the last minute where she had to flee for another planned function which literally left her changing outfits in her car! “Karen Rakinic who then jumped in and took Debbie’s place serving the hotdogs till closing. “High School Junior Larissa Ambrosio helped us from beginning to end. Larissa helped set up, served Strawberry shortcakes with a smile and provided excellent customer service; she also stayed with us for clean up and pack up in the rain. “Thanks to Jack Klecker for loading supplies in his truck to and fro, cutting the biscuits and making sure things were running smoothly. “Jane Parrott and Wendy Renda for handling the cash & selling tickets “Historical Society President Laura Eisener for having the faith to see through predicted rains & low staff, that we could still pull this off greatly this year and not have to cancel. “Randy-Sue Abber for her behind the scenes help and instructions, availability via phone. (wishing speedy recovery to Randy-Sue.) “Also thanks to those who lended hands in misc. ways. “Thanks for knocking it out of the park, Team!” Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo: “Along with my fellow Town Meeting Members; Elisa LeBrasseur, Allen Panico, and Bill Brown as well as Selectmen Deb Panetta and Mike Serino this ‘Shout Out’ and ‘thank you’ goes to the residents of Precinct 6 who attended the Advocate’s ‘Saugus Over Coffee’ forum that was held at the Saugus Public Library on Tuesday evening. It was nice to see so many attend and that several spoke about what was important to them, their neighborhoods and the town as a whole.” A shout out from Joe Vecchione: “I’d like to make a shout out to my younger brother and Precinct 1 resident, Mike Vecchione, who is the Assistant Captain for the AHL Hershey Bears, the affiliate of the NHL Washington Capitals. They won 3-2 in OT in Game 7 of the American Hockey League Calder Cup Finals after going down 2-0. Mike scored the series winning, cup clinching goal; a storybook ending. I’m so proud and happy for him. Congratulations brother. Love you!” 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. Want to serve on the FinCom? Saugus Town Moderator Stephen N. Doherty is seeking volunteers to serve on the Town’s Finance Committee. The Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing all financial articles that come before Town Meeting and advising the members on their feasibility. Applicants can send a letter of interest outlining their qualifications to precinct4steve@gmail.com or can mail it to the Saugus Town Clerk’s Office at 298 Central St., Suite 7, Saugus, MA 01906 marked “Attention Town Moderator”. Letters should be submitted by June 30, 2023, for consideration. The Saugus Cultural Council seeks help The Saugus Cultural Council is recruiting new members. If you have a passion for arts, education, community engagement and building an inclusive community, feel free to apply. Please send a letter of interest and brief resume to the Saugus Board of Selectmen. The Saugus Cultural Council is a local agency funded by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. 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We hope the chairs will find their way back to their loved ones. We have approximately 50 dedicated chairs available to relatives. Please contact Janice Jarosz at 339222-2178 or Linda Ross at 781-233-4607 for further information. The list includes the followTAX BENEFITS OF IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS If you place your principal residence into an irrevocable trust to protect the equity for your children, you can sell your home and still take advantage of the $250,000 capital gains tax exclusion ($500,000 for a married couple) upon sale. For example, if you are single and you lived in your home for at least two of the five years prior to the date of sale of your home, and you sold your home for $750,000, with a purchase price of $500,000, the $250,000 capital gain would not be taxable. In order to determine your actual cost basis, you would be adding to the purchase price all capital improvements since acquisition such as a new roof, new windows, new heating system, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, asphalt driveway, etc., plus any and all closing costs on the sale of the house such as broker’s commission, tax stamps, legal fees and recording fees. Upon your death, the fair market value of the home would become the new cost basis in the hands of the beneficiaries of the Trust, such as your children. If they were to sell the home shortly after your death, in all probability, there would then be no capital gains tax to pay. Only if the property appreciated significantly since the date of your death would there then be a capital gain to pay taxes on. Keep in mind that once the five-year look-back period has passed, the house would not be a countable asset for MassHealth purposes and being held in the irrevocable Trust would avoid probate as well as estate recovery for MassHealth benefits paid. If the house were to be sold during your lifetime, the net sales proceeds would be placed into the irrevocable Trust to either purchase a new home to be held by the Trust or to invest the monies to generate income to be paid to you as an income beneficiary of the Trust. This would be the case if you decided to rent and not purchase a replacement property. The sale of the home and the purchase of a replacement home does not restart the five-year look-back period. Since the irrevocable Trust is drafted as a grantor-type Trust, even if you place a brokerage account into such a Trust, the interest, dividend and capital gain distribution income would be reported on a Trust tax return but the Trust would generate a Grantor Letter to be issued to the Grantor of the Trust (Settlor or Trustor) in order for the Grantor to be able to report this income on his or her individual income tax return at the much lower tax rates than those of Trusts. Not all types of assets are suitable to be placed into an irrevocable Trust as part of a Medicaid plan. For example, retirement accounts and IRA’s are assets that you would not place into such a Trust as to do so would create an immediate taxable event. 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. ing Dedicated Chairs: Aubrey, Flo & Al; Favuzza, Josephine; Barry, Diane; Favuzza, Frank; Biffin, Theodore; Fioravanti, Ann; Blair, James, A.; Franlins, Beatrice T.; Bly, Belden G. Jr.; Gloria & Jackie (59); Borghetti, Joseph; Harrington, Mike; Bourgeois, Eleanor Statuto; Kelley, Maureen; Braid, Robert M.; MacNeil, Bill; Bucchiere, John; McKinney, William; Butler, Laurence; Mekalian Family; Celandes, Wilbur; Jean Henderson; Class of 1938 - Melewski, Roberta; Class of 1941 - Melewski, Sophie; Class of 1947 - Morrison, Mary A.; Class of 1960 - Moschella, Carmen Jr.; Class of 1966 - Moylan, Albert J.; Cogliano, Anthony; O’Connor, Mae & Larry; Colby, Virginia; O’Neil, Nellie; Courant, Barbara Henderson; Parrish, Charles L.; Dahlberg, Frank; Pincess, Abraham; Dahlberg, Frank and Sarah; Polese, Lisa A.; DeSteuben, Albert, Jr.; Saugus High School 2001 – Dewling, Debi Sanders; Secor, John; Diamond, Beverly; Sketchley, John; Fabrizio, Bonnie McHale; Sorenson, Andy; Fabrizio, Kenneth; Steward, Doris; Favuzza, Geraldine; Whyte, Chris. Attention 2016-18 Saugus High grads The Saugus High School graduate classes of 2016, 2017 and 2018 Cumulative Record Folders will be destroyed on July 15, 2023. Any graduates from the dates above of Saugus High School wishing to obtain their records before they are destroyed, please email Kim Alba at kalba@saugus.k12. ma.us. The pick-up dates and times will be given to you via email. If you would like them mailed, please include an address in your email. Seeking Sachems sports historical data If you are knowledgeable about the Saugus High Sachems Boys and Girls sports teams prior to 1969, Saugus Public Schools could use your help. The School District is looking for data on Saugus High Sachems Boys and Girls sports teams prior to 1969 that won a conference, regional and/or State Championship. “For example, we need data on the 1966, ’67 or ’68 Saugus varsity cross country team that won the State Championship,” Saugus School Committee Member Dennis Gould wrote in a press release. “We need the team, the year and what championship they won. Pictures of the teams, trophies or old banners would be great also,” Gould said. “The data will be used by the School District to generate historical banners to hang in the new complex and to give to the Saugus Sports Hall of Fame for permanent record.” If you happen to have access or knowledge of such data, please email it to Dennis Gould, School Committee, jdgould1969@aol.com. Dennis can also be reached at 1-617257-4847. Kowloon outdoor dining and concerts The Kowloon Restaurant, which is located at 948 Broadway (Route 1 North) in Saugus, opened its outdoor dining venue on May 17 – serving a full food and bar menu. The Kowloon Restaurant is open every day from noon till closing, and the outdoor venue is open Wednesday to Sunday from 5 p.m. to closing. This month’s Outdoor Concert Lineup: June 24: Live Music: WildFire Band – 8:00 p.m. – free admission, reserved seating is $10 per person. June 25: Sunday Country Night Live with Houston Bernard Band – 6:00 p.m. – free admission, reserved seating is $10 per person. Stevie B on July 22: Hailed as the “King of Freestyle,” Stevie B is set to perform live in concert at the Kowloon Restaurant’s outside venue on Saturday, July 22 at 9 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. The “Party Your Body” event will feature the singer performing “In My Eyes,” “I Wanna Be the One,” “Because I Love You,” “Spring Love” and Dreamin’ of Love.” Also in the lineup mixing is DJ Ricky P, formerly of The Palace, Stars Dance Club, The Rack, KISS 108 FM, JAMN 94.5 FM and STAR 93.7 FM. Tickets are: VIP Golden Front Seats $65.00, General Reserved Seats $55.00, Limited Standing Room Only $40.00. For tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077 or access online: www.kowloonrestaurant.com Rockin’ 4 Vets concerts are coming to Kowloon! Rockin’ 4 Vets presents a classic rock Summer SunDays Veterans Benefit Concert Series starting on July 16 with Garry Goudreau’s Engine Room and continuing to August 20 with Dyer, Goodwin, Chakosur and Brian Templeton; with an initiative to assist veterans’ organizations throughout Massachusetts with PTSD, addictions and homelessness. The concert series lineup includes: July 16: Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room, lead by Barry Goudreau, former guitarist for the classic rock band Boston. July 30: Johnny A. Trio, fronted by the former guitarist for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band The Yardbirds. August 6: John Butcher with special guest Sal Baglio – led by guitarist and frontman of the Jon Butcher Axis, along with Baglio, former leader of the band The Stompers. August 13: James Montgomery’s Rhythm & Blues Revue with Christine Ohlman & Barrence Whitfield, hailed as a legendary New England blues performer and former member of the Johnny Winter Band. August 20: Dyer, Goodwin, Chakour with special guest Brian Templeton, longtime members who played with Joe Cocker, Tina Turner and the J. Geils Band. For tickets, go to the ticketing link gimmeLIVE.com. VIP tickets are available for preshow meet and greet with performers. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. and the shows are at 1:00 p.m. 100% percent of the concert series’ profits will benefit the veterans’ organizations, including: Hidden Battles Foundation, https://hiddenbattlesfoundation.org/ Massachusetts Military Support Foundation, https:// mmsfi.org/ Veterans Northeast Outreach Shelter, https:// vneoc4vets.org/ Boston Rescue Mission and 22 Mohawks, https://22mohawks.com/ Rockin’ 4 Vets, LLC is a New England-based concert promoter, who, along with Alive & Kicking Productions, are the producers for this benefit event. Jim Tirabassi is the founder and director of Rockin’ 4 Vets, LLC. Rockin’ 4 Vets, LLC and Alive & Kicking Productions produce benefit concerts throughout New England to provide support to organizations assisting Vets with issues related to PTSD, addiction and homelessness. Bingo is back! The Kowloon Restaurant announced Bingo every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hong Kong Lounge. Prizes will be given away each week. A full Chinese gourmet spread THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16 ׉ 7cassandra://0T0MLyAAtOOuhOch1TBJ4YYAznpIdEh769MbO9wnj-0&8`̰dr+`)׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 23, 2023 Page 15 Saugus Gardens in the Summer Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener J udy McCarthy enjoys long walks almost every day from her home in Malden through Revere and Saugus on the bike trail. One day this week she was delighted to see this great blue heron (Ardea herodias) take off from the marsh. Herons, egrets, ospreys and bald eagles often fly over the Saugus River, the marsh and sometimes ponds in search of small fish, which make up a significant part of their diet. Judy often sees these birds and enjoys photographing them, as well as flowers in the gardens she sees. This time of year brings many interesting sights no matter where in town you like to walk. At Saturday’s Scholarship Reception and Memorial Anniversary Service at the Harold L. Vitale Park on Ballard Street, a beautiful bouquet – which included blue delphiniums (Delphinium elatum), white lilies (Lilium sp.) and white chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum moriifolium) – adorned the statue “Artorius” by John Raimondi and remained through the Juneteenth weekend. Saugus Officer Harold Vitale was born on June 14, 1943, and would have celebrated his 80th birthday this year if he had not been killed in the line of duty June 18, 1985. Every June, scholarships are given to local high school students from Saugus, Revere and surrounding towns in the park established in his memory in A great blue heron takes flight from Rumney Marsh. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Judy McCarthy) 1992. Delphiniums are among the beautiful summer flowers and can be found in sky blue, shades of lilac and purple, white and occasionally pink. Of about 300 species in the genus, the most popular are hybrids of a Eurasian species sometimes called alpine delphinium or candle larkspur (Delphinium elatum), with tall spikes of showy flowers. They are sometimes a bit tricky to grow and are usually shortlived perennials. Since they are somewhat toxic, they are generally left alone by rabbits and other animals, which sometimes destroy other garden plants. Occasionally the flower spikes are over five feet tall. Sweet mock orange (Philadelphus coronarius) is a shrub that was very popular in mid-20th-century suburban landscapes, but it went out of style for a few decades and now seems to be making a bit of a comeback. The fragrant A bouquet of blue delphinium, white lily and white chrysanthemum adorned the Artorius sculpture at Vitale Park this past weekend. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) white June-blooming flowers smell quite a bit like orange blossoms, and they were popular in bridal bouquets where the climate made real orange blossoms difficult to come by. The species epithet “coronarius” actually means for crowns or garlands, referring to its use as a floral bridal accessory. This hardy shrub and a close relative with less fragrant but showier flowers (Philadelphus inodorus) are easy to grow and bloom well in sun or part shade. The flowers in this genus generally have four petals, and it is sometimes confused with dogwoods, which have four prominent bracts of a somewhat similar shape. Like dogwoods, mock oranges have opposite rather than alternate foliage arrangement. An evergreen native shrub This blue delphinium blooms in a Lynnhurst garden. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) with clusters of pink to white flowers blooming now is mountain laurel or calico bush (Kalmia latifolia). Despite its common name it is not related to the true laurel or bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), which crowns the heads of marathon runners and gives flavor to tomato sauces, but the evergreen leaves do bear some resemblance. Mountain laurel is a common wild shrub in many parts of Massachusetts, especially the western half of the state, and it is also planted in gardens. Like its relatives, rhododendrons and azaleas, the flower buds blooming now were produced last summer. However, the drought of last year seems to have had less ill effects on the buds of mountain laurels, and they are having a very good year. In the wild, mountain laurels often Several varieties of the native mountain laurel, including this pink one, are blooming at Saugus Ironworks. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) The fragrant flowers of sweet mock orange bloom in a Saugus Center garden. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) grow over 20 feet tall, but there are also dwarf forms, which are very popular in gardens, that grow only about four feet tall. They can grow very well in deep shade but flower better if they get at least a few hours of sunlight a day. They can be seen in gardens all around town, but there are several near the wooden fences around the Saugus Ironworks. 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. 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C.H.a.R.M. Center is open The Town of Saugus announced that the community’s compost C.H.a.R.M. Center will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25.00 at the Department of Public Works (DPW) located at the Compost Site when making your visit to the Compost Site. The Town accepts checks only for payment of the $25. No cash will be accepted. Kindly bring a check when visiting. Thank you! Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. Residents may call Scott Brazis at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781231-4036 with questions. Sharon’s Sneaker Crew is back Sharon Genovese and her group – Sharon’s Sneaker Crew – will be walking on Oct. 1 in the Boston Marathon Dana-Farber Jimmy Fund Walk. The crew will be sponsoring a craft fair in September. All the proceeds will be going to the Jimmy Fund. If you need any more information, you can call or text Sharon at 617 966 3475 or email her at sunkin1@ aol.com. Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, June 23) from 9:3011 a.m. Veterans bricks available The Saugus War Monument Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy A Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just for someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for 8” X 8” brick (five lines). Each line is a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by Sept. 15 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. Saugus High Class BBQ on Aug. 26 Saugus High alumni Mike Allan (1979) and Pete Nicolo (1980) are hosting this year’s annual Saugus High Class BBQ, which is set for 1 to 5 p.m. at Saugus Everett Elks Grove on Saturday, Aug. 26. There’s an outdoor shelter, so the event will go on, rain or shine. “Last year we had over 250 people attend (mostly Saugonians) and we are expecting maybe even a larger crowd,” Nicolo said. “Saugus High Classmates from multiple years, along with some of our Saugus Politicians, Coaches and Teachers attended.” All Saugus High Classes are welcome. There will be a cash bar during the day event. The action will move to Elks Hall at 401 Main St. from 5 to 8 p.m. “Most of us have kept in touch with some of our classmates / friends throughout the years,” Nicolo wrote in a recent letter. “But what about the classmates/friends that you would love to see and have not seen in decades? This is what made our recent Saugus High Class BBQ this past September 2022 such a success. Take advantage of this Opportunity to possibly meet them there or reach out to anyone you’d like to see and reconnect!” “Last year’s Saugus High Class BBQ had some classmates traveling from places as far away as England, Hawaii, California, Florida, North Carolina and other parts of the US. Many old friendships were rekindled, while new friendships with old Classmates were made,” Nicolo said. “Some friends/classmates had not seen each other in decades (over 40 years), while so many from surrounding classes mingled together and had a blast. It was quite a wonderful experience for many.” Nicolo said the event has already generated great interest, but asks that people who plan to go RSVP by Aug. 5 or sooner to help the organizers plan the event better. Make checks ($45 per person) payable to: Saugus High Class BBQ, 13 Bourbon St., Unit 55, Peabody, MA 01960 or Venmo: Pete Nicolo@Pete-Nicolo Alumni with questions can contact Peter Nicolo (1980) at psnicolo2533@comcast.net – 978-815-8234 or Mike Allan (1979) at Allan7915@gmail. com – (781) 953-2279. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities Telephone: 617-699-1782 Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 Email: info@americanexteriorandwindow.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered as the invention of the cylinder lawn mower? 11. On June 26, 1870, what first boardwalk in the United States opened? 12. On June 23, 1845, what state was annexed that is nicknamed the Lone Star State and includes the “Big Thicket” and the Panhandle? 2. How many sides does a nonagon have? 3. What is the meaning of the “19” in COVID-19? 4. Reportedly, what sport has been called diamond ball, indoor baseball, kitten baseball, mush ball and pumpkin ball? 5. What flat picture 1. can also be pictured in three dimensions? 6. In what city would bugs? 13. On June 24, 1675, what war began in Swansea, Mass.? 7. you find Carnaby Street (once famous for fashion)? 8. On June 25, 1924, what female who worked in the World War II war industry was born? 9. for? 10. What does PIN stand Reportedly, what game became popular at the same time was the What attracts June On what continent first swimming championship (a 400-meter race): Australia, Europe or North America? 14. On June 27, 2001, what actor (born in Boston) who appeared in “Grumpy Old Men” and “The Odd Couple” died? 15. In what Rodgers & Hammerstein musical is the song “June is Bustin’ Out All Over”? 16. Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. In June Guinness World Records reported that in Boston, Mass., Chef Nick DiGiovanni with help created the largest ever of what English meat dish – weighing 56.79 lbs.? 17. On June 28, 2007, what bird was removed from the list of endangered and threatened species? 18. ANSWERS How are Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine similar? 19. In 1970 what TV show filmed “Salem Saga” episodes in Salem, Mass.? 20. On June 29, 1973, the Federal Energy Office was created in response to what? 1. Texas 2. Nine 3. It was identified in 2019. 4. Softball 5. Hologram 6. King Philip’s War 7. London 8. Rosalind Walter (Rosie the Riveter) 9. Personal Identification Number 10. Croquet 11. The Atlantic City Boardwalk 12. Lights 13. Australia 14. Jack Lemmon 15. “Carousel” 16. Beef Wellington 17. Bald Eagle 18. They were “The Beach Boys” 19. “Bewitched” 20. 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It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. BUYER1 For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. SELLER1 BUYER2 Cashman, Margaret L Celaya, Felipa Cideos, Ana L Dominguez, Jose D THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Teen Summer Reading 2023! Through August 25: Visit our website (sauguspubliclibrary.org) to fi ll out a book review form for every book you read or listen to over the summer. All books count – fi ction, nonfiction, manga, graphic novels, audio books, required reading, etc. One reader will win a $50 gift card to Amazon! The more you read, the better your chance! Adult Coloring Group: Come relax with our continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take Harritos, Joanne L Melgar, Martin H Merino, Misael I Cashman, Margaret L Melos Construction LLC Shen, Hui Z Pereira, Cheryl M 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. Interested folks should show up at the library on Wednesday, July 12, at 10 a.m. in the Brooks Room on the second fl oor of the library. Join our Teen Advisory Board: fi rst Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room; fifth grade and up. Meet with the Teen Librarian once a month to talk about what you’d like for programs and materials at the library. Your opinion matters! No registration required. Snacks provided! (sauguspubliclibrary. org – 781-231-4168) SELLER2 Harritos, Pamela L Lau, Kin S Pereira, George 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 the Saugus Public Library. The class covers 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) 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 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS A GREAT SEASON TO START FRESH IN A NEW HOME! Welcome Summer! Sandy Juliano Broker/President Follow Us On: OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JUNE 25 12 NOON - 1:00 PM NEW LISTING BY NORMA! 709 Broadway, Everett, 4 units $1,350,000. SOLD OVER ASKING! LISTED BY SANDY! 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath Ranch, 6 Bridge Street, Tewksbury - $499,900. Call Sandy with questions, 617-448-0854. List Your Home or Apartment With Us! Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Joe DiNuzzo 617-680-7610 Norma Capuano Parziale 617-590-9143 ADDRESS 3 Katherine Ln 30 Springdale Ave 55 Gates Rd 26-R Saugus Ave CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Healing” the fi rst 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 DATE 05.31.23 05.31.23 05.31.23 05.31.23 PRICE 216677 595000 786000 1100000 stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney states in a written announcement. “As always, it is a safe space THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19 St. Mary’s High School Term 3 Honors List of Saugus students S t. Mary’s High School announced its Honor Roll and Principal’s List for the third quarter of the 2022-23 academic year. Honor Roll students must achieve 85 or above in all of their classes. Students earning Principal’s List status must achieve 90 or above in all of their classes. The following students from Saugus have achieved these honors: Honor Roll Jackson Crawford, ’29 Juliana Ernjakovic, ’28 Vanessa Hall, ’28 Nicholas Abruzzese, ’27 Sophia Cruz, ’27 Brayden Crawford, ’26 Liam Martin, ’26 John Carbone, ’25 Ava Gigliotti, ’25 Jack Hall, ’25 Adrianna Bowker, ’23 Nanina Fabrizio, ’23 Tia Picardi, ’23 Sara Pitrone, ’23 Principal’s List Daniella Leo, ’27 Shaelyn Murphy, ’27 Gianna Stasio, ’27 Dominic Coco, ’24 Nadia Del Sonno, ’24 David Saxton, ’24 Thomas Falasca, ’23 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES23C0251CA In the matter of: Waleed Jeha Jehi CITATION ON Rosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 PETITION TO CHANGE NAME A Petition to Change Name of Adult has been filed by Waleed Jeha Jehi of Saugus, MA 01906 requesting that the court enter a Decree changing their name to: Waleed Jeha Jeha. 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Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. 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 THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, June 25 from 9–11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, June 26 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, June 27 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Special Town Meeting from June 26. Wednesday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 8 – Community Outreach Meeting from June 20. Thursday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 8 – Community Outreach Meeting from June 27. Friday, June 30 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Appeals Meeting from June 29. Saturday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 8 – Community Outreach Meeting from June 21. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8 (Public), 9 (Government) & 22 (Educational). ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** For complete schedules, please visit www. saugustv.org 2 Felmont Ave, Saugus, MA 01906 Sat., June 24, 2023 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Sun., June 25, 2023 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Condo for Sale LYNN since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15to 20-minute interview over a drink at a local coff ee shop. And I’ll buy the coff ee 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. mangorealtyteam.com 38 Main St. Saugus (781) 558-1091 20 Railroad Ave, Rockport (978)-999-5408 14 Norwood St, Everett (781)-558-1091 Location! This incredible home is nestled on a dead end street. The first floor welcomes an open concept with a center island, Stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops that lead to the welcoming Dining and Living Room for entertaining your family and friends. Adjacent is a 1/2 bath to the kitchen. The second floor offers 3 generous bedrooms with 2 full baths and an additional storage in the walk up attic. Still more room in the heated lower level and has an additional 1/2 bath. 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Peabody location is ideal for commuters- boasting easy access to Rte 1 & I-95- is just minutes away from the Northshore Mall, Brooksby Farm & Salem Country Club! Vacant & easy to show...schedule today! $2900. Call/Text Sue at 617-877-4553 SAUGUS SAUGUS Studio Condo, 1 Bed/bath. Currently vacant. Condo must sell as owner occupied, per condo rules. FHA approved. This condo is a professionally managed unit, with a pool, dog park, gazebo, and parking. H/P accessible via elevator. Restaurants and bus route nearby within walking distance..... $235,000. Call /text Carl at 781-690-1307 Apartment Rental - EVERETT Welcome to Saugus, where this cozy home awaits your creative touch! Nestled on a peaceful dead-end street where you can offer serene space for your ideas and settings. Leave it as is or upgrade the kitchens and baths. This level yard boasts a 1 car garage, fenced in yard and parking for 4-6 cars. The location is excellent with easy access to major routes, market street in Lynnfield, Boston, Transportation and Logan Airport. $419,000. Call/Text Sue at 617-877-4553 SAUGUS Spacious and sunny with generous sized rooms best describes this 2nd floor apartment conveniently located just off of Broadway in Everett. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, especially in the open concept living room and dining room that are both sun drenched from two 5 pane picture windows. Included in the rent will be a huge walk-up attic for storage. If that is not desired the landlord will reduce the monthly rent to 2500.00 but where could you get that much storage space for 100.00 per month? One off street parking space and it must be used by the primary tenant(s) only. No pets. Driveways and parking will be maintained by landlord. Tenant responsible for snow removal on steps and walkway. First and last month rent, no security fee, and landlord will pay 50% of broker feel and tenant will be responsible for the other 50%. Full credit and background check with references. $2,600. Call/text Peter at 781-820-5690 Saugus $25,000 to buyer towards concession. This charming tri-level is located in the highly desirable Indian Rock Farms development. The open concept kitchen offers S.S. appliances and a center island that adjoins a double sliding door that leads to the screened in porch. Open and inviting the first floor can flow like a breeze into the dining room which offers a cozy spot for family meals that leads into the living room. Stepping down into the Family Room welcomes an inviting fireplace where family and friends can hang out for casual entertaining. Move to the 3 large bdrms that offer gleaming hardwood floors along with a spacious closet for the main bedroom. A 1 car garage attached to this lovely home and bonus rooms in the basement. A 5-7 car detached garage awaits the ideal buyer that has loads of untapped potential above the garage that is heated. Minutes from major routes....$975,000. Call/text Peter at 781-820-5690 This lovely 3 bedroom home move right in home hosts a nice large eat in kitchen. This 3 B.R. Ranch with large fenced in yard. Excellent Fellsway location. Property being SOLD AS IS with contents (mostly clothes) to be sold/disposed of by buyer. Perfect for a handyman, flipper, rehabber or do it yourself person. This does not appear to be too far from move in condition, Hardwood floors throughout. Generous garage. Basement appears to have been finished and used as living space at one time... $599,000. Call/text Rosa at 781-820-0096 welcoming floor plan, open concept of living and dining room offers nice hardwood floors where you could enjoy casual or formal gathering where you could enjoy casual or formal gathering. 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SAUGUS - 8 rooms, 3-4 bedroom multi-level home offers 3 full baths, granite kit, 1st floor laundry, fireplace lvrm, desirable 1st floor main bedrm, additional living space in lower level, deck, updated roof & vinyl siding, side street, located just outside of Saugus Center…$649,900. Summer is here and school is out! Children on bikes and lots of walkers! Please be safe on the roads. REVERE - 7 room Split Entry Ranch offers 2 full baths, eat-in kitchen, dnrm, lvrm, hardwood flooring, finished LL offers family room with fireplace, and wet bar, central air, garage, plenty of storage…$575,000. Double check all the crosswalks and all the bike trails. STAY SAFE & ENJOY THE SUMMER! SAUGUS - Custom, Sprawling Ranch features 8+ rms, 4+ bedrms, 4 full baths, granite kitchen, finished LL provides great space for the extended family, central air, security system, updated roof, large, level, corner lot w/inground pool, 1 car attached gar, circular driveway, located in Forest Highlands....$1,200,000. EVERETT - 1st Ad - 3 Bedroom Colonial, spacious kitchen, formal diningroom, livingroom with sliders to heated sunroom porch, 3 bedrooms on second floor plus small room for office/nursery. Great fenced in yard with detached garage. Great Location located across from Florence St. Park…$529,000. SAUGUS - 7 room, 3 bedroom Garrison Colonial offers 2 full baths, sunroom, kit w/center island, finished lower level offers family rm and second kitchen updated roof, easy access to all major Routes & shopping…$575,000 COMING SOON COMING SOON - 3 BED, 2 BATH SPLIT LOCATED IN DESIRABLE INDIAN ROCK. 2 FIREPLACES, LARGE ROOMS, LARGE YARD, BUILT-IN POOL. GREAT HOME. BRING YOUR DECORATING IDEAS. NEEDS UPDATES. SAUGUS LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL ? CALL JUSTIN KLOACK CALL DEBBIE FOR DETAILS 617-678-9710 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE - RARE FIND! BRAND NEW HOME FEATURING 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS, QUALITY CONSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT. FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN. OPEN CONCEPT, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, SS APPLIANCES, LARGE ISLAND, SLIDER TO DECK. MAIN BED HAS 2 CUSTOM CLOSETS AND EN SUITE. FINISHED WALK OUT LL OPEN FOR FUTURE EXPANSION. SAUGUS $859,900 CALL DEBBIE: 617-678-9710 UNDER CONTRACT FOR SALE- 3 BED, 1.5 BATH RANCH. VINYL SIDING, GAS HEAT, CENTRAL AC,GARAGE, HARDWOOD, LARGE BASEMENT, ALARM SYSTEM, NEWER ROOF. SAUGUS $599,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 978-815-2610 LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED AGENTS WHO WANT A NO HASSLE, NO NONSENSE OFFICE. WE ARE LOOKING FOR AGENTS WHO WANT TO MAKE A DECENT PAY WITHOUT PAYING HIGH FEES. ARE YOU A GO GETTER? PERHAPS BI-LINGUAL? WILLING TO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND? CALL US TODAY!! MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE- 5 ROOM, 2 BED, 1 BATH LIVING ROOM ADDITION, LAUNDRY ROOM COULD BE 3RD BEDROOM PEABODY $119,900 FOR SALE-5 ROOMS, 3 BED, 1 BATH, UPDATED WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEW APPLIANCES, PITCHED ROOF, AND CENTRAL AIR PEABODY $179,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 NEW PRICE FOR SALE -4 FAM LOCATED NEAR PEABODY SQUARE. FULLY RENTED WITH LONG TERM TENANTS. EACH UNIT HAS PRIVATE ENTRANCE. 2 DRIVEWAYS, 8 CAR PARKING + 2 CAR GARAGE. CORNER LOT. 2 NEWER GAS HEATING SYSTEMS, SEPARATE ELECTRIC, CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. PEABODY $975,500 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 FOR SALE FOR SALE UNDER FOR SALE FOR SALE - 3 BED, 2.5 BATH COLONIAL. FIREPLACE LIVING ROOM. 3 SEASON PORCH. HUGE FENCED YARD. GREAT GARAGE FOR WORK SHOP OR CAR COLLECTOR. TEWKSBURY $659,900 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 CONTRACT FOR SALE - FREE STANDING CONDO IN 55+ COMMUNITY FEATURING 2 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS WITH PRIVACY AND SCENIC VIEWS. LARGE ROOMS AND CATHEDRAL CEILINGS. SPA LIKE BATH. THEATRE ROOM, GYM, AND GAME ROOM. MIDDLETON $1,199,999 CALL JUSTIN FOR DETAILS 978-815-2610 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE-LARGE ROOMS 2 FULL BATHS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, 10X10 DECK. RECESSED LIGHTING. NICE YARD PITCHED ROOF 2 CAR PARKING JUST GORGEOUS PARK RENT ONLY 227 A MONTH INCLUDES RE TAXES, SEWER AND WATER. SNOW PLOWING, AND RUBBISH REMOVAL....2023 CHAMPION 14 X 66 PEABODY $249,900 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 FOR SALE- CUSTOM BUILT 5 BED, 3 FULL, 2 HALF BATH HOME BUILT IN 2020. THIS OPEN CONCEPT HOME IS STUNNING. 11’ ISLAND WITH WATERFALL EDGES, THERMADOR HIGH END APPLIANCES, CUSTOM TILED BATHS. NO DETAIL LEFT UNDONE! SAUGUS $999,900 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING SOON? CONFUSED ABOUT THE CURRENT MARKET AND WHAT IS GOING ON WITH INTEREST RATES AND INVENTORY? WE ARE HERE TO HELP! GIVE US A CALL TODAY! ׉ 7cassandra://CD_cHiHlELlBv6VprS6pFzd-6dvq4AmfaoUqNBePOhc/=`̰dr+`)׈Edr+`)Ádr+`) P,Saugus Advocate 06/23/2023Saugus Advocate 06/23/2023d`nR