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(Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) S uperintendent Dave DiBarri is pleased to report that, as part of the new Northeast Metro Tech building project, students in the construction trades got real-life experience and training in the proper use of modern safety equipment and practices thanks to the project’s construction manager — Gilbane Building Company — and the project team. In support of the school’s Enjoy. Connect. Celebrate. We’ll be closed Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. The bank will be open for regular business hours on Saturday July 1st and Wednesday, July 5th. You can access your accounts using our ATMs and Online & Mobile Banking. Thank you! mission to educate students through experiential learning, Gilbane and the project team enlisted Guardian Fall Protection and Colony Hardware to ready students for their entry into the field, demonstrating construction site best practices for fall protection. Gilbane, Guardian Fall Protection and Colony Hardware gave a one-hour demonstration with jobsite simulation with a student volunteer. Angel Santana, a junior carpentry student from North Reading, volunteered for the demonstration, getting a unique opportunity to experience a jobsite experience that afternoon. “The main objective of this training was to ensure our students are trained in using the latest best-in-class safety equipment by those with first-hand knowledge and experience in the field. We are extremely grateful to Gilbane, Guardian Fall Protection and Colony Hardware for organizing and presenting this training,” said Superintendent DiBarri. “Gilbane has been a great partner to Northeast Metro Tech, and this is yet another example of the ways in which the company has really gone above and beyond.” The demonstration was one of several Gilbane and the project team have put on for Northeast Metro Tech students this year. Other presentations were focused on topics like safety, injury prevention, and guidance from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. ׉ 7cassandra://SnsyeaQxNYwt5JBBVurKKwCgRsVUCTEvpnTZWkJ0QLY%`̰dFז0?G/׉E5THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023 Page 3 A Grave Situation M By Mark E. Vogler ost Saugus residents who don’t already have a burial plot at Riverside Cemetery may have to look elsewhere for a final resting place. Unless cemetery property on the other side of the brook at the rear of the cemetery can be developed for future expansion. There are less than 40 burial lots left. But Town Meeting members voted 32-1 at Monday night’s Special Session to authorize up to $66,100 to complete a land survey needed to determine if the land is suitable for expansion. “I think this is the best option right now,” Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald Wallace told colleagues. “Digging the roads up [to create additional space] is just a Band-Aid,” said Wallace, who is a member of the Cemetery Commission. Precinct 8 Town Meeting Member William Kramich Jr. was the lone opponent to the article. “I don’t want to see bodies or coffi ns fl oating around,” said Kramich, who lives on Emory Street, within close proximity to the property. “It’s all wetlands there and gets fl ooded during a heavy storm. I don’t think that land is suitable for that kind of use,” he said. School Committee Member Joseph “Dennis” Gould, a former Cemetery Commission chair, lobbied Town Meeting members for support. “Anybody who doesn’t have a plot in Saugus doesn’t get buried in Saugus,” Gould said. With very limited options, the unused cemetery property would accommodate the town’s burial needs, Gould suggested. “Before you can use that land, you have to do testing to make sure it’s usable for the cemetery,” he said. Wallace read a letter from Cemetery Commission Chair Rich Thompson, a Precinct 3 Town Meeting member, who was unable to attend Monday night’s meeting. In his letter, Thompson noted that the overall area for the property under consideration is about 30 acres. “The area of use for the cemetery grounds would likely be on land in a specifi c area of six acres that are likely usable lands for burials,” Thompson. “The town desperately needs Cemetery space. The commission has considered closing a couple small roads within the cemetery to use for burials. If implemented, this will add some needed graves, but will only be to buy some time as other options are sought,” he said. “Citizens have an option of cremation or ground burial. There has been talk about other alternative modern burial options. During the process, we will explore all options to incorporate into expansion.” Thompson stressed that the tree farm, which currently uses some of the undeveloped property, would not be elimiCogliano disagrees with town counsel opinion that he can’t run for two offi ces By Mark E. Vogler B oard of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano said he plans to run for reelection in the town’s fall elections as well as for a position on a proposed Charter Commission he is pushing despite a recent legal opinion that he can only run for one of the posts. “I respect John Vasapolli, but don’t always agree with his opinions,” Cogliano said this week of the town counsel. “I plan on running for both positions and will deal with that at a later date. Both positions are equally important to me,” he said. Vasapolli concluded in his legal opinion that “no person may appear on the ballot for the offi ce of Board of Selectmen, School Committee, and Charter Commission nor would they be able to serve in both offi ces.” In his opinion, Vasapolli notes that Article 2 Section 1A of the Town Charter, which is titled “Candidacy Limit on Townwide Elective Offi ce,” states, “No person’s name may appear on the ballot for more than 1 major town-wide elective offi ce.” This section further defines “major town-wide elective offi ce” as the selectmen’s offi ce, the school committee and the housing authority and defi nes “town-wide offi ce” as all other elected offi ces in the town. Massachusetts General Laws Annotated Chapter 43B sets forth the procedure for cities and towns to adopt, revise or amend their charters. 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I believe this project is an intervention in nature, but also deeply preventative ensuring children gain the skills and have opportunities to build resilience in order to break free from the cycle of abuse.” Adds the Foundation Trust’s Executive Director, Dr. Joseph Spinazzola, “We share MAAV’s excitement about this partnership project. It aff ords a unique opportunity for us to join forces to create a vital new resource that will benefi t vulnerCOGLIANO | FROM PAGE 3 Members in cities and towns and states, “A charter commission shall consist of nine registered voters of the city or town elected at large and by offi cial ballot, without party or political designation, at an election held in accordance with this chapter.” “Clearly the election of charter commission member is an at large, town wide election to a town offi ce,” Vasapolli said. “Additionally, Article 2 Section 6 of the Town Charter entitled, Multiple Offi cers, provides that a member of the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, or Finance Committee shall, during the term for which they were elected or appointed be ineligible either by election or appointment to hold any other town offi ce,” he said. Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian requested the opinion from Vasapolli. Manoogian said a able children from Melrose and surrounding communities for many years to come.” According to the 2011 Juvenile Justice Bulletin on “Children’s Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence and Other Family Violence,” 17.9% of children of all ages have been exposed to physical intimate partner violence in their lifetime, or about 13.6 million children. Witnessing this behavior and living in an environment fi lled with toxic stress and trauma has lasting eff ects on the children’s academic success, health and even their own relationships well into adulthood. This programming will help the children: break their silence, know they are not alone, work through their grief of the loss of their family unit and stop the cycle of abuse. MAAV is committed to sustaining the Children’s DV Support group beyond the grant through fundraising eff orts and donations from key donors so MAAV may continue to off er a safe space outside the family unit for children impacted by domestic violence and provide them with the tools to overcome their trauma and go on to have healthy lives and relationships as they move forward. For more information, please visit www.maav.org. To learn further about Foundation Trust, visit www.foundationtrust.org or www.complextrauma.org. number of Saugus residents have approached him, wanting to know whether or not a member of an at-large Saugus elected board can serve on the Charter Commission. “In 2009 it was clear the answer was ‘no’ and that has not changed. In fact, since 2009 the charter was revised restricting candidacy to only ONE town wide offi ce,” Manoogian said this week. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta recalled that she was forced to make a choice in 2009 between running for selectman or running for a seat on the Charter Commission. “I got the signatures for the Charter Commission and I got the signatures for the Board of Selectmen,” Panetta said. “At the time, I was told I couldn’t have my name on the ballot for both offi ces and I was told to choose between the two. It was a diffi cult decision because I wanted to run for selectman. But I ran for the Charter Commission,” she said. ׉ 7cassandra://gmuvhPXW2JcXI6-tKHy-LCS16iSW7FmW3fp0xnETwzk/`̰dFז0?G1׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Page 5 SAVE’s Past Presidents refl ect on the local environmental watchdog group’s top accomplishments during the time they served. And as SAVE celebrates its 50th year, they cite SAVE’s top contributions to Saugus (Editor’s Note: The Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment — known more commonly by its acronym SAVE — held its 50th Annual Meeting & Dinner this week at The Continental on Route 1 North in Saugus. For any organization to last a half century is a remarkable milestone to achieve. During its half century of existence, SAVE has been and continues to be an impactful, high-profile organization that has contributed to the betterment of Saugus. We sought out the Past Presidents this week and asked them to share their views on the top three accomplishments during their leadership years. We also asked them to refl ect on how their involvement with SAVE aff ected their respective lives and roles as citizens of Saugus. Finally, we asked them what they considered as SAVE’s top contribution to the betterment of Saugus. Highlights of this week’s interviews follow. Wallace McKenzie He is the most senior member of SAVE, having been with the organization since its inception in 1973. He served as president from 1976 to 1978. He is a 1969 graduate of Saugus High School. He served on the Saugus Annual Town Meeting from 1976 to 1978. Q: Looking back on your years of membership, how has your involvement with SAVE aff ected your life and your role as a citizen of Saugus? A: Don’t let perfect be the enemy of the good. Keep your principles but know when to compromise. Education isn’t enough. Elections matter. We are all in this together. Talk to each other. ASKS | SEE PAGE 6 DECADES OF SAVE LEADERSHIP: Pictured from left to right: First row: SAVE Co-Presidents Stephanie Shalkowski and Ann Devlin join Past Presidents Florence Chandler, Debra Panetta and Joyce Rodenhiser; back row: Wallace McKenzie, Richard Mytkowicz and Michael Boudreau. 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A: Passage of Zoning by law to protect neighborhoods from blasting. Result of working together with groups throughout the town. Successful lawsuit that led to new Sign Bylaw. Dedication of Prankers Pond. Initiation of Candidate nights. Continuation environmental education programs. Q: In the course of half a century, what do you consider SAVE’s top contribution to the betterment of Saugus? Florence Chandler This longtime SAVE member served as the group’s president in 1984 and 1985. She served on the Saugus Board of Selectmen. She offered some brief remarks at SAVE’s 50th Annual Meeting and Dinner, urging SAVE members to be proud of the group’s record of achievements for the betterment of Saugus. “Do as much as you can for as long as you can,” Chandler urged the audience. “We are not just a group. We are a tribe. We will keep going,” she said. Richard Mytkowicz He was a SAVE member for about 15 years and served as its president from July 1988 to June 1989. He was a Saugus resident for 25 years and currently lives in Lynn. While a Saugus resident, he served on the Conservation Commission for a term and also served a term as a Town Meeting member. Q: Looking back on your years of membership, how has your involvement with SAVE affected your life and your role as a citizen of Saugus? A:My membership with SAVE motivated me to run for Town Meeting and serve on the Conservation Commission. Q: During your time as president, what did you consider the top three accomplishments of SAVE? A: Encouraging more participation in paper recycling; seeing that the Site Plan Review Process is implemented and that the sign bylaw is enforced. Q: In the course of half a century, what do you consider SAVE’s top contribution to the betterment of Saugus? A: Even before my time in Saugus, SAVE successfully sued in 1974 to overturn a vote by the Board of Selectmen to allow the DeMatteo landfi ll to extend into 57 acres of Bear Creek. Michael Boudreau He has been a SAVE member for 35 years, serving as the group’s president from July 1995 to June 1997. He served a term on the Saugus Annual Town Meeting and for three years on the Playground Commission. During his time on the commission, the highlights included having all the playgrounds cleaned up, equipment and fences repaired and new equipment installed at the Lynnhurst School. Saugus has been his home for the last 63 years. Q: Looking back on your years of membership, how has your involvement with SAVE affected your life and your role as a citizen of Saugus? A: It made me more aware of what’s happening with the environment in many areas. Q: During your time as president, what did you consider the top three accomplishments of SAVE? A: Can’t think of anything right now. RESCO took up a lot of our time. Q: In the course of half a century, what do you consider SAVE’s top contribution to the betterment of Saugus? that stands out is the creation of the Saugus Tree Committee with Ann Devlin and other SAVE members and, following designation by the Town of a land parcel off Auburn Street, we moved ahead with the creation of a Tree Farm, inviting volunteers from SAVE and local residents to help with its preparation. Around that time, SAVE members were trying to prevent and mitigate the proposed development of the pristine natural area of Vinegar Hill. I spent many hours on VineA CONGRESSIONAL CITATION: SAVE Co-president Stephanie Shalkowski received from past SAVE President Wallace McKenzie a commendation from U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton’s offi ce recognizing 50 years of environmental advocacy by SAVE. McKenzie has been a member of SAVE since its inception 50 years ago. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) A: SAVE keeps plugging away on many issues concerning our environment. Ann Devlin She has been a member of SAVE for 34 years. She served as SAVE president from 19971999, again from 2001- 2003, again from 2006-2021 and fi - nally co-president with Stephanie Shalkowski from 20212023. During her 43 years living in Saugus, she served on the Annual Town Meeting, representing Precinct 1 for more than 20 years, until she moved to Dracut two years ago. She also served on the Saugus Tree Committee as a founding member. She graduated from Woburn High School and did not move to Saugus until 1979. Q: Looking back on your years of membership, how has your involvement with SAVE affected your life and your role as a citizen of Saugus? A: I joined SAVE in 1989 because I was looking for like-minded people to share my concerns about environmental issues, both local and global, and to work with other voices to make change. Because of my involvement with SAVE, I became much more connected with the town and its issues and this led to my running for Town Meeting. Q: During your time as president, what did you consider the top three accomplishments of SAVE? A: Biggest two, during my presidency, would be the single use plastic bag ban, where we joined 100 other cities and towns in Mass. in prohibiting these plastics, and the Styrofoam ban, where we joined only 35 other cities and towns in Mass. — a signifi cant accomplishment despite the many take-out businesses in Saugus. Also, we made great strides in continuing to add to our community forest with an ongoing tree replacement program, and I procured a grant of $20,000 toward that effort from The Foundation Trust. Q: In the course of half a century, what do you consider SAVE’s top contribution to the betterment of Saugus? A: SAVE has been the primary environmental watchdog in Saugus and has been instrumental numerous times in keeping WIN (a big business “for profi t” enterprise) from expanding and holding them to current regulations and keeping the ash landfi ll at 50 feet high. Timothy Hawkes A 12th generation Saugonian, he moved to Maine and did not attend SAVE’s 50th Annual Meeting and Dinner. But he did submit a statement highlighting his time as SAVE president (2004-2005). Thinking back on my tenure as SAVE co-president with Joyce Rodenheiser, one thing gar Hill investigating wetland resources and identifying plant and animal species that might be on the endangered list. I discovered artifacts of stone fl akes from an ancient Native American lithic manufacturing site (stone tool making). With the help of an archaeologist acquaintance, I completed an archaeological Site form for the Massachusetts Historical Commission. I subsequently became involved, together with the State DEP in a legal battle with the developer. This prompted the Executive Office of Environmental Aff airs and an environmental judge to preside over the case. SAVE hired an environmental lawyer (Kenneth Kimmel), who was paid for by our community partner, the Saugus River Watershed Council. SAVE member Nora Shaughnessy spent many hours at the Essex County Registry of Deeds researching the ownership of various parcels of land that made up the proposed development and found that, besides the parcels owned by the Town, the Lynn Historical Society owned a substantial portion of the property that had been deeded to them in perpetuity in 1906. They subsequently sold that property to the developer so that they could purchase a house in Lynn for their new headquarters. The University of Massachusetts Amherst Archaeological Services were then hired by the developer to conduct an archaeological survey and recovery of the area. The survey found 6 new Sites ranging from about 6-8 thousand years old to about 3 thousand years old, together with a midden pit for cooking, an encampment, and thousands of artifacts. The area had been used repeatedly for generations spanning thousands of years. Two of these Sites qualifi ed for listing with the National Register of Historic Places. As a result of SAVE’s involvement, these two sites now stand as open space for all to view and enjoy. 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Opening the park unit to the community in the evening is a way to meet our neighbors and welcome visitors who may not be able to explore the park during the day,” said Superintendent Jennifer Hardin of Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites. “Engaging with local musicians helps us provide expanded opportunities for the public to enjoy this amazing landscape in a new way,” Hardin said. BBB Scam Alert: How to spot a credit check scam when apartment shopping M oving this summer? Watch out for a new twist on fake rental ads. According to multiple Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker reports, scammers use fake tenant credit checks to trick potential renters into compromising sensitive personal information. How the scam works: You fi nd a good deal on an apartment while browsing rental listings online. When you call the number to inquire, the owner asks you to complete a credit check before you can see the place. 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If the rent for an apartment is well below the going market rate, consider it a red flag. Scammers love to draw people in with claims that sound too good to be true. • Do some research. Search the listing online, as well as BBB SCAM ALERT | SEE PAGE8 pleased to be partnering again this year with the National Park Service and we’re excited about this year’s renewed series of eight free outdoor summer concerts,” said Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault. “Our partnership with the Saugus Iron Works has been a real boon to the library and has provided enriching outdoor opportunities for our patrons. We’re grateful to the NPS for making the historic Saugus Iron Works available in new ways to our citizens through programs and events such as this concert series, our outdoor Story Hours, and other family-friendly library events.” There will be a free concert at the park every Wednesday at 6 p.m. through August 30, weather permitting. The concerts will be held on the upper lawn located at 234 Central St. in Saugus. Bring chairs or a blanket and a picnic! Enjoy a summer evening at the Iron Works with great music and friends! Here is the 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). 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During the American Revolutionary War, Saugus played a part in the fi ght for independence. Many residents joined the Continental Army and fought in various battles, including the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The town also served as a strategic location due to its proximity to Boston, making it a vital supply area for American troops. As the 19th century arrived, Saugus experienced rapid industrialization and urbanization. The advent of the railroad in the mid-1800s brought increased transportation and economic opportunities to the town. Factories and mills sprouted up, attracting both workers and new residents seeking employment. (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.) BBB SCAM ALERT | FROM PAGE 8 www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. 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Summer is Here! ׉ 7cassandra://sE5J_OAyrHbTn7TCMOCoTQv_5Is5pL538oJEtnbJwPQ.`̰dFז0?G5׉E!}THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023 Page 9 ASKS | FROM PAGE 6 Debra Panetta She has been a member of SAVE for nearly 30 years, serving as its president in 1999, 2000 and 2003. She has been very active in Saugus town government, serving 12 years on the Board of Selectmen, including fi ve years as chair. She is currently vice chair. She also served 10 years on the Saugus Annual Town Meeting and vice chair on the Saugus Charter Commission. In addition, she served as chair of the School Committee. Q: Looking back on your years of membership, how has your involvement with SAVE affected your life and your role as a citizen of Saugus? A: I got involved with SAVE back in the 90’s. I was fortunate to learn from some of the most knowledgeable people in Town (who were also SAVE members), who really helped shape who I am today. Florence Chandler, Janet Leuci, and Janette Fasano were three of these people. I remember going to Ellen & John Burn’s home before every Town Meeting, where we would write up recommendations to be distributed at Town Meeting on any article impacting the environment. I quickly learned that I could make a direct impact on the quality of life in my Town. I volunteered for every clean-up, I helped coordinate environmental forums, and I went to all the Town meetings to learn what was important to Saugus residents. When I was Chairman of the School Committee, I started / expanded recycling in the schools and worked with the Recycling Coordinator to educate elementary school children on the value of recycling. Q: During your time as president, what did you consider the top three accomplishments of SAVE? A: (I have four accomplishments I want to discuss.) When I was President, my/our biggest accomplishments were: 1/ Getting almost 700 signatures over Easter weekend to put three articles in front of Town Meeting (they all passed) regarding RESCO (now WIN Waste). One article was ‘no third burner,’ which is something that this company wanted to pursue. SAVE members worked tirelessly to stop this proposed third burner. 2/ Nominating RESCO (now WIN Waste) two times for the Dirty Dozen awards, and this company winning both years. 3/ Starting the Tree Committee: The Tree Committee was defunct for many years, and under my Presidency, we formed a new, active Tree Committee. 4/ Forum at the ITAM: SAVE ing “Silent Spring” (Rachel Carson) in the early 1970’s, I have always recycled and read a lot about other environmental issues. Much of my volunteer work A LEGISLATIVE COMMENDATION: Pictured from left to right: SAVE Co-Presidents Stephanie Shalkowski and Ann Devlin received congratulations from the Massachusetts House of Representatives and State Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere), recognizing SAVE for its 50 years of existence. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) coordinated a standing-room only educational forum, where I enlisted experts on incineration to speak. We had Selectmen, State Representatives, and Senators speak at this Forum. That year, I won the Grassroots award from Clean Water Action for Environmental excellence. Q: In the course of half a century, what do you consider SAVE’s top contribution to the betterment of Saugus? A: SAVE has always tried to educate people about our environment. The goal has been to support and protect all natural resources, including our wetlands, through enforcement of state and local laws. SAVE also wants to support all national, state, & local legislation to reduce or eliminate all pollution (water, air, noise, & visual). With SAVE being the ‘watchdog’ in our Town over the last 50 years, we’ve had a strong group of members looking out for the best interest for everyone’s health and well-being. That’s one of the reasons SAVE had continuously had a candidate’s night for all prospective Selectmen, so that the voters can see where these individuals stand on environmental and health issues. I also think the banning of single use plastic bags and the Styrofoam ban were significant to Saugus. SAVE has sponsored owl shows, swap tables, community outreach programs, educational forums, and so many other events over the last 50 years. SAVE has also had much community outreach over the years, where members helped form the Alliance for Health and the Environment with Clean Water Action, Community Action, the Saugus River Watershed Council, Slingshot, Just Zero, and other organizations and State Representatives. They work closely with the Garden Club and participate in Breakheart’s Fall Festival and other community events. Each year, they sponsor a scholarship for a deserving student going into a career involving the environment. A huge thank you to all the volunteers over the last 50 years, and I hope SAVE is still active 50 years from now. Joyce Rodenhiser She is a longtime SAVE member who served as co-president with Tim Hawkes in 20052006. She has lived in Saugus for 80 years and lived in Groveland for 18 months when she first got married to her husband Al. She is a 1959 Saugus High School graduate. She has served on the Saugus Annual Town Meeting. Q: Looking back on your years of membership, how has your involvement with SAVE affected your life and your role as a citizen of Saugus? A: Because of SAVE and readhas been for SAVE and I was part of Saugus Town Meeting for twelve years, some at the Saugus Public Library and, now, for the Garden Club and at the Saugus Senior Center. Al and I have done lots of “clean-ups” in Saugus with various groups like the Tree Committee and the Saugus River Watershed Council but we fi nd it diffi cult now! Q: During your time as president, what did you consider the top three accomplishments of SAVE? A: An outstanding event that took place was that we invited Dr. Paul Connett to speak. He was the guru of the times and explained how “Zero Waste” was happening all around the world with his help and the help of others like him. The other exciting thing that happened was that we presented a forum on the adverse effects of lead, mercury and cadmium on the human body. We invited all the DPW leaders in as many cities and towns as we could find near here. We had tables of items containing lead, mercury and cadmium, explaining which element was in each item — big charts were made showing how these chemicals adversely affected systems in males and females — and pleaded with them to remove these items from the waste stream. Q: In the course of half a century, what do you consider SAVE’s top contribution to the betterment of Saugus? A: Environmentally geared groups like SAVE, the Saugus River Watershed Council and the Tree Committee in our community have given a far healthier quality of life to residents of Saugus for many years! What can be more important than the ground in which we grow our food, the air we take into our lungs, and the water that nourishes us? These are the ultimate goals that environmental groups like SAVE strive towards. 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By Mackenzie Kelley E ssex North Shore Agricultural & Technical High School Thank you to Ann Devlin and Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment committee for awarding me this scholarship and for this wonderful night. My name is Mackenzie Kelley and I had a typical North Shore upbringing. A mother and a father, in a single-family house that they owned in Saugus, with a little brother and a dog too. I went to a tiny catholic elementary school. When I say tiny I mean tiny! I “graduated” with 13 students and I was the Student Council President and in the National Honor Society. High school was just around the corner, I knew I wanted something diff erent, so I applied to Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School in the Environmental Studies Program. Over 1000 students applied and they accepted less than 400 kids. I applied and received scholarships to many exclusive private high schools, but I chose to attend Essex Tech, to explore my passion for protecting the coast and waterways that provide us with sustainability. When I was young my family would spend summers on White Horse Beach, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where each night I would spend the night searching for any stray plastic sand toys that would make their way into the ocean. Wind gushing, waves crashing and wayward beach umbrellas rolling down the sand and there I was trying my best to grab on to anything before it blew into the water. If I didn’t stop the plastic before it hit the shore, I was certain it would be my fault and some poor unassuming sea turtle would have its head stuck in a sand pail. As you can see from an early age, I have had an undying passion for the environment and once I learned that ENSATS off ered the opportunity to study Natural & Environmental Sciences I knew that I would excel. ENSATS programming uses inquiry-based projects to detoring and quality-control. Water quality testing, such as pH, salinity, nitrite and nitrate level tests, is conducted to help predict any large issues, such as algal blooms. As I pursue my higher eduSAVE Co-President Stephanie Shalkoski (left) with Mackenzie Kelley, who received this year’s 2023 Environmental Scholarship. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) velop skills in observation, assessment, analysis, and management of our most vital resources; water, soil, forests, and wildlife. Over the past 4 years I have helped to restore and protect our coastlines of the North Shore. I have spent more than 20 hours doing (Editor’s Note: This is a press release from the Saugus Public Library.) Reading is Jawsome W Saugus Public Library launched its Kids 2023 Summer Reading Program ith school out for the summer, kids will be spending even more time at the Saugus Public Library. If you’re looking for fun, educational activities & GAMING DISTRICT MALDEN Summer Reading P www.MaldenGamingDistrict.com Questing, Billiards, Bouldering, e-Sports, VR, Room Escapes, Karaoke and Magic, plus many great restaurants, shops, and breweries all in Malden Center! 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 upto-date information about all our programs. Families are encouraged to register for the shark-themed “Reading is Jawsome” program using the Beanstack app. READING | SEE PAGE 11 GAMING DISTRICT check us out at coastline sweeps, which allowed me to not only remove any litter from the coast, but also help reduce some of the sources. These solutions include trash bins, as well as signs reminding residents to remove their trash. I have also done an abundance of monication at Merrimack College, it is my goal to further research environmental sustainability and restoration. I hope to one day become an environmentally-based attorney. This will help to stop large companies from dumping waste into natural water sources, while also stopping the pollution of our land. I also hope to stop the development of greenfi elds, and to rather use previously developed brownfields. The environment is our most important commodity, it is important to me that we restore and protect our environment, while making people aware of the severity of these issues. To my family, my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, Jake and Logan, thank you for supporting me through this journey. To Ms. Devlin and the SAVE committee, thank you again, very much for this scholarship. ׉ 7cassandra://eiZDa1A7ObYo7-HNPOo32RuaY0WN1J0j2T-eJ0soks0,`̰dFז0?G7׉E2THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023 Page 11 “An overwhelming success” Former Saugus High teacher Michael Maruzzi gets to meet students and friends at book launch By Mark E. Vogler S augus native Michael R. Maruzzi, an advocate for spinal cord injured persons who was paralyzed in a high school hockey game 36 years ago, said he received a warm welcome for this week’s book launch. Maruzzi, author of “Walking is Overrated,” called the Tuesday night event at Kowloon “an overwhelming success.” “We had more than 250 people, and each one of them walked away with a copy of my book and hopefully some memories to take with them,” Maruzzi told The Saugus Advocate. “I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and love that was a part of the evening. Many people who I have not seen in years turned out. Some of the highlights from the evening — collecting with former students and friends that I have not seen in many years,” Maruzzi said. “Being a part of their lives when there are significant challenges that could shape the direction of their life makes me happy to see so many of them now, leading lives of purpose and happiness,” he said. Maruzzi said the crowd’s reception has provided him with “concrete evidence that I did make a diff erence in the lives of my students.” He stressed the feeling was mutual and hopes they understand “they made so much of a diff erence in my life.” Maruzzi was joined by his wife Arlene and all seven of their grandchildren in the same place at once for the fi rst time. “Seeing the face of my wife smiling because this journey could not happen without her,” Maruzzi said. “Now the book can be found on Amazon. It should now be available to purchase,” he said. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano was involved in helping to set up the book launch for his longtime friend. “Michael is an inspiration to us all, and I’m happy I got to take part in setting up this night for him,” Cogliano said. “I wish him nothing but success with the book and all his future endeavors. I love how this community always rises to the occasion, and tonight was no exception. Special thanks to the entire Wong Family and the Kowloon Restaurant for being so supportive of this event. We love you Michael!” Selectman Corinne Riley called the event “inspirational.” “The book signing and event was well attended showing him and his family how well respected he is as well as loved by so many, including his past students and teachers he worked with,” Riley said. Maruzzi, 54, suff ered 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 confi ned 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. Water Main Break on Route 1 South generates daylong traffi c headaches A Wednesday morning water main break in the vicinity of Prince Pizzeria on Route 1 South forced the closure of several lanes of traffi c and contributed to hours of gridlock into the evening. MassDot work crews had to use a crane in order to remove an overhead sign installation that had been compromised due to soil erosion caused by the water main break. The water main break was about 4 feet deep but right next to concrete support for the traffi c sign. MassDOT crews turned off the water off from Taco Bell to Eastern Bank. About five to 10 businesses were aff ected. On Tuesday night Michael R. Maruzzi (right), joined by his wife Arlene, greeted the crowd at Kowloon Restaurant, where he did a book launch for “Walking is Overrated,” his inspirational story of overcoming life’s challenges 36 years after a hockey injury left him a quadriplegic. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) READING | FROM PAGE 10 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 fi fth 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 finding a “just-right book” for your child? Stop by the Library and see us! 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There won’t be any fi reworks or barn fi res. But there’s a unique century-old patriotic tradition that lives on in Saugus — the 3rd of July Lynnhurst Block Party and the Fourth of July celebration, which brings great joy and pride to the neighborhood that will be hosting these festivities. It all starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday night (July 3) at the Lynnhurst School Field, also known as Dana H. Johnson Memorial Park. The folks who are organizing this event recommend that anyone who plans to go bring chairs, refreshments, snacks, bug spray and lawn games. The main event of the night will be the Brian Maes Band. There will also be a 50/50 raffl e — arm’s length for fi ve bucks. The night, which ends at 10 p.m., continues the next day at 9 a.m. at Dana H. Johnson Memorial Park with an old-fashioned field day that kids will love. There will be contests for kids of all ages, both boys and girls. They include most patriotic costumes, doll carriage, tricycles and bicycles. The athletic contests will feature potato sack races, three-legged races and tug of war — to name a few. Boys and girls from ages eight to 13 will be able to compete in watermelon and pie-eating contests. Hot dogs, popsicles and water will be provided. Well, if you have kids and don’t have any defi nitive plans on how to spend the holiday or night before, head over to Lynnhurst and partake in what has really become a neat July 4 family-oriented event. Imperio Mariense De Saugus weekend And if you have a hankering for Portuguese food, it will be worth your while to check out Imperio Mariense De Saugus, which will be held from 3 p.m. to midnight on Saturday (July 1) and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday (July 2) at 262 Lynn Fells Parkway in Saugus. Besides the food, this is an annual event that dates back to 1927, when a dozen immigrants from the island of Santa Maria, Azores, decided to bring their own feast and tradition here and share it with the community. According to the website, “the annual feast held in Saugus Massachusetts to celebrate the coronation of the Holy Ghost emperor and empress. Custom starts with a procession, followed by mass and coronation before the Holy Ghost soup lunch. The Holy Ghost celebration is specifi c to Azorean natives, established to reinforce a sense of community between the islands. “The feast is held on Lynn Fells Parkway for two days. The feast is put together in large part by the dedication and hard work of the board members and volunteers, who get together to bake and prepare a week leading to the event. “Imperio Mariense Feast visitors are Portuguese natives or descendants who come from surrounding cities such as Cambridge, Hudson, Stoughton, Taunton, Bridgewater and many other out of state cities. Visitors can expect plenty of entertainment over the weekend as there is usually bands and surprise guests that will take stage.” If you love Portuguese bread, kale and chouri?o, this might be your lucky weekend. Bon Appetit! What’s up at Saugus Public Schools? Shame on the town offi cials and/or school offi cials — whoever they are — for allowing Saugus Public School Superintendent Erin McMahon to hang in limbo on paid administrative leave for fi ve-plus months. Wouldn’t you think by now that the folks involved in the socalled investigation would be able to categorically say whether the superintendent committed acts of misconduct that call for disciplinary action — ranging from a warning to a suspension or even fi reable? It doesn’t help that there appears to be an Open Meeting Law violation committed by the School Committee at the time of the Jan. 19 Executive Session. And nobody is saying much of anything, other than the superintendent’s lawyer, whose Open Meeting Law complaint against the School Committee has raised more questions than answers. If the investigation that the town paid to have conducted has been completed — and it failed to produce hard evidence of misconduct by the superintendent — then a copy of that report needs to be released as soon as possible and McMahon needs to be reinstated immediately. By the same token, if there’s evidence of wrongdoing, the superintendent needs to be held accountable. This has taken much too long and needs to be concluded as soon as possible. Stay tuned. One-Day Holiday Trash Delay The Town of Saugus announced that trash and recycling collection will run on a oneHAPPY FOURTH OF JULY: This 10x12 painting, “In Celebration of America,” by Joanie Allbee, will be one of the raffl e prizes for the “4th Annual Motorcycle Run in memory of Gregory King.” Date is August 6 at the Saugus Elks (401 Main St. in Saugus). For more information about this event you can contact Ellen Santosuosso at esantosuosso@gmail.com. Many thanks. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) day delay for the July 4th Holiday. Trash and recycling will not be collected on Tuesday, July 4, due to the holiday. Collection will resume on a one-day delay on Wednesday, July 5. Residents are kindly asked to leave trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m. on the day after their normally scheduled collection day. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. C.H.a.R.M. Center closed tomorrow The Town of Saugus announced that the C.H.a.R.M. Center Compost Site will be closed tomorrow (Saturday, July 1) as the town prepares for the July 4 observance. The Compost Site will reopen on Wednesday, July 5, from 8 a.m.—2 p.m. The C.H.a.R.M. Center will be open during the summer to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 am.-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 781-2314036 with questions. Last call for FinCom applicants 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 fi nancial articles that come before Town Meeting and advising the members on their feasibility. Applicants can send a letter of interest outlining their qualifi cations toprecinct4steve@ gmail.com or can mail it to the Saugus Town Clerk’s Offi ce at 298 Central St. Suite 7, Saugus, MA 01906 marked “Attention Town Moderator”’. Letters should be submitted by today (Friday, June 30) for consideration. Some Special “Shout Outs” We have several “Shout Outs” from readers this week. Selectman Corinne Riley: “I’d like to shout out SAVE on their 50 year anniversary. Over the years they have been instrumental in helping with the environment. So many have volunteered through the years, and I’m sure they will continue to get new members to continue their mission for many years to come.” Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo: “These ‘Shout Outs’ go to the three ‘Bobs’ Cubed’ aka (in alphabetical order) Bob Davis, Bob Long and Bob Palleschi. They get together for breakfast every week at the Hammersmith. Well, this morning I decided to crash their little breakfast by just showing up and sitting down at their table! I consider these three gentlemen ‘the Greats’ of Saugus: Bob Davis for World Series Park (if you build it, they will come). He saw a need, rallied the troops and made it happen, because of him we have one of the best ball fi elds around and none of it paid for with Town money. Town Meeting Member Bob Long for all his knowledge as a former Selectman, Town Moderator and Planning Board for the town and the hours and hours he has spent giving me guidance on Town Meeting, not to mention all the laughter in between; I just love picking on him! When me and his wife Carol get started on him he doesn’t stand a chance! Finally, Town Meeting Member Bob Palleschi, former Chairman of the Finance Committee. His leadership saved the Saugus Public Library. If it wasn’t for him and the board the Library would be closed. I was Chairman of the Board of Library Trustees at that time and was given a zero budget for 2008. Bob brought the Fin Com together and got ׉ 7cassandra://UjoTJaqU8Bwr9zWmX3Cbmt9DKYJSe1jLxMA3aqhnUYA'y`̰dFז0?G9׉EMTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023 Page 13 us half budget and we were able to keep the Library open for all in Saugus. I tip my hat to all three of you, and yes, I will crash your breakfast again next week!” Avid Saugus Advocate reader Sue Fleming: “Shout Out to Selectman Michael Serino for his column in last Friday’s Advocate regarding changing the Charter in Saugus. It was a very informative article and really explained some of the things that would change in simple terms that gave me a better understanding of what the change would mean. Thank you Mr. Serino!” 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 t 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. Community Garden needs some help St. John’s Episcopal Church near Saugus Center has a community garden where vegetables are grown for the Saugus food pantry. This is the third growing season for this all-volunteer project. This year there are raised beds in front of the church as well as a larger garden area behind the rectory. Volunteers are needed to help weed and water the garden. If you would like to volunteer for an hour or so a week, or for any period of time during the summer, please call the church office at 781-2331242 or email StJohnsSaugus@ gmail.com and leave a message with your contact information! 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 (Clas-k sic 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 Coff ee” 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 fi ve 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 Coff ee” 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 fi ve Town Meeting members. For those unfamiliar with the “Saugus Over Coff ee” 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 fi ve of the 10 precincts, only fi ve 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 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. 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Their 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 — 978-239-1392. 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. For more information, please contact saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com. LIFE ESTATES AND STEP UP IN COST BASIS One common dilemma facing the remaindermen listed on a deed is how to calculate the cost basis of the real estate in question upon the death of the life tenant or life tenants. This is an important issue as the remaindermen need to know their cost basis in the event they subsequently sell the real estate or rent it out thereby requiring depreciation calculations. If, for example, a father deeded his home to his two children and reserved a life estate on the deed itself (essentially the right to use, occupy and possess the home for the rest of his life), upon the father’s death, under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 2036(a)(1), the fair market value (FMV) of the home at the time of the father’s death would be the starting cost basis in the hands of the children going forward. If the FMV of the home was $600,000, the law treats it as though the children paid $600,000 for the home. This of course helps tremendously to avoid or greatly eliminate any capital gains tax upon a subsequent sale of the home. What if the father and mother both deeded the home to the children with reserved life estates? In this situation, since the father deeded his 50% interest in the home to the children with a reserved life estate, upon the father’s death, only 50% of the property is stepped-up to FMV upon his death. Since the mother deeded her 50% interest in the home to the children with a reserved life estate, upon the mother’s death, only 50% of the property is stepped-up to FMV upon her death. As a result, the home would have to be valued at both the father and mother’s death in order to obtain the new cost basis in the hands of the children upon the second to die. You would take 50% of the FMV of the home upon the father’s death and add that fi gure to 50% of the FMV of the home upon the mother’s death. Furthermore, 50% of the FMV of the home would be includible in the taxable estate of each spouse upon his or her death. What if the father and mother reserved a life estate, as husband and wife, tenants by the entirety? Would that make a diff erence in the calculation? The answer is no. Upon the father’s death, he in essence gifts his life estate to his wife. This is referred to as a life estate pur autre vie. Upon the subsequent death of his wife, there will not be a step-up in cost basis of the husband’s 50% life estate given to her as she simply did not retain a life estate in 100% of the home. She only retained a life estate in the 50% that she originally gifted to the children. She did not retain a life estate in the husband’s 50% interest. Only he did. This is pursuant to IRC Section 2036(a)(1) dealing with retained interests. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. MEG Foundation off ers Dedicated Chairs to Families The MEG Foundation Board of Directors is hoping to return former Saugus High School Library chairs, at no charge, that were originally donated to the Saugus High School Library by many families and friends, in their memory. We hope the chairs will fi nd their way back to their loved ones. We have approximately 50 dedicated chairs available to relatives. Please contact Janice Jarosz at 339-2222178 or Linda Ross at 781-2334607 for further information. The list includes the following Dedicated Chairs: Aubrey, Flo & Al; Favuzza, Josephine; Barry, Diane; Favuzza, Frank; Biffi n, 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: 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 Sun-Days Veterans Benefi t Concert Series starting on July 16 with Garry Goudreau’s Engine Roomand continuing to August 20 with Dyer, Goodwin, Chakosurand 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, led 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 Butcherwith 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 Whitfi eld, 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 withJoe Cocker, Tina Turner and the J. Geils Band. For tickets, go to the ticketing link gimmeLIVE.com. VIP tickets are available for pre-show meet and greet with performers. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. and the shows are at 1:00 p.m. One hundred percent of the concert series’ profi ts will benefi t 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 benefi t 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 is availTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16 ׉ 7cassandra://VtKOqsj-th0rSh4jcvNbridQqRp3pBw1a37iab2uNhg&`̰dFז0?G;׉E}THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 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 T he full moon of July will occur in just a few days, on July 3. The Fourth of July will be Tuesday, and for several weeks now some gardeners have been getting ready with patriotic displays in the garden. At the Chadwick home near the Ironworks, fl ags, patriotic pinwheels and bunting surround a radio fl yer wagon blooming with marigolds (Tagetes patula), dusty miller (Jacobaea maritima, often labeled Senecio cineraria) and coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides). It is even lit up at night! Several other patriotic gardens around town feature petunias. Petunias (Petunia spp.) have been very popular annuals because of the range of colors they off er and their continuous bloom through the warm months. In tropical climates, they are often shortlived perennials, surviving for a few years if they are protected from frost. One reason they have often been grown in hanging baskets is that being elevated above the colder air temperatures near the ground protects them from frost longer than if they are at ground level when temperatures begin to cool. Most kinds of petunias do best with regular deadheading, or removal of spent fl owers to encourage production of new blooms. Like pansies, petunias are good choices for gardeners who don’t mind fi dgeting with their fl owers on a regular basis — the maintenance they need is not strenuous or complicated, but they do prefer regular attention. Wave petunias are one category of petunias that don’t need deadheading, and this line of petunias is most valued for low maintenance. Petunias have five fused petals so the fl ower forms a trumpet shape. Some petunia varieties have markings along the veins, like the red and white bicolor petunias in the picture above. This type of marking has become very popular, with the resulting five-pointed star shape in each fl ower, and the small heart shapes in the leftover color area at the petal edges. In addition to the red and white of the petunia above, blue, pink and purple varieties with white stars have become available in recent years. Other bicolor patterns in petunias include white edged, or picotee patterns, and some with random looking spots that look a bit like bleach spots. Petunias are in the Solanaceae family, along with potatoes, tomatoes and tobacco. Photographer Charles Zapolski often walks around Saugus and often enjoys viewing the osprey nest on the Saugus bike trail. Recently he spotted another bird, the eastern kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) right next to the osprey nest. Smaller birds may build their nests near those of ospreys, somehow knowing that the osprey will not eat them or their eggs, and the larger bird may serve as some deterrent for hawks, raccoons and other predators that might otherwise be a threat to the small birds. Eastern kingbirds are migrating birds that spend their winters in the tropics and come north for the breeding season. They are fairly common in most of the United States except far western states. Kingbirds eat berries Take a close look at these petunias — can you see white stars and red hearts? (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) and insects, depending on what is available. These kingbirds are members of a very large family (Tyrannidae) whose members are often called tyrant flycatchers. There are Eurasian birds also known as fl ycatchers that are not members of this family nor even very closely related. Some tyrant fl ycatchers will attack birds larger than themselves, and they are known to be aggressive toward other birds and animals, which is how their name tyrant originated. Other birds in this family that we may see include eastern wood-pewee (Contopus virens), eastern phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) and great crested fl ycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus). 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 off ered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. Red and white petunias, a blue pot, a starry pinwheel and even a fi reworks doormat celebrate the 4th in this Lynnhurst garden. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) This eastern kingbird is right at home near the osprey nest. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charles Zapolski) This patriotic display at the Chadwick home near the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site features a garden in a red wagon. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) A patriotic pansy display greets us on the south side of the Saugus Center Rotary. 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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 30) from 9:30-11 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 (fi ve 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 American Exterior and Window Corporation 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 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       All estimates, consultations or inspections              Insured and Registered Complete Financing     1. On June 30, 1864, President Lincoln signed the Yosemite Valley Grant Act to protect the area; what Yosemite Board of Commissioners member was a landscape architect who died in Belmont, Mass.? 2. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ name comes from the need to dodge what? 3. What vegetable has the most water? 4. In 1987 what John Philip Sousa march became the offi cial National March of the USA? 5. 9. In the 1600s what beverage in Europe was so expensive that it was kept locked in wooden boxes? 10. What is the more common name for Liberty Enlightening the World? 11. On July 1, 1963, the U.S. Postal Service began ZIP Code, which stands for what? 6. The Grand Banks are closest to what island? 7. What popular song is Georgia’s offi cial state song? 8. On July 3, 1996, the British Prime Minister announced that the Stone of Scone would go back to Scotland; what is the stone used for? On July 3, 1878, what songwriter of “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” “Give My Regards to Broadway” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag” was born? 12. Where would you fi nd the largest tortoises? 13. What document does July 4th commemorate? 14. On July 4, 1804, what author was born in Salem, Mass.? 15. What kind of similar buildings would you fi nd in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai? 16. What French playwright of “The Doctor Despite Himself” and “The Would-Be Invalid” said, “One must eat to live, not live to eat”? 17. On July 5, 1971, the 26th Constitutional Amendment was certifi ed, granting voting rights to those of what age? 18. Do centipedes have 100 legs? 19. What food is known as a hand? 20. July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day; reportedly, in the 1930s the Chicken and Waffl es dish was created in what locale? ANSWERS 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 — t 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 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, nonfi ction, 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! Tween and Teen Crafts & Snacks! June 30, July 7, 14, 28, August 4, 11, 18 and 25; weekly summer crafts Fridays 10-11 a.m. in the Brooks Room; 5th 12th - grades. No registration necessary; just come by and bring your friends! We will be making bracelets, clay animals, fl ower prints, earbud holders, wizard wands, mini light sabers and fabric bookmarks and doing some cookie decorating. Adult Coloring Group:Come relax with our continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative and have fun — no experience necessary! We have pencils and coloring pages ready and waiting … see you there! Space is limited; please call 781-231-4168 x 3106 to register. Interested folks should show up 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: first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room; fi fth 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) Just Sew!Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that is held the third Monday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus PubTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 1. Frederick Law Olmstead 2. Electric trolleys (In 1896 the team was named the Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers.) 3. Cucumber 4. “Stars and Stripes Forever” 5. Zone Improvement Plan Code 6. Newfoundland 7. “Georgia on My Mind” 8. Coronations 9. Tea 10. The Statue of Liberty 11. George M. Cohan 12. The Galápagos Islands 13. Declaration of Independence 14. Nathaniel Hawthorne 15. World’s tallest skyscrapers 16. Molière 17. 18 or older 18. No; they have varying numbers of legs (although “centi” means hundredth or hundred). 19. A cluster of bananas 20. 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DiSciullo (Foss/Manship) passed away at her home, on June 25, 2023, at 90 years old from natural causes. Born in Downeast Maine on December 9, 1932, she and her four sons moved to Massachusetts in 1961. She was preceded in death by her husband Mariano DiSciullo of who she spent 37 years of marriage leaving wonderful memories of trips abroad, 4th of July parties and fun times with family and friends. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Addie Foss, and three brothers: Alton, Willis Jr. and Newman. Maxine leaves behind her beloved family; Clair Manship and his wife Sue, Michael Manship and his wife Theresa, Gregory Manship, Jeffery Manship and his wife Deb, Maria Barton and her husband David. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Vanessa, Mario, Jenn, and great grandchildren Krystal and Atlas. Her cat Tigger has been by her side for the past 18 years. Known for her artistry in cake and candy making, she owned Maxine’s Party Shoppe in Saugus for many years as well as being a long-time member of local cake clubs and the International Cake Society. She taught confectionary classes from her home, shoppe and local craft stores. She was recognized for her teaching in the 90’s when she was inducted into the Wilton Cake Decorating Hall of Fame. Her greatest memory of those times was meeting such wonderful people from all over the world while attending confectionary conventions and building friends that she still had today. Visitation hours were on June 29 at Salvatore Rocco and Sons Funeral Home in Everett followed by a celebration service. A family private cemetery burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, please send a bouquet to a loved one to make them smile or donate to your favorite organization. https://www.roccofuneralhomes.com/obituary/ Maxine-Disciullo Lee C. Johnson years of marriage. Born, raised and a lifelong resident of Saugus, he was the son of the late Clarence and Edith (Crockford) Johnson. A graduate of Saugus High School, he later earned his degree in education after working for many years in carpentry as well as a Carpenter’s Union member. Mr. Johnson then taught shop at Malden High School. During his teaching career he become president of his local teachers’ union. Prior to teaching Lee served in the Army during the Korean Confl ict, one would see him most of the time still sporting his U.S. Army cap. While raising his family, in O Happy July 4th! July 4th! Sandy Juliano Broker/President Follow Us On: OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JULY 1st 12 NOON - 1:00 PM NEW LISTING BY NORMA! 709 Broadway, Everett, 4 units $1,350,000. SOLDSOLD OVEROVER ASKING! ASKING! LISTED BY SANDY! 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath Ranch, 6 Bridge Street, Tewksbury - $499,900. Call Sandy with questions, 617-448-0854. ListList Your Home or Apartment With Us! 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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 LeRosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 roy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and 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 stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney states in a written announcement. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releasDenise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 es, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast. net or leave a message at 978years after retirement in the Ft Myers Florida area. Besides his wife he is survived by his three children: Patricia O’Connor and her husband Mark of Peabody/ Laconia NH, Stephen Johnson and partner Peggy O’Leary of Webster, FL and Carol Herlihy and her partner Christine Strong of Tewksbury. Lee also leaves behind a legacy of 10 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren of whom he was so very proud and loved very much. Mr. Johnson was the brother of Edith Hansen of WA. He was predeceased by his oldest grandchild Joel B. Laskin, 3 brothers, 4 sisters and his daughter in law Deborah (Diamond) Johnson. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, on Wednesday, June 28. A funeral service was held in the funeral home on Thursday followed by Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. In lieu of flowers donations in memory may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923 or @caredimensions.org. 683-7773. 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 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 15- to 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. ׉ 7cassandra://GDASyYuZNb5igpWtbtp0b6KtjWnWBK7nZIBI6YKUzTg*"`̰dFז0?G?׉E"hTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023 Page 19 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. 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 Hassett, Emily C Charles Street Irt THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, July 2 from 9—11 p.m. on Channel 8 — “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, July 3 all day on Channel 8 — “Movie Mony day” (classic movies). Tuesday, July 4 at 4 p.m. on Channel 8 — Saugus Catholic Collaborative Service from July 2. Wednesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. on Channel 22 — Saugus High School Sports Highlights. Thursday, July 6 at 7 p.m. on Channel 8 — In the Beginning with John Gouvalaris. Friday, July 7 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 — Planning Board Meeting from July 6. Saturday, July 8 at 2 p.m. on Channel 22 — Softball World Series from June 26. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8 (Public), 9 (Governmental) & 22 (Educational). ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org 38 Main St. Saugus (781) 558-1091 20 Railroad Ave, Rockport (978)-999-5408 14 Norwood St, Everett (781)-558-1091 mangorealtyteam.com Commercial Rental ROCKLAND SAUGUS If you have been dreaming of starting your own business, this space is for you. Owner will discuss your plans and dreams and craft a lease that suits your needs. This professional office or retail space is located on busy Union Street right outside of Rockland Center. Present space has two front entrances and one rear exit. There are two rest rooms and additional area space. Plenty of additional storage space in the basement! Multiple parking spaces in the rear of the building. Tenant pays their own electricity and heating costs. Exterior maintenance (snow plowing and landscaping) is shared with adjoining tenant. High traffic and strong visibility location close to the areas major highways. Great location for professional office, convenience store, food specialty, drugstore, hardware, apparel, appliance repair, home decorating, furniture, book store, stationary, photography, art gallery, medical clinic, barber, beauty, yoga, fingernails, dance, massage, pedicure, jewelry, or church. Flexible terms for start-up business. Parking for these two units will be out back or on side of building, not in front, and there is plenty! Large basement for storage included in lease. Other uses are permitted with special permit. Lessee to conduct due diligence with Rockland building department $1,750 Call/text Peter at 781-820-5690 Commercial Apartment Rental - EVERETT 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 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 that has a gas fireplace, Adjacent is a 1/2 to the kitchen along with family room, study and leads to a double door that shares a trex deck. The second floor offers 3 generous bedrooms with 2 full baths and an additional storage in the walk up attic. The main bedroom has its own main bedroom and large walk in closet. Wait still more room in the lower level is heated and has an additional 1/2 bath. Did I mention 2 car garage, central air, Central vac, Irrigation system, stone wall and more? $779,000 Call/Text Sue at 617-877-4553 Going on Vacation?? 1 Week Rental- Rockport Welcome to this gorgeous modern family home for rent July 8-15th, in quaint Rockport, MA. Nestled on a quiet private road, yet so close to everything. Easy 5 minute walk to front beach, downtown Rockport, bearskin neck, shops, restaurants, & so much more!!! Fully equipped for beach fun & very family friendly. This elegant home has an open concept kitchen with a large island & stainless steel appliances. Open concept dining nook & living room with a separate TV room. There is one bedroom on the first floor with the option for a twin bed or a king bed. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms. The primary bedroom has a roof deck that was just renovated in 2021 with outdoor seating. The other bedroom has a full bed and the last bedroom has twin bunks which is perfect for the kids. Outdoor area includes a patio, grill area with dining table seating for 7, just off the kitchen. In front of the home has a magnificent fire pit which seats 6. Come relax on the hammock, enjoy lots of shade. Parking for 2 cars only. $4200 Email Rosa Rescigno at soldwithrosa@gmail.com or call me at 781-820-0086 SAUGUS Seller to contribute $25,000 towards upgrades. This trilevel is located in the highly desirable Indian Rock Development. The open concept kitchen offers S.S. appliances & 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 L.R. Stepping down into the F.R. welcomes an inviting fireplace where family & 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 with so much more space. A 5-7 car detached garage awaits the ideal buyer that has loads of untapped potential above the garage that is heated and came be a home gym, teen suite, or enough space for a group to gather. Minutes from major routes. $975,000. Call/text Peter at 781-820-5690 Sue Palomba of Mango Realty is amazing. She sold our house so fast and took care of every step in the process so we did not have to worry about anything. Then she went way out of her way to find us our new dream home. Again taking care of every detail. My wife and I highly recommend her. We don't know anyone who will work harder for you. Thank you so much Sue! ~Bob Falta~ Condo for Sale LYNN SELLER2 Corkum, Andrea M ADDRESS 1 Charles St 06.07.23 CITY DATE PRICE Saugus 578000 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 Saugus This lovely 3 bedroom home move right in home hosts a nice large eat in kitchen. This 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. 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. The easy access for washer and dryer hook up on first floor along with a 1/2 bath is a great benefit Updated roof. $599,000 UNDER AGREEMENT UNDER AGREEMENT UNDER AGREEMENT ׉ 7cassandra://EjWExcZGI4S7m4XAXIVkGKLecKwiHxflHuBfxpG-n5Q*I`̰dFז0?G@dFז0?G? 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They were accommodating and helpful when we needed guid-d ance. They were also honest about places. They both worked hard to get us to see houses quickly. We saw so many houses. We will recommend                              Carpenito Real Estate to all our friends and anyone we know! Thank you for a wonderful experience buying a home. - Jennifer & David Houle                       extended family, central air, security system, updated roof, large,                                                 FOR SALE FOR SALE - 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 JOHN DOBBYN 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 617-285-7117 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!! 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 NEW PRICE 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 $1,149,999 CALL JUSTIN FOR DETAILS 978-815-2610 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! 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