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Vogler A fter some bitterly divisive debate, selectmen voted 3-2 on Tuesday night (April 4) in support of a Host Community Agreement (HCA) with WIN Waste Innovations that won’t take eff ect unless the state allows the company to expand its ash landfi ll. “Putting a Host Community Agreement in place is an insurance policy against the MassDEP, not the Town of Saugus, fi nding ways to add to the ash pile,” Selectman Corinne Riley told her colleagues, in explaining her reason to back the HCA. “Mass DEP has extended the ash pile many times over many years, and Saugus has nothing to show for it but more ash,” she said. Under the plan selectmen approved Tuesday night, WIN would be able to double the WIN Waste Innovations’ Vice President of Environmental Compliance, James Connolly, explains the highlights of his company’s proposed Host Community Agreement for the Town of Saugus. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) height of the 50-foot ash landfill near its trash-to-enINSURANCE | SEE PAGE 2 ATE E Friday, April 7, 2023 “Insurance policy” or unsafe risk? Selectmen approve Host Community Agreement with WiN Waste innovations on contentious 3-2 vote Saugus Police Detective Stacey Forni is seen here crossing the fi nish line in her fi rst Boston Marathon in 2018 – a moment she remembered for its “horrible” weather. Please see inside for this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) 9 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS - 1st AD - Perfectly located 6 room Mansard Colonial, 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, spacious living room and dining room, eat-in kitchen, convenient 1st floor laundry, oversized 1 car garage with loft storage, level lot, located just outside of Saugus Center in the Iron Works neighborhood. 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(See related story.) Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini doesn’t support expansion of the ash landfill, but cast what many Town Hall observers consider the tie-breaking vote. “If they do their job, we don’t have a Host Community Agreement,” Cicolini said, referring to state environmental officials who have said expansion of the landfill isn’t possible under existing state law and regulations. “We’re voting on an insurance policy,” Cicolini said, agreeing with Riley’s evaluation. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano, Riley and Cicolini all voted for the HCA. But Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta criticized the board’s support of an HCA “not good for the town.” “The BOS has no authority to sign a host agreement with WIN Waste. That is not in our jurisdiction,” Panetta said. “However, WIN wants to go to the state with a piece of paper in hand that says that the Saugus Board of Selectmen wants a landfill expansion. Why else would they be here?” Panetta asked. “That is not the message that I want to send to the state: that we are advocating for more pollution & sickness for our residents,” she said. Cicolini took umbrage at Panetta’s suggestion that he was supporting more pollution for the town. “I don’t think a host agreement in any way is a vote for pollution,” Cicolini said. At the outset of the discussion, he stressed that a vote by selectmen on approving an HCA should in no way be considered an endorsement of expanding the ash landfill. “I absolutely feel this is in the best interests of our town,” Cicolini said. WIN pleased with board vote James J. Connolly, WIN’s Vice President of Environmental Compliance, praised the selectmen for taking “a historic step toward sustained economic growth and enhanced environmental protection in Saugus by endorsing a Host Community Agreement (HCA) with WIN Waste Innovations.” “The HCA will direct between $23 and $34 million to the Town over 20 years, continue the support and management of Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, avoid additional truck traffic traversing local roads, and voluntarily lower emissions limits,” Connolly said in a statement to The Saugus Advocate. “In exchange for the investments made by WIN Waste through the HCA and contingent upon regulatory approval by the Saugus Board of Health and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), the company will keep operating its on-site monofill on the same footprint and using the same stringent environmental controls as exist today,” Connolly said. “We applaud the Board of Selectmen, under the leadership of Chairman Cogliano, in achieving this public-private collaboration and we look forward to working with the Board of Health and MassDEP to demonstrate how we can continue to enhance the environment and deliver on the promise of the HCA,” he said. Cogliano hailed the board’s vote as crucial in protecting the town’s interests in the event that WIN does get state permission to expand the ash landfill. “My plan – the plan we’re going to vote on tonight – puts Saugus in the driver’s seat,” he said. He also recalled that the company has enjoyed a lopsided advantage against the town over the years. “We don’t win against WIN. They win,” Cogliano said, referring to past lawsuits and challenges. The Host Community Agreement benefits were posted on a screen during Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member William Brown suggested the town has gained little through its adversarial relations with WIN. “Over the past 20 to 30 years, the town has shown nothing but hot tongue and cold shoulder to the WIN operations,” Brown said. “If we had a host agreement 10 to 20 years ago, we’d have millions of dollars,” Brown said. State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) said he supported the adoption of a HCA because he thought it would establish “guidelines and accountability” for WIN. Giannino letter read into record Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian, a longtime critic of WIN operations in Saugus, read a letter that state Rep. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere) coauthored with state Rep. Jeffrey Turco (D-Revere). The letter was addressed to Secretary Rebecca Tepper of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and expressed concerns about WIN’s efforts to weaken state environmental regulations as they relate to current laws barring landfill expansion in places with a designation as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). “Currently landfills are forbidden from any expansion in an ACEC. We expect that this could be a potential pathway for WW (WIN Waste) to approach the state regarding expansion and we want to alert you to this possibility,” the letter noted. “We humbly ask your support regarding the moratorium on landfill expansion in an ACEC and it is our hope that your office would not allow any change to the Rumney Marsh ACEC boundaries,” the letter continued. Manoogian had suggested that language be added to the selectmen’s vote on the HSA stipulating that the vote is not to have the ACEC designation relaxed. “The real issue is, how will the Secretary of Environmental Affairs interpret your vote this evening,” Manoogian told the board. Cicolini said he wasn’t concerned, because it wasn’t the selectmen’s role or responsibility to vote on expansion of an ash landfill. Cogliano noted that WIN’s willingness to provide more stringent limits on emission of NOx, Cadmium, Lead, Particulate and Dioxin is a huge benefit for residents of Saugus and surrounding communities. “All wins,” Cogliano declared. “For anyone to sit here and say we’re causing more damage to the town is ludicrous,” he said. Why not a solar farm? Selectmen Michael Serino said the board should be working with WIN to develop the ash landfill so that it’s an economic benefit to both WIN and the town. Serino noted that back in 2017, the company submitted plans to the Saugus Planning Board to subdiINSURANCE | SEE PAGE 7 Selectmen receive briefing from WIN Waste Innovations. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ׉ 7cassandra://_MDL-vGjw86TTxOwdmMKOrm5cqGASCrZleeuCPG95Dg)*`̰d/D؜#x5׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 7, 2023 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Page 3 Saugus Police Detective Stacey Forni talks about her goal to run in this year’s Boston Marathon Editor’s Note: For this week, we sat down with Detective Stacey Forni, one of five members of the Saugus Police Department who are registered to run in the 127th Boston Marathon, which is set for Patriots’ Day, April 17. This is the third in a series of interviews with each of the Saugus Police marathon runners that will be published in The Saugus Advocate, leading up to Patriots’ Day weekend. We will highlight each runner’s marathon running background, how they prepare for the grueling 26.2 mile course that will draw a field of 30,000 runners from all over the world, their motivation to run a marathon and the charity they are running for. Detective Forni, 50, is a 1990 graduate of Saugus High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University and is in her 28th year as a member of the Saugus Police Department. She was hired by the Police Department in 1995 and worked as a patrolman until 2013, when she was assigned a detective position, and that is where she is currently assigned. She is a general detective but specializes in handling sexual assault and domestic violence cases. She is married to Frederick Forni, a sergeant with the Saugus Police. They have two children. She is running for the Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation. Highlights of this week’s interview follow. Q: How did you get involved in Marathon running? A: I’ve been a recreational runner forever. Q: And why Boston? A: Because I’m from here and I consider Boston to be one of the best. Q: When did you start running? A: I have always run for fitness. Q: How long have you been running? Why do you run? What do you get out of it? A: I run to be healthy mentally and physically. This job can be tough mentally; sometimes you just need a good run. Q: How many Boston Marathons have you run in? A: This will be my second Boston Marathon; I ran my first in 2018. Q: Talk about the sense of accomplishment you get from this exhausting and physically challenging activity. Not everybody gets out and runs a Boston Marathon. A: I feel like every run is an accomplishment no matter the distance. Obviously, training for Boston is a lot of work and is 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday She is one of five members of the Saugus Police Department who plan to run in this year’s Boston Marathon for charity. The 26.2 mile run is set for Patriots’ Day, April 17. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) challenging mentally and physically, but in the end, you cross that finish line and you know all that hard work you put in has paid off and you have raised a good amount of money for the charity/foundation you are running for. Q: What’s it like at the start of the race? Or, what do you think it will be like? A: I’m not a fast runner, so the wave of runners I start with leave later in the morning. By the time my wave starts, there really isn’t a lot of people at the start line, but once you get on the course the crowd is incredible. Q: Do you have friends or running buddies you’ll be running with in this year’s marathon? A: I’m part of a group called CharityTeams that works with runners to help them meet their marathon fundraising and marathon training goals. We have been meeting in Boston on Saturday mornings, and we run the actual marathon route. Through these trainings I have made a lot of new friends and connections. There is a specific group I usually run with, but we’ll have to see what happens on race day. Q: How many miles do you do in an average year? A: It varies depending on what I’m training for. Q: Do you do other marathon races besides Boston? Or, is this your first marathon? And will you run in others this year? A: I have run the Disney Marathon and I’m potentially running the Marine Corp Marathon later this year. Q: How do you prepare mentally and physically for this event? A: To prepare for Boston, I do hill training (up and down), distance training, weights and some spinning for cross training. Physically running the course on Saturdays leading up to the event helps because I already know what to expect on Marathon Monday so that helps with my nerves and mental preparation. Q: Any special meal regimen you do before the race? Like carbo loading? 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Wong supports $350M bond authorization to assist with local transportation projects O n March 23, 2023, State Representative Donald H. Wong (R-Saugus) supported legislation authorizing $350 million in bond appropriations to help cities and towns maintain their local transportation infrastructure. The House of Representatives passed House Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Bill 3547, An Act financing improvements to municipal roads and bridges, 153-0. The bill includes $200 million in Chapter 90 money to support local road and bridge projects, along with $150 million in additional funding for six transportation-related state grant programs that are available to municipalities. On March 30, the Massachusetts Senate passed its amended version of the bill. Representative Wong said House Bill 3547 will provide $640,009.85 in Chapter 90 funding for Saugus for Fiscal Year 2024. Established in 1973, the Chapter 90 program allocates funding annually to all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns, using a formula that takes into account the weighted average of a community’s local road mileage (58.33%), population (20.83%) and employment (20.83%). Representative Wong noted that Chapter 90 funding is provided on a reimbursable basis, with cities and towns required to pay for the work up front before being compensated by the state. In addition to the $200 million in Chapter 90 funding, House Bill 3547 also authorizes a total of $150 million in funding increases for six state grant programs. The bill authorizes a $25 million increase Our 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! 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Wong State Representative in each of the following programs: • Funding for the construction, repair and improvement of pavement and surface conditions on non-federally funded roadways; increased from $140 million to $165 million • Funding for the Municipal Small Bridge Program, which supports the design, engineering, construction, preservation, reconstruction and repair of, or improvements to, non-federally aided bridges; increased from $125 million to $150 million • Funding for the Complete Streets Funding Program, which provides technical assistance and construction funding to eligible municipalgrants for accessibility improvements at mass transit and commuter rail stations; increased from $75 million to $100 million • Funding for municipalities to facilitate the transition to electric and zero emission vehicles; increased from $50 million to $75 million Representative Wong noted that the Chapter 90 program can be used for a variety of purposes, including road resurfacing, sidewalk repairs, traffic signalization, crosswalks and street lighting. Other eligible construction projects include structural work on bridges, culverts, footbridges and pedestrian bridges, and retaining walls. Communities can also use Chapter 90 funding for the purchase or long-term lease of certain road-building equipment specifically related to a Chapter 90 project, such as backhoes, catch basin cleaners, concrete mixers, excavators and pavers ׉ 7cassandra://lLLj0zMS5xVDqvKwus9R1Fkyr0jIfXvf37I3-bnle9s/r`̰d/D؜#x5׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 7, 2023 Page 5 A Special Opening Day league offi cials going the distance to honor 2003 little league World Series team with parade and ceremony By Mark E. Vogler W ith several large piles of dirt covering a grassless infi eld, the Hurd Avenue Field is far from ready for the Saugus Little League’s Opening Day ceremonies, which are set for Saturday, April 22. But league offi cials say the fi eld – just like the extensive plans that are already underway for the big celebration – is a work in progress. The entire playing fi eld has to be raked of the tree branches and debris from the winter. The mounds of dirt have to be molded into the pitcher’s mound and the base paths. And the fi eld will need some new infi eld grass. Meanwhile, offi cials continue to work on the parade – which they hope will be the best one in recent memory, as this year marks the 20th anniversary of Saugus making it to the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa. Players from that historic 2003 team, which fi nished second in the United States and fourth in the world, will ride a makeshift duck boat in the parade and will be honored during the Opening Day Ceremonies at Hurd Field. This week, the league was able to recruit Guy Moley – the Saugonian behind most of the charity car shows in town – to enter some cars in the parade. Those cars will join vehicles from the Saugus Police and Fire Departments. Even with Opening Day just two weeks from tomorrow, the Saugus Little League isn’t done yet in putting the fi nishing touches to the parade and the ceremonies. The league is reaching out to all segments of the community, trying to make the day as special as THE 2003 SAUGUS BOYS OF SUMMER: A team photo of the dozen players who made local sports history 20 years ago by fi nishing as runner-up in the United States during the 2003 Little League World Series. The team will be honored on April 22 during the parade and Opening Day Ceremonies for the Saugus Little League. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Founders Day and the Christmas Tree Lighting – the two biggest annual crowd-drawing events in Saugus. “The Little League is reaching out to anyone who wants to participate in the parade or be involved in the Opening Day ceremonies,” said Rick Kasabuski, the father of Joe Kasabuski – one of the 12 players of the 2003 Saugus team. “Anyone who has ever played Little League Baseball in Saugus is invited to attend. The more, the merrier. The league wants this to be a communitywide event,” he said. Opening Day ceremonies will be held at the Hurd Avenue Field, where the 2003 team will be the guests of honor. There will be a food truck and a DJ will play music to celebrate the start of the season. Old School Apparel of Saugus will be selling the sports clothing line for the Saugus Little League during the event. The 2003 World Series team includes Ryan Bateman, Tyler Calla, Craig Cole, Anthony DiSThe COVID-19 Update Town reports 9 newly confi rmed cases; no new deaths By Mark E. Vogler T here were nine newly confi rmed COVID-19 cases in Saugus over the past week through Wednesday (April 5). The new cases reported by the state Department of Public Health (DPH) over the past week increased the overall total to 10,606 confi rmed cases since the outbreak of the global pandemic in March of 2020, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. This week’s total was a decrease of one from the number of newly confi rmed cases reported last week. There were no new COVID-19-related deaths over the past week, as the death toll remained at 110. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families aff ected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said. *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. 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Selectmen voted 3-2 to accept the revised proposed HCA, with Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano and Selectmen Jeff rey Cicolini and Corinne Riley voting for it. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta and Michael Serino voted against it.) Dear Board Members: At the Saugus Board of Selectmen Meeting held on January 17, 2023, WIN Waste Innovations (WIN Waste) presented a revised Host Community Agreement (HCA) to the Board. The revised HCA included the originally proposed environmental benefi ts to the Town as described in Attachment 1 that will comWIN Waste Innovations’ proposed Modifi ed Host Community Agreement -Initial Year Incremental Tax mence upon WIN Waste obtaining all approvals necessary to operate the landfi ll beyond the currently approved Valley Fill project. WIN Waste proposed to modify the economic considerations of the HCA terms as approved by the Board of Selectmen on September 24, 2022, to include the items described below, including the acceptance of a 20-year agreement term rather than the 25 years originally proposed and the modifi cation to the fi nancial terms as depicted below: Scenario A: Capital requirement of WIN for the monofi ll that is less than $5 million: - A $1 million payment to the Town within 30 days of obtaining fi nal approvals to continue operating the monofi ll. - No cost to the Town for MSW disposal for the life of the project (~$900,000 annually and increasing by the market rate for disposal fees). - $125,000 per year in annual payments for the life of the operation (escalated by CPI) - Total annual revenue to Saugus of $1.025 million (escalated by CPI). Scenario B: Capital requirement of WIN for the monofi ll that is more than $5 million: - A $1 million payment to the Town within 30 days of obtaining fi nal approvals to continue operating the monofi l. - WIN will pay the Town of Saugus at a rate of $2.50 per ton over the life of the operation (escalated by CPI) (~$275,000 per year starting in 2026). - Additional tax revenue per Everett, MA 617-202-8259 * We work with most Fuel Assistance programs “We’re accepting new customers, no experience necessary” “Aceptamos Nuevos clientes no se necesita experiencia.” ~ Hablamos Española ~ 50 Gallon Minimum (Surcharge Applys) Major Credit Cards Accepted Scan our QR Code J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. year based on an assumed capital investment of $28 million beyond the life of the project. At the January 17, 2023, meeting members of the Board of Selectmen asked for a comparison of the fi nancial benefi ts to the Town from the two alternatives. They are summarized in the Table below, with Scenario B updated since that meeting. Comparison of Estimated Payments to the Town under the HCA Scenarios Scenario A – Project Permitted with no additional liner required -Initial Payment upon receipt of fi nal permits to operate beyond the Valley Fill: $ 1,000,000 -HCA Payment* $ 125,000* -Free tipping** $ 900,000** S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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This amount assumes $20 - $28 million investment with approximately 25% in the fi rst year. Incremental tax revenue continues after the project is complete. In addition to asking for a written comparison of the two scenarios, at the January 17 meeting the feedback from the Board was that they wanted the maximum possible benefits to the Town. In response to that, and based on subsequent discussions, WIN Waste has revised our offer, specifi cally the Scenario B Contingency scenario. Should WIN Waste be required to install an additional liner (greater than $20 million capital expense) to satisfy a permitting requirement, WIN Waste will pay the Town $1 million upon the permits being fi nal, $3.50 per ton escalating by CPI over the 20-year life of the project, and incremental taxes under the existing tax agreement with the Town. An estimate of the fi nancial benefi ts to the town of this revised scenario are presented in the table above. Also, at the January 17, 2023, Board of Selectmen meeting there were a number of questions raised about the Tax Agreement (Agreement Clarifying the meaning and eff ect of the agreement of the Town of Saugus and RESCO and DeMatteo dated June 4, 1984) executed on July 28, 1994. We have reviewed the tax agreement and confi rmed that the capital investments made at the monofill in connection with the project are fully taxable and pursuant to the terms of the Tax Agreement. The Agreement remains in effect between the Town and the successor company – WIN Waste Innovations. During the Selectmen’s Meeting on January 17, 2023, some aspects of the Agreement were signifi - cantly mischaracterized, and I have attached a second addendum to this letter with the clarifi cations. We look forward to discussing this revised off er with the Board of Selectmen. Sincerely, James J. Connolly VP Environmental Compliance WIN Waste Innovations Attachment 1 – Environmental Benefi ts Proposed in the Host Community Agreement Environmental Considerations WIN Waste will voluntarily reduce our permitted NOx emissions to 175 ppm (30 day rolling average) below the current permitted limit of 185 ppm and will conduct an optimization study to identify potential further reductions in the permitted level. WIN Waste will voluntarily reduce permitted emissions levels of lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Dioxin and particulate to levels required of new waste to energy units under the Federal Clean Air sub part Eb regulations. See Table below: NOx New Limit: 175 (30day rolling average) Current Limit: 185 Cadmium (Cd) New Limit: 10 Current Limit: 35 Lead (Pb) New Limit: 140 Current Limit: 400 Particulate New Limit: 20 Current Limit: 25 Dioxin New Limit: 13 Current Limit: 30 Compliance with these reduced limits will be by methods described in the DEP permit. WIN Waste is working with the DEP to incorporate these limits into the permit. WIN Waste will fund the installation of an ambient monitoring station to measure and record levels of NOx in the ambient air in the Town of Saugus. The instrument will be equivalent in quality to ambient monitors used in the Massachusetts DEP’s monitoring network. The specifi c location WIN WASTE | SEE PAGE 8 ׉ 7cassandra://70dzeqYDPUO62ag3_AI3fOAdb73tM4t3saHuKXjCjXE*`̰d/D؜#x5׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 7, 2023 Page 7 ADVOCATE ASKS | FROM PAGE 3 any long run, but I wouldn’t say I have a specifi c meal regimen. I just want it to defi nitely be something with healthy carbs that won’t upset my stomach. Q: How many pairs of shoes do you go through during the course of a year? A: Two to three. Q: What cause will you be running for this year? If you are running for a charity. A: I am running for the Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation. I have been investigating sexual assaults and domestic violence cases since 1996, and I knew I wanted to raise money for a charity/foundation that helps deter this type of violence, and that is exactly why this foundation was created. Q: What’s your fondest BosINSURANCE | FROM PAGE 2 vide its 248-acre landfi ll into 10 commercial lots. The potential uses cited were an industrial park and a solar farm. “A few years ago, Saugus installed a four-acre solar farm on top of the old DPW landfi ll site. Saugus receives $20,000 a year for the four-acre site,” Serino said. “A solar farm at WIN’s 248acre landfi ll would potentially generate $1.2 million per year for Saugus. Over 20 years alone, Saugus’s potential economic benefi t would be $24.8 million; 25 years equals $31 million, without increasing pollution,” he said. ton Marathon memory? That would be as an observer. A: Crossing the fi nish line in 2018, the weather was horrible. Q: How long will you keep running this race? A: I’m not sure. Q: After running a Boston Marathon, what will you do the next day? A: I’ll make sure I hydrate and I get up and move around. Q: Have any friends or family members run this race before? A: Lots of friends. Q: Anything else that you would like to share about this experience? A: Anyone can run a marathon; it just takes commitment and mental grit. Unless you’re a professional runner, don’t worry about your time. Run your race and enjoy it – you never know if you’ll have the opportunity again. Five cops running for charity at the Saugus Police Department, pictured from left to right, and their respective causes for running: Sgt. Stephen Rappa, the Offi cer Sean A. Collier Memorial Fund; Lt. Anthony LoPresti, Tedy Bruschi’s Charity Team; Detective Stacey Forni, the Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation; Offi cer Alison Cooper, the Herren Project; and Offi cer Brett DiPanfi lo, the TB12 Foundation. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) “Looking at the big picture, I believe that the conversation with WIN should be in exploring potential development opportunities which will provide a greater long-term economic benefi t for Saugus,” Serino said. Selectman Panetta noted that MassDEP’s position on expansion of the ash landfi ll is a clear “no.” “If the MassDEP’s letter said that it was OK to expand if there was a liner, perhaps we’d have something to discuss,” Panetta said. “But they said ‘NO’ to any expansion because of its location – and we received two separate letters from two different administrations [both Baker’s and Healy’s administration] that clearly said ‘no’ to expansion. The MassDEP also stated, when they came Saugus Police Detective Stacey Forni displays a t-shirt of the Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation, the charitable cause she will be running for in this year’s Boston Marathon on Patriots’ Day, April 17. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) to our Saugus forum last September, that no expansion was allowed,” she said. “They also said that the Selectmen voting on a host agreement is moot since current law and legislation would not allow an expansion. “So the bottom line is that the MassDEP is not going to issue a site suitability deter׉ 7cassandra://ov1kOIwv8BUGjoAbVkH2AmRUVuKTt3XTP01gQtZdSGM)`̰d/D؜#x5ρd/D؜#x5΁ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://AcaYFPBu2WAum6jVTwp6aFfiltMQonh_uykFN4t6N9U`)׉ 7cassandra://sGAgCL5mMy5Hu1ywdXn44mkvU-rUoyNpXfuSa8Zwq04̓`J׉ 7cassandra://_hhYs1_03rb5WXtPfjhmPfFkCVGm9Wn5P8p8DMxZl00'&`̰׉ 7cassandra://wboqNiWQ7VvGvLpzFXoXoCQemq69AYch6hx7lk-HfDYi6͠d/Dܜ#x5ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://OoBCEMxZt_cpQB1dQ1imc3eWPV92tQXCQpCmVzUVZ4E`)׉ 7cassandra://MqDSayNirOQHyAa5B7ewpM9bd9uq4rSt5WtU-Y5EAis͡=`J׉ 7cassandra://oyKr24WZ3LHlslGHHkbTsetgt1cekqeLtJyqiEflbao.^`̰׉ 7cassandra://JVOUm1Am_fQzRLt3q33M4VFyK20zZXAkutmUJgmlOCsy}͠d/Dܜ#x5נd/Dݜ#x59ׁH"http://www.eight10barandgrille.comׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 7, 2023 At the Saugus Public Library WHDH-TV’s Hank phillippi ryan will be guest speaker on April 20 to share stories about writing (Editor’s Note: The Saugus Public Library issued the following press release this week to let town residents know about the library hosting a special talk by TV reporter and book author Hank Phillippi Ryan from 6 to 7:45 p.m. on April 20 in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library: An Inside Look at Fiction, Journalism, and the Mysteries of Both!) H ow does an Emmy winning reporter become a USA Today best-selling author of fast-paced murder mysteries? And how does a just-thefacts journalist add mystery fiction to her resume – and juggle being a reporter, an author, a wife and a grandmother? Hank Phillippi Ryan has managed to mix the worlds of fact and fi ction – in an amazing career from radio reporter to Rolling Stone Magazine to undercover investigations at Boston’s WHDH-TV. She’ll discuss the obstacles and challenges of a newbie in 1971, as well as the risks and rewards of an experienced senior reporter. The craziness, the fun, the stress – and how she ended up where she is at age 72. She’ll also reveal how she made a major career move at midlife. Now an author of 14 novels, national reviews have called her “a superb and gifted storyteller.” Hank’s novels have been named Best Thrillers of the Year by Library Journal, New York Post, BOOKBUB, PopSugar, Real Simple Magazine and others. And she has won major awards – fi ve Agathas, fi ve Anthonys, two Macavitys, the Daphne, and Mary Higgins Clark Award. Hank’s current book is “The House Guest.” How can you follow your dreams? A highly sought-after inspirational Speaker, Hank will have the scoop on mysterWIN WASTE | FROM PAGE 6 will be decided by the Saugus Board of Health. WIN Waste will ask the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to update its 2016 health study of Saugus as part of the permitting process. WIN Waste will provide $26,000 per year (escalated by CPI) to fund a qualifi ed, independent third-party consultant to inspect the waste to energy facility and the monofi l, to review regulatory submittals and to report to the Board of Health. Attachment 2 – Tax Agreement Clarifi cations: The clarifications presented below are based on the Tax Agreement (Agreement Clarifying the meaning and eff ect of the agreement - of the Town of Saugus and RESCO and DeMatteo dated June 4, 1984) executed July 28, 1994. Hank Phillippi Ryan (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) ies, journalism, the mystery of television, and the mysteries of both. And who knows – it may change the plot of your life! This event is sponsored by the New Friends of the Saugus –The agreement covers both the waste to energy facility (referred to as the “RESCO Property”) and the landfi ll (referred to as the “Wheelabrator Property”) – see paragraph I.3. –The initial value assigned to the properties in the agreement was $75 million and this initial value includes “all recent improvements” which would include the landfi ll’s groundwater protection, barrier wall system and leachate collection system and other capital improvements in place by July 28, 1994. —see paragraph II.A.7.c. –The tax basis value of both the RESCO Property (the plant) and the Wheelabrator Property (the landfill) are adjusted every year based on the previous value plus the fair cash value of capital improvements to both the “RESCO Property” (the plant) and the “Wheelabrator Property” landfi ll). The value is increased by the full fair cash value of the capital improveRyan’s latest book (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) Public Library. Spaces are limited. Register for this event on our online Events Calendar or call our Reference Dept., 781231-4168, ext. 3106. ments – see paragraph II.A.7.c. Every August, Win-Waste provides the Town with a document describing the capital added in the prior year and the assessed value is adjusted by that amount. The Town can inspect the facility to confi rm the projects described and the value added. –The agreement remains in eff ect for the landfi ll until the property is developed for some other purpose than the disposal of combustion ash residue. – see paragraph II.A.8.a –The agreement contains a clear defi nition of “capital improvement”. See paragraph II.D.1. –The agreement states that capital improvements “required for compliance with the law (which would include those required by permits issued under solid waste laws) shall be taxed as capital improvements”. – see paragraph II.D.4 Wishing all who celebrate Easter, Passover and Ramadan a blessed and fulfilling season. 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 WIN-WASTE.COM ׉ 7cassandra://_hhYs1_03rb5WXtPfjhmPfFkCVGm9Wn5P8p8DMxZl00'&`̰d/D؜#x5׉E“The Old Sachem” THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 7, 2023 He was committed to a psyPage 9 Vincent van Gogh By Bill Stewart W e have a singing group at the Saugus Senior Center on most Tuesdays and sing about 20 songs in an hour and one half. The group was formed by Ben and Lourdes Lagman, and a few others helped out. Age became a problem for the Lagmans, and the group changed hands. The group is led by Gloria Johnson, Kathy Murphy and Lydia Collier with Tony Sarno at the piano. We are not overly serious with the singing but enjoy time together every session. We sing many songs – such as “Danny Boy,” “Sweet Caroline” and “Let There Be Peace on Earth” – ending with “Till We Meet Again.” We often sing “Starry, Starry Night,” which is a tribute to Vincent van Gogh. That being the case, I decided to let the readers know something about van Gogh. Vincent was born on March 30, 1853, in Groot Zundert and died on July 29, 1890, when he took his life. He was taught at home by his mother and a governess. He became a Dutch Postimpressionist painter who was commercially unsuccessful during his lifetime, primarily because he was committed to an asylum during his lifetime. He created about 2,100 artworks, including about 860 oil paintings, and most were completed during the last two years of his life. Self-portraits were a staple for van Gogh, along with landscapes, still lifes and portraits. He struggled with severe depression and poverty, which led to his suicide at 37 years old. He was born into a middle-class family and spent much time drawing. As an adult he worked as an art dealer in The Hague, which required much traveling. This led to depression when he was transferred to London. He next turned to religion and became a Protestant Missionary in the predominantly Roman Catholic area in southern Belgium. As his health turned, he returned to his parents’ home and took up painting. His early works were mostly still lifes of himself and of peasant laborers. He moved to Paris, where he became friends with members of the avant-garde and met Emile Bernard and Paul Gauguin. His paintings grew more colorful and brighter as he developed his style in southern France. During this period he painted olive trees, wheat fi elds and sunfl owers. He suffered from psychotic moments and delusions, and while he worried about his mental and physical health, he often did not bother to eat and at the same time his drinking turned to alcoholism. After an argument with Gauguin when rage overtook Vincent, van Gogh took a razor and tore off part of his own left ear. Youth Hockey The lynnfi eld-Saugus North Shore Stars win Valley league Championship T he Lynnfi eld-Saugus North Shore Stars finished their season 16-7-2, then swept and won the Waltham February Vacation Tournament to nail down the Valley League Championship. The Mite AA team consists of seven to nine year olds from Saugus and Lynnfi eld. They are coached by Mauro Colucciello and Ryan Ferguson. In the playoff s, they beat Winchester 5-4 in overtime and then defeated Woburn 7-4 in the title game to win the Massachusetts Valley League NorthRed AAA Championship. Members of the championship team include Joey Berlinghieri #71, Aiden Brown #3, Nico Cavallo #35, Remo Colucciello #84, Elle Ferguson #18, Jack Freehling #97, Max Lawlor #88, Zayd Limem #5, Luca Mandell #24, Nico Mandell #32, Charlie O’Hara #81, Jace Roy #44 and Marcel Sardina #29. Players from the Lynnfi eld-Saugus North Shore Stars celebrated winning the Massachusetts Valley League North-Red AAA Championship. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Sabrina Mandell) Coach Mauro Colucciello (center) braced for a water shower from his players in the locker room as the Lynnfi eld-Saugus North Shore Stars celebrated their championship. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Sabrina Mandell) www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om chiatric hospital during these times, including a time at Saint-Remy. Eventually he discharged himself and moved to Auberge-Ravoux in Auvers-surOise, near Paris. His depression got worse, and on July 27, 1890, it is believed that he shot himself with a revolver and died two days later. During his lifetime he was considered a madman and a failure. After his death people began to realize that his artwork was exceptional. Today his paintings have some of the highest prices for paintings ever sold, and his name and reputation are proclaimed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, where the largest collection of his works is held. He may well be among the upper crust of painters the world has ever seen. The song relates to the man well. It was written and sung by Don McLean and a portion of the words follow: “On that starry, starry night you took your life “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) as lovers often do. But I could have told you, Vincent, that this world was never meant for one as beautiful as you.” (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column about sports – and sometimes he opines on current or historical events or famous people.) 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Last year’s all-star players – third baseman Felicia Reppucci, ace pitcher Fallon Millerick and second baseman Ryan Moloney – have departed, but Head Coach Steve Almquist expects his team to be competitive and in the postseason hunt in 2023. The Sachems sport a young team with many underclassmen. Almquist believes the leadership of co-captains Devany Millerick, who will play at shortstop, Ava Rogers, who will see time at first and third base, and catcher Lily Ventre will serve the team well. All three players have a lot of varsity experience, including postseason games. “We’re going to have our ups and downs this year, but just because we’re young, that’s no excuse,” Almquist told the press during the preseason. “We still expect to compete for the [Northeastern Conference Lynch Division title] and we expect to make the tournament again. These kids are hungry and they’re competing for positions.” If last year is any indication, a potential slow start shouldn’t deter the Sachems, who went on a 12-4 surge after opening the 2022 campaign 1-3. They routed Belchertown, 13-1, in the Div. 3 preliminary round before falling to Austin Prep in the Round of 32. Saugus would conclude with a 14-8 overall mark. Almquist pointed out that the players are very familiar with each other from playing together in the local youth softball leagues. He said that winning is a major goal but the program’s success is not simply determined by wins and losses. “We tell the kids ‘if you leave the year better than when you came in, that’s success. Leave better than you came,’” he said. The Sachems are scheduled to open the season Friday afternoon on the road against Marblehead. They are then off until Wednesday, April 12, when they travel for a tilt at Danvers and a game at Winthrop next Friday, April 14. Shortstop and co-captain Devany Millerick is one of several returning starters who will help lead the Saugus High School Softball Team this season. Saugus baseball enters 2023 season with young squad W By Greg Phipps ith several key senior players having departed from the 2022 squad that qualified for the playoffs and advanced to the Round of 32, the Saugus High School baseball team is made up of an overall younger and less-experienced roster of players this spring. Therefore, expectations may be more reserved than they were entering last year. Head Coach Joe Luis guided last year’s team to an 1111 overall finish. But the Sachems, who compete in the tough Northeastern Conference (NEC), proved to be a more formidable opponent than their .500 record entering the Div. 3 playoffs indicatHelp us protect the rights and dignity of nursing and rest home residents. ed. Saugus defeated the higher-seeded Martha’s Vineyard in the preliminary round and lost a tough 6-5 affair to Foxborough in the Round of 32, a game where they led 5-4 entering the bottom of the seventh frame. The Sachems were just three outs away from making a Sweet 16 appearance. Among those gone from Be a GLSS Ombudsman volunteer. You can make a difference in the lives of area nursing and rest home residents through visiting, listening, advocacy, and problem-solving. To learn more, contact Jillian O’Brien at 781-586-8548 or jobrien@glss.net. LYNN LYNNFI ELD NAHANT SAUGUS SWAMPSCOTT last year’s team, conference all-stars Nathan Ing (pitcher, infielder) and first baseman Ryan Anderson are just two of the several of the departed seniors who will be missed. So there will be some gaps to fill this spring. The Sachems opened the 2023 season on Tuesday with a non-league contest at Shawsheen Valley Tech and came up short by a 9-5 count. Saugus fell behind by an imposing 8-1 margin after three innings. But the Sachems demonstrated resilience and battled back to make a game of it, scoring twice in the top of the fifth inning and twice more in the seventh. Varsity returnee Cam Soroko had a strong opening day. He stroked three base hits, including two doubles, in four at bats and drove in a run. Nathan Soroko joined in by smacking two hits and tripling. He contributed an RBI as well. Cam Bernard, Jordan RoSaugus Head Coach Joe Luis will guide this year’s team that sports a young roster. driguez and Javier Cruz-Fuentes each scored a run, and Cam Soroko, who also stole a base, crossed the plate on two occasions to account for the Saugus runs. The Sachems didn’t help themselves defensively by committing five errors. Moving forward, Saugus played Northeast Metro Tech at home on Wednesday and remain at home on Friday to host Salem in an NEC battle. After that, the Sachems resume action next Wednesday, April 12, with a game at Masconomet. ׉ 7cassandra://pPKRckGeMT_Uv8alljBGRnnwkFXjFp3qitKLHxcrE2g*>`̰d/D؜#x5׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 7, 2023 Page 11 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus! Happy Spring! Happy Easter! Happy Passover! Happy Ramadan! And wishes to all people celebrating other religious holidays this weekend. The daffodils are in bloom and were very noticeable as I traveled about town this week. They are my favorite of the spring. Back in the early to mid-1990s, when I was editor of The Nantucket Beacon, I developed a deep love of these yellow babies. They were sprouting all over the island, thanks to the Nantucket Garden, which had bombarded the island with thousands of daffodil bulbs many years ago. The ladies knew what they were doing, knowing that the deer and other wild creatures would seldom touch the daffodils, and they preferred to prey on tulips. What a colorful sight it was to walk all over the island and see the daffies displaying their colors. Islanders love the daffodil so much that they celebrate a special festival – the Annual Daffodil Festival. It all started back in May of 1975. If you love daffies and want to see something spectacular, take a day trip down to Hyannis and board a ferry to the island so you can watch the Annual Daffodil Festival on April 27-30. There will be a Daffodil Festival Parade, featuring classic cars, floats and ordinary cars decorated with daffodils and driven by people dressed in yellow. Even the dogs out for a walk with their owners will have yellow or daffies on their collars. And many people – islanders and spectators – will be decked out in yellow that day. In the seven-plus years I’ve been editor of The Saugus Advocate, I’ve written about the daffy mania that grips Nantucket and I’ve mentioned that I would love to see the Saugus Garden Club try to replicate the daffy plantings on the mainland of Saugus. Here’s hoping they do some day. One week until Books in Bloom! One of the great events that promotes reading and gardening in the spring is right around the corner. The Community Room at the Saugus Public Library will be hosting the always festive Books in Bloom event next Friday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This event is free and features literary-themed floral displays throughout the library and is sponsored by the Saugus Garden Club. Stay tuned for more details. I have attended most of these during my second go-around covering Saugus. And it’s quite a colorful, worthwhile event. Town Meeting convenes on May 1 We’re less than a month away from one of the most important civic events in Saugus – the Annual Town Meeting, which is set for the first Monday in May – May 1. The 50-members who make up this town legislative body have the responsibility for passing the town’s municipal budget. They also have the responsibility for approving various articles, including zoning articles. Selectmen closed the warrant on Tuesday for the Annual Town Meeting. One of the major items this year will be a package of zoning regulations crafted specifically for Cliftondale Square. Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Joe Vecchione – the driving force behind the most recent Cliftondale revitalization effort since getting first elected to Town Meeting in 2019 – is behind the Cliftondale zoning proposal, which is controversial and is expected to draw considerable debate on the floor of Town Meeting. Stay tuned. A Special Opening Day for Saugus Little League Next time you’re in Saugus Town Hall, go up to the second floor auditorium, take a look at the wall to the right of the door and you will see this giant photo of the baseball team that made the summer of 2003 a memorable one. We’re talking about the team from Saugus that traveled all the way to Williamsport, Pa., to compete in the Little League World Series that year. Plans are already in the works to invite the 12 boys, their coaches and manager to help kick off this year’s Little League season. The 20th anniversary of that special team will feature a “duck boat” as the signature piece of this year’s Little League Parade, which kicks off from Anna Parker Field on Saturday, April 22, at 10 a.m., heads through Cliftondale Square and marches down to Hurd Avenue for the opening ceremonies, which will honor the 2003 team. Anyone who loves Little League baseball should circle this event on your calendar. There will be a food truck and a DJ entertaining the crowd. If the weather cooperates, this should be a great event for the town. In the event of rain, a makeup date is scheduled for April 23. “Saugus Over Coffee” This is a reminder to our readers that the next edition of “Saugus Over Coffee” will be for Precinct 4 on Tuesday, April 25, and THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13 ׉ 7cassandra://vbYdX_laGuOiqKaK_YRJ5kBblYUXCsIWpRt-KvE1GBA&`̰d/D؜#x5Ӂd/D؜#x5ҁ PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://FCuHC_Uz8vedY2fj1GtoXkYfiN57f0yU_Bi--gGSTCA=`)׉ 7cassandra://sFg07u4xnAzlc3jQAF_wMYxGXP7F29Fl4zq9KAkNFxI͛`J׉ 7cassandra://_O3PJd89MkuLU4pBXDpfgfmmL3r8jJK2u5uhO2KiDwo,`̰׉ 7cassandra://Tqb5dxIP43AR9chEFa9sbxXqeTT-0TzGqg5ZOrl3K80T4͠d/Dݜ#x5ט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://UXOT4PiOnlQoFEaR9qY4-bqVEH0Fbr8dlI-wYrn4RYowC`)׉ 7cassandra://JN705UY2gG73RV9uyeGNMCE9_9ZIXEL7aK69EJ4A0no͆`J׉ 7cassandra://0k_IUAlYAzJxpFdmFb1azt59k3UsKmRET3GF0tkWyiY&:`̰׉ 7cassandra://qU4Bzxrg7HARPYy9VVGWkmtckBMEZfruLz8Mt2v6SgoQ. ͠d/Dޜ#x5נd/Dޜ#x6ZƁ9ׁHhttp://www.vimeo.com/saugusteleׁ ׁ Јנd/Dޜ#x6Xn̖9ׁHhttp://www.saugustv.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 7, 2023 Saugus Gardens in the Spring Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener T emperatures are rising and buds are swelling, and spring swings into full flower. Daffodils continue to open all around town, including yellow and white ones in the woods. In addition to the traditional all yellow varieties, there are several daffodil varieties that have a white perianth framing the yellow trumpet shaped fused petals. Spring bulbs in pots and many other flowers will likely be filling Easter baskets this weekend. In addition to Easter, Passover, Ramadan and other religious observances taking place this week, April is Earth Month, and nature will be giving us some good reasons to celebrate. Many of the hardy bulb flowers like daffodils, crocus, snowdrops, hyacinths, small species tulips and a few others are very well adapted to surviving dry summers. Bulbs will multiply over time so the garden becomes more floriferous every year with minimal maintenance. Once they have bloomed, the leaves usually remain green for another month and gather energy to make new flowers, which is stored in the bulb until next spring. The best way to ensure that potted bulbs last from year to year is to plant them in the ground in a suitable location and let nature take care of them. Once the leaves go dormant, the bulbs don’t need to be watered and, in fact, overwatering is often a cause of bulb failure. Tulips and crocuses are also susceptible to being eaten by a variety of animals, but daffodils, hyacinths and snowdrops are much less appetizing to most animals and will not need to be protected by fences or repellants. A pair of house sparrows (Passer domesticus) has chosen my new birdhouse as their happy home, and each morning I look out to see them bringing twigs and bits of dried grasses through the doorway to make their nest. One of them spends quite a bit of the day inside the birdhouse, frequently looking out through the round door, while its mate waits on a nearby branch with the next bit of home decor. They join other birds at the feeders from time to time throughout the day as well and then return. House sparrows are very social and lively. They are not native The markings on violas and pansies are often said to look like faces, and the color combinations rival the most colorful Easter eggs. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) to North America but have made themselves quite at home and have become the most common birds in suburban areas. Books in Bloom is coming up at the library next weekend, so many town residents are busy trying to finish reading their books, or dreaming about what flowers and foliage will complement their chosen literature, in order to have it all ready for next Friday. It is always a fun and colorful time to visit the library. One of my fond memories of early spring is going over to the garden center on Lincoln Avenue to choose pansies with my best friend or with my family. In those days some garden centers planted pansies directly in the ground in fall and covered them with salt marsh hay through the winter. Then in the spring the rows of pansies would peek out through the hay, and we would be sent out with a trowel to choose and dig our own! I think it may have Daffodils are blooming in the woods this week in Lynnhurst. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) been Sim’s Garden center back then, over 50 years ago, and it has gone through a few changes of hands since. Now the same familiar location is Little Brook Garden Center, and while it no longer offers digyour-own pansies (very few places in New England still do that) the selection of pansies and violas is still spectacular. Colorful pansies are the less shy cousins of violets, and many of the most popular hybrids would more accurately be described as violas, since the genus Viola includes several different species in addition to the common pansy (Viola wittrockiana). The popular small ‘Sorbet’ series violas, which look like miniature pansies, are available in a wide range of color combinations, including orange and purple, lilac-blue and white, yellow and purple, to mention just a few examples. They are often classified as tufted pansies or horned violets (Viola cornuta), which are native to the Pyrenees. It is very similar to the heartsease or Johnny-jump-up (Viola tricolor), another common European species. In addition to making a colorful, if short-lived, addition to the garden, viola flowers are edible and can be added to salads or desserts. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. Pots of pastel tulips are lined up at Little Brook Garden Center along with pansies and other spring blooms. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Easter is in full swing in this household on Ballard Street as Joelle Martinez celebrates her birthday! (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Ukrainian eggs are nestled under ‘Sorbet Select Mix’ violas, a small-flowered pansy variety. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) ׉ 7cassandra://_O3PJd89MkuLU4pBXDpfgfmmL3r8jJK2u5uhO2KiDwo,`̰d/D؜#x5׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 7, 2023 Page 13 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 11 not April 17 as originally scheduled. April 17 happens to be Patriots’ Day, a state holiday – a day when the Saugus Public Library and all municipal and school buildings in Saugus will be closed. We also decided to change the date of the “Saugus Over Coffee” forum that was planned for Precinct 5 on May 8. As it turns out, Saugus’ Annual Town Meeting convenes on Monday, May 1. And each Town Meeting session happens on a Monday. So the Town Meeting would most likely be meeting on May 8. Because of that potential conflict, we switched the forum for Precinct 5 to a Tuesday, May 2. For those unfamiliar with the “Saugus Over Coffee” forums, they are cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library. The primary purpose is to give citizens in each of the town’s 10 precincts an opportunity to voice their concerns about top issues in their respective precincts. It also gives them an opportunity to meet their Town Meeting representatives and chat over a cup of coffee or tea. Town Meeting members will benefit by getting to know more about concerns in their precincts. Viewers of the forums videotaped by Saugus TV will also get to learn a little about the history or interesting things about the precinct being featured each month. Finally, the town and each respective precinct benefits by the potential of the forums spurring new candidates for Town Meeting. The public should keep in mind that there was a paucity of candidates for Town Meeting seats in the town elections back in 2021. In five of the 10 precincts, only five candidates ran for the five seats. That means half of the 50-member body was elected without competition. Stay tuned for more information as “Saugus Over Coffee” continues. Here is the remaining schedule: Precinct 4 – April 25 Precinct 5 – May 2 Precinct 6 – June 12 Precinct 7 – July 10 Precinct 8 – August 14 Precinct 9 – September 11 Precinct 10 – October 23 Please check with The Saugus Advocate or library for any changes in dates. Residents can check the programming guide on the station’s website (www.saugustv.org) for dates and times. A video of the forum will also be available for viewing on the station’s vimeo page within a day or two after the event – www.vimeo.com/saugustelevision. Seeking Sachem Sports Historical Data If you are knowledgeable about the Saugus High Sachem Boys and Girls sports team prior to 1969, Saugus Public Schools could use your help. The School District is looking for data on Saugus High Sachem Boys and Girls sports teams prior to 1969 that won a conference, regional and/ or State Championship. “For example, we need data on the 1966, ’67 or ’68 Saugus varsity cross country team that won the State Championship,” Saugus School Committee Member Dennis Gould wrote in a press release this week. “We need the team, the year and what championship they won. Pictures of the teams, trophies or old banners would be great also,” Gould said. “The data will be used by the School District to generate historical banners to hang in the new complex and to give to the Saugus Sports Hall of Fame for permanent record.” If you happen to have access or knowledge of such data, please email it to Dennis Gould, School Committee, jdgould1969@aol. com. Dennis can also be reached at 1-617-257-4847. Saugus History and Parson Roby discussion Learn about Parson Roby and Saugus’ contribution to the American Revolution. A special program is set for at 7 p.m. on April 12 at the Saugus Historical Society at 30 Main St. Historical Society President Laura Eisener will present the history of this dramatic figure who carried his sermon under one arm and his musket under the other. The program is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. When the American colonists began to consider separating from England, our town of Saugus was still part of Lynn, but its residents were ready to fight when the time came. One of those most eager was the minister of the church, Joseph Roby, known by his title of “Parson.” Joseph Roby (May 12, 1724–January 31, 1803) was minister of what was known as Lynn’s Third Parish Church (the ancestor of First Congregational Church of Saugus) for a total of 51 years. He lived on Main Street, and the elm he had planted on his front lawn was once the most famous tree in Saugus. Roby’s influence on the town’s participation in the fight for independence, and his own activities during the battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775, have earned him a permanent place in our history. He was buried in the cemetery in Saugus Center. The local Daughters of the American Revolution named their chapter after him, and the brick school that later became the School Superintendent’s office for many years was also named for him. Who is the Saugus Cultural Council? As a matter of public education, Tori Darnell of the Saugus Cultural Council requested that we use this column to educate readers who may not know much about the council. Here’s what Tori would like the public to know: We are a group of resident volunteers that have a passion to fund arts and cultural opportunities for Saugus residents. 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We are continuing our support to bridge connection within our community through arts and cultural activities and events! This year we have distributed $14,900 grant funds towards 32 different projects in and around Saugus. To learn more about the Saugus Cultural Council or our grant process, then please email saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com or attend any of our upcoming public meetings. We will share public meeting dates two weeks in advance on social media and press releases. We are also looking to expand the Saugus Cultural Council and gain fresh ideas to help promote the arts, sciences and culture. Please reach out to learn more about the Council’s volunteer responsibilities and how to apply, via email or social media (https:// www.facebook.com/SaugusCulturalCouncil) Happy Birthday, Panda Today is a special day for my best buddy, my long-haired tuxedo cat Panda, who turns 14 today. When I was at The Eagle-Tribune, three women in the newsroom talked me into getting a kitty. Our coworker Kathie Ragsdale had a sister, Annette, in Michigan, who was trying to find a nice home for one of the kitties. I became a focus of the adoption campaign. The ladies made it easy by recommending which of the kittens I should take home. It was really no contest, as Panda was the most gorgeous of the litter. He was black with some white and these beautiful baby blue/navy blue eyes that later turned marine green. But even at age 14, friends and relatives still tell me how “gorgeous” Panda is. And he’s strictly a house cat, who is very intelligent with a very sweet temperament. Beatle Juice at Kowloon The Saugus Lions Club will present Beatle Juice in Concert at 6 p.m. on May 19 at the Kowloon Restaurant (948 Broadway in Saugus). Beatle Juice is an American Beatles cover band based in New England, and features some of the region’s finest rock musicians. It initially featured Brad Delp, former frontman for the band Boston, and has continued since his death in 2007. Beatle Juice plays regularly at venues throughout New England. Tickets are $35 and can be purchase from Frank Rossetti (frank@mycbagents.com), Nelson C. Chang (nelsonchang@ nelsonchanglaw.com), Tom Traverse (781-727-5629) or your local Saugus Lion. In the event of rain, the club has set a makeup date for May 20. Stay tuned for more details. Bingo is back! The Kowloon Restaurant announces Bingo every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hong Kong Lounge. Prizes will be given away each week with a grand prize set at the finale in March. A full Chinese gourmet is available during bingo – featuring pupu platters, egg rolls, crab Rangoons, Saugus Wings, General Gau’s chicken, lobster sauce, fried scallops, lo mein, moo shu pork, salt & pepper calamari and sushi – along with a full bar menu, including the signature mai tais and scorpion bowls. Seeking Hall of Fame nominations Do you know of a former Saugus High School athlete who deserves to be inducted into the Saugus High School Sports Hall of Fame? If you do, nominations are open for the Hall of Fame from now until April 14. Previously, there have been 263 athletes inducted since the Hall of Fame’s inception (1987). The hall’s first class included Arthur Spinney, a Saugus High football great who played for two NFL Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 65 Years in Business! Owned & Operated by the Conti Family since 1958 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof ng • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! championship teams with the Baltimore Colts in 1958 and 1959. A Saugus High athlete has to be out of school for at least 10 years before he or she can be nominated. Anyone looking to nominate a former Saugus High athlete can mail their letter of nomination to Barbara Wall at 28 Pleasant St., Saugus, MA 01906. Spring and Summer Track camps gearing up Chris Tarantino – a 1990 Saugus High School graduate who has a reputation for mentoring young athletes in the sports of track and field – is gearing up for the start of another Saugus Sachems track camp. Tarantino said the summer program targets kids in grades one to eight, in the age bracket of five to 14 years old. The program is sponsored by the town’s Youth & Recreation Department. But first things first. He will start out with Spring Track and Field behind the Belmonte STEAM Academy, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 4 to 5:15 p.m., starting April 25 and running for five weeks, with the last day Thursday, May 25. “This is developmental and instructional, serving as a precursor to the summer camp,” Tarantino said. “Returning athletes will be given the opportunity to get a leg up on training while first year students will get a run through in the fundamentals of the sport,” he said. The cost: first-fifth grade: $100 first year. Those runners returning from last spring will only have to pay $50. Now for some details on the Summer Track Camp, which will be scheduled on running days behind the Belmonte, from 6-8 p.m. Some important dates for six to 18 year olds: June 19-22: Trial and final registration week. June 26-30: First formal week. July 3-7: Second formal week. July 7: Pasta Dinner at Prince Pizzeria at 6 p.m. My pal Panda is a longhaired tuxedo cat who turns 14 today. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) July 8: In-house meet at Belmonte starting at 10 a.m. July 10-13: Retrain week. July 15: Summer Showdown at Cranston, R.I. First-year runners will be charged $250. The price will be $200 for runners returning from spring; $150 for returning runners from spring who have a uniform; $100 for runners with three-plus years in the program; and $50 for those with threeplus years in the program who have a uniform. The cost includes Camp t-shirt, pasta dinner, entry in Summer Showdown and uniform. Please register for Summer Track Camp by June 1 to assure uniform for Cranston. C.H.A.R.M. Center opens next weekend The Town of Saugus announced that the community’s C.H.a.R.M. compost site will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning on Saturday, April 15. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25.00 at the Department of Public Works (DPW) located at the Compost Site when making your visit to the Compost Site. The Town accepts checks only for payment of the $25. No cash will be accepted. Kindly bring a check when visiting. Thank you! Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. Residents may call Scott Brazis at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions. SAVE 2023 Environmental Scholarship Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is very pleased to announce that it is offering a $1,000 Environmental Scholarship to Saugus residents of the graduating Class of 2023 or to Saugus residents who are currently first-year college attendees. This is a scholarship for students who will be or are attending a two/four-year college or other educational institution THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15 Spring is Here! ׉ 7cassandra://ycfdRrgqltBe2iqduroBQPYkeqUprd3bNVVJz4F0EE0)`̰d/D؜#x5׉ERTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 7, 2023 Page 15 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 and pursuing a degree in an area that would positively impact the environment. Applicants can download the SAVE 2023 Environmental Scholarship Application Form found at www.saugusSAVE.org. Together with the completed application form, please include a separate sheet (identified with your initials only) that provides a brief summary of any of your activities relating to the environment and describe how you feel your career choice will positively impact the environment. Please email (preferred method) your application – no later than midnight on April 21, 2023 – to: SAVE Co-President Ann Devlin at adevlin@aisle10.net OR mail your application (postmarked by April 21, 2023) to: SAVE, P.O. Box 908, Saugus, MA 01906. Again, the deadline to submit your application is April 21, 2023. Celebrating the Saugus High band The Saugus Historical Society recently opened a new exhibit at its Main Street quarters which showcases the Saugus High School band. The exhibit features Saugus High School band memorabilia from several time periods and some color day posters recently donated to the society. Anyone who was a band member at any time, or who had an ancestor who was a band member, is invited to share some of their memories. Please call Saugus Historical Society President Laura Eisener at 781-231-5988 to share your story. “We are looking for some anecdotes and stories from people involved in Saugus High School Band at any time,” Laura says. “The Historical Society is putting together a display of band uniforms, parents’ jackets, photos etc. which will be ready by the first meeting in the spring,” she said. Laura can be reached at 781231-5988. Food Pantry notes: The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, April 7) from 9:30-11 a.m. Veterans bricks available The Saugus War Monument Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy A Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just for someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (three lines), or $200 for an 8” X 8” brick (five lines). Each line is a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by Sept. 15 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. Media truck will honor late veterans The Saugus Veterans Council will be doing something new this year in the Memorial Day Parade. There will be a media truck displaying sites that honor our veterans, and photos of our deceased military men and women to remember them during the parade. If you want a deceased family member or friend that served in the military to be included, please send a photo~ Legal Notice ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ESSEX, ss. PROBATE COURT DOCKET NO. ES23E0014PP To: Pamela J. Thibault of Danvers in the County of ESSEX and to all other persons interested. A petition has been presented to said Court by: Steven J. Thibault of Spencer and Pauline L. Thibault of Saugus in the County of ESSEX representing that he holds as tenants in common an undivided part or share of certain land lying in Saugus, in said County of ESSEX and briefly described as follows: The land in said Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts, together with the buildings thereon, being shown as Lots Nos. 5 and 6 on a plan of ”Blueridge Terrace” dated April, 191 I, drawn by F.T. Wescott, C.E., recorded with the Essex South District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 21, Plan 22, and bounded and described as follows: Lot 5 SOUTHWEST: NORTHWEST: NORTHEAST: SOUTHEAST: (92.35) feet. SOUTHWESTERLY: NORTHWESTERLY: NORTHEASTERLY: SOUTHEASTERLY: (113.85) feet. by Fairmount Avenue, forty-six and 84/100 (46.84) feet; by Lot No. 3 as shown on said plan, sixty-seven and 95/100 (67.95) feet; by Lot No. 4 as shown on said plan, forty (40) feet; and by Lots No. 7 and No. 6 as shown on said plan, ninety-two and 35/100 Containing 3,206 square feet more or less according to said plan. Lot 6 by Fairmount Avenue, forty-six and 84/100 (46.84) feet; by Lot 5 on said plan, eighty-one and 83/100 (81.83) feet; by Lot 7 on said plan, forty (40) feet; and by Lots No. 8 and No. 9 on said plan, one hundred thirteen and 85/100 BEING the same premises conveyed to Steven J. Thibault and Pamela J. Thibault by deed dated October 30, 2007 and recorded in the Southern Essex District Registry of Deeds in Book 27301, Page 196. Be all of said measurements more or less, and know as 12 Fairmount Avenue, Saugus, MA 01906. setting forth that he desires that all of said land may be sold at private sale for not less than $475,000,00 dollars and praying that partition may be made of all the land aforesaid according to law, and to that end that a commissioner be appointed to make such partition and be ordered to make sale and conveyance of all, or any part of said land which the Court finds cannot be advantageously divided either at private sale or public auction, and be ordered to distribute the net proceeds thereof. If you desire to object thereto you or your attorney should file a written appearance in said Court at Salem before ten o’clock in the forenoon on the Seventeenth day of April 2023 the return day of this citation. Witness, Frances M. Giordano, Esquire, First Judge of said Court this 14th day of March 2023. PAMELA CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE March 24, 31, April 7. 2023 graph and name to stevecastinetti@comcast.net A senior “Shout Out” to Laurie We received one nomination this week from Barbara Trainor, who wanted to publicly recognize Saugus Senior Center Director Laurie Davis: “Laurie has been hiding plastic Easter eggs in the Senior Center all week with little prizes. Thank you for making our Easter a little bit special.” 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. Run for a Cause, Run with the Y Join the Saugus Family YMCA’s Not a Walk in the Park 5k and help support your community. This family-friendly run/walk takes you through the beautiful scenery of Breakheart Reservation in Saugus. Registration includes post-race refreshments and prizes for runners in every age category. All proceeds support the YMCA of Metro North Annual Fund to provide access to YMCA child care, camp and health & wellness programs to everyone. Race details: Saturday, April 22, 8:30 a.m. race start; packet pickup for preregistered runners: 7:00 a.m.; race day registration: 7:00 a.m.; where: Breakheart Reservation – 177 Forest St., Saugus. Packet pick-up: Friday, April 21, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saugus Family YMCA, 298 Main St., Saugus. Race features: Chip Timing by Bay State Race Services; postrace refreshments; awards to the top finishers in each age group; T-shirt guaranteed to those who register prior to April 7. The YMCA of Metro North Road Race Series raises funds for a variety of charitable activities that benefit our community. 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In 2022 the YMCA of Metro North provided more than 1.6 million dollars in financial aid, providing all children, adults and families with opportunities to develop a healthy spirit, mind and body regardless of income. Legion breakfasts on Friday mornings Saugus American Legion Post ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Board of Selectmen Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing on JC Smoothies, at Square One Mall, Unit # F211, 1201 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906, for a Common Victualer’s license at that location. This Public Hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906, on April 18, 2023. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp Clerk April 07, 2023 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Board of Selectmen Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing on the request of Church Street Creole Cafe, Inc., d/b/a Border Café, 356 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906, to permit temporary outdoor seating for seven tables and approximately 32 guests. This Public Hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp Clerk April 07, 2023 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Board of Selectmen Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing on the request of Ms. Kristine Bautista, 10 Willowby Way, Lynnfield, MA 01940 for a Common Victualer’s license to operate Bits & Bites by Kristine, LLC, and to be located at 488 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus, MA 01906. This Public Hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp Clerk April 07, 2023 Humane Removal Service COMMONWEALTH WILDLIFE CONTROL ANIMAL & BIRD REMOVAL INCLUDING RATS & MICE CALL 617-285-0023 210 hosts its popular breakfasts from 8-9 a.m. on Fridays. The Legion requests a donation of $8 from those who are looking for a delicious meal at Legion Hall. The Legion also welcomes veterans who can’t afford the meal to enjoy a free breakfast. Bon appétit! What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Service Dog Project Visit! April school vacation week: Wednesday, April 19, 10-11 a.m. in the Community Room; age 11 and up. Meet and pet Great Danes! De-stress from school, homework, relationships, etc. Come by the library to visit with these gentle giants! Please register in advance, call 781-231-4168 or register online. “This program is supported in part by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.” Join our Teen Advisory Board: first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Teen Room; Fifth grade and up. Meet with the Teen Librarian once a month to talk about what you’d like for programs and materials at the library. Your opinion matters! No registration required; snacks provided! (sauguspubliclibrary. org – 781-231-4168) Just Sew! Saugonians are welcome to join a monthly sewing class for adults that will be held the third Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of Saugus Public Library. The class will cover basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org) A neat teen group called Manga & Anime Club: The Manga & Anime Club, from all accounts, is a lot of fun for kids in Grades 6 and up. So, if you are curious, check out the Teen Room. Chat with friends! Make crafts! Try Japanese snacks! Club meetings will continue on Saturdays through May from 10-11 a.m. They will be held on April 1 and May 13. Please sign up in advance; call 781-231-4168 or stop by the Reference Desk (https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/new-manga-anime-club.../). Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, Mass. First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” First Baptist Church Pastor Leroy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” on the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney states in a written announcement. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. Scholarship available to Saugus High students Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) is accepting applications from high school seniors through the Lique Human Services Scholarship. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have an interest in or are considering a career in human services and who have made an impact in their community or the world through community service. The Lique Human Services Scholarship will be awarded to two seniors who attend one of the eight high schools located in GLSS’ service area – including Saugus High School. The scholarship is named in memory of Vince Lique, the Agency’s long-time Executive Director, who devoted his career to helping others, particularly vulnerable senior citizens and people of all ages with disabilities, demanding that all people be treated with dignity and respect. “Vince’s legacy is firmly rooted in his compassion for people. He measured success by the quality of his service to and advocacy for others,” said Kathryn C. Burns, GLSS’ Chief Executive Officer. “I believe in Vince’s theory that one’s individual success is directly related to the benefits received by those around us. The Lique Human Services scholarship honors the man and his service by encouraging others to do the same.” Applications are available through each high school’s guidance office or can be completed online at www.glssnet/LiqueScholarship. Completed applications are due on or before Friday, April 7. ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing on the request of K & D Auto Repair, LLC, 74 Hamilton Street, Saugus, MA for a Class II Auto Dealer’s License This Public Hearing will be held on April 18, 2023, at the Saugus Town Hall, 298 Central Street, second floor, Saugus, MA 01906. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp. Clerk April 7, 2023 Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus.) Who we are: Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofit group of volunteers who are helping to offset food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/families who enroll in the program a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://689Jnhs_0o9q653PzfwqeJt9ALglcgvUBBB0O4qDuoA'`̰d/D؜#x5׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 7, 2023 Page 17 star? 10. 16. What is the most frequently spoken language in Asia? 11. 1. April 7 is National Beer Day; what beer has the same name as the outermost layer of the sun? 2. What Asian country has the most volcanoes? 3. On April 8, 1974, who hit a 715th career home run (to break Babe Ruth’s record)? 4. 5. What is the ship Ever Given famous for? 6. A Brannock device is used to measure what? 7. On April 9, 1965, what venue hosted the first indoor MLB game? 8. 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Caff arella ancée Sarah and Daniel Leggiero and his wife Nicole; his sister, Helen Gibbons of Reading; and his brother-in-law, Richard Peters of Reading. He was predeceased by two siblings, Edward T. Caff arella, Jr. and Alice Zamagni. Relatives and friends were inO f Saugus. Died on S a tur da y , April 1st at his home at the age of 91. He was the husband of the late Mary (Peters) Caff arella. Born and raised in Malden, Mr. Caff arella was the son of the late Edward T. and Helen M. (Myette) Caffarella. He worked for over sixty years as an electroplater.Arthur was a late U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and had been a resident of Saugus for 64 years. Artie took pleasure in gardening, listening to music, baking pies and spending time with his family. He enjoyed bird watching and animals of all kinds. Mr. Caff arella is survived by his four daughters, Donna Leggiero and her husband Michael of Melrose, Catherine Caff arella of Middleboro, Nancy Caff arella of Malden and Phyllis Caff arella of Danvers; two grandsons, Michael Leggiero, Jr. and his fi - vited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Wednesday, April 4. A funeral will be held from the funeral home on Thursday followed by a funeral service in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment in Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Arthur’s memory may be made to the Mass. General North Shore Cancer Center at giving.massgeneral.org. Fran raised five children of whom she was very proud: Carol Morgan and husband Daniel of Salem; Heather Doyle and husband George of Melrose; Holly Kirby and husband Edward of Wilmington; Joseph Palczynski of Saugus; and Michael Palczynski and wife Sheila of Dover, NH. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren: Erin & John Doyle; Katherine Morgan; Kyle & Hannah Kirby; Joseph & Samantha Palczynski; and Cameron, Matthew, and Elisabeth Palczynski. She also had 2 great grand-children, Charlotte and Margot Palczynski. She was the sister of Alberta (Dolly) Sparklin of Great Falls, Montana, and Andrew McCurdy of New Port Richey, Florida. She is predeceased by her sister Betty Knights, and brothers Albert (Dickie) Knights and Philip McCurdy. As a young woman, Fran waitFrances Virginia (Knights) Palczynski O f Saugus embarked upon her fi nal journey on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born in Newburyport on July 21, 1927, daughter of the late Susie (DeRoche) and John Knights. She is pre-deceased by her husband Joseph E. Palczynski. Your Hometown News Delivered! 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Call Norma for details! 617-590-9143 REVERE Rental - 2 bedroom - $2,000 /mo with utilities Call Sandy for details at: 617-448-0854 Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149 www.jrs-properties.com Denise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 Norma Capuano Parziale 617-590-9143 ressed the seasonal circuit from the Mt. Washington Valley to Miami. She met her husband while working at Almy’s in Salem. While raising her kids, she was an aide at the Felton School in Saugus. Going back to waitressing, “Fran P.” worked at Hilltop Steak House for more than 20 years. Fran had a sharp mind and keen sense of humor. She loved crossword puzzles, Cryptoquote, and Jeopardy, answering questions until the very end. She was a regular at the Saugus Senior Center. She enjoyed travel, including trips to Turkey, Morocco, Spain, Iceland, Belgium, Great Britain, Bermuda, Bahamas, Tortola, St. Martin and Puerto Rico, and many US destinations. She said her favorite Thanksgiving was at a Burger King in London! Fran also enjoyed frequent stays in North Conway with family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, Wednesday, April 5. Interment will be private at a later date. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem. of marriage. Born in Lowell, Mr. Lynn was the son of the late Andrew and Marguerite (Shannon) Lynn. A resident of Saugus for the past 62 years, Robert was a former Jr. and Senior High School music teacher for both the towns of Beverly and Saugus. He was also a former member of the Musicians Union. In addition to his wife, Mr. Lynn is survived by his son David Lynn and his wife Lori of Ipswich; two granddaughters, Victoria and Meredith; one brother, Frank Lynn of OH; one sister Mary Lynn of Saugus; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother John Lynn. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Thursday, April 6. For Advertising with RESULTS, call The Advocate Robert A. Lynn O f Saugus. Age 81, died on Friday, March 31st. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Sewell) Lynn with whom he shared 62 years Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS Have a Happy Easter & Passover! Follow Us On: Rosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 Joe DiNuzzo 617-680-7610 ׉ 7cassandra://NaeQDTwC0BYRNc3trfN2B0OfGgwMiGHrJSFIcSQFRTQ-`̰d/D؜#x5׉E#THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 7, 2023 Page 19 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. BUYER1 Colameta, Maria Koch, Josef For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. SELLER1 BUYER2 Croteau, Raymond A THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 16 How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at Saugus Public Schools on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/ soups/tuna/vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfi sh, pretzels and granola bars. All food is provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms.gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: We would love to partner with organizations, sports teams, youth groups, PTOs, businesses and individuals to assist in feeding students of Saugus. To learn more about how you can partner with us, visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page or email us at HS2Saugus@ Qs Lending T Aberdeen Avenue LLC gmail.com HS2 relies on donations to create take-home bags for a weekend full of meals. Checks can also be sent directly to: Salem Five C/O Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Online donations can also be made at: https://givebutter.com/HealthySaugus About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message at 978-683-7773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. 4 Rogers Lane Saugus, MA Thursday 3/23 4:30 PM-6:30 PM Saturday 3/25 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM Sunday 3/26 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM mangorealtyteam.com 38 Main St. Saugus (781) 558-1091 20 Railroad Ave. Rockport (978)-999-5408 14 Norwood St, Everett (781)-558-1091 Saugus This nicely located, spacious townhome offers 2-3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and attached garage. Main level features large picture windows with plenty of natural light, eat in kitchen, half bath, and exterior access. The next level features two nice sized bedrooms with large closets and a full bath. Third level features heated loft area with skylights and additional storage. Could be used as 3rd bedroom, office, or fun bonus room. In unit aundry, brand new heating and cooling system, brand new water heater. This 8 unit complex with ample parking is Located just outside of Saugus Center. Close proximity to the Northern Strand Trail and Breakheart Reservation, shopping, restaurants, highways and bus routes. Offered at $399,000 Listing agent Lea Doherty 617-594-9164 ListwithLea@yahoo.com Mango Realty is excited to introduce buyers to new luxury townhouses located in a beautiful North Shore Community just minutes away from major highways. Boasting 2100 square feet or more, each unit features six large rooms, 3.5 bathrooms, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, generous walk-in closets, 3 zone gas heat with central air, 200 amp service with recessed lighting throughout, deck and third floor balcony, one car garage and plenty of parking. Two units will have elevators. Get in early to help pick your colors and personalize your townhouse and be ready for occupancy by the end of May. Prices starting at $799,900. Schedule an appointment now by calling Peter 781-820-5690 Rental-Saugus Clean, convenient, and private best describes this "must see" 1 bedroom apartment in an owner-occupied home. Plenty of electrical outlets in each room, modern appliances including refrigerator with ice maker, microwave, garbage disposal and dishwasher. Open concept living space can be easily decorated to suit tenant taste. Tenant will have their own washer and dryer, provided by landlord, in a common area that also provides a small space for storage. Landlord will provide two window air conditioners. Tenant will have their own paved driveway sufficient for two vehicles. The I-95 walking trail is within 1/2 mile as is the very popular Northern Strand Rail Trail. Located just minutes from the 426 bus line and abutting conservation land this is a very attractive location away from traffic and a busy street. 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This immaculate brick front home has been loved by the original owner since 1958. Pride of ownership shines throughout. This lovely home opens up to a cozy enclosed front porch through a large eat in kitchen. Entertain friends and family in the open concept of dining room and living room. So much space. The yard is nestled with a fenced in yard, Oversized 2 car garage ideal for the hobbyist, driveway, patio and more. Convenient access to major routes, Boston and Logan Airport. You will love this home just as the previous owner did........$ 599,000 Lawrence SELLER2 Ross, Steven A ADDRESS 48 Serino Way 72-74 Aberdeen Ave CITY Saugus Saugus DATE 03.16.23 03.16.23 PRICE 775000 25000 Opportunity Knocks. This 4 bedroom home offers tons of potential for someone looking for an affordable home with great yard. Did I mention large rooms? Enter the home from the driveway and on deck leading to kitchen. Lots of storage including walk up attic. Enjoy by sitting on your front porch.. The fenced in yard is perfect for outdoor activities and entertainment. Easy access to major routes, restaurants, and more. Hurry will not last. $379,000 m tio meone ne menti o d in y d m y ya d is up a a yard ment.. E . E ment. . Easy access t o m yard is pe is y ment. Easy is perf e er t f to o . up attic. Enjoy by sitting rfect for on de ttic. y access t o maj rfect t f r o y r o Enjoy by sitting rf ct o ng outdo eone look k eck l ec m tion lar eck l mention lar on deck l ar e looking fo rg ing fo rg rge ro fo rge ro rge ro or an oom n affo s? En n a o oo ac g n y g on o oo ac or ac for outdoor ac o m or activitie yo your f r f ctiviti ctiviti ct ct ts of fr ts of f fr e front es an front nt es an ro msoo s? Enooms? or an ro msoo s? Enooms? Prime downtown Rockport Rental Commercially zoned, 630 square feet. Elegant granite walls and floors. Perfect retail/office space with plenty of foot traffic on Main Street. Heat included $1200.00 1 year lease First/Last/1 month Fee for rental agent. Call Jeanine Moulden 617-312-2491 or Rosa Rescigno 781-820-0096 Everett Location! Would you like to own in Everett? This 4 family offers an inviting foyer on the first floor apartment along with 3 bedrooms. Patio out back, fenced in yard, driveway and more. Convenient location to bus line, orange line, shopping, restaurants and minutes from Encore and Boston. Everett is booming! Are you ready to buy? 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SPACIOUS LIVING AREA. 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY, 3 BED, 3 BATH, WALK UP ATTIC, LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM WITH WET BAR, LARGE, FENCED IN YARD WITH ABOVE GROUND POOL. GAS HEAT. SAUGUS $659,900 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL ? CALL RHONDA COMBE CALL BRANDI 617-462-5886 Coming soon- Brand new Saugus home featuring 3 bed, 3 baths, quality construction. White shaker kitchen with vaulted ceilings, SS appliances, large island, granite counters, main suite with 2 closets, Walk out LL with room to expand. Call Debbie 617-678-9710 CALL RHONDA FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS. 781-706-0842 FOR SALE - 3 BED, 1 BATH, VINYL SIDING, HARDWOOD, GAS HEAT, CENTRAL AC, GREAT LOCATION, SAUGUS $425,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE-SPACIOUS, 2 BED, 2 UNDER CONTRACT BATH, gas heat, HISTORIC BROWNSTONE CONDO IN WATERFRONT DISTRICT OF CHELSEA WITH AMAZING CITY AND WATER VIEWS! 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