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(Courtesy photo of Greg Bluestein) TE E Vol. 27, No.39 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, September 26, 2025 Environmental Justice Saugus, revere and Lynn residents who oppose expansion of the ash landfi ll at the WiN Waste innovations trash-to-energy plant in Saugus are using a new weapon in their fi ght By Mark E. Vogler urrent state environmental regulations do not allow expansion of the ash landfill at the WIN Waste Innovations trash-to-energy plant on Route 107 in Saugus. A group of residents from Saugus, Revere and Lynn who oppose any expansion of the landfill bolstered their stand late last week by including a new weapon known as environmental justice in their fight. Undersecretary for Environmental Justice & Equity María Belén Power followed through on an invitation to visit with them and receive a briefing on the issues related to the ash landfill. “I appreciated the opportunity to meet with community leaders and hear their concerns,” Belén Power said in a statement to The Saugus Advocate. “Engaging in dialogue with those most affected by energy and environmental issues is important. 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To qualify as an “environmental justice population,” one or more must apply: the annual median household income is not more than 65 percent of the statewide annual median household income, minorities comprise 40 percent of the population in the neighborhood and 25 percent or more of households lack English language proficiency. Belén Power’s office provided some background highlighting the current circumstances which do not allow for expansion of the ash landfill: ● The landfill sits within Rumney Marsh, a protected Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). ● MassDEP has no plans to amend regulations to allow landfill expansion into the ACEC. ● MassDEP issued two letLawrence A. 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Vogler) plant significant for the three communities that are affected by WIN Waste operations. “Last week’s meeting with Undersecretary Maria Belén Power was an important step in bringing state and local leaders together with residents to address the environmental justice concerns tied to the WIN Waste incinerator and ash landfill in Saugus,” said Rep. Giannino, whose 16th Suffolk District includes PreManoogian called Belén Power “the point person for the Healey Administration on environmental justice issues.” “The Governor and her administration have stated that they believe that environmental justice must be more than a concept and they want to engage with its foremost advocates and those most deeply impacted by environmental pollution and empower them to that any such expansion is counter to the stated goals of the Healey administration, the DEP, and the Secretary of Environmental Affairs. Prominent leaders from three communities Those at tending the meeting included the following: Rep. Giannino; Manoogian; Cindy Luppi, National Field Director for Clean Water Action; Bernette Dawson, the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Community Organizer for Slingshot; Loretta LaCentra, an Alliance for Health & The Environment organizer and a Revere environmental activist; state Rep. Jeffrey Turco (D-Winthrop) of the 19th Suffolk District; state Rep. Sean Reid (D-Lynn) of the 11th Essex District; Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe; Saugus Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree; Saugus Selectman Michael Serino; Joseph Dorant, a Saugus Board of Health member; Angela Guarino-Sawaya, a Revere Ward 5 Councillor; Juan Jaramillo, a Revere Councillor-at-Large; Nicole McClain, a Lynn Councillor-at-Large; Stacey Herman-Dorant, a Saugus Town Meeting member from Precinct 1; Stephanie ShalkosJUSTICE | SEE PAGE 3 ׉ 7cassandra://yx2dpKkvRVxtnWbxNCio80EcZIKgtiZD1MZdC9cGR104`hob 牞׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 26, 2025 Page 3 Rep. Wong supports moving 2026 state primary date to Sept. 1 Change will help massachusetts comply with state and federal ballot deadlines W ith the support of State Representative Donald Wong (R-Saugus), the House has given its approval to changing the date of the 2026 state primary from September 15 to September 1. The House endorsed the change in date on September 17. The proposal, House Bill 4531, on September 18 was passed by the Senate, enacted by the Legislature and laid before Governor Maura Healey for her signature and/or other actions. Representative Wong said that moving next year ’s scheduled primary date up by JUSTICE | FROM PAGE 2 ki, a Saugus Town Meeting member from Precinct 4 and a Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment board member; Mary Kinsell, a Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment board member; Carmen Osuna, a Lynn Environmental activist; and Evan Smith, a Lynn Environmental activist. two weeks will provide some fl exibility to help ensure that Massachusetts can meet all state and federal ballot deadlines, including a requirement that military personnel serving overseas receive an absentee ballot at least 45 days before the November 3, 2026, state election, pursuant to the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. Under current state law, the state primary must be held seven weeks prior to the biennial state election, as long as that date does not coincide with a religious holiday. The Board of Selectman Chair Debra Panetta, who is also president of the Saugus River Watershed Council, was unable to attend last week’s meeting. But she sent a letter to Belén Power expressing her concerns. “Many residents, including Town officials, have been requesting a final closure timeline of the WIN Waste Saugus ash landfill since 1996, which is when it was originally supDonald Wong State Representative posed to close. They have received numerous extenHouse proposal would set the new 2026 state primary date at nine weeks prior to the November election. According to Representative Wong, H.4531 establishes a deadline of September 3 for successful write-in or sticker candidates to fi le an acceptance of nomination to appear on the November ballot. In addition, the bill outlines the process for fi lling a vacancy that occurs in the event a candidate dies, withdraws or is ruled ineligible for the November ballot. Representative Wong noted that H.4531 also contains sions from the MA DEP, and they have no intention of provisions outlining the process for conducting recounts following the 2026 state primary. It requires recount petitions to be fi led by 5 p.m. on September 3, with local certifi cation due by noontime on September 4, and submission to the Secretary of State’s offi ce by 5 p.m. the same day. Under the bill, recounts must be completed and notification of the fi nal results issued by 5 p.m. on September 11. The bill requires two days’ notice to candidates on the date, time and location of the recount, with electronic notice deemed suffi cient. 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Home to the Ironworks, Pranker’s Pond, Stackpole Field, Town Hall, the Library, Scott Procopio American Legion Hall and several Churches. The most pressing questions within Precinct 1 are what is the Town going to do with the Roby School? Route 1 North is part of Precinct 1, how will the congestion be addressed? The developers 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! of the Atwood apartments put aside $50,000 for Pranker’s Pond neighborhood improvement, how should this be used? Tom has extensive experience in Town government. Served in Town Meeting for over ten years, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals, member Disabilities Commission, former Chairman Affordable Trust, former Chairman Economic Development Committee. Tom is a lifelong resident of Saugus, a graduate of Saugus schools, a gradJUSTICE | FROM PAGE 3 ever closing,” Panetta said. “Town Meeting voted to create a WIN Waste Closure Committee, where WIN Waste representatives refused to attend. The Committee reached out to them prior to every meeting and stressed the importance on having a closure plan regardless on when they www.810bargrille.com Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured Everett Aluminum Supplies pp Celebrating 66 Years in Business Since 1958! closed,” she said. “Currently, they send ½ their ash to Shrewsbury every day in order to keep the Saugus ash landfill open longer. Since January, the Board of Health has requested documentation showing that they are sending Shrewsbury ½ of their Tom Traverse (Courtesy photo of Julia Strout) daily ash, but WIN Waste has yet to give the Board of Health this verification. “We have many people with health issues, including respiratory illnesses, that live in this area. Being the oldest incinerator in the nation, WIN Waste Saugus cannot even make the emission standard for nitrogen oxide, where they need to purchase emission credit to come into compliance with the state regulations. That does not help the people in Saugus, Revere, Lynn, and the other surrounding communities.” The WIN position remains pro-ash landfill “Mary Urban, Sr. Director of Communications & uate of Salem State. Tom is married to his wife Pamela for over 40 years, his daughter Stephanie Strout lives in Saugus with her husband Michael and granddaughters Julia and Hannah. Please consider Tom for one of your 5 votes. Tom can be reached at tom_traverse@ hotmail.com or (781) 7275629. Please contact me with any questions or comments. Committee to Elect Tom Traverse 33 Taylor Street, Saugus MA 01906 Community, WIN Waste Innovations, gave the following statement: “With waste disposal options in the state ever decreasing, we remain hopeful that the Town will collaborate with us on the continued use of our monofill while keeping thousands of unnecessary tractor trailers off the road each year. It is widely accepted that waste-to-energy is the most environmentally conscious method of waste disposal and it has been proven that our power-generation facility and ash monofill consistently operate in compliance with stringent local, state and federal regulations. Our goal is JUSTICE | SEE PAGE 13 Monogram D4 Double siding ׉ 7cassandra://cAqtAfzCAQb9QRgP2gyBX9cxmcEiFPOFn02py0BkcuE:I`hob 牠׉E qTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 26, 2025 Page 5 Rep. Wong backs bill providing $234M to fi scally S tate Representative Donald Wong (R-Saugus) supported a supplemenstrained hospitals and community health centers infusion of state aid will help support massachusetts’ health care system WONG | SEE PAGE 6 tal spending bill that will steer $234 million in one-time state aid payments to dozens of acute care hospitals and community health centers across the state. The proposal, which was fi led as House Bill 4530, was passed (148-1) by the House of Representatives on September 17. On the 18th, the Senate passed by bill, and the Legislature enacted it on the same day. On September 22, 2025, the Governor signed the bill, which became Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2025. Representative Wong said the bill will provide $122 million to nearly four dozen acute care hospitals, with funding eligibility for individual hospitals determined primarily based on the facility’s public payer mix, relative price, and negative operating margins. Chapter 33 also requires the secretary of the Executive Offi ce of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to submit a report to the legislature detailing the schedule of payments and how each hospital intends to utilize the funding. Another $77 million will be transferred into the Health Safety Net Trust Fund, which reimburses acute care hospitals and community health centers for health services provided to eligible low-income, uninsured and underinsured residents. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, the Health Safety Net Trust Fund experienced a shortfall of $197 million, but a recent report issued by the Centers for Health Information and Analysis noted that the fund’s defi cit was projected to reach $250 million in FY 2025 and $290 million in the current fi scal year. 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As a life-long resident of Saugus, I deeply care about our town. I was born into a family with a rich history of public service to our community. At the age of seventeen, I was a park instructor at the Bristow Street playground. At nineteen years old, I co-founded the Saugus Italian American Club, serving as the fi rst Treasurer / Clerk of the organization. I was fi rst elected as a Town Meeting Member, at the age of twenty-one. Throughout my life, I have dedicated my time to our community. My extensive public service record If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. 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We continue to provide a wide range of free municipal services such as trash collection, recycling programs, street sweeping, household hazardous waste drives, leaf pick-ups and our CHARM center, when some other communities charge a separate user fee. By working together, we have accomplished major infrastructure improvements such as water, sewer and roads. We renovated the Belmonte Steam Academy and constructed a new Middle/High school. Moreover, we have constructed new recreational facilities such as: tennis ball courts, basketball courts, pickle ball courts and a hockey rink. We continue to purchase new DPW equipment, police cruisers, and fi re apparatus. Furthermore, we are moving forward towards the goal of constructing a new west-side public safety building. Finally, close to my heart is our popular Rail-Trail. As a Selectman in 2012 our board signed a 99 year lease with the MBTA to construct our rail-trail. As chairman, I oversaw the original construction, which WONG | FROM PAGE 5 funding, which will be used to facilitate regional savings initiatives, including shared service options. According to Representative Wong, the new law stipulates that these one-time payments cannot be used by hospitals or comSelectman Michael J. Serino (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) included the removal of the railroad tracks. The state recently paved the entire rail-trail. I believe that my experience and leadership skills, along with the ability to form working relationships with people, has led to many legislative accomplishments at Town Meeting. I was the main author of several charter changes in 2011 and 2013, which has provided stability and checks and balances in town government. Recently, I authored several zoning changes along Route One that “Reduces” apartments by 50%, and the height of buildings from 90ft to 60 ft. Moreover, I was the author of zoning changes that would “Increase” commercial development and buff er zone setbacks abutting residential property. Town Meeting Members passed these articles (386). We should always strive for good development, which will not impact our neighborhoods. In closing, I am honored to have served our community. I will continue to off er you my dedication, integrity and common sense leadership, so we can take pride in our future together. I ask that you please consider me for one of your fi ve votes on election day, November 4th. Thank you, Mike munity health centers to off - set Medicaid payments. In addition, it prohibits EOHHS from using this funding to calculate future payments, and it requires the EOHHS secretary to maximize federal fi nancial participation in making these one-time payments. ׉ 7cassandra://-1oqTqVAiPFLVuUTeNpvofurqPBygD_L0MiJD9dAhOc2`hob 牢׉EVTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 26, 2025 ~ political Announcement ~ Page 7 Mastrocola seeks reelection to School Committee H ello Saugus. My name is Stephanie Mastrocola. I am seeking a second term on the Saugus School Committee. I wish I could say I was overly involved with other committees or on various boards, but I am not anymore. For those of you who don’t know me, I have been a full-time registered nurse in Boston for over 25 years. I also work 12 hours a week for Win Waste Innovations as a grass roots consultant. I am married and have a 16-year-old son who is a junior attending Northeast Metro Tech for electrical studies. He attended the Saugus School system up until the 8th grade. I saw things that bothered me while he was there. That is one of the main reasons why I decided to run in 2023. I was heavily involved in the Waybright PTO, the fundraising coordinator for the North Shore Stars Hockey, and I also served on the SBEC. I had to give up my positions on some of the boards due to time constraints. These first two years have shown and taught me a lot about public education, including the many challenges with budgets, staffing, and certain rules set forth by this state and DESE. One thing I will say is that when watching a play, awards night, sporting event or when a group would come to speak at a school meeting, there was always a feeling of community. When I moved to Saugus in 2006, I knew I wanted to become involved. No matter what challenges you face in life, we can’t hope for a brighter day, we have to work for it. I will always make a strong effort to visit the schools, principals, teachers, and other staff who help make these schools work. After all, how can I sit on a panel and decide what works for the staff and the kids if I don’t know what’s going on in the trenches. Oftentimes the odds are against me, but I can tell you this, I will always have the kids’ best interest and support staff at heart. There have been people Jeff Cicolini seeks reelection to selectman’s seat H School Committee Member Stephanie Mastrocola (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) along the way who have criticized me as a School Committee member, as well as on a personal level. I have learned through this process to hold my ground. It can be tough at times but bantering back and forth never leads to anything productive. The School Committee’s job is to focus on policy and procedure so it’s my job to make sure the superintendent is following through with his leaders of each school. Many times, I get asked about the daily operations of the school, the dropoff, the pick-up, bathrooms being broken, or a bike that was stolen. Unfortunately, we often hear about it the same way parents do. I can promise you this: Whenever anyone has emailed me or called about an issue I have always looked into it and steered them in the right direction. What I can tell you about me and what I will ALWAYS DO is work on finding a better way to fix things. Work with the other members on my team to collaborate and find solutions. Pointing the finger keeps making us go in circles. My service as a school committee member started on November 4, 2023. My love for this town started in 2006. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Please consider voting for me on November 4th as I look forward to continuing being the voice for the Saugus Public Schools. ello, I am Jeffrey Cicolini and I am running for reelection to the Board of Selectmen. I would like to share a little bit about myself and why I feel qualified to continue to serve as one of your Selectmen. Educational Background: I am a 1990 high honors graduate of Saugus High School. I am an active member of our alumni and our reunion planning committee. College degrees: Salem State University Bertolon School of Business Class of ’94. Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Business Administration with a Major in Accounting and Minor in Economics. I worked full time to pay for college. Personal: I am a proud, 4th generation Saugonian. I live here with my wife of 28 years, Julie (Mazzola), also a life-long resident and our two children. My daughter Gianna graduated SHS Class of 2019 and my son Anthony SHS Class of 2022. My daughter graduated Magna Cum Laude from UMass Amherst in May of 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and continued her lifelong passion in college as a D1 cheerleader. Gianna currently works for the Northeast Arc and is pursuing her MBA at UMass Lowell. She also works part time as an all-star cheerleading instructor. My son Anthony is a Senior at Bentley University and is majoring in accounting. He also volunteers his time at the Boys and Girls Club of Newton. Occupation or profession: I am a CPA and CGMA, a partner and shareholder at AAFCPAs, a top 100 CPA firm in the country with ~400 employees. I began my employment as a staff accountant in 1994 upon graduation from colSelectman Jeffrey Cicolini (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) lege and have been there for 31 years. I not only serve many of our largest and complex business clients but also am the Treasurer and a member of the Executive board at AAFCPAs. These internal roles allow me to be actively involved in the firm’s operations and strategic growth and long-term planning. Local political/government service background: I have been on the Board of Selectmen since 2015. I also was the assistant Harbormaster prior to becoming a Selectman. My father was the Harbormaster for over 30 years until his passing in 2008. Community Service: I am the Treasurer and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and member of the Board of Directors and Executive Board at Salem State University’s Foundation, a position I have held since 2009. I am also the Treasurer at the Point of Pines Yacht Club and have held this title since 2013. I coached all levels of little league, babe ruth and AAU baseball in Saugus for approximately 12 years. My wife is the President of HS2, a non-profit organization that provides food to needy Saugus Public School students. HS2 makes certain children are provided healthy meals to consume over the weekends. I participate in various activities including bagging food. My firm works with over 450 non-profit organizations, and I am proud to support many of them through volunteerism and financial support. 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(Courtesy photo of Joanie Allbee) NEVER FORGOTTEN: A Salute to the Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) by the JROTC finished the ceremony as it was narrated by Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti. (Courtesy photo of Joanie Allbee) By Joanie Allbee V FW Saugus Post 2346 at 190C Main St. last Friday (Sept. 19) night held a Vigil for those Missing in Action and Prisoners of War (MIA/POW). Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti (Captain, USN Retired) led the annual ceremonies to make certain our MIA/ POW are not forgotten. Captain Castinetti called on the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC ) programs of Lynn’s & Salem’s Marines and Peabody’s Air Force Cadets to assist with ceremonies. Sgt. Major John W. Sumner (Marines) and Sgt. Major Jose Beato (Marines) and Peabody Air Force instructors proudly watched their cadets’ perfect timing and cadence execution. All Military flags were paraded and carried to the front by JROTC to represent all Military services present. Captain Castinetti narrated with sorrow the Missing Man/ Fallen Comrade Table ceremony as the JROTC displayed each table item: Round table: represents the everlasting concern for those JROTC with Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti, the master of ceremonies, at last Friday’s POW/ MIA ceremony. (Courtesy photo of Joanie Allbee) who are missing. Empty chair: the missed absence of those unable to sit at table. White tablecloth: purity of motives to answer the call of duty. Black napkin: the emptiness the warrior left behind in the hearts that ache for them to return. Single red rose in a vase: the life of each person who is MIA/ POW; also blood shed for freedom. Lemon placed on a bread plate: The MIA/POW‘s life, bitter fate of those captured and missing in a foreign land. Salt: sprinkled on the bread plate representing countless tears shed from those who are waiting for loved ones’ returns. Inverted glass: symbolizes the inability of the missing to share a toast with comrades. Candle: the light of hope for a safe return. And the black ribbon tied around the candle for the mourning of those who will not be coming home. A moment of silence to reflect that you are not forgotten. The JROTC gave a powerful salute. Let us never forget them … the POW/MIA President Jimmy Carter established POW/MIA Recognition Day in 1979, a day to think and to never forget those who stood up to defend our Country and who are now left alone and lost while families still hope and cry for their return. The MIA/POW missing man ceremony started at the end of the Vietnam War and continues every third week in September. This ceremony is performed at Military bases and throughout organizations to express the honorable MIA/ POW quote “You are not forgotten.” Local children of the American Revolution, DAR and SAR honor Veterans at Logan Airport (Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by the Parson Roby Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution [NSDAR].) O n a quiet Sunday morning, while most of Massachusetts was still asleep, members of the Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.), the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) gathered at Logan Airport in Boston at 6:30 a.m. to witness something truly unforgettable — an Honor Flight New England send-off. For the Massachusetts State President of C.A.R., Yadiel, this event was especially personal. His State Project for the year is dedicated to raising awareness and support for Honor Flight New England. The inspiration came from his own family — his grandfather, a Vietnam veteran, was honored on an Honor Flight out of Manchester, N.H., last Father’s Day. Witnessing the powerful impact that flight had on his grandfather and their entire family, Yadiel knew he wanted to make Honor Flight his State Project so that more veterans could experience that same recognition and gratitude. Honor Flight New England, a nonprofit organization, transports America’s veterans to Washington, D.C., free of charge, so they may visit and reflect at the memorials built in their honor. The atmosphere was both joyHONOR VETERANS | SEE PAGE 9 Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) greeted the Veterans with colorful handmade signs before their sendoff on an Honor Flight. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) ׉ 7cassandra://jQ5cNhgS_uBx-ZkE1OqgYaK7YyNvYy2OsKvVxYmiBOU9`hob 牤׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 26, 2025 Page 9 Shining Lights of Everyday People “Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love.”—mother Teresa By Joanie Allbee J acalyn Bracewell – her friends call her Jacki – is a laid-back, generous, gifted and humble woman with an array of talents. Jacki, who has spent a lifetime teaching elementary students, gently slips into Teacher’s mode. She often instructs and educates those among her in the most informative way. She has studied genealogy and finds it interesting. Her hobby is an artistic Thread Painting challenge to keep herself learning. She has been a quilter since 1978, when she made her first quilt. She started sewing by age seven, and by her teens was making all her own clothes. Jacki holds the title of officer chaplain with Parson Roby Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She loves to assist and organize environmental projects. Jacki’s a natural leader, but humbly places her teaching skills first in line. She has volunteered serving in food pantries and volunteers for service clean ups and organizing events. She generously offered to organize a quilt making project for DAR. She contributed the use of her home along with quilt materials and sewing machines to make quilt covers while she does the quilting for a three quilts project for three veterans. In March of 2026, the three patriotic quilts will be HONOR VETERANS | FROM PAGE 8 ful and deeply emotional as veterans — some in wheelchairs, some walking proudly with service caps — made their way through the airport gates to thunderous applause, waving flags and heartfelt cheers. Many were visibly touched by the welcome, with tears in their eyes as children, teens and families expressed gratitude for their service and sacrifice. To make the morning even more special, C.A.R. members created colorful handmade signs and assembled “goodie bags” filled with snacks and treats for the veterans to enjoy on their flight. Each bag also included handwritten thank you cards from the children of C.A.R. — personal notes of appreciation that brought smiles, laughter and even a few tears from the veterans as they read the heartfelt messages. “It was really early, but we didn’t mind one bit,” said Caylee Cassarino, C.A.R. member and past Massachusetts State President. “We wanted to be here to say thank you, because these veterans gave up so much for us.” The partnership between C.A.R., DAR and SAR was on full display, with multiple generations of patriots working together to honor America’s heroes. From the youngest members holding handmade signs to the senior members helping organize and support, the event captured the spirit of unity and remembrance that defines these organizations. “Watching the veterans’ faces light up when they realized how much people still care — that’s something none of us will ever forget,” said Gail Cassarino, Regent of Parson Roby Chapter, NSDAR. Honor Flight New England continues to ensure that every veteran is properly honored and remembered. For C.A.R., DAR and SAR, supporting presented at the state meeting to three selected Veterans. Jacki’s work has won first place in District and third place in National in “wall hanging category” in contests. Jacki enjoys British History. She loves music. “I’m always hearing song cues and music in my head,“ Jacki said. The more flustered I become, the more likely I am to break out in a song right in your face, “ Jacki said. Jacki is patient and kind. Jacki’s father had a phrase that she grew up with, and now it’s her life’s motto: “There’s one thing I just won’t put up with and that’s intolerance.” Jacki is sketched holding her current new project of Thread Painting. this mission was not just an event, but a heartfelt promise to never forget the sacrifices made for freedom. The Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) is the nation’s oldest patriotic youth organization, founded in 1895 to help young people learn about American history, develop leadership skills and promote patriotism. Sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and closely connected with the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), C.A.R. gives members under the age of 22 the chance to participate in service projects, historic commemorations and community events that honor our nation’s past while inspiring the leaders of tomorrow. Both DAR and SAR are nonprofit, apolitical service organizations whose members are direct descendants of the patriots who fought or contributed to the cause of American independence. Through efforts like this, the Parson Roby Chapter continues its mission to preserve history, promote education and inspire patriotism in the heart of our community. For more information about the work of the C.A.R., the Parson Roby Chapter, NSDAR, or to inquire about membership, please contact: parsonroby.saugusdar@gmail.com. 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Crabtree and Fire Chief Michael Newbury are thrilled to announce the arrival of a state-of-theart tower (ladder) fire apparatus that will significantly improve the Saugus Fire Department’s ability to safely respond to emergencies and provide a major benefit to residents for years to come. The tower fire apparatus, called Tower 1, is a specialized vehicle that comes equipped with a bucket at the end of its boon that can be raised to 100 feet and allows firefighters to safely handle rescue operations at great heights. The Tower 1 bucket can be lowered or extended out horizontally to assist firefighters with water rescues and other emergency responses. The vehicle also boasts T3 rear steering that offers increased maneuverability and a better turning radius in tight spaces, a backup camera, and numerous enhanced public safety features. Saugus Fire Chief Michael Newbury explained that the 43-foot-long Tower 1 was custom designed based on outstanding commitment, visionary leadership, and forward-looking initiatives over the years. He highlighted the Chief’s role in further professionalizing the department and guiding it successfully into the 21st century to better serve his firefighters and the Saugus community. Crabtree also credited the IT’S HERE! Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and Saugus Fire Department officials welcomed the recent arrival of a new fire truck – Tower 1, which will replace Ladder 1 as a frontline vehicle operating out of the Public Safety Building on Hamilton Street. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) the Saugus Fire Department’s needs. Each compartment on the tower fire apparatus was designed to fit equipment that firefighters utilize on a day-to-day basis. “This is really a moving toolbox,” Chief Newbury said. “Tower 1 has all the specialized equipment and things that firefighters rely on for the job.” Chief Newbury praised his staff for playing an instrumental role in working with Pierce Manufacturing on the design process to ensure that Tower 1 met the Fire Department’s expectations. Town Manager Crabtree recognized Chief Newbury’s Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee and Town Meeting for their support and approval of the new tower fire apparatus. Replacing older fire apparatus with new vehicles is a key part of the ongoing effort to prioritize public safety through capital improvement projects, he said. “I can’t thank Chief Newbury, the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Town Meeting, and Saugus residents enough for their continued support for public safety improvement projects such as Tower 1,” Town Manager Crabtree said. “The Chief’s vision and their backing was crucial to making this happen. It’s truly impressive how much we can accomplish when everyone is on the same page about the importance of public safety.” Tower 1 will be deployed REACHING NEW HEIGHTS: The new ladder truck called Tower 1 can be raised to 100 feet. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) FIRE APPARATUS | SEE PAGE 11 The Pumpkins are coming tomorrow! T he citizens of Saugus will be ready to welcome “The Pumpkin Patch” for the 23rd year tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 27) when a tractor trailer – full of hundreds of pumpkins from the Navajo Reservation in Farmington, N.M. – makes its annual visit at Saugus Center. The “Pumpkin Truck” is expected to arrive at First Congregational Church on Hamilton Street at about 9 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help unload the truck. The Annual Pumpkin Patch will run from September 27 through Halloween, October 31. Pumpkins of all sizes will be displayed on the church lawn and will be available for purchase every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers are also needed to help staff the various shifts for the selling of pumpkins. If interested, please contact Carl Spencer (781-233-9196). “THE PUMPKIN PATCH” offers a great way to get in the fall spirit. Saugus is one of several communities participating in a program called Pumpkin Patch USA, which coordinates the destination of the pumpkins from the Navajo Reservation to communities all over the country. The church and the Navajo Reservation both benefit from the sale of pumpkins. But the agreement the church has with Pumpkin Patch USA won’t allow the sale of any pumpkins after Halloween. Any leftover pumpkins on Nov. 1 will be available for free. THE ORANGE GLOW REVISITED: The Pumpkin Patch is set to return for the 23rd year tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 27). Church members and community volunteers from a previous year are shown unloading the “Pumpkin Truck” on the lawn of First Congregational Church in Saugus Center. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) ׉ 7cassandra://SaIoXkmouumIeVEbhbXW4XxZsrhDJgXwlkBfefqb2N47`hob 牦׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 26, 2025 Page 11 Looking Back in Saugus History it was after World War ii that some housewives of Saugus came up with the idea of “Club Nights” By Janice K. Jarosz N o one I spoke with could remember how Club Nights began or even how it ended. But those who were a part of it shared some of the most poignant moments of their young lives – moments that lasted throughout their lifetimes. After suffering through the Great Depression of the thirties, Saugus High School seniors now found themselves facing the beginning of World War II. Many classmates had left in their senior year to join the Armed Forces, and despite the loss of so many student/athletes, the SHS football team kept the spirit of the town alive with games played at Stackpole Field on those fall Saturdays. Neighborhood stores closed for the day and wooden bleachers were filled with over 10,00 proud fans. After the 1941 class graduated, my mother, Mae (Murphy) Penney, along with her classmates, married their high school sweethearts, started families, and when husbands were drafted, they bravely kissed them good bye and prayed constantly that they would return home. For some, it was a very emotional and challenging time for the young brides. Love letters were exchanged across the sea; families gathered around the radio listening for news of the war, and the Glenn Miller Band helped to keep the hopes and dreams alive for those young brides. It was after the war that most of the husbands returned home, and life had settled into a comfortable routine when the “girls” came up with an idea. The plan was probably discussed by them on one of those afternoon FIRE APPARATUS | FROM PAGE 10 into service once all of the Saugus firefighter groups reopened, he looked surprised and remarked, “Aren’t you all a little too old to be trick or treating?” None of them thought they were too old for anything, but Mr. Mitchell got the last laugh when he passed out canned vegetables to them instead of candy! As years went by economA girls’ time out: Jane (McCullough) Moorhouse, Mary (Murphy) Penney and Sally (Doherty) Mansfield. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) walks on Winter Street while pushing oversized grey strollers filled with two or three babies at a time. It was decided that they would start a Club Night! The plan was simple: They would meet every Thursday evening and take turns being the hostess. The first gathering was held at the home of the only one that owned a complete set of china. At the second meeting, a very clever hostess only had enough teacups for eight, and nine were expected so she used her matching sugar bowl to serve as the ninth cup! My sisters and I always knew when it was my mother’s turn to host. The first telltale sign was that she seemed so happy. The curtains were done up, furniture, what there was, was polished, and special little snacks were prepared and hidden away in the back of the refrigerator. We were sent to bed as soon as the company arrived ceive training on the apparatus. Tower 1 will replace Ladder 1 as a frontline vehicle operating out of the Public Safety Building on Hamilton Street. but that did not stop us from sneaking halfway down the stairs to listen in. It seemed on those nights all they did was laugh along with four or five conversations going on all at once but none of them missed a beat. They seldom discussed their children – as those few hours each week were just about them. These young high school sweethearts, now wives and mothers, found themselves faced with buckets of dirty diapers, frozen clothes on the line and extremely limited funds, but treasured those Club Nights, as those few weekly hours drew them together in a sisterhood of life, laughter and friendship. The late Jean Ludwig told me that the hostess for the evening served whatever they had at the time: crackers and cheese or little sandwiches, a cake made from scratch, coffee and tea. Despite frugal budgets, the girls always Chief Newbury stressed that Tower 1 is a welcome addition to the Saugus Fire Department’s vehicle fleet. “I want to thank the Town Manager for his leadership managed to scrape together the 27 cents for Chesterfield or Lucky Strike cigarettes. Sometimes a beauty night was planned: taking turns in giving each other facials. Mary McDonald owned the only good fingernail file, so she became the expert manicurist. Dot Shipulski had a decent pair of scissors qualifying her as the token hairdresser. Baby showers were also a frequent occurrence during Club Night, and gifts were small, but the evenings together were wonderful. At one meeting, Sally Mansfield planned a “come as you are” party, and each club member dressed up as the person they wanted to be. Sally dressed as Superman. On one Halloween/Club Night, the girls dressed up as a group of musicians complete with toy instruments. They knocked on the door of Mr. Jerry Mitchell, then the band leader at Saugus High School. When the door in regards to recognizing the need to replace the frontline apparatus consistently during his tenure,” Chief Newbury said. “The new equipment makes the job safer for ic conditions improved for many of the members. Jean Ludwig was now able to cancel the iceman when she and her husband Sam finally saved up enough coupons to purchase a brand-new refrigerator. Mary MacDonald enjoyed changing her home décor more often than the rest of the girls could. On one occasion my mother asked if she could have her leftover wallpaper! By the late 50’s, most of the children were now in school and several Club members had entered the workforce. With added income, families were able to purchase automobiles, which contributed to more independence with one another. Times were changing. With the coming of so many modern advances and busy schedules, Thursday evenings were eventually taken up with other things. The wonderful and very special Club Nights had served their purpose, and as casually as it began, quietly it was gone. Those wonderful Club Night get-togethers eventually came to an end, but the essence remained. Friendship and moral support though many difficult times, shared dreams for the future and a sense of humor stayed with each one of them. Those attributes continued to sustain club members as they traveled through the rest of their lives, not together as before but still “together” in many other ways. the department members, but as a department we also recognize that the investment in this capital equipment benefits the community as a whole.” ׉ 7cassandra://v7KQxwIuqNbouzivBzjGfMvnFW1yxzfNm4W7muS4A4I1`hob 牧hob 牦 rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://7zU5wZKRBzuc8nfvJB_JlY9ulBD6p-papXhf3NHznhI^+`'p׉ 7cassandra://xllx10Nzo4200SCDHitE0Cg02IgiEbLqYupWj6-51iMͲ`׉ 7cassandra://lfqObyqAbdalXUAhEeZO3C_zPbVR_je7EwUK8l0wifg4:`hob טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://79egmujh3jOYW3kk7miHm8R0-Ntec0KtnP6lTfnMC_o`'p׉ 7cassandra://ilePC3QEwJfnc2IMZdjyDVkb4tE-sVkHAzHk8RZyMgQ;`׉ 7cassandra://vScMqtDy9xJ77xEEEmk7kzUIi-xYOaprcMrgAbiVKoU0`hob ׉EPage 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 26, 2025 ~ Saugus Fall Sports roundup: Field hockey breakthrough, golf battles, volleyball’s hot start ~ By Dom Nicastro T he Sachems continued their September schedule with a mix of wins, near misses and valuable learning experiences across multiple programs. FIELD HOCKEY: BALANCED EFFORT DELIVERS A 3-1 WIN Head coach Julie Champigny’s squad earned a 3-1 victory over Everett, showing grit on both ends of the field. Julia Strout opened the scoring in the first quarter, followed by Angelina Dow’s third quarter strike off a penalty corner. Teaghan Arsenault sealed the win in the final quarter, cashing in during a corner breakdown. On the defensive end, Adila Dzindo shut down Everett’s breaks, while Anna Enwright came up with timely clears. In net, Jordyn Ripley-Deminski made three saves and “keeps showing up in net well,” according to Champigny. Dow continued to set the tone in the midfield. “She keeps being a leader on the field bringing the ball up through the midfield and creating plays continuously,” Champigny said. Newcomer Mia Ward, who transitioned from lacrosse, impressed on defense with several key stops. GOLF: LEARNING MOMENTS AGAINST TOUGH NEC COMPETITION The golf team played three matches last week, dropping contests to Lynn English, Northeast Metro Tech and Beverly but continuing to develop its younger core. Against Lynn English, Nathan Soroko (senior) notched his first win of the season, 5.5-3.5, while eighth grader Gavin Diozzie also claimed his matchup, 5-4. The Sachems nearly pulled out a win in a rematch with Northeast Metro Tech, falling just short 38-34. Trey Riley won in the top spot, 5-4, senior captain Hunter Arsenault secured a 6-3 win in the four slot, and eighth grader Devin Voong picked up his first career victory 5-4 in the eighth spot. The week ended with a difficult trip to Beverly, where the Sachems lost 56.515.5. Still, the young lineup gained valuable experience with juniors, sophomores, freshmen and even seventh graders stepping up against one of the league’s best teams. again in the second half to make it 3-2. Senior goalkeeper Peyton DiBiasio exited with an injury in the first half, forcing Lauren Mudafort to step in. She delivered several big saves to keep Saugus close. “I am so proud of how my girls played,” Martinez said. “The girls matched Marblehead’s intensity. It was a very physical game. We continue to improve each game.” GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: SACHEMS PUSH TO 4-2 DESPITE INJURY SETBACK The Saugus girls volleyball team is off to a strong 4-2 start, already ahead of last year’s pace, and doing it despite losing senior captain and top setter Ally Mabee to an ankle injury that will sideline her for three weeks. The Sachems responded with Aly Mabee, out injured for three weeks with an ankle sprain, and Megan Xavier guard the net during their recent win against Wilmington.(Advocate file photos) back-to-back wins, including a statement sweep over rival Everett that broke the Tide’s three-year win streak against Saugus. “It’s crazy, too, because my senior captain Ally Mabee went down the game before Everett,” coach Mikayla Niles said. “Just the way they came together and bounced back was crazy.” Junior Aiyana Cruz stepped up as emergency setter in the Everett match, running the offense with poise and confidence. “You control the whole court. Beatrice Rodrigues with the ball for the Sachems. BOYS SOCCER: SHUT OUT BY SALEM AND MARBLEHEAD The boys soccer team dropped two straight Northeastern Conference matches. Saugus lost 1-0 at home to Salem before traveling to Marblehead and falling 3-0. Head coach Joshua Crespo said earlier this month that defensive improvement has been a focus, and while the early schedule has been tough, he’s seen progress from preseason to now. GIRLS SOCCER: RESILIENCE IN 3-2 LOSS TO MARBLEHEAD Head coach April Martinez ’s squad pushed a strong Marblehead team to the limit before falling 3-2. Saugus struck first when Shalyn Sewell sent a ball across the box to freshman Sarah Mudafort, who finished for her first varsity goal. Marblehead responded with three unanswered goals, but Sewell struck It’s kind of like the quarterback of the football team,” Niles said. “She stepped right up and did her job and more.” Captains Maria Silva and Mara Faiella also made their presence felt. Silva anchored the back row with a steady passing game, while Faiella dominated at the net with more than a dozen kills. Freshman Ava Foley, who has quickly adapted to a new role at middle, continued to shine as a promising young contributor. Niles’ team will have to get at least 10 wins to secure a state tournament berth, and with seven seniors providing leadership, the Sachems are confident they can get there. “We’re chasing 10,” she said. “Hopefully we can at least get three or four over the next couple of weeks and only be chasing a couple for the rest of the season.” ׉ 7cassandra://lfqObyqAbdalXUAhEeZO3C_zPbVR_je7EwUK8l0wifg4:`hob 牨׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 26, 2025 Page 13 Saugus still searching for spark after 27–6 loss to Wilmington By Dom Nicastro I t’s not for lack of effort. Or heart. Or toughness. But two games into the 2025 season, the Saugus High football team is still looking for its offensive rhythm — and a notch in the win column. The Sachems dropped to 0-2 after falling to a physical Wilmington team, 27–6, at Serino Stadium on Friday night. The lone highlight came late when junior Paxton Ferraro scooped up a fumble and raced 96 yards untouched to the end zone — a blazing score that gave the home crowd something to cheer about but was far too late to get Saugus back in the game. “He’s one of the hardest-working kids that we have,” said Head Coach Steve Cummings. “He was the MVP of our JUSTICE | FROM PAGE 4 to continue that function in its current form while providing the Town with much-needed revenue.” WIN has declined to accept repeated invitations by the Ash Landfill Closure Committee to participate as a non-voting member in all four meetings that focused on the future closure of the ash landfill located near the company’s trash-to-energy plant on Route 107. Last year’s Annual Town Meeting created the committee with hopes that WIN would be involved in the discussions about the future of the ash landfill. WIN Officials have repeatedly refused to participate in discussions about the future of the ash landfill, maintaining that the committee has no right to suggest future plans for the use of their private property. Meanwhile, WIN Waste track team last year. I mean, 22 for Wilmington [Gus Lambert] is a good football player, and [Paxton] just completely pulled away from him. It was good to see him make a play in space.” Ferraro’s touchdown made it 27–6 with under three minutes to play. But the game had long slipped from Saugus’ grasp. For the second straight week, the Sachems struggled to sustain drives. Mental mistakes, missed blocks and untimely penalties kept the offense behind the sticks — and the defense on the field far too long. “We’re just having a hard time getting into rhythm,” Cummings said. “We’ll put a couple plays together, and then we kill ourselves — a missed block on the backside, a bad snap, a bad read. It’s drive killers. We’re putting continues to point to the tentative Host Community Agreement (HCA) approved two years ago by a 3-2 majority vote of the five sitting selectmen as evidence that town officials are amenable to a deal that would allow expansion of the ash landfill in return for compensation and other conditions. Selectmen Jeff Cicolini and Corinne Riley at the time of the nonbinding vote said they supported the HCA as a precautionary measure in case the state weakens environmental regulations related to the landfill. In fact, the HCA has no legal basis, under state law and under the Town of Saugus Charter. Furthermore, any HCA would have to be negotiated by the town manager and wouldn’t take effect unless the state allows the company to expand its ash landfill. If the state loosens the regulations at the ash landfill, the Board of ourselves in third-and-12s and third-and-13s instead of manageable situations.” Cummings said the result is predictable: too many threeand-outs, too many snaps for a fatigued defense, and not enough complementary football. “Our defense is playing well,” he said. “But we’re leaving them out there 60–70% of the game. You just can’t hold up like that.” Senior captain Kobe Jette was once again a force on both sides of the ball. “He’s been playing solid on both sides of the line,” Cummings said. “Wilmington’s coach came over after and said how hard it was to move him on defense. Offensively, he’s getting his hands on people and moving them. He’s doing his job.” Still, as Cummings emphasized, football isn’t an individHealth would have authority to conduct site modification hearings to ultimately decide whether and how expansion of the ash landfill would proceed. Saugus would receive $20 million over the next 20 years while WIN Waste could continue use of the ash landfill, according to the hypothetical HCA supported by a majority of the selectmen. Mary Urban, WIN’s Senior Director of Communications & Community, has previously told The Saugus Advocate that continuing to store the ash on-site would be more beneficial to the town than closing down the landfill and shipping the ash out of town. “We strongly believe the best financial and environmental option for the town, the state and our company is to continue to manage the ash onsite, as we have done safely and successfully for decades,” Urban said. “We are hoping the ual sport. For all of Jette’s consistency, the Sachems are still searching for the right formula as a team. With losses to Cambridge Rindge & Latin and Wilmington — both likely playoff teams — Saugus has faced a challenging opening slate. But Cummings isn’t one to look for moral victories. “We’re not consistent enough right now to beat those better teams,” he said. “That’s on us. We’ve got to find a way to get out of our own way and be able to sustain drives and get the ball in the end zone.” Saugus has a chance to right the ship when it heads to Manning Field in Lynn this Saturday, Sept. 27, for a 7 p.m. game against Lynn Tech (2-0). Cummings expects another test. “They run a lot of funky stuff offensively — unbalanced sets, shipping of ash is temporary as we continue to work with the Town on a signed Host Community Agreement. The focus of our long-term plan is to continue to work with the Town on a mutual path forward where Saugus receives around $20 million over the next 20 years and we continue to safely dispose of the ash next door instead of shipping the ash, among other benefits.” In his meeting with Belén Power, Manoogian recalled how the ash landfill continued to exist in spite of a law that required it to close in 1996. “What you see exists not as a result of law but a result of ‘consent orders’ issued by the DEP. Consent orders that are given without public input,” he said, reading from his statement to the Undersecretary for Environmental Justice and Equity. “But the end is near for this ash landfill. It must close motion, counters, pulling linemen,” he said. “You’ve got to be disciplined because they try to sneak up on you with speed and hit the edge.” On defense, Lynn Tech presents a different kind of challenge. “They’ve got some big guys up front,” Cummings said. “They run a 4-2-5. Their linebackers scrape and fill fast. Their secondary is athletic. They’re just solid across the board, and they’ve got great team speed.” The Sachems know there’s still time to turn the season around — but they also know it starts with them. “In spurts, we’ve done all the right things,” Cummings said. “But we’ve got to make more plays like Paxton’s. We’ve got to be more consistent. That’s how you change momentum and swing a game in your favor.” when it reaches 50 feet within the next two years unless there is a change in law or regulation. You see this area is an ACEC, an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. The regulations for ACEC do not allow for an expansion of a landfill. So the only two options for expansion are through legislation or a change in regulations,” Manoogian said. “Ms. Belin, we recognize that one of your goals is to weave EJ goals into the processes and goals of all state agencies. This is a civil rights issue. This landfill must close when it reaches 50 feet. Any suggestion that it be expanded is unacceptable. And it is unconscionable. 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Red maples (Acer rubrum), sugar maples (Acer saccharum) and honey locusts (Gleditsia triacanthos) are among the trees that we first see changing color. With the autumn equinox having passed, no one can argue that it is still summer. Ripe apples are common symbols of the harvest season, as different varieties typically ripen from August through October. In various parts of town, there are a wide range of crabapple trees that have ripe red or yellow fruit now, and most of them are beginning to show some attractive foliage color, too. Some of these were deliberately planted in gardens, while others have grown up in new locations from seeds dropped by birds over the years. Some apples with larger fruit may actually be remnants of old orchards, but the majority of trees are those with smaller fruit that were grown for their colorful flowers in spring and ornamental small fruits in fall and early winter. The trees with smaller apples were bred for a different purpose. Larger fruited trees bred for eating apples are messy and also require more maintenance to prevent insects and diseases. Smaller fruits may be eaten by birds, but even if they are not, the small fruits will usually disappear into the grass once they have fallen. A fallen sugar maple leaf shows up on the paved pathway at Saugus Iron Works. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Hostas (Hosta spp.) have been a staple of many gardens for decades, but since they are favorites of rabbits and deer, gardeners often go outside one morning and find the leaves almost all gone. The plants have many great attributes, such as colorful leaves (depending on variety, the foliage may include blue-green, yellow-green, white, yellow, combinations of those colors, or plain medium green). The bold texture of many varieties makes them a strong contrast to ferns, plume flowers (Astilbe spp.), bleeding hearts (Dicentra spp. and Lamprocapnos spectabilis) and many other reliable, shade-loving plants. Hostas are also surprisingly drought tolerant considering their big leaves. In the sun, their leaves usually have quite a bit of brown by the end of the summer, but in shade their leaves still look quite healthy until much later in the fall season. There are so many hosta varieties it is hard to keep track of them all, and they reproduce fairly quickly so many gardeners find themselves with the need to divide A crabapple on the riverbank at Saugus Iron Works produces abundant fruit. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) them every few years. Hostas have purple or white blossoms that look a bit like small trumpet lilies and might bloom any time between July and September. The rows of hostas along the wooden fence at the upper part of Saugus Iron Works are an older variety with plain green narrow foliage, and their purple flowers are at peak bloom right now. Autumn colchicum (Colchicum autumnale) is a hardy bulb that grows foliage in the spring, then goes into a summer dormancy for a few months before sending up showy pink blossoms in September. Rabbits, groundhogs, squirrels and other mammals that often damage the tastier bulbs in our gardens avoid eating either blossoms or bulbs of this plant so they are likely to survive to bloom and multiply for many years. Margie Berkowitch gave me some of her plants a few years Zinnias in autumn colors bloom against a yellow pumpkin on my own front steps. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ago when she was redesigning some of her garden beds, and I now have six nice sized clumps of them blooming among the mint plants in my semi-shaded front garden. While they are often called autumn crocus, it would be dangerous to confuse them with any of several species of autumn blooming crocus if you are planning to eat any part of them, since all parts of these lily family (Liliaceae) members are highly toxic. True crocuses that bloom in fall include saffron crocus (Crocus sativa), which is not hardy this far north, and a few other small autumn blooming crocuses. Despite some similarity in flower appearance, they are not closely related to colchicum and belong to the iris family (Iridaceae). The true crocuses are more likely to be eaten by a variety of small mammals, so they are less likely to be seen in gardens. There are many annuals that have become popular as decorative plants for fall pots and displays. Many of these are tender plants that will keep blooming up to a hard frost. Especially popular colors are orange, yellow, purple, red and white. The Zahara Sunburst zinnias on my front steps are a nice shade of orange against the pale yellow pumpkin. As each day goes by now, I see more interesting fall arrangements with harvest or Halloween themes in every neighborhood. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is Hostas bloom at the edge of the Saugus Iron Works parking lot. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Autumn colchicum blooms among spearmints in my garden. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. ׉ 7cassandra://BTDjE1LKVYlmOVP2e5Yk_O717YkgP7LiXA1Vq3lbPxw96`hob 牪׉E-THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 26, 2025 Page 15 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus Tomorrow should be a super Saturday in Saugus. There will be no shortage of things for people to do, as there are three community events that will be competing for people’s attention. Residents who are in a benevolent mood and feel like doing something to help their community might want to volunteer to help unload a tractor trailer due in Saugus Center at about 9 a.m. from the Navajo Reservation in Farmington, N.M. It will be carrying some 4,000 pumpkins. “The Pumpkin Patch” will reappear for the 23rd year at the First Congregational Church on the side lawn along Hamilton Street, facing Saugus Town Hall. This event has become a popular Saugus tradition or happening, especially for families with young kids. If you’ve never experienced the “Orange Glow,” this is worth checking out. And if you miss it, there will be a second delivery of pumpkins expected on October 11. Stay tuned! Annual Fall Festival at Breakheart tomorrow Another popular, family-oriented event set for tomorrow is Breakheart Reservation’s Annual Fall Family Festival, which begins at 10 a.m. Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) has a few very special programs in store for festival visitors. SAVE will sponsor a free Live Raptor Show as part of Breakheart Reservation’s annual Fall Family Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Working together with their community partners, the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) and the Friends of Breakheart, SAVE sees this as a wonderful opportunity for everyone to view local wildlife up close and personal, as well as learn more about these wonderful animals. These environmental education programs about raptors will be presented by Mass Audubon. Five 20-minit an important public service to our readers to cover local election campaigns comprehensively. In last week’s paper, we published the list of candidates who are expected to appear on the Nov. 4 Town Election Ballot. As a courtesy to our readers, we are publishing information that will enable the candidates to make themselves known to the public on SaugusTV. Michelle Fox, the Executive IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR: This is how the lawn on the Hamilton Street side of First Congregational Church facing Saugus Town Hall will look tomorrow after the arrival of the “Pumpkin Truck” at about 9 a.m. The “Pumpkin Patch” will remain open through Halloween (Oct. 31) or when all the pumpkins are sold, if that happens sooner. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) ute sessions will be offered to the public at the Breakheart Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center, starting at 11:00 a.m. (11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 1:00), with the last session beginning at 1:00 p.m. The entire Festival will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a number of activities and fun events available. SAVE will also sponsor another “It’s New To You” SWAP again this year at the Festival. The SWAP – an effort to help keep still usable items out of the waste stream – will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The SWAP is part of SAVE’s continuing efforts to increase recycling by repurposing still usable goods. The SWAP is another free event – no money, just a simple swap. You can bring items or take items; you do not have to do both. Bring usable items in good condition to the SWAP, typically those things you no longer want but that are too good to throw away, and perhaps find a treasure or two to take home with you. (Please, do not bring items that require special disposal.) For more information about the SWAP, please contact Ann at adevlin@aisle10.net. You can also visit the SAVE website at saugussave.wordpress.com (click on News and Events). KOC Flea Market tomorrow The Knights of Columbus Council 1829 of Saugus will be holding a Festive Indoor Flea Market and Craft Fair on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KOC Hall at 57 Appleton St. in Saugus. Vendors/dealers will be charged $30 per space; one table and chairs provided. Please submit payment as soon as possible. For details, please call KOC at 781-233-9858 or Paul Giannetta at 978-239-1392. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Sept. 26) from 9:3011 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office (781233-2663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. SAVE Campaign forum for Board of Selectmen candidates on Oct. 8 Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) will sponsor a forum for candidates for the Board of Selectmen on Wednesday, October 8, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium (298 Central St.). Doors will be open to the public at 5:45 p.m. for this free event. As we have in the past, SAVE provides this public-service forum for candidates for the Board of Selectmen so that each candidate can share their views of the critical environmental issues facing our Town. The event will also be televised live on Comcast Channel 8 by SCTV in order to reach as many residents as possible. In addition, the public will be able to view the recorded event, starting the following day during normal viewing hours. SAVE hopes the public will plan to join us for this informative event. For more information about SAVE, please contact Ann at http://adevlin@aisle10.net. You can also visit our website at: http://www.saugussave. com or follow the link to our Facebook page. Attention political Candidates! As the most widely read newspaper that covers Saugus exclusively, we consider Director of Saugus TV (Saugus Community Television, Inc.) submitted this information to us and we are sharing it with the candidates: TO ALL CANDIDATES RUNNING IN THE 2025 SAUGUS LOCAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025 “It is election time once again in the Town of Saugus, and Saugus TV offers a number of different ways for candidates to get information out to Saugus residents. ● Campaign Slides: Any candidate, for any Board or Seat, can place a campaign slide on Saugus TV, that can be seen on Comcast Channel 8, during scheduled and non-scheduled Community Bulletin Board times. Please email all slides to m.madar@ saugustv.org “There is NO COST to place a Campaign Slide. Campaign Slides will air in alphabetical order. Campaign Slides will run from October 6th until November 4th at 8PM. ● Candidate Statement Video: Saugus TV invites candidates for the Saugus Board of Selectmen and the Saugus School Committee to schedule a time to come to the studio, located at 30 Main Street, to record their candidate statements. Each candidate is allowed three minutes of air time to let viewers know who they are and why they are running for office. This statement is intended to be shot in one take. We allow for on-site review of your take and will reshoot if necessary. 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To book a time slot, please contact Michelle by email at m.madar@saugustv.org or call the studio at 781-231-2883 to coordinate with our staff. “Deadline to record your video statement is October 10th at 5PM so we can air the program for a full two weeks. “All candidate statements recorded will then be compiled into a single program that will air on Comcast Channel 8 starting October 13th. This program will air three times a day, at random times in the morning, afternoon, and evening until the election is over on November 4th. Air date and times TBD. Saugus TV program schedules are available at www.saugustv.org . The program will also be available to view on our Vimeo page at www.vimeo.com/saugustelevision. ● Candidate Forums: Saugus TV may tape and cablecast other organization’s forums and/or debates, with notice at least 5 days prior to the event, subject to crew availability. ● Additional Political Programming: Saugus TV encourages all Saugus residents, persons associated with a business or organization (whether for profit or non-profit), including candidates for any political office, to use the public access chan~ HELP WANTED ~ Type of Person Needed: * Are you an experienced/willing to learn, motivated person looking for a shop where your skills can be valued? A local company with a fleet shop is a busy, family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality transportation services and public State inspection services. We are seeking a talented Automotive Technician or mechanical knowledge to join our close-knit crew. If you are dependable and proficient in automotive technical work with a passion for excellent customer service, we want to talk to you. Location: Malden, MA Job Description: * Be able to acquire and maintain a certification for the State Inspection License. Perform light duty mechanical preventive duties, including Fleet preventive maintenance. * State Inspection Services * Miscellaneous shop duties Requirements: * Valid driver’s license with good driving history * Possess or pass the required State Inspector License Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM * Rate will be based on experience Contact: Ed Hyde or David Morovitz Call: 781-322-9401 Email: ehyde@maldentrans.com Website: www.maldentrans.com A ONE-WOMAN SHOW: The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library welcome Sheryl Faye as Ruth Bader Ginsburg in “I Dissent” on Saturday, October 11 at 2 p.m. in the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American lawyer and jurist who served on the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in 2020. As a Supreme Court justice, Ginsburg stood out because she was not afraid to dissent and disagree with conditions of unfairness and inequality. This one-woman show is the inspiring story of how she changed her life — and ours. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) nel to communicate their political views. Candidates and other providers of political programs, as well as the programs themselves, are subject to the same policies and procedures as any other user of Saugus TV, including with respect to the use of a bulletin board. “Saugus TV is non-partisan; therefore, we do not produce programs/spot(s) endorsing specific candidates or ballot questions. We encourage residents, organizations, and businesses to become members of Saugus TV. If a candidate is a member, or becomes a member of Saugus TV, they may produce, create and submit a program/ spot(s) that will air on Saugus TV. “These programs/spots will be shown on Comcast Channel 8 and will air 4 times a week (like any other member production), at random times, and will run until election day. “Viewers will be able to find these airings on the Saugus TV Program Schedule. “We look forward to working with all of the candidates, and hope that you take advantage of everything Saugus TV has to offer.” Want Some Laughs? Sign up for Oct. 4 Check out 100 Years of Boston Comedy with Nick Zaino, at the Saugus Public Library at 295 Central St. on Saturday, October 4, 2:00—3:00 p.m. in the Community Room. The event is free, but registration is required at https://sauguspubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/100years-of-boston-comedywith-nick-zaino/. Join veteran arts journalist Nick Zaino at the Saugus Public Library and explore Boston’s long history of comedy, from vaudeville to YouTube, highlighting some of the personalities that have defined laughter in America using audio and video clips. Bob and Ray started their radio run in Gloucester at WHDH. Tom Lehrer shocked crowds in song. Jay Leno, Denis Leary, Paula Poundstone, Steven Wright, Janeane Garofalo, Conan O’Brien, Eugene Mirman, Mike Birbiglia, Bo Burnham, Chris Fleming, Sam Jay, Ziwe – all began their comedy careers in the greater Boston area. Bio: Nick A. Zaino III is an arts freelancer, creator of Boston Comedy Radio, podcaster and musician, and writes features and previews for the Globe on a weekly basis. The 100 Years of Boston Comedy lecture series is the basis for the book he is writing. Trivia Night is Oct. 16! This just in from Selectman Corinne Riley: THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ 7cassandra://Gc6dmBT1-mX5RG81YdmDgaip6YX9f5yU92vIMj0gakw0`hob 牬׉EyTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 26, 2025 Page 17 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 Members of the Saugus Business Education Collaborative have scheduled their popular fundraising event: “Trivia Night”! If you are interested in securing a table for your team, it will be at Kowloon, October 16 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Register your team from businesses, organizations, teachers, PTOs, friends...all are welcome! You will be competing for a trophy, as well as bragging rights! Teams are at least five members, cost is $275.00 per team or $55.00 per participant. Do you want to come and join in the fun as a spectator? The cost is $25.00 each. Cost includes a buffet dinner. A fun-filled night that benefits the students of our town! If you are interested please email ccriley@comcast.net or peterrossettijr@aol.com to register your team no later than October 14. The Library is looking for volunteers If you love being around books, try hanging out at the Saugus Public Library. If you already hang out there, here’s a message from Lisa, the Head Reference Librarian: “We are looking for teens that need community service hours, and adults to volunteer at the library. We currently have openings on Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you are interested, please email Lisa, Head Reference Librarian at lejeune@noblenet.org, call 781-231-4168, or stop by to fill out a Volunteer Application.” Upcoming library events The Saugus Public Library will feature two teen-related events later this month. There will be a Comic Book Workshop for Teens on Monday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor. This program is open to grades 5 and up and requires registration. A program called “Murder Mystery: Everyone’s a Suspect!” is set for Saturday, Sept. 27, from 12:30-3:30 in the Teen Room. Please come if you want to participate in a murder investigation. Please join us to play board and card games in the Teen Room on October 20 from 4:00-5:30. Registration is not required – fifth grade and up. This week’s “Shout Outs” We didn’t receive any nominations from readers this week. I will exercise my editorial prerogative by giving a collective mega “Shout Out” to all the volunteers who plan to turn out at Saugus Center at 9 a.m. tomorrow to unload the pumpkins for this year’s “Pumpkin Patch” on the Hamilton Street side lawn at First Congregational Church. Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. A return of the Halloween Pet Parade on Oct. 19 The Friends of Breakheart are gearing up for their Third Annual Halloween Pet Parade, which is set for Sunday, Oct. 19. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at the Christopher P. Dunne Memorial Visitor Center (177 Forest St. in Saugus). A $10 donation is required to enter your pet. The Friends will use the proceeds for park activities and future events. Cash or check. No Venmo. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Best Silly Pet Trick and Best Personality. Raffle prizes are open to all who donate. For more information, please call Joyce at 781-233-1855, extension 1019, or Lisa Mirasola at 781808-7817. Alcohol/Drug Recovery program Oct. 20 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee is sponsoring an Alcohol and Drug Recovery presentation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday, October 20, at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus). This will be an hour-long presentation conducted by Sober Shuttle, Inc. explaining SAUGUS TOWN HALL: The Town Election is set for Nov. 4. There are nine candidates – including four incumbents – running for the five seats on the Board of Selectmen. Voters will get a chance to see the candidates together at least once at a political forum sponsored by Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) on October 8, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall (298 Central St.). (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) the benefits offered to recovering individuals. This is a free event, and people who are interested are welcome to attend. If you or someone you know would like to know more about these services, you should not miss this informative event. Services provided are cost-free transportation into treatment, recovery coach services, placement assistance, food assistance, clothing assistance, community engagement and much more. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Saugus Senior Center at 781-231-3178 to attend. Walk-ins are also welcome. 2026 Local Cultural Council grant cycle now open The Saugus Cultural Council has received an allocation of $15,500 from the state to fund enriching and diverse cultural activities, events and school field trips for Saugus and neighboring communities, according to Tori Darnell, co-chair of the Saugus Cultural Council. Grant applications are welcomed between September 2 and October 16. For more information, please email saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com. Flu Clinics for the fall The Board of Health announced upcoming Flu Clinics on Sept. 26 at the Saugus Senior Center and Oct. 2 in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium. Flu and Covid-19 Boosters will be available. The clinics are open to the public, with times to be determined. Newspapers at the library Thanks to a donation from a patron, The New York Times is now available at the Library, according to Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault. “You can also stop by and read the Saugus Advocate, Lynn Item, Boston Herald, and the Boston Globe as well!” Thibeault said. Saugus Youth Cross Country 2025 Grades 1-5 and 6-8 not running for a school team can run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Belmonte; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Breakheart Reservation. The training distances are 1st to 3rd, .7 miles; 4th and 5th, 1.2 miles; 6th8th, 1.9 miles. Practice races are Saturdays (to be determined) at Frey Park in Lynn at 285 Walnut St. Saturday, Oct. 25: Fun Run practice at Breakheart. Athletes are encouraged to wear a costume. Saturday, Nov. 1: 16th Annual Massachusetts State Middle School Cross Country Championship at Willard Field in Devens (more information to be announced). Tuesday, Nov. 11: 11th Annual Massachusetts Elementary School Cross Country Championship, 8:30 a.m. arrival – 9:30 a.m. start; Lynn Gannon Golf Course, 60 Great Woods Rd.; lunch at Prince Pizzeria following the meet. Ending Thursday, Nov. 13: Wrap-up Session at Belmonte. Cost: $150 for first year, $75 returning from Cross Country 2024. If you have any questions, need further information or want to register, please contact Coach T at 781-854-6778 or Christophertarantino24@ gmail.com. Visitor Services at Saugus Iron Works The park grounds at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site are open now through Oct. 31, 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Restrooms are open Wednesday through Sunday; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum and industrial site buildings are open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saugus High Class of 1980 Reunion is Nov. 29 The 1980 Saugus High School Class will observe its 45th Reunion on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Saugus Elks Hall. Hello everyone. Although our 1980 SHS Class is not merging with any other classes, we wanted to extend the invitation to our friends and family members that would like to join us. 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Angella departed this life surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and strength that will be carried on by all who knew her. Angella was the beloved wife of Giovanni Cardarelli, with whom she shared 44 wonderful years of marriage, building a life filled with love and devotion. She was a proud and caring mother to her daughter, An- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES24P2606EA Estate of: JAMES E. CROTTY Also known as: JAMES CROTTY Date of Death: 05/02/2024 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION A Petition for S/A - Formal Adjudication of Intestacy has been filed by Avery S. Crotty of East Kingston, NH requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 10/27/2025. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 19, 2025 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE September 26, 2025 drea Albert, and her son-inlaw, Jeff Albert, whose lives were enriched by her endless encouragement and gentle guidance. She is also survived by her dear sisters, Mirella Tirella and Domenica DiMambro, with whom she shared a lifelong bond of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Angella will be remembered for her warmth, her compassion, and her unwavering dedication to her family. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those she touched throughout her life. Family and friends gatheedr to honor and celebrate Angella’s life at the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Sunday September 21, remembering the joy and love she brought to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Donations in Angella’s memory may be made to New England Donor Services, SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 17 (Pete Nicolo) have several friends that did not graduate in our year (1980) that will be attending. Most of us have kept in touch with some of our classmates / friends throughout the years. But what about the classmates / friends that you would love to see and have not seen in decades? I’ve recently reconnected with a couple of Classmates that I really hung out with and had a lot of laughs with in High School – hadn’t seen them in over 40 years. It has been quite a wonderful experience for me to reconnect with them. This is an opportunity to reconnect or simply have some laughs with old friends. Come see your SHS friends and be a part of making this a memorable event. We expect a good turnout – you’ll have a Blast! Some of the people we have sent / extended the invitation to are: ● Invites were extended to our entire 1980 Saugus High Class (over 90% of 1980 Classmates contacted – including 60 First Ave., Waltham, MA 02451 or at neds.org. Kevin C. Lasquade an operating engineer and a member of Union Local 4. Kevin loved boating, fishing and playing golf. In addition to his parents, Kevin is survived by his sister, Erin Lasquade of CA; his half-sister, Jennifer Lasquade of Stoneham; his aunts and uncles, Eileen Page of FL, Carol Lasquade MacIntire of CA, Fred Lasquade of Saugus, Frank Lasquade of NH and Mike Lasquade of NH. He is also survived by many cousins. Relatives and friends were O f Saugus. Passed peacefully on Saturday, September 20th at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital surrounded by his loving family at the age of 41. Born in Lynn and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Kevin was the son of George and Susan (Borucki) Lasquade, Jr. of Saugus. A graduate of both Saugus High School and Wentworth University, he was Classmates living overseas) ● Saugus Jr. High Classmates that left and graduated from other High Schools ● Saugus High family members (1 Classmate has 2 sisters that graduated a couple of yrs. earlier and later) ● Saugus High School teachers and coaches attending (Babcock, Volpe, Melvin, Ward and others) – please feel free to reach out / invite your favorite teachers that you may keep in touch with and want to see there ● People move, addresses change, friends from other classes may want to attend – please help us extend our invitation to them. ● If you are one of our classmates that hasn’t attended in a long while, you are the people we look forward to seeing. Long Lost Friends! There already appears to be much interest in this event, so if you plan on going, please RSVP by November 8 or earlier. This will help us plan better for this gathering. Make checks ($45 per person) payable to: Pete Nicolo, 15 Tilden Lane, York, Maine invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Wednesday September 24. A funeral was held from the funeral home on followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. Donations in Kevin’s memory may be made to the Salvation Army at easternusa.salvationarmy.org/massachusetts. 03909 or Venmo: Pete Nicolo@Pete-Nicolo Any questions, please feel free to reach out to: Andrea Saunders (1980 Class President) or Pete Nicolo (Class of 1980) at: Andrea Saunders: PaulGreens@aol.com or 978-4825787. Peter Nicolo: Peter.S.Nicolo@RTX.com or 978-8158234 (new email address). About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have a story idea, an article or a photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message at 978-6837773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. 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. ׉ 7cassandra://-FZubuOPJP47wmWkHwW1ccA0iUpYFsdKvlfLgrtY8Ms3`hob 牮׉E'BTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 26, 2025 Page 19 ble for Massachusetts residents, reducing costs while maintaining necessary protections. “When friends visited me on THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of September 15-19. FINANCIAL RELIEF TO HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS (H 4530) House 148-1, Senate 39-0, approved and sent to Gov. Maura Healey $234 million supplemental budget that would provide fi nancial relief to hospitals and community health centers across the state. The bill includes $199 million in relief for acute care hospitals, including $122 million in targeted payments to facilities serving low-income patients and facing the greatest financial distress. Another $77 million would be transferred to the Health Safety Net Trust Fund, which helps reimburse hospitals and health centers for care provided to uninsured residents. Community health centers would receive $35 million, including $2.5 million directed to the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers for initiatives such as shared services. “Massachusetts has a healthcare ecosystem that is the envy of other states, and that doesn’t happen by accident,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “Supporting every resident is part of what it means to be a leader in healthcare access. This funding will help our hospitals and community health centers provide high-quality care in every region, and provide critical services to our veterans, seniors and municipalities.” “This funding will help to ensure that financially strained hospitals and community health centers can continue to serve patients across Massachusetts,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “As broad fiscal uncertainty and actions taken by the Trump Administration continue to exacerbate the challenges that hospitals are already facing, this supplemental budget is the latest example of the work that we are doing here in Massachusetts to provide targeted support where it is needed most.” “Our hospitals and community health centers continue to step up to care for those most in need despite being under enormous fi nancial pressure,” said Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington), Senate Chair of the Committee on Health Care Financing. “New policies from the federal government will only exacerbate the strain on our health care infrastructure, so for Massachusetts to continue to be a leader in providing exceptional health care, we need to ensure that care is accessible, especially to our most vulnerable populations. This supplemental budget provides necessary funding to help live up to this goal.” Rep. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick) cast the lone vote against the budget. “This $250,000,000 bailout is due to the failed policies of the Democrats,” said Boldyga. “Once again they blamed President Trump but the reality is Democrats allowed ‘uninsured’ illegal aliens to fl ood our hospitals. Our healthcare system is now overwhelmed, bankrupt and broke.” (A “Yes” vote is for the budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes Sen. Brendan CrightonYes CAR RENTALS (S 2367) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that supporters said would align the Bay State with the majority of other states by updating car rental insurance requirements to maintain liability coverage on a secondary basis, making rental companies responsible only if the renter is uninsured or underinsured. If a lessee or operator of a leased vehicle already has a valid liability policy or equivalent fi - nancial security meeting the state minimum requirements, the lessor’s coverage obligation is considered satisfi ed. Supporters said that by shifting primary liability to the renter’s personal auto insurance, the legislation helps make car rentals more aff ordable and accessiCape Cod this summer, they were stunned at just how expensive it was to rent even a small sedan for the weekend,” said sponsor Sen. Julian Cyr (D-Truro). “And they’re not wrong — rental car prices in Massachusetts are higher than almost anywhere else in the country, in part because we’ve kept an outdated insurance requirement on the books. We’re one of the only states where rental companies, not your own insurance, are required to carry primary coverage, and the cost of that policy gets passed right along to consumers. Cyr continued, “By aligning Massachusetts with the rest of the country, we’re helping lower rental car prices for families, travelers and anyone who needs to rent a car in a pinch. I’m proud the Senate has taken this step to make life just a little more aff ordable for our residents and visitors.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes LSO UP ON BEACON HILL MOVE 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION DATE TO SEPTEMBER 1 (H 4531) - The House and Senate approved and sent to Gov. Healey legislation setting next year’s state primary election date for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Supporters said this action is a standard step in the lead up to an election year to ensure the primary date complies with state and federal requirements. It ensures that local clerks are given necessary time to send and process vote-by-mail ballots for Massachusetts residents, and gives election offi cials the ability to meet a required federal timeline for sending ballots to military servicemembers and citizens overseas. “Given the calendar, holidays, requirements that we allow time for overseas ballots, including for members of the military, and to allow time for the printing of ballots, setting a date can sometimes be diffi cult,” said Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy), Senate Chair of the Committee on Election Laws. “This legislation will put the commonwealth in position to meet these obligations and run another smooth, safe and secure primary election on September 1, 2026. Now, more than ever, BEACON | SEE PAGE 20 Sa nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller How to Get Help with Your Medicare Costs Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare off er any fi nancial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefi t and is having a hard time paying her Medicare costs. Need Assistance Dear Need, There are actually several different fi nancial assistance programs that can help Medicare benefi ciaries who are having a diffi cult time paying their outof-pocket health care costs. Here’s what’s available, along with the eligibility requirements and how to apply. Medicare Savings Programs Let’s start with a program that helps pay premiums and out-ofpocket costs for Medicare Parts A and B. It’s called the “Medicare Savings Program,” and it has several diff erent benefi t levels for people based on their income and asset level. At its most generous the program will pay your Part A and B premiums and pretty much all your Medicare deductibles, coinsurance and copayments. At its least generous the program will pay just your Part B premium. To qualify for a Medicare Savings Program, the minimum standard set by Medicare is an income under 135 percent of the federal poverty level, which at the moment works out to around $1,715 a month for individuals (or $2,320 for married couples). Everything counts towards income, including payouts from 401(k) plans, pensions, Social Security, and help from family members. Medicare also allows states to impose an asset test, which can be as little as $9,430 per individual ($14,130 for married couples), not counting your house, car or personal belongs, but counting retirement savings and bank accounts. But some states have made their Medicare Savings Programs a lot more generous, with much higher income limits and in some cases no asset tests at all. And the program may be called something else in your state. To fi nd out if you qualify or to apply, contact your state Medicaid program. Visit Medicaid.gov or call all 800-633-4227 for contact information. Medication Assistance For help with Medicare (Part D) prescription drug plan costs, there is another completely separate low-income subsidy program she may be eligible for called “Extra Help.” To get it, your mom will need to apply through her Social Security offi ce. Depending on your mother’s income level, this program will pay part or all of her Part D prescription drug plan’s monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments. In 2025, individuals with a yearly income below $23,475 ($31,725 for a married couple), and assets under $17,600 ($35,130 for a married couple) can qualify for Extra Help. If she’s eligible to be in a Medicare Savings Program, she will automatically qualify for Extra Help. But because the requirements are slightly diff erent, even if she doesn’t qualify for a Medicare Savings Program for Part B, she might be able to get Extra Help for Part D. For more information or to apply, visit SSA.gov/medicare/part-dextra-help or call Social Security at 800-772-1213. Other Programs Depending on your mom’s income level, needs and location there are many other fi nancial assistance programs that can help like Medicaid, SSI (Supplemental Security Income), PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly), SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), (LIHEAP) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and many others. To help you find out what types of assistance programs she may be eligible for, and learn how to apply for them, go to Benefi tsCheckUp.org. This is a free, confi dential website designed for people age 55 and older that contains more than 2,500 programs. It’s also possible to get help in person at one of the 87 Benefi ts Enrollment Centers scattered across 38 states. Visit NCOA.org/ article/meet-our-benefi ts-enrollment-centers locate a center in your area. Or call their helpline at 800-794-6559. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. 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BUYER1 Madeira, Maria L BUYER2 Madeira, Priscila SELLER1 Gannon Laurel Ft SELLER2 Gannon, David 9. What kind of anniversary is a quasquicentennial: 125th, 150th or 400th? 10. September 29 is National Biscotti Day; what kind of nut is in biscotti? 11. 1. On Sept. 26, 1969, what foursome released an album with “Road” in its name? 2. What U.S. president said, “You can’t know too much, but you can say too much”? 3. What football play’s name includes a female name? 4. On Sept. 27, 1840, what American political caricaturist (Thomas) was born BEACON | FROM PAGE 19 our democratic process must remain steadfast in the face of unprecedented federal uncertainty.” “It is always important to be proactive in setting the primary election to ensure we select a date that encourages voter participation,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “I am glad that we settled the date a year in advance, giving voters ample time for public awareness and giving our hardworking election administrators ample time to prepare.” FENTANYL TEST STRIPS (S 1057) – The Senate approved and sent to the House a bill that would exclude fentanyl test strips and fentanyl drug testing equipment from the definition of drug paraphernalia. It also includes a Good Samaritan Law that would provide that anyone who, in good faith, provides, administers or utilizes fentanyl test strips or fentanyl drug testing equipment shall not be subject to any criminal or civil liability or any professional disciplinary action. The legislation expands a 2024 law that provided criminal and civil liability protections for those in the harm reduction community who provide or use fentanyl test strips in good faith. The bill in Bavaria? 5. Which is not a real place: The Museum of Everyday Life, Dog Collar Museum or Taxidermy Paradise? 6. Which word was used first to mean a season: autumn or fall? 7. What is “Emoji Dick”? 8. On Sept. 28, 2008, what first liquid-fueled rocket of a private company was launched? would expand the liability protections beyond those just in the harm reduction community and ensure police officers and others who seek to distribute the tests or others acting in good faith are afforded legal protection. Supporters said that under current law, selling or distributing these items could be a crime. As a result, police departments and others who are interested in distributing fentanyl test strips are concerned that doing so would subject them to criminal or civil liability. They noted that Massachusetts already has a similar Good Samaritan law to shield people from liability anyone who administers naloxone, an opioid antagonist which is used as an emergency treatment used for the complete or partial reversal of an opioid overdose. “Fentanyl test strips are inexpensive, easy to use, and, most importantly, they are an evidence-based tool that saves lives,” said Senate Majority Leader Cindy Creem (D-Newton), the sponsor of the measure. “By making them widely available, Massachusetts can give people one more way to prevent overdoses and protect families from tragedy.” EXPAND NICKY’S LAW (S 165) – The Senate approved and sent to In what year did the Boston Celtics win the first of their 18 NBA Championships: 1949, 1957 or 1964? 12. What stinky cheese did Charlie Chaplin receive in the World War I movie “Shoulder Arms”: Blue, Limburger or Munster? 13. On Sept. 30, 1954, the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Nautilus submarine; it is the world’s first vessel powered by what? 14. How are “Charlie and the House legislation that would expand current law by including day habilitation programs contracted by MassHealth in the existing statewide registry that prevents individuals with substantiated abuse allegations from being hired in care positions. Supporters said the bill would expand “Nicky’s Law” which was proposed by Sen. Mike Moore (D-Millbury) and signed into law in 2020 by former Gov. Baker. Nicky’s Law, established a registry of care providers found guilty of registrable abuse after Nicky Chan, a young man with a disability, was abused by an employee at a day program he attended. “Because no registry existed, this employee, and the witness who never reported the abuse, were able to find employment at another agency,” said Moore. “This new bill will ensure no individual with a disability will be subject to abuse while receiving services from a MassHealth day habilitation program.” “Placing your trust in a caretaker to ensure the safety and wellbeing of a child, parent, family member, or loved one with a disability is hard,” continued Moore. “When that trust is violated, it can feel like the ultimate betrayal of not only the caretaker who did it, but also the system that alADDRESS 6 Laurel St CITY Saugus the Chocolate Factory” and “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” related? 15. What typographical term can also mean a nitwit? 16. October 1 is International Coffee Day; what two U.S. states grow coffee? 17. How are baseball, newsboy and skull similar? 18. How are Ireland, Korea and Vietnam similar? 19. Football traditionally uses what two letters of the alphabet in game plan diagramming? 20. On Oct. 2, 1836, Charles Darwin returned home after a journey on what ship with a dog breed’s name? lowed it to happen. This legislation represents another step toward making sure Nicky’s story does not happen to anyone else.” “When Nicky’s Law was first passed, it was about creating protections and accountability for some of our most vulnerable residents,” said Sen. Robyn Kennedy (D-Worcester), Senate Chair of the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. “By expanding these safeguards to include day habilitation programs, we are making sure that no one falls through the cracks.” $9 MILLION IN LITERACY LAUNCH GRANTS - Gov. Healey announced that the state is awarding over $9 million in Partnership for Reading Success - Massachusetts (PRISM) continuation grants to 15 school districts as part of her Literacy Launch initiative. These grants enable districts to implement high-quality, evidence-based reading instruction through literacy materials, technical support, coaching and professional development. “Literacy Launch is a historic investment in early literacy for our students,” said Healey. “These continuation grants represent our commitment to make sure all of our students can read and read well.” “Ensuring every student has access to high-quality, evidence-based instruction in early literacy is essential for Massachusetts families,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “Through PRISM continuation grants, we are providing children the support they need to excel and thrive in the future.” “Culturally and linguistically sustaining practices and evidence-based early literacy are fundamental to achieving excellence and equity in education,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “The PRISM 1 program will continue to help districts improve literacy programming, ensuring that our youngest learners build a strong literacy foundation that will support their success throughout their education.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “This day is not only about those who never came home, but also about the families who still wait and the survivors who endured captivity. POW/MIA flag does not fly as a symbol of loss alone, but as a promise—that we will never forget and we will never give up.” --- Secretary of Veterans Services Dr. Jon Santiago at a ceremony at the Massachusetts Statehouse to commemorate National BEACON | SEE PAGE 21 DATE 09.04.25 PRICE 570000 ANSWERS 1. The Beatles (“Abbey Road”) 2. Calvin “Silent Cal” Coolidge 3. Hail Mary 4. Thomas Nast (also created “Merry Old Santa Claus”) 5. Taxidermy Paradise (The other two are in Vermont and Leeds Castle, respectively.) 6. Autumn (“fall” being used to mean autumn was not in a dictionary until 1755) 7. A book that is a translation of Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” into Japanese emoticons 8. Falcon 1 of SpaceX 9. 125th 10. Almonds 11. 1957 12. Limburger 13. Nuclear energy 14. The former is Roald Dahl’s book; the latter is the screen adaptation of it. 15. Dingbat 16. California and Hawaii 17. They are types of caps. 18. They have been divided into north and south regions. 19. X’s and O’s to represent players 20. HMS Beagle ׉ 7cassandra://TFNAK6fNyq6QFgxBuQSBs1QT-6hcfKzTxFCYaqw-JPk6`hob 牰׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 26, 2025 Page 21 BEACON | FROM PAGE 20 POW/MIA Recognition Day, paying tribute to America’s prisoners of war, those still missing in action and the families who continue to carry the weight of uncertainty. “The research provides compelling evidence that addressing basic needs like diaper supply creates cascading positive eff ects. We documented statistically signifi cant improvements in employment rates, financial stability and mental health outcomes - demonstrating that diaper assistance accomplishes multiple public health and policy goals while reducing material hardship among families with young children.” ---Rich Sheward, Director of System Implementation Strategies, at Children’s HealthWatch, upon release of a report detailing the health and economic implications of a federally-funded statewide diaper distribution pilot spanning the last two years. “Massachusetts makes smart investments that give our business community the resources they need to thrive. This round of Economic Development Incentive Program awards refl ects the strength of our economy in important sectors like advanced manufacturing, climatetech, R&D technology, and the creative economy, and demonstrates our commitment to creating high-quality jobs across every region of the state.” ---Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley on the approval of 11 projects for participation in The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES. 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