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Hart has arrived to oversee 300-plus public housing homes in Saugus By Mark E. Vogler fter nearly 30 years working in the field of public housing – including the last decade as executive director of several diff erent housing authorities – Joseph A. Hart seemed visibly excited about his new job overseeing more than 300 homes managed by the Saugus Housing Authority. “I don’t perceive a lot of things as challenges, as I’ve done them before,” Hart told The Saugus Advocate as he sat in his offi ce at Heritage Heights on Talbot street, refl ecting on his past career and his future. Hart, 61, is fi nishing up his second week on the job. He said he still fi nds the work rewarding because “it’s gratifying helping people and working with people.” What is the most diffi cult part of his job, Hart was asked. “The most challenging thing is when you have to evict people – usually for nonpayment of rent,” Hart answered. “You do feel badly and you worry about what happens to the people and where they’re going to end up. 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It would take six to nine months to evict someone for nonpayment of rent,” he said. “But if people don’t pay, the program will not work. Most people are good people. You’re in the business of helping people, not evicting them,” he said. The road to Saugus Hart didn’t have much connection to Saugus, other than the time he spent over the years driving up and down Route 1. So, what influenced him to apply for the job opening at the Saugus Housing Authority?. “The former executive director [Laura Glynn] asked if I would be interested and encouraged me to apply. So, I did,” Hart said. “Laura has been very helpful, showing me the ropes here. She’s still here, a few hours a week, helping out and getting me situated,” he said. “She was a good administrator and she’s helping me get settled in Saugus. It’s great to have somebody around to guide you. We have the same amount of years of experience as a housing authority executive director. I’ve known Laura for a few years from the conferences we’ve attended,” he said. As it turned out, Hart was Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net considered the overwhelming choice among eight candidates considered by Housing Authority members because of his experience. The authority members voted 4-0 to hire him in July after interviewing three finalists for the job. He will be paid $116,970-a-year for 37.5 hours per week through the term ending Dec. 31, 2026. Hart worked about 17 years for the state Department of Housing and Community Development, first as an inspection coordinator and later as a housing management specialist. In February of 2014, he left the state Department of Housing and Community Development to become executive director of the Haverhill Housing Authority, where he worked for about eight years. “It’s a unique perspective, seeing it from both sides,” Hart said, referring to the state bureaucraADMIRING THE FLOWERS: New Saugus Housing Authority Executive Director Joseph A. Hart checked out the garden near the entrance of Heritage Heights on Tuesday afternoon and talked to some of the residents, including Ellen Santosuosso, who was seated on the bench. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) cy that funds authorities and the authorities that directly serve tenants at housing authority properties. Hart said he finds working as a housing authority director more rewarding “because you get a chance to see the impact of your work.” “The state is like the wholesale side of business and the housing authority is like the retail business,” he said. Hart was a Political Science major when he studied for his bachelor’s degree at the University of Massachusetts Boston. “After graduation, I needed to work. I learned of an opportunity in the state Department of Housing and Community Development,” Hart recalled. “I took a low level job. I stuck with it, and here I am,” he said. A lifelong Boston resident Glynn, who worked more than a decade as the executive director of the Saugus Housing Authority, resigned in April of last year to spend more time taking care of her ailing father. She agreed to stay on in the transition weeks as needed to help Katelynn M. Lemieux prepare to be her replacement. Lemieux resigned in February of this year after just 10 months on the job. Glynn agreed to come back again to help manage the authority properties while the Housing Authority conducted another job search. Since Hart’s hiring, she has worked a few hours a week to assist with the transition. Hart is married with two adult sons. He said he has no plans of leaving Boston and will comHOUSING AUTHORITY | SEE PAGE 3 ׉ 7cassandra://ewvYdAYBObNeNa497sWnhLN2LoFJEAmB4Dw173rhuzY9m`hlb *׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 ~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~ Page 3 Saugus Public Schools bus transportation policy is putting some children at risk Dear Editor: I’m reaching out with an urgent concern regarding a pressing issue in Saugus that is jeopardizing children’s safety and access to education. My son, Elias, a fi fth grader at Belmonte STEAM Academy, has been denied school transportation due to a rigid district policy that excludes families like ours — those who live just under the 2-mile eligibility threshold but face signifi cant hardship. Elias’s situation is not unique. Families with low-income or single-parent households are being forced to send their children to school without transportation, despite the fact that walking routes are unsafe and there are no alternatives provided by the school district. This policy — while technically adhering to the district’s guidelines — fails to consider the very real dangers and challenges that families like ours face. Elias lives 1.6 miles from school, and without access to private transportation, he is left without a safe way to get to class. I’ve attempted to address this issue at every level — from fi ling complaints with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, to appealing directly to the Town Manager and school offi cials. Yet, no solution has been found. The system’s refusal to provide transportation has left vulnerable children HOUSING AUTHORITY | FROM PAGE 2 stranded and unable to attend school safely. I’m asking for your help to investigate and raise awareness of this issue. By reporting on how the Saugus School District’s policies are impacting families, you could shine a light on the larger systemic gaps that are leaving children in precarious situations. Thank you for your time and consideration. This issue is urgent, and your coverage could make a critical diff erence for children like Elias who deserve a safe and equitable path to education. The issue is the policy that disregards the dangers, unsafe conditions, no sidewalks, no cross guards, congested roads with drivers rushing and heading to work, single parent working and living with medical conditions and very limited means to pay for private transportation I’m sure this is happening in many households in Saugus. I have the conviction that this is wrong and I want to encourage other parents to be vocal as well. 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My wife Lea and I are raising our two daughters, Ava (8) and Brielle (4), here, and I’m deeply invested in the future of our schools and community. With a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Lasell University and an MBA from Endicott College, I’ve built a career in fi nance. Currently working as a Vice President focused on Alternative Investments with Fidelity Investments. I’m running for School Committee because I believe that 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! education is the foundation of a strong community. I want to ensure that every student in Saugus has access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. My priorities will include: • Improved communication between the schools, families, and the community • Greater transparency in decision-making • Responsible budgeting that ensures our schools are funded wisely and sustainably I want to thank the current members of the School Committee for their dedication and service. I look forward to building on the progress already made. If elected I will work with our friends and neighbors here in Saugus, as we continue to build on the future of education in our town. I will ensure that every parent has a voice and is heard. With fi ve years of experience on the Saugus Finance Committee, I bring a deep understanding of budgeting and forecasting, and I’m ready to apply that expertise to support smart and transparent investments in our schools. at Sweetser’s Corner on Baker Street. 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Plaques in both Medford, Massachusetts, and Savannah, Georgia, mark signifi cant sites related to a song all of us have heard: “Jingle Bells.” Famous New England poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote a poem called “The Bells of Lynn.” The meeting will be at 30 Main St., Saugus, with doors opening at 6:45 p.m. and the program starting at 7. It is free The bell hanging over the door of the house at Saugus Iron Works was placed there by early 20th century historian Wallace Nutting. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) to all, and light refreshments will be served. Hope you’ll be there with bells on! ׉ 7cassandra://nI_GU7jTUD4Htgw-ZYchhGJibQMhPnOITbafUP93ZwI1`hlb * ׉E BTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 Page 7 The Bands of Summer Finale JumpStreet concludes concert series at the iron Works By Laura Eisener T he last concert of the summer was appreciated by a good crowd on the Iron Works lawn on August 27. Due to some miscommunications, the band started playing at 5 and ended at 7, so the concert was half over by the time most people made their way to the site, but once they did they wasted no time making the most of this last party of the summer. The band brings a blue street sign – proclaiming the location “Jump Street” – to the stage. Band members are Mark Retallack on keyboard, Michael Ruggelo on drums and Joe Holaday on guitar. There was an interesting assortment of songs from several decades of pop, rock and a few other music genres – when I arrived just before 6, I heard a song that was at the top of the charts when I had just graduated from high school and was working as a waitress at a bar in a harbor town – just like the main character in the song; “Brandy” was written by Eliot Lurie and made popular by his band Looking Glass, but the singer who frequently performed it where I worked in Kennebunk, Maine, was the late Maine singer Dave Mallett, best known for People were up and dancing on the lawn on this beautiful evening. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) writing “The Garden Song.” Next, JumpStreet gave the audience a choice between the Allman Brothers or Chicago. The crowd chose the Allman Brothers, so their 1997 hit “Whipping Post” written by Gregg Allman was the next song. Chicago fans were not disappointed, however, because they also did the song “Silent” written by Robert Lamm for Chicago, which was one of their fi rst hits. Another song that people enjoyed, and many sang along to, was the 1966 hit “Walk Away Renée,” which was cowritten by Michael Brown, Tony Sansone and Bob Calilli of the band The Left Banke. Jackson Browne’s 1970s hit “Running on Empty” and “Take It Easy” cowritten by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey were some other songs worth noting. They were the third band of this summer’s series to include the Bee Gees’ hit “To Love Somebody” among their choices. They also sang Happy Birthday to two birthday girls: Jean and Sabrina. The fi nal song of the evening was “All Right Now” written by Paul Rodgers and Andy Fraser of the English band Free, which made Pictured from left to right: JumpStreet Band – Mark Retallack, Michael Ruggelo and Joe Holaday – played the fi nal concert of summer 2025 at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. 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On July 1, 2025, Martinez became the 25th DESE commissioner. As schools statewide opened their doors for a new school year, Martinez chose to visit Northeast Metro Tech, joining students in celebrating the first day of classes. “As I tour schools throughout the Commonwealth and greet students as they start their year, I was struck by the energy and joy of the students and staff at Northeast Metro Tech,” said Commissioner Martinez. “It was a pleasure to hear them speak about all the programs that their school offers.” Alongside Superintendent David DiBarri and other faculty members, Commissioner Martinez greeted the students with a warm welcome as they entered the school. Students Students presented the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner, Pedro Martinez, with a Massachusetts Association of School Committees poster as he welcomed them to school. From left: Building Committee member Blanca Gacharna, Assistant Superintendent Tracey O’Brien, Commissioner Martinez, Rosemary Brady of Reading, Trevor Burt of Melrose, Superintendent David DiBarri and State Representative Donald Wong. (Photo Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) presented the Commissioner with a Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) poster, which highlights the different geographState Representative Donald Wong, Superintendent David DiBarri, DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez, teachers and students pose in a world language classroom in front of a bulletin board featuring the Mexican flag. (Photo Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez engages with cosmetology students. (Photo Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) ic divisions of school districts statewide, as well as unique divisions, such as urban and vocational-technical districts, the latter being the home for Northest Metro Tech. The Commissioner’s visit did not end there. Once students entered the building and settled into their first classes, Commissioner Martinez got to experience a taste of the educational programs the school has to offer by visiting dental assisting, cosmetology and world language classrooms. In each classroom, Commissioner Martinez connected with teachers and students about their respective programs and learned about the unique learning opportunities provided to students to prepare them for post-graduate experiences. While visiting the cosmetology classroom, he advised students of the loyal bond between hairdressers and their customers that they would experience as post-graduate professionals. In the world language classroom, Commissioner Martinez, a native of Mexico, engaged with students and staff in Spanish and took a photo with them in front of the Mexican flag, which was displayed on a bulletin board in the classroom. While the Commissioner’s visit to Northeast Metro Tech was a bright start to the 202526 school year, it was also a bittersweet day for all, as it marked the school building’s last first day. The current school building, which is over 50 years old and has taught alumni like Superintendent DiBarri himself, will be demolished following the completion of the brand-new school building project, which is expected to be finished in the spring of 2026. “Commissioner Martinez’s visit was a wonderful start to a new school year, and we were honored to have him come to our school,” said Assistant Superintendent Tracey O’Brien. “While it is bittersweet that we are moving out of our current school building, we are excited to extend Northeast Metro Tech’s history and tradition to a new building that upgrades learning environments and opportunities for students.” DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez greets students outside of Northeast Metro Tech as they enter the school for their first day of classes. (Photo Courtesy Northeast Metro Tech) ׉ 7cassandra://ytyoikWVfxkYgWhpVOeX00FvsE_TLtcpoDjEvbTHZrE8`hlb * ׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 Page 9 The Joy of Reading Kids had a fun-fi lled summer at the Saugus public Library By Amy Melton W hat a busy summer in the Children’s Room at the Saugus Public Library! Over 400 kids joined our summer reading program and they logged over 4,000 hours of reading! This year’s theme was Reading Dragons. In addition to our prize cart and raffl es, kids earned dragon trading cards. Over 100 kids logged 25 hours of reading and earned their own dragon egg! We are so grateful to all our community partners that supported summer reading, including the New Friends of the Saugus Library, Saugus Iron Works, Saugus Public Schools, Saugus Fire Department, Saugus Police Department and the Mass Cultural Council. Readers won prizes for logging their minutes read. The prizes included free new books, toys and gift cards from local businesses! A HUGE thank you to all of the local businesses and individuals who donated prizes and services this summer. Our summer reading program aims to motivate children to read books they truly love and beat the “Summer Slide,” in which student progA SPECIAL AWARD: Avellina Dellheim, of Belmonte STEAM Academy, was thrilled to receive this prized dragon egg. She was one of 100 students who earned an egg to take home by reading 25 hours over the summer. (Courtesy photo of Amy Melton) ress can “slide” backwards during the break from school. Studies show that reading motivation is one of the most important factors in predicting student reading achievement. Upcoming program At 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, families are invited to enjoy live music with Evan Haller outdoors at the Saugus Iron Works. Kids of all ages are welcome; no registration required. See online event calBOOK BUDDIES: Here are a few of the more than 400 students who attended the seven week long free Reading Enrichment Program with reading teacher Toni-ann Merlina. (Courtesy photo of Amy Melton) SPORTS FANS LOVE TO READ, TOO: Left to right: Christian Peixoto, 6, Veterans Early Learning Center; Caleb Figueroa, 6, Veterans Early Learning Center; and Mateo Figueroa. (Courtesy photo of Amy Melton) endar for more details. Editor’s Note: Amy Melton is Grab this rate before it’s gone! LOCK-IN TODAY: 4.00% APY* 24-Month CD ALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 331 MONTVALE AVE. 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During the month-long campaign, Bread of Life will be raising awareness and inspiring action in Malden and surrounding communities. Every action counts, whether it’s donating, advocating, volunteering or spreading the word online. “Hunger is not an emergency; unfortunately, it’s a daily lived reality for far too many people in our state with a profound impact on our health and well-being,” says Catherine D’Amato, president and CEO of The Greater Boston Food Bank. “With decreases in hunger-relief programs coming from the federal government, now more than ever we ask for conSenior Center salutes a Centenarian – Millie Doucette – among the 19 August birthdays celebrated T he Senior Center was filled with joy and well-wishes last Friday (Aug. 29) as it hosted its monthly birthday celebration, with the festivities marking a truly special milestone. Seniors gathered to honor Millie Doucette as she celebrated her 100th birthday. The celebration was made possible through the generous sponsorship of Ed and Chris Wawrzynowicz, whose contribution ensured a memorable day for everyone in attendance. Each month the Senior Center likes to recognize the senior birthdays with a collective birthday celebration, usually on the final Friday of the month. Each birthday recipient receives a free pizza lunch, cake, ice cream and a souvenir group photo to take home. If anyone would like to sponsor a birthday in honor of someone special, please stop by the office and let us know. tinued support from our donors, volunteers, and government officials, to help fuel our mission to end hunger here in Eastern Massachusetts.” According to The Greater Boston Food Bank’s annual statewide study on food insecurity, conducted in collaboration with Mass General Brigham, 1 in 3 Massachusetts adults experienced food insecurity in 2024. Bread of Life is providing food every month for about 9,000 individuals from Malden, Everett and surrounding communities. “As many more of our neighbors will struggle with the coming decreases in federal help, the burden of assisting them will fall heavily on the private sector, on nonprofits like BOL, on individuals, churches and other faith communities, businesses and civic organizations,” says Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Executive Director of Bread of Life. “We are counting on our community, which has always been rock-solid, to help us meet the challenge through food donations, financial support, volunteer efforts and advocacy!” Together, we have the power to end hunger. Learn how you can take action today by visiting www.breadoflifemalden. org and clicking on “Take Action” or “Volunteer.” A TWO-ALARM FIRE TAKES ITS TOLL Saugus firefighters responded quickly to extinguish a blaze at 17 Atherton St. on Aug. 28. Officials reported no injuries, but there was already heavy fire showing when the first firefighters arrived on the scene, resulting in heavy damage to the home. (Courtesy photo of Michael Layhe) HOUSING AUTHORITY | FROM PAGE 4 place,” he said. How do you approach the job, while coming in cold? “You start by listening to people,” Hart said. “That’s very important. That’s how you learn things. If people think you are someone they can trust, they’ll talk to you. You build trust by talking and listening to them,” he said. At some point this fall, Hart AUGUST BIRTHDAYS: The Saugus Senior Center recognized 19 residents who celebrated their birthdays collectively at the Senior Center last Friday (Aug. 29). Pictured from left to right: First row: Phyllis Morley, Rena George, Millie Doucette (100), Chris Wawrzynowicz, Avis McClennan, Laura Taglieri and Diane Sutera; second row: Rocky Tedeschi, Michael Dickenson, Bernie DeAngelis, Lillian Zietz, Linda Murray, Pauline Nelson and Marianne Venezia; back row: Joe Contino, Charlie Varney, Jim Pambiachi, Shelly D’Eon and Mike Capozzi. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) will need to get involved in the crafting of the budget and capital improvement plan. The Annual Plan Hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the Community Room at Heritage Heights, 19 Talbot St. “I still have to look at the capital planning for state-assisted property,” Hart said. “If the state starts running low on money, getting things done will be slower.” “At this point, you can’t get too ambitious. You just have to stick with the nuts and bolts and make sure the basics are taken care of before you look for the fancy stuff,” he said. Hart said he’s monitoring reports that the federal government “may be rolling back on the subsidies for the federal properties.” “It looks like something is going to happen. We don’t know yet. You have to continue what you’re doing until something HOUSING AUTHORITY | SEE PAGE 11 IN LISTENING MODE: New Saugus Housing Authority Executive Director Joseph A. Hart said he hopes to meet and talk to as many residents as possible as he visits Housing Authority properties. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ׉ 7cassandra://t586kDFiqUPGfNmYZov6pMpHczPp1cLSynv2U9K6-PI97`hlb *׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 Page 11 Saugus Fall Sports Preview: Girls’ soccer riding high, boys’ soccer nets new coach By Dom Nicastro S augus launches another busy fall athletics season, and The Advocate catches up with four programs — girls’ soccer, boys’ soccer, volleyball and golf — each of which have set clear goals and realistic expectations in a rugged Northeastern Conference. Girls soccer: defending standard, rebuilding numbers Head Coach April Martinez enters her second season after a stellar 13-3-2 campaign that finished No. 9 in the state and first in the conference. The headline this fall is roster turnover and developmental opportunity: The Sachems graduated nine seniors, and Martinez currently carries 16 varsity players with 2–3 swings while JV numbers are thin — enough that the staff is inviting seventh graders to help fill the sub-varsity side. Leadership remains a strength. Martinez named four captains with complementary styles and experience: · Shayln Sewell — “Quietest of the four captains but again brings five years of varsity experience… The girls on the varsity this year look up to her.” · Shawn Sewell — “5th year varsity player… Play maker. Girls look up to her and look for guidance from her.” · Natalie Justice — “Outspoken senior captain… She will also give 110%. Learns from her mistakes and is a great leader.” · Maria Garcia — “Calm, composed leader on and off the field… She gives 110% all the time. When she is hurt, when she is sick. She brings the zen.” The Sachems’ identity should look familiar: “Teamwork, camaraderie” are what Martinez cites as this year’s builtin strength. The early-season emphasis will be accelerating young players — eighth, ninth and 10th graders who’ve never played varsity — to varsity speed and physicality. Martinez keeps the focus tight: Swampscott looms as the early measuring stick and likely toughest league rival. “This year will be challenging for sure,” the coach said. “We are working hard to prepare, getting organized and finding the right formation and line up to be successful… Success may not be winning every game but improving and growing as a team.” Boys’ soccer: new voice, high energy New Head Coach Josh Crespo takes over a program that was 6-8-4 last fall and second in the Northeastern Conference. While he wasn’t on staff in 2024, Crespo sees a healthy blend of returners and a robust pipeline — about 25 players on JV — to push internal competition. Captains Carlos Miranda and Daniel Ganda (both seniors) set the tone for a group Crespo describes in one word: “Intensity.” The growth agenda is clear: HOUSING AUTHORITY | FROM PAGE 10 changes and you need to make adjustments,” he said. Residents have warmed up to Hart as he walks around the Housing Authority properties. At Heritage Heights – where the Housing Authority administrative offices are based – some residents enjoying the weather outside wished him well on Monday. “I’m hoping that he does a fantastic job for this facility and the other facilities,” said Ellen Santosuosso, who has been a Housing Authority resident since 2013. “It’s been a while since we’ve had strong leadership here. Let’s see how he does,” she said. The Joseph A. Hart Resume “Tactical organization & playing in cohesion.” Expect training sessions to lean into structure — defensive shape, buildout patterns and set-piece roles — so that the team’s energy translates into consistent 80-minute performances. The schedule doesn’t offer many breathers. Within Saugus’s Northeastern Conference division, Swampscott “seems to be a strong side.” Beyond the division, Crespo has seen Beverly, Masco and Marblehead up close from previous stops and calls them “very strong programs.” Saugus doesn’t compete with that group for the divisional title, but they’re all on the slate — which should sharpen the Sachems for conference play and postseason math. Bottom line: The Sachems will try to pair senior leadership with a tighter tactical spine, letting that trademark intensity become a weekly advantage instead of occasional spark. Golf: deeper roster, steadier leadership Year two at the helm for Head Coach Daniel Bertrand (fifth overall in the program) comes with honest context and visible momentum. Last year’s squad finished 1–17, last in the conference. This year’s group is already different in one important way: Participation jumped up from around 10 to 20, giving Saugus enough numbers to field a “JV” team (the staff is still seeking (Following are highlights from application material submitted by Joseph A. Hart to The Saugus Housing Authority.) EXPERIENCE • Deputy Executive Director, Milford Housing Authority – August 2023–January 2025. Assisted Executive Director with management of medium housing authority with 271 state-aided public housing units, 65 federJV match opportunities). Bertrand’s captains bring experience and complementary games: · Hunter Arsenault (senior) — back for a second captaincy, “a great player” who’s improved off the tee and owns a consistent short game. The staff expects him to “score points for the team and win some matchups.” · Artie O’Leary (junior) — a steady hand and “great leadership,” historically strong off the tee and working hard on chipping and putting. The goal: “grind out some wins this year and collect some points.” Upper- class presence should help raise the floor. Nathan Soroko (senior) “brings a lot of character… and has improved tremendously.” John Morello (sophomore) cracked the lineup in the No. 2 slot for the opener and “showcased great shots and the ability to collect points against strong competition.” Trey Riley (junior), a transfer last year, has flashed “skills all around the golf course from tee to green” — the kind of reliable ball-striking that builds confidence inside the lineup. Volleyball: Veteran leaders push for a tournament return The Sachems enter 2025 with expectations set high. Head Coach Mikayla Niles has a compact but seasoned roster of 11 players, including seven seniors and a strong al public housing units and 556 Section 8 vouchers. Assisted with management of Mendon Housing Authority with 30 state units. Supervised 15 employees in program administration and maintenance. • Executive Director, Rockport Housing Authority – April 2022– January 2023. Managed a medium housing authority with 104 state-aided public housing units junior class, alongside one sophomore and one freshman. “Expectations are definitely on the higher end,” Niles said. “We do plan on going more than .500 or at least .500 this year to make tournament for sure.” With so many returning varsity players, this isn’t a rebuilding year. Still, the program does need to fill key roles after graduating both middles and a reliable outside hitter. The cushion is experience: “With so much veteran responsibility already on the court, it doesn’t really seem that way. Everyone’s confidence is very much up this year, ready to go,” Niles said. The seniors in particular have embraced their final campaign. “They came in like top dogs and they’ve definitely shown it,” Niles said. Captains Aly Mabee, Maria Silva and Mara Faiella will lead the way. The program’s depth continues to grow. About 55 athletes tried out across freshman, JV and varsity, giving Saugus one of its deepest volleyball pipelines in years. “It’s great to see all these kids want to come out and play volleyball,” Niles said. The combination of veteran leadership on varsity and a swelling feeder system at the lower levels has Niles optimistic: “We’re looking forward to definitely a very successful season with a lot of youth being built up from the freshman and JV program.” and 157 Section 8 vouchers. Supervised two administrative staff and two maintenance staff. Served as chief procurement officer and payroll and benefits coordinator. • Executive Director, Haverhill Housing Authority – FebruHOUSING AUTHORITY | SEE PAGE 12 ׉ 7cassandra://wbKE7siibNfJQWBwm1R4_0qtDDaPI7TI0ie3O4AsIFE2x`hlb *hlb * rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://i_PwxOoGfLgDAyT5YHLo2eq-j3GaU95FNT5xCJiefrMX`'p׉ 7cassandra://R-hbJ_NMRgrjx_07Uend6BMxn_CBVxGMwYN4INqnoJIͽ`׉ 7cassandra://iXOm6xHqGwZ_6hNPbv_wTlBbFsWJEoqGLx3cVWZ83Do3`hrb *JטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://jZbfdngdI4zBDL468DiVPW5FFlASRMiy9LkysajNR0Qx`'p׉ 7cassandra://II5xA_V-GiASThvPmP6WtDeiCvZ9d1h6PS-uU8m3kUk͹`׉ 7cassandra://z9MOmcaC24c_dLnKFen-yJ_Vr5TiTV9GZhDpRpcHRdY7`hrb *Kנhrb *O6<̪9ׁHmailto:colo2533@comcast.netׁ ׁ Јנhrb *N6; 9ׁHhttp://aol.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 Catching up with Saugus Athletics Director Matthew Serino By Dom Nicastro T he start of a new school year always brings a mix of energy and chaos, and for Saugus Athletics Director Matt Serino, that first day also marks the beginning of another full slate of high school sports. “Today was day one,” Serino said in an interview with The Advocate on the first day of school last week. “Today was mayhem for the district. Everyone came back to school today. So it’s a bittersweet day. Obviously, everyone still wants to be on summer break, but it’s nice to see the kids all back here.” Now in his second year leading the athletic department, Serino has his sights set on building off momentum from a strong 2024–25 campaign. Over 250 students signed up for fall sports this year, a figure that excites him. “Anytime you can have over 250, that’s a fantastic start,” he said. “Football is up over 40 kids. Both our soccer programs — girls soccer is over 35 kids, boys soccer we had close to 60 kids try out, which is phenomenal. Volleyball, great numbers. We have golf up almost close to 20 kids compared to 10 last year. Our cheerleading numbers doubled from last year, and we actually have brought back cross-country for the first time in 10 years.” Cross-country returns after a decade CLASS OF 1980 | FROM PAGE 5 passed the moments that only come once in a lifetime. Will we ever get the chance to touch these times again? UnfortuPerhaps the most notable change is the reintroduction of cross-country at the high school level. Serino credited longtime track coach Joe Alba for helping build the bridge from middle school to varsity, and he’ll lead the cross-country program this fall. “What we’ve been able to do is make the transition to high school,” Serino said. “We are fortunate the way our school is structured. We can have the seventh and eighth graders participate at the high school level for cross-country. So we felt like we were ready to make that shift. Before school even started, we had 15 kids, which, if you had told me, hey, you’re going to have 10 kids, I would have been happy. So the fact that we’re at 15 … that number is definitely going to grow.” Two upperclassmen, Kason Imbrogna and Justin Bremberg, are helping lead the way as student ambassadors. “Having the two of them as the spokespersons for the cross-country team, along with Coach Alba, it’s only a matter of time before this program hits the floor running,” Serino said. Boys soccer welcomes new leadership On the soccer pitch, there’s a new face at the helm of the boys’ varsity team: Head Coach Josh Crespo. “The culture that they’ve been able nately, it is not always possible so hold on to the memories.” Andrea and Peter hope to see you all on November 29, 2025. Editor’s Note: The Saugus High HOUSING AUTHORITY | FROM PAGE 11 ary 2014–November 2021. Managed a large housing authority with 500 apartments at 10 sites. Also managed 500 rental assistance vouchers, including Section 8. Oversaw a $4 million annual budget while supervising 15 employees in program administration and maintenance. Also managed Groveland Housing Authority under contract with 58 federal public housing units and three state family units. • Housing Management Speto establish in just that short time, it’s been phenomenal,” Serino said. “The kids have really seemed to respond very well to him. He had close to 60 kids try out for JV and varsity, so he definitely had his work cut out for him.” Volleyball and cheerleading continue to grow Serino noted two programs seeing particularly strong growth. Cheer, under coach Hannah Phelan, has nearly doubled in size. “She has a fantastic group of leaders who strive every day to make the program better,” Serino added. Volleyball also showed remarkable turnout. Nearly 50 athletes came out for tryouts, allowing the program to field freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams. Head Coach Mikayla Niles is leading a veteran group of captains — Mara Faiella, Ally Mabee and Maria Silva — who are aiming to return to the state tournament. Building on a girls’ sports legacy Saugus girls’ teams have been a consistent source of postseason success, but 2025 marks the first season without a senior class that delivered some of the school’s biggest wins in recent memory. “It’s very rare that you find that kind of special group,” Serino said of last year’s senior leaders. “They represented the Class of 1980 will be holding its 45th Class Reunion for 1980 graduates, friends and members of all Saugus High classes on Nov. 29 (Saturday after Thanksgiving) from 1 to 6 p.m. inside cialist, state Department of Housing and Community Development – August 2002–February 2014. Assisted Housing Authorities with operational guidance and regulatory compliance. Provided advice for best practices for management, operations, maintenance and construction. those younger kids were kind of forced to step up and hop right in last year.” As always, the Northeastern Conference will pose challenges. “There’s no easy night out,” Serino said. “Every night’s a dogfight. But I think our kids are ready for that challenge. The coaching staff definitely has them ready. More importantly, the kids have definitely bought in.” Matthew Serino Director of Athletics for Saugus Middle High School and Wellness (K-12) school with pride. Their best characteristic was the legacy they left behind for the younger kids.” The next wave of leaders for this school year “had the blueprint laid out for them, and they’re ready to hit the ground running,” Serino said. Football steady with solid numbers Football, meanwhile, has 40-plus players, which Serino considers a healthy benchmark. Head Coach Steve Cummings returns with a deep staff, including associate coach Greg Bluestein. “I’m really excited for where this season is going to take us,” Serino said of his team on the gridiron. “They have a great group of kids coming back … the Saugus-Everett Elks No. 642 at 413 Main St. in Saugus. The Saugus Advocate will be publishing articles about alumni leading up to the reunion. For more information, please conReviewed budgets and operating statements. • Inspection Coordinator, state Department of Housing and Community Development – November 1997–July 2002. Provided logistics, reporting and communications for five-person state-wide housing inspecLooking ahead Beyond the fall, Serino noted a big fall coaching change — Julie Champigny stepping in for longtime field hockey coach Barbara Guarente. And in boys hockey, Serino remains hopeful for the future. Boys hockey will spend one more season in a co-op with Peabody and Swampscott, while Saugus girls play in a co-op hosted by Medford. “Selfishly, I would love to bring back that hockey program, but the community is going to have to play a big part in that,” he said. “We really need people to buy-in and commit.” For Serino, the outlook is one of cautious optimism, fueled by participation growth, new coaching leadership and a student body eager to compete. “We can compete with the best of the best,” Serino said. “Come watch a game and you can truly see what Saugus athletics is all about.” tact Andrea Saunders (1980 Class President) at paulgreens@ aol.com or 978-482-5787. Peter Nicolo can be reached at PSNicolo2533@comcast.net or 978815-8234. tion team. Designed inspection reporting database. Performed state public housing inspections. EDUCATION • University of Massachusetts Boston, B.A. Economics and Political Science ׉ 7cassandra://iXOm6xHqGwZ_6hNPbv_wTlBbFsWJEoqGLx3cVWZ83Do3`hlb *׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 Page 13 Saugus Gardens in the Summer Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable By Laura Eisener A s we turn the corner from summer to fall, kids are back in school, the evenings are cooler and the air has become less humid. Several holidays connected with birds occur this weekend and three of them coincide tomorrow: The first Saturday in September is International Vulture Awareness Day and also National Hummingbird Day. Saturday falls on September 6, which is World Shorebirds Day. The following day, September 7, is National Threatened Species Day. We will also be able to enjoy this month’s full moon, the corn moon, on that day. Turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) are fairly often seen flying over Saugus. They are carrion eaters that benefit the environment. Since they are quite large, they are noticeable as they circle above the town looking for roadkill or other carcasses. They nest in tree cavities and fallen logs or directly on the ground and usually choose places that are somewhat remote from human activity, so are not likely to have nest sites in our gardens or other populated areas. Several pairs nest each year in wooded areas off of Route 1. Hummingbirds are, of course, frequent visitors to our gardens. One of my neighbors has observed a hummingbird coming to her bright red hummingbird feeder every evening at dusk, and frequently at dawn as well. I sat out in her garden after sunset last Saturday and was lucky enough to see it come up to feed. Hummingbirds seem to remember where they have found food in the past, so it is most likely to attract regular visitors if the feeder is placed in the same location every year. In addition to those birds who spend the summer in town, in the fall we may be feeding some migrating hummingbirds well into October, after the earliest migrators have already reached Mexico and our southern states. While there are Dee LeMay’s pink rose mallow is blooming profusely this week, with four blossoms open at once. (Photo courtesy of Dee LeMay) A monarch butterfly enjoys nectar from a butterfly bush in the Saugus Iron Works gardens. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) several hummingbird species out west, the only species that is seen in Massachusetts is the ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris). Tubular flowers and the color red are especially attractive to hummingbirds, and many gardeners plant these especially to attract them. World Shorebirds Day was established in 2014 as people became aware that the populations of many shorebird species are in decline. While we usually think of herring gulls and other sea gulls, which have adjusted pretty well to human presence, there is considerable concern about piping plovers and many other species. Many communities are involved in a global shorebird count that takes place September 1-7 each year. Some of these shorebirds can be found in the areas near Rumney Marsh and the brackish sections of the Saugus River in East Saugus. Julia Aston’s harvest of Chinese lanterns provides plenty of fall decorations. (Photo courtesy of Julia Aston) ‘Peach Melba’ crocosmia sets off the autumn mood with its vivid orange blossoms. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Counts of birds and other animals by citizen scientists can help keep track of populations of plants and animals at risk of extinction. The term “threatened” refers to three categories: critically endangered, endangered and vulnerable. The most at risk are in the category critically endangered. Monarch butterflies are among the familiar garden visitors whose populations have noticeably declined in recent years. They benefit from nectar-producing plants like the butterfly bush, but it is also important to increase planting of milkweeds, which are necessary for their reproduction. Julia Aston’s Chinese lanterns White water lilies bloom in Silver Lake at Breakheart Reservation. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) A snowy egret is about to take flight from the Saugus River near the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. 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Vogler Good morning, Saugus Looking back over the years in communities where I covered local elections, the prevailing attitude of civic-minded citizens was always that it is important to field at least two candidates for every office that was up for election. Many of those candidates who ran knew that they would get trounced at the polls. They also knew that they were running for the public good – to make sure that the heavily favored incumbent candidate didn’t get a “free ride” in his or her reelection bid. The motive was to make sure there was some spirited debate about important issues that were at the heart of a particular election. A competitive election at every level fosters good government. A newspaper that is determined to be a force of good in the community provides the readers with thorough and indepth coverage of the candidates and the issues. And quite often, there are candidates out there who run to make the election meaningful. And if you are a civic-minded person who cares deeply about the integrity of your local government, that’s a noble reason to run. And if you keep running, voters are going to take you seriously one day and elect you. I once covered the persistent efforts of a Lawrence politician who ran numerous times before he finally got elected to the City Council. He later ran for mayor and eventually the state Legislature. Marcos Devers became an acting mayor and was later elected to the State House. There’s no reason why Saugus can’t field 10 candidates to run for the Board of Selectmen and another 10 to run for the School Committee. And the same should apply to the 10 precincts who each elect five Town Meeting members every two years to sit on the 50-member local legislative body. All a Town Meeting candidate has to do is obtain the signatures of 10 registered Saugus voters whose signatures are certified. The deadline for pulling nomination papers to run for one of the Town Meeting seats is Sept. 12 – just a week from today (FriSIGN OF THE TIMES: Another long-established Cliftondale business will be leaving town. After more than half a century, Rossetti Insurance will be leaving town soon – moving to Lynnfield. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) day, Sept. 5). Then you have until Tuesday, Sept. 16, to file the signed nomination papers with the Town Clerk. Are you up for the challenge, citizens of Saugus? Stay tuned. Running a robust campaign A Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member has stepped up her campaign for a selectmen’s seat. Here’s her latest invitation: “The Committee to Elect Stacey Herman-Dorant for Selectman invites all members of the Saugus Community to attend her meet and greet event on Sunday, September 14th at the Saugus Italian American Club, 1 Beachview Drive, from 4:006:00pm. Stacey is energized to kick-off the campaign season and wants to hear from you! RSVP is appreciated to: staceyhermandorant@gmail.com. We hope you will join us.” Signature events for September There are a couple of Saugus events worth noting that will be coming up this month. Joyce Rodenhiser asked me to put the word out in this column to let our readers know that they should “Save the date – Sept. 13” on their calendar. Joyce passed on this important information: “At noon time, in front of our Town Hall, on Founders Day, the Persons of the Year will be announced! Come, see who has been helping Saugus be a better place because of what they have done voluntarily for Saugonians and organizations. “Founders Day is a great time to see old friends and classmates! It’s a big block party with lots of food, fun, civic organizations and shopping. Join us downtown to see what’s happening!” There’s another signature Saugus event happening in September. Karen Spencer reminded me this week that “The Pumpkin Patch” will reappear at First Congregational Church on the side lawn along Hamilton Street, facing Saugus Town Hall. “Our first delivery of pumpkins will be on Saturday, September 27th at 9 am,” Karen wrote in her email. “We need help to un-load the huge truck that will be parked on Hamilton Street. Please come down to the church and help. High school students will receive community service hours for helping. The second delivery is expected on October 11th where we also need help.” Two great community events that are coming up soon! This week’s “Shout outs” We received several nominations from loyal Advocate readers: · From frequent contributor Janice Jarosz: “A Shout out to two very special employees of the Town of Saugus who retired on August 22. “From the Retirement Board, Ms. Ann Quinlan, who served for over twenty-six years as its Administrator. Ann was always very helpful and dedicated to her position and spent much of her time explaining the ins and outs of the retirement process. “Also Ms. Stephanie Puracchio, who served as both the clerk of the Conservation Commission and the Board of Appeals. Stephanie wore those two hats for most of the 15 years she served. Always helpful to the petitioners in the filing of requests and dealt with the demands of deadlines with ease and a smile. “A special thank you to Ann and Stephanie for their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to the citizens of Saugus. Both will be missed.” · From Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Mark Bell: “I wanted to give a shout out to all the volunteers who are going to be coaching all of our youth sports and activities for the upcoming school year! These programs don’t run without them and Saugus has a great group of parents and volunteers who do a great job!” · Board of Appeals Member Chris Riley: “I’d like to submit a shout out for next week’s paper. The shout out is for Stephanie Puracchio. Stephanie has been the clerk for the board of appeals and the conservation commission for many years and she’s done a great job. Virtually every applicant that comes to the board of appeals mentions how helpful Stephanie has been for them, and she is already missed by the board. Congratulations to Stephanie on her retirement.” · Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Peter Rossetti: “I offer Marilyn Carlson a shout-out. I think she deserves it for her efforts to get the clock in the conference [room] taken care of. God knows how many hours people have spent in that room with no clock telling the right time. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15 ׉ 7cassandra://AuuJByBOL_WkEeUvrkQ48lWVW5lPBIPK-ataWHpUC9s4`hlb *׉E~THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 “She was a school teacher in Saugus for many years. Not sure what grades or which school. She was also a member of the Town Historic Commissions and Friends of the Town Hall. She was also Woman of the Year in 2007 with Dick Barry.” Marilyn, a former Saugus resident, learned last month that a balance of $130 remained in the old Friends of Town Hall account. She recommended using that money – along with Rossetti and her chipping in $13.75 apiece to pay Chelsea Clock for repairs to get the conference room clock working again. 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. School Band and Chorus notes Mike Sullivan, a Board Member of the Saugus Band & Chorus Parents Association, wanted to share some recent association-related news: “We have a few updates on the Saugus High & Middle School Band and Chorus for you to share in the weekly Sounds of Saugus column. “1. Founder’s Day Jail Fundraiser Saturday September 13. Members of the public can bail local school administrators, office holders, and office candidates out of jail, with a good sense of fun. “2. New Band Director Chance Krause! SMU graduate Chance joined the Saugus schools last month.” What’s going on at the library Watercolor hibiscus flowers class: Thursday, September 18, 6-7:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room. Sign up began Thursday, September 4, on our online Events Calendar (https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/events/). Presented by Pop Up Art School. Rossetti Insurance Agency A LOUD VIBRATO SINGER: This cicada was taking a rest after completing its impromptu solo concert (Courtesy Photo by Joanie Allbee) leaving town Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Peter A. Rossetti wanted to share this news with our readers, explaining the departure of Rossetti Insurance Agency from Cliftondale: “We are expecting the staff to move to the new location at the end of September. The new location will be on Rt. 129 in Lynnfield at Goodwins Circle. A letter was sent to the clients, letting them know about the merger. I decided to merge so that we could offer our clients a better choice of insurance companies to deal with. The insurance market is very competitive these days. We are merging with DiVirgilio Insurance. My father and Al DiVirgilio, the former Mayor of Lynn, had been friends for many years. I am friendly with his son, Matt, who is the owner of the DiVirgilio agency. “I am staying in Cliftondale with the tax and Law Office, and plan to be here to serve clients. Rossetti Ins has been in Cliftondale since about 1970. I used to work in the front window at 473 Lincoln until we moved across the street to 442 Lincoln. My father built that building in the 80’s. He purchased the land and sold part of it to the Credit Union for their building. We finally built the office we are presently in after that, and have been a Cliftondale landmark ever since. “I also ran for Town meeting in the early 70’s and got elected. I thought it was so that I could represent both where I worked and lived. We, the other businesses in the area, started the Cliftondale Merchants Association and gave the local merchants a voice in Town Government. We even had something called Appreciation Day. The merchants got together and had a street fair. We closed Lincoln Avenue on a Friday afternoon and had activities, including an elephant for rides, a camel, various bands, and all the dance and karate studios Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Sept. 5) from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office (781-233-2663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. 10 Town Democrats meet Sept. The Saugus Democratic Town Committee will meet on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the Saugus Public Safety Building (27 Hamilton St., Saugus). Alcohol/Drug Recovery program Oct. 20 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee is sponsoring an Alcohol and Drug Recovery presentation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday, October 20, at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus). This will be an hour-long presentation conducted by Sober Shuttle, Inc. explaining the benefits offered to recovering individuals. This is a free event, and people who are interested are welcome to attend. If you or someone you know would like to know more about these services, you should not miss this informative event. Services provided are cost-free transportation into treatment, recovery coach services, placement assistance, food assistance, clothing assistance, community engagewe could find. They were great events, but after a few years, it got to be too complicated, so we gave it up and allowed it to move to Saugus Center, where it became Founders Day. “Over the years, I have tried to promote Cliftondale and make sure that we have our share of police protection and traffic control, and I plan to keep doing it. I was born and raised in Cliftondale. I attended Sunday School and was an altar boy at St Margaret’s. Hopefully, we will see a full-time restaurant with a full liquor license in Cliftondale in the near future. Things have changed over the years, but hopefully things will improve for Cliftondale.” ment and much more. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Saugus Senior Center at 781-231-3178 to attend. Walk-ins are also welcome. Cultural Council seeks grant applicants Tori Darnell, co-chair of the Saugus Cultural Council, submitted this announcement to alert town residents and local organizations about local grant opportunities: Did you know that the Saugus Cultural Council has awarded grants to people and organizations for artistic, educational, and cultural projects and programs since 1998? We are committed to supporting cultural programs and events that showcase diversity and add vibrancy in the Town of Saugus. This includes the visual arts, education, dance, drama, interpretive science, the environment, literature, music, public art, and wellness. If you have an idea for a project and/or program that brings public benefit to the Saugus community, then consider applying for a Local Cultural Council Grant! Our 2026 grant application period runs from September 2 through October 16, 2025. We prioritize applications from Saugus organizations, individuals, and organizers, and to projects that take place in the Town of Saugus. More information about grant guidelines and priorities can be seen at https://massculturalcouncil. org/local-council/saugus/. On Tuesday, September 9, the Mass Cultural Council will host an online information session on how these grants work and how to apply. The session is free and can be accessed at https:// massculturalcouncil.org. The Saugus Cultural Council will be available at Founder’s Day, Saturday, September 13, to provide live support in submitting an application or provide project feedback. Come with a description of your project and any questions about the grant application process. The Saugus Cultural Council will also be available at the Saugus Public Library on Tuesday, September 23, to provide additional live support. Newspapers at the library Thanks to a donation from THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://sKvoVO3FppHHhkPA5I3_z_85p4GdS4J5_ozn3itvTOI2H`hlb *hlb * rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://iAdRLF5egplowKWRTUt4Pxu25yp_L67xKXKLpBdyAdE G`'p׉ 7cassandra://uLbj1_YpDAnfVwn0ri60YuQ2k0bDolkc14QPHouIRxE`׉ 7cassandra://nfC2YGaJdbbuBSr06iFcOXSRXrwqtx5Q0YlJBd3IgkE2w`hrb *XטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://AWf_-Ex9fj6BRAlagTFcDashNKka86ALxODrffs6BlAfS`'p׉ 7cassandra://Hj-JzuSRsGrRN4eJWkCXulSRYHLDvXuaZ0hvunzF9Xk`׉ 7cassandra://8HQzRUBBHn_nQa3FS5-SU0jsFH_s7Lnp2pZYI8f48kg/)`hsb *Zנhsb *^ mz 9ׁHhttp://hillrollcall.comׁ ׁ Јנhsb *] {f9ׁHhttp://Tues.Auׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 Mike Kushmerek (D-Fitchburg). “These batteries are notoriously dangerous and difficult to extinguish. By having identifying signs on location where the batteries are present, it allows for more situational awareness for first responders who may be responding.” CHANGE LANGUAGE IN Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 50 -Report No. 35 August 25-29, 2025 Copyright © 2025 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen T HE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports on the percentage of times local senators voted with their party’s leadership in the 2025 session through August 29. Beacon Hill Roll Call uses 68 votes from the 2025 Senate session as the basis for this report. This includes all roll calls that were not on local issues. The votes of 33 Democrats were compared to Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Creem (D-Newton), second-in-command in the Senate. We could not compare the Democrats’ votes to those of Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) because, by tradition, the Senate president rarely votes. Eighteen (54.5 percent) of 33 Democrats voted with Creem 100 percent of the time. Fourteen (42.4 percent) of Democrats voted with Creem at least 90 percent of the time. Only one Democrat voted with Creem less than 90 percent of the time. The senator who voted with Creem the least percentage of times is Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy) who voted with Creem only 57 times (85.0 percent). Rounding out the list of the top five senators who voted with Creem the least percentage of times are Sens. Nick Collins (D-Boston); Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford); and Michael Moore (D-Millbury) who each voted with Creem 63 times (92.6 percent). Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) voted with Creem 64 times (94.1 percent). The votes of four Republican senators were compared with those of GOP Senate Minority Leader Sen. Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). None of the four voted with Tarr 100 percent of the time. Sens. Ryan Fat tman (R-Sutton) and Kelly Dooner (R-Taunton) each voted with Tarr 62 times (91.1 percent); and Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth) and Peter Durant (R-Spencer) each voted with Tarr 66 times (97.0 percent). SENATORS’ SUPPORT OF THEIR PARTY’S LEADERSHIP IN 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 29 The percentage next to the senator’s name represents the percentage of times the senator supported his or her party’s leadership so far in 2025 through August 29. The number in parentheses represents the number of times the senator opposed his or her party’s leadership. Some senators voted on all 68 roll call votes. Others missed one or more roll calls. The percentage for each senator is calculated based on the number of roll calls on which he or she voted. Sen. Brendan Crighton 100 percent (0) ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL AUDITOR DIANA DIZOGLIO UNCOVERS FRAUD IN PUBLIC BENEFITS - State Auditor Diana DiZoglio released a Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) report that uncovered $4.8 million of public benefit fraud in the final quarter of fiscal year 2025. BSI’s goal is to help make government work better by investigating fraud, abuse and illegal acts involving public assistance benefits across the state. BSI investigated a total of 1,153 cases and there were overpayments in 143 cases including fraud uncovered when paying for benefits for MassHealth/Medicaid $3,812,331; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $690,138; Personal Care Attendant $145,638; Department of Early Education and Care $134,526; Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children $23,179; Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children $8,568. “Public benefit fraud can impact the lives of everyday people across Massachusetts who rely on these programs and services to access care or purchase food,” said DiZoglio. “That is why the work of our fraud examiners is critical to help ensure these services and programs are operating efficiently and reliably for all who need them.” MOTOR VEHICLE BATTERIES (H 2652) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would require that motor vehicle repair and storage facilities display a notice that informs the public and first responders of the presence of motor vehicle batteries on the premises. “This legislation will put safety first in the event of a fire on a property where lithium-ion batteries are present,” said sponsor Rep. LAW THAT CREATED COUNCILS ON AGING (H 4301) – The House gave initial approval to legislation that would change some language in the 50-year-old law that created Councils on Aging in local cities and towns. Changes include deleting language that refers to “problems of the aging” and replacing it with “the needs of older adults;” deleting language that calls workers “clerks” and replacing it with language that calls workers “staff;” and adding “and delivering services” to the language in the bill which gives the council the authority to “carry out programs.” Supporters said the bill modernizes the language in a 50-year-old law that created Councils on Aging at a time when there were very few senior centers. They noted that the number of Councils on Aging and senior centers has grown to 350 and said the bill updates the statute to reflect the modern functioning of these critical centers. Rep. Kate Donaghue (D-Westborough), the sponsor of the bill, did not respond to repeated requests from Beacon Hill Roll Call asking her to comment on passage of her proposal and whether she thinks it will make it through the Legislature in the 2025-2026 session. The bill was given initial approval by the House in the 2023-2024 session but died when the House took no further action on it. BAN THE USE OF TINTED LICENSE PLATE COVERS (H 4029) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would prohibit the use of tinted or smoked license plate covers, along with any bracket, frame or covering that alters or obscures the license plate’s visibility. Specifically, the bill prohibits anything that obscures the license plate; the color of the license plate; the name or abbreviated name of the state; or any character or characters, decal, stamp or other device indicating the month or year in which the vehicle’s registration expires. “I filed this bill after working with constituents who were concerned that tinted license plate covers may seem harmless, but in reality they make it harder for tolling systems, accident investigators and law enforcement officers to do their jobs,” said sponsor Rep. Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy). “With Massachusetts now relying on electronic tolling infrastructure, it’s critical that plates remain clear and fully legible. This legislation is about fairness safety, and ensuring our transportation system works the way it’s supposed to.” BAY STATE HIRES COMPANY TO RUN THE UPCOMING ONLINE LOTTERY – The State Lottery Commission voted to approve a fiveyear contract for the company that next summer in 2026 will launch an online version of the Lottery that allows people to place bets online. It was a unanimous vote to authorize the Lottery’s Executive Director Mark William Bracken to enter into a deal for “a full-service iLottery platform and related services” with Aristocrat Interactive – a Malta-based company which had been recommended by the procurement team that reviewed five responses the Lottery got to its solicitation. Malta is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa. “This is a huge milestone,” said Lottery Commissioner Meghan Liddy. “I’ve been around for a while. The years passed by quickly, but at times it did not seem like a quick process at all, and it was a very arduous process to get this done. Just BEACON | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ 7cassandra://nfC2YGaJdbbuBSr06iFcOXSRXrwqtx5Q0YlJBd3IgkE2w`hlb *׉E!JTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 huge congratulations to the team.” Bracken said, “You know, we’re saying summer of ‘26 ... Summer, obviously, has the summer months. I would love it to be early summer of ‘26 as opposed to late summer of ‘26. We’d love to get in the marketplace, meet our players where they are, you know, hopefully bring on some new players that aren’t exposed or aren’t in love with the products of our traditional retail because, like we’ve said before, online Lottery really is a different product line.” The House and Senate approved creation of an online Lottery authorization in the fiscal year 2025 budget that Gov. Maura Healey signed in 2024. $75.6 MILLION REBATE TO HEALTH INSURANCE CONSUMERS – Gov. Maura Healey announced that five of the state’s health insurance carriers will return $75.6 million to over 350,000 people covered by individual and small employer healthcare plans in Massachusetts under the state’s enforcement of the Massachusetts health laws. The five carriers are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue; Fallon Community Health Plan; Harvard Pilgrim Health Care; Mass General Brigham Health Plan; and UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company. Massachusetts has the country’s strictest Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) law, requiring the state’s health insurance carriers to spend at least 88 percent of premiums on health care services for individuals and small groups—setting a higher bar than the federal standard of 85 percent. When an insurance carrier’s average MLR over a three-year period falls below the required threshold, it is required to rebate a portion of premium payments to individuals and small employers. The rebates reflect a portion of the difference between what the insurance carriers charged in premiums and what they actually spent on health care costs. “Massachusetts has strong laws in place to make sure that the money that you are paying for health care actually goes to covering high-quality services,” said Gov. Healey. “That’s why we are able to approve over $75 million back to consumers and businesses. This is just the latest action we are taking to lower the cost of health care, housing and energy that people are facing every day.” “These rebates are more than just numbers—they’re dollars back in the pockets of families and small business owners across the commonwealth,” said Division of Insurance Commissioner Michael Caljouw. “The enforcement of this law is part of our larger strategy of protecting Massachusetts health care consumers and encouraging insurers to be more efficient, reduce administrative overhead and focus on cost-effective ways to deliver care.” The exact amounts of the 2025 rebates depend on the carrier and the premium paid by individual and small group purchasers. MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS SUICIDE AWARENESS AND REMEMBRANCE DAY (H 3388) – The House gave initial approval to a bill that would establish September 22nd as Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. The day would acknowledge that suicide is an epidemic among service members and veterans and works to foster awareness and call for suicide prevention measures and support. “We brought forward this veteran suicide remembrance and awareness bill in direct response to the tragedies that have left holes in the fabric of our communities and in order to build awareness to prevent future tragedy,” said bill sponsor Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull). “[The bill] is an important step in offering support to both our active service members and veterans.” QUOTABLE QUOTES – TALES FROM SPIN CITY – Two of former Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration officials, Brian Shortsleeve and Mike Kennealy, both vying for the Republican party’s nod to run against incumbent Democrat Gov. Maura Healey in 2026, participated in a debate on Friday, August 22nd. Shortsleeve served as Chief Administrator head of the MBTA while Kennealy was Baker’s Secretary of Housing and Economic Development. Who won the debate? It depends on who you ask. The answer from Republican Brian Shortsleeve’s campaign: “Marine Corps Veteran, successful business leader and proven government reformer Brian Shortsleeve, Republican candidate for governor, delivered a commanding performance during the one-hour live debate.” “We don’t need a Healey lite,” said Shortsleeve, referring to his GOP opponent Mike Kennealy. “We need a Marine who will put the people of Massachusetts first. The people of Massachusetts are tired of empty promises and rising costs. I’m running to bring real-world leadership to Beacon Hill, cut waste and restore common sense to state government. We can’t afford another four years of top-down mandates, endless benefits for illegal immigrants, rising utility costs and economic mismanagement.” The answer from Republican Mike Kennealy’s campaign: “Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy emerged as the clear winner in the first primary debate of the election cycle.” “We already knew that Mike Kennealy is the only candidate capable of taking on and defeating Maura Healey,” said Ben Hincher, Kennealy’s campaign manager, “Tonight, anyone tuning into this race for the first time saw the truth: Mike Kennealy is running against Maura Healey, while his opponent is running against Mike Kennealy. Mike laid out a clear, common-sense agenda: ending Massachusetts’ sanctuary state policies, cutting the green gimmicks that have driven up our electric bills and restoring affordability for families across the commonwealth. He showed voters that he will bring pragmatic, principled and commonsense leadership back to Beacon Hill.” The answer from Democrat Gov. Maura Healey’s campaign: “Two Trump-supporting Republican candidates for governor held a ‘debate’ on an August Friday afternoon.” “You know that the MassGOP is embarrassed by their own candidates when they schedule their first debate for 5 p.m. on a summer Friday,” said Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan. “It’s just the latest sign that Kennealy’s and Shortsleeve’s candidacies are failing, along with their fundraising numbers. The only thing that was more blurry than the debate’s livestream was the candidates’ plans to stand up to Donald Trump. Not once did they mention his devastating cuts to lifesaving research funding, his plans to kick hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents off their health care or his tariffs that are raising costs for everyone.” Kerrigan continued, “The Republican candidates for governor yet again showed that they’re afraid to stand up to Donald Trump and won’t stand for the people of Massachusetts. One thing is for sure after tonight: Gov. Maura Healey is the only candidate who will make life easier for people, lower the cost of housing, health care and energy and stand up to Donald Trump when he hurts our state.” HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible latenight sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of August 25-29, the House met for a total of 24 minutes and the Senate met for a total of 22 minutes. M on. A ugust 25House11:00 a.m. to 11:07 a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Tues.August 26No House session No Senate session Wed. August 27No House session No Senate session T hurs . A ugust 28House11:00 a.m. to 11:17a.m. Senate 11:09 a.m. to 11:20a.m. Fri. August 29No House session No Senate session. Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com Bob founded Beacon Hill Roll Call in 1975 and was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) Hall of Fame in 2019. ׉ 7cassandra://8HQzRUBBHn_nQa3FS5-SU0jsFH_s7Lnp2pZYI8f48kg/)`hlb *hlb * rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://5dOnBwCB1hfjecALBSQE9kkBhOkPDELN3rzPPUknGCs `'p׉ 7cassandra://nNmCSrhD9BLjDUYp9MQUkJbo6DuTjPNROxEj6D6j1dQl`׉ 7cassandra://ZxhotIt9l0RCUdTnPfvBNvSpG9tX7mTfy8ZMdmOyM1U7,`hsb *\טUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://yqWkhXM_DHa_BIIBImoihyXmk4-JD_xdfWdOlKNCHOs $`'p׉ 7cassandra://KA8lzrV59sLFrJYq0OtCLVYAnKiOcLlilnWXqlLvIMkͽ`׉ 7cassandra://s3UT83Cy9ZSWcWSF2W89h_Xdwy_Jwz3oZ-MOZODDcGI2`hsb *_נhtb *d ̌9ׁHhttp://SavvySenior.orgׁ ׁ Јנhtb *c 49ׁHhttp://RLS.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 18 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 a patron, The New York Times is now available at the Library, according to Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault. “You can also stop by and read the Saugus Advocate, Lynn Item, Boston Herald, and the Boston Globe as well!” Thibeault said. Saugus Youth Cross Country 2025 Grades 1-5 and 6-8 not running for a school team can run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Belmonte; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Breakheart Reservation. The training distances are 1st to 3rd, .7 miles; 4th and 5th, 1.2 miles; 6th-8th, 1.9 miles. Practice races are Saturdays practice at Breakheart. Athletes are encouraged to wear a costume. Saturday, Nov. 1: 16th Annual Massachusetts State Middle School Cross Country Championship at Willard Field in Devens (more information to be announced). FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 Tuesday, Nov. 11: 11th Annu(to be determined) at Frey Park in Lynn at 285 Walnut St. Saturday, Oct. 25: Fun Run al Massachusetts Elementary School Cross Country Championship, 8:30 a.m. arrival– 9:30 a.m. start; Lynn Gannon Golf Course, 60 Great Woods Rd.; lunch at Prince Pizzeria following the meet. Ending Thursday, Nov. 13: Wrap-up Session at Belmonte. Cost: $150 for first year, $75 returning from Cross Country 2024. If you have any questions, need further information or want to register, please contact Coach T at 781-854-6778 or Christophertarantino24@ gmail.com. Founders Day book sale Sept. 13 The New Friends of the Sau1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. Call: 617-435-9047 - NO TEXT ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. gus Public Library are gearing up for their annual Book Sale, which will take place on Saturday, September 13, during the Town’s Founders Day celebration. They are seeking donations of adult fiction, both hardcover and paperback, as well as children’s books. Sorry, but they are not accepting donations of nonfiction books, textbooks or any non-book items (puzzles, games, workbooks, etc.). All donations must be clean and in excellent condition; no stains, yellowing, rips, wrinkles, odors or marked up pages, please! Please check in at the desk in the main lobby when bringing in donations. If you are hoping to donate a large quantity of books or have questions, please email sau@noblenet.org or call 781-231-4168 ext. 3102 before coming in. Thank you for your understanding and for supporting the New Friends! Document Shred-It Sept. 13 Town Manager Scott Crabtree and the Department of Solid Waste/Recycling invite residents to participate in a document shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to WHO GIVES A HOOT? This special guest of the Saugus Public Library does. This screech owl became popular during the “Eyes on Owls program,” which was funded by the Saugus Cultural Council. (Courtesy Photo of Amy Melton) noon behind the Saugus Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Shredding unwanted sensitive and confidential documents can help to protect your personal information and to limit the chances of falling victim to identity theft. This free event is for Saugus residents only. Saugus residents will be able to properly dispose of sensitive and confidential documents in an eco-friendly manner. Documents will be shredded on-site and then recycled. As a reminder, most nonsensitive and confidential paper documents can be recycled curbside weekly on your pickup day. Acceptable items for the Saugus Shred-It event include: paper folders with brads, manila folders, paper clips and binder clips, notebooks, checkbooks. The following items will not be accepted at the shredding event: food waste, threering binders, cardboard boxes, electronics, metal, plastic, trash, compact discs, magazines, newspapers, hanging file folders. Please contact Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Free Health Fair Sept. 19 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee and the Saugus Senior Center are teaming up once again for their 2nd Annual Health, Wellness and ReTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://ZxhotIt9l0RCUdTnPfvBNvSpG9tX7mTfy8ZMdmOyM1U7,`hlb *׉E"THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 Page 19 Sa nr Sa a THE FOURNIER MASS SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT CASE T his July 23, 2021, decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) upheld well settled Trust law and has provided the elder bar with more certainty in drafting irrevocable trusts in the context of Medicaid planning. MassHealth’s legal department could not persuade the SJC that a special or limited power of appointment contained in the applicant’s irrevocable trust caused the trust principal to be countable thereby resulting in ineligibility for MassHealth benefi ts for the applicant. The SJC cited the Restatement (Third) of Property: Wills and Other Donative Transfers, Section 17.2 (2011) and many Superior Court and Appellate Court cases as grounds for its decision against MassHealth. The benefi ts of this SJC case for the elderly in Massachusetts are profound. MassHealth had, for a period of about 10 years or so, been attacking almost any provision contained in an irrevocable trust in order to deny MassHealth benefi ts, even though so many of its legal arguments had been in complete contradiction with well settled case law and statutory law. Its arguments had seemed to be more based upon its own ideology as to desired outcomes as opposed to them being based upon the actual law. In the Fournier case, the applicant and her husband were the Settlors of an irrevocable trust. There was a provision in the trust granting the applicant, during her lifetime, SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 source Fair to be held on Friday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St.). There will be a variety of health organizations that will off er free health screenings, educational tables, givea limited power of appointment to appoint all or any portion of the trust principal to a nonprofi t or charitable organization over which she has no controlling interest. MassHealth argued that the applicant could appoint the trust principal to a nonprofi t nursing home in order to pay for her nursing home care, and as a result, the entire principal of the trust was countable thereby making the applicant ineligible for MassHealth benefi ts. The SJC went on to state that since the applicant possessed a special or limited power of appointment, she could not appoint an otherwise permissible benefi ciary in any way that could benefi t herself. As a matter of trust common law, statutory law and case law, a special or limited power of appointment, by defi nition, can never be utilized by the Donee of the power to benefi t himself or herself in any way. After MassHealth appealed the Superior Court decision, the SJC took the case directly from the Superior Court thereby bypassing the Appeals Court altogether. The SJC also made it clear aways, raffl es and much more. This is a free event and open to the public for all ages. KOC Flea Market Sept. 27 The Knights of Columbus Council 1829 of Saugus will be holding a Festive Indoor Flea Market and Craft Fair on Saturthat a use and occupancy provision contained in an irrevocable trust likewise did not make the trust principal countable. The decision also made it clear that a trust instrument must be read as a whole in order to determine the Settlor’s intent when he or she executed the document. Trust provisions should not be read in isolation. Rather, they should be read in the context of reading the Trust instrument as a whole. Only then can you determine the Settlor’s intent when creating the Trust. This was an impactful opinion rendered by the SJC based upon excellent legal reasoning. A provision in an irrevocable Trust providing for the Settlor to use, occupy and possess the underlying real estate is key to being able to claim a residential real estate tax exemption in a City or Town that provides for one, without the necessity of reserving a life estate in the deed going into the irrevocable Trust. A provision in an irrevocable Trust allowing for the Trustee to distribute principal to a class of benefi ciaries consisting of the descendants of the Settlor likewise would be upheld based upon the Fournier case reasoning, as the Settlor would not be able to benefi t from such a provision and would not, under any circumstances, have a right to receive any principal distributions. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney,Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. day, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KOC Hall at 57 Appleton St. in Saugus. Vendors/ dealers will be charged $30 per space; one table and chairs provided. Please submit payment as soon as possible. For THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 22 y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Tips and Treatments for Restless Leg Syndrome Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome? Over the past year or so I’ve developed an uncontrollable urge to move my legs because of an annoying tingling sensation, and it’s keeping me awake at night. Always Tired Dear Tired, If an irresistible urge to move your legs has you kicking in your sleep, then chances are pretty good you have restless leg syndrome (or RLS), a condition that aff ects about 7 to 8 percent of Americans. Here’s what you should know. RLS, also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a nervous system problem that causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations (often described as a creepy-crawly, tingling, itching, aching throbbing, pulling or electric feeling) and an irresistible urge to move one or both legs while you’re sitting or lying down, and the symptoms usually get worse with age. It typically happens in the evenings or nights while resting. Moving eases the unpleasant feeling temporarily. While RLS is not a life-threatening condition, the main problem, other than it being uncomfortable and annoying, is that it disrupts sleep, leading to daytime drowsiness, diffi culty concentrating and even depression. What exactly causes RLS is not known, but researchers suspect it could be linked to several things including iron defi ciency, an imbalance of the brain chemical dopamine, and genetics – about 60 percent of people with RLS have a family member with the condition. Treatments While there’s no cure for RLS, there are things you can do to alleviate the symptoms. The fi rst line of defense is usually to avoid certain substances like alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and refi ned sugar, which can aggravate the problem. Certain drugs including antinausea drugs, antipsychotic drugs, some antidepressants, and cold and allergy medications containing sedating antihistamines can also make RLS worse. If you take any of these medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist if something else can be taken. Iron and magnesium defi ciencies are also believed to be contributors to RLS, so make an appointment with your doctor and get a blood test to check for this. If you test positive for iron and/ or magnesium deficiency, your doctor may recommend supplements. You may also benefi t from selfcare treatments such as leg/calf stretches and massage, hot baths or applying hot or cold packs to the affected area. Pressure can also be eff ective for some people, so you may want to try wearing compression socks. Getting moderate, regular exercise like walking, cycling, water aerobics and yoga can relieve symptoms too, but overdoing it or exercising late in the day may intensify them. Medications If the previously listed tips and self-treatments don’t reduce your RLS, there are various medications your doctor can prescribe that can help, including: Anti-seizure drugs: These medications aff ect nerve cell activity to reduce symptoms. Examples include gabapentin enacarbil (Horizant), gabapentin (Neurontin) and pregabalin (Lyrica). Dopaminergic medications: These drugs, which are taken before bedtime, work by increasing dopamine, a chemical in the brain which helps reduce RLS. Examples are ropinirole (Requip), pramipexole (Mirapex), and the transdermal patch rotigotine (Neupro). But be aware that while these drugs, taken short-term are eff ective, longterm use can make symptoms worse. The anti-seizure medicines have become a fi rst-choice drug treatment option for most doctors because they seem to be as eff ective as the dopaminergic medications, with fewer side eff ects. Sometimes, other medications like benzodiazepines – alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium) – may be prescribed for more restful sleep, but they don’t eliminate the leg sensations, and they can be addictive so it’s best to avoid them if possible. For more information, visit the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation at RLS.org. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. 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Jean was the daughter of the late William and Blanche (MacLean) Elderbaum of Lynnfield. Jean was most at home at the family’s house on Ossipee Lake in Freedom, NH where she and Ed spent most of their time in their later years. A talented seamstress she was always fashionably dressed and known for her stylish ways. Jean was extremely dedicated to her family and friends. She enjoyed baking, gardening and caring for the many four-legged souls who made their way into her life. Jean enjoyed traveling with Ed, and together they journeyed to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Venezuela, Bermuda, and Jamaica, among other destinations. Jean is survived by her four children: Denice Aiello and her husband Edward of Peabody, Sandra Hale and her husband Alan of Scottsdale, AZ, Edwin “Brad” Marshall, Jr. of Peabody and David Marshall and his wife Stephanie of Columbus, OH; eight grandchildren; Nicholas, Christiina, Austin, Connor, Dalton, Eddie, Jack and Bella; four great-grandchildren; Nicholas, Charles, Mckenzie and Rylee. She was the sisterin-law of Marilyn Falasca of Saugus and Mary Marshall of Venice, FL. Mrs. Marshall was predeceased by three brothers: William, Gilbert and Philip, and three sisters: Eleanor Palmer, Blanche Davenport, and Jeanette Heerter and her daughter-in-law; Valerie (Levesque) Marshall. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Friday, September 5th from 10-11 a.m. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.in the funeral home. Interment Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean’s memory may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, at www. T2T.org, or the Northeast Animal Shelter at northeastanimalshelter.org. Lee-Ann (Klasner) Lanzillo O f Saugus. Age 41, died on Wednesday, August 27th at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. She was the wife of James J. Lanzillo, Jr. with whom she shared 17 years of marriage. Born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in Malden, Lee-Ann was the daughter of Robert “Bud” and Ida-Mae (Day) Klasner of Epping, NH. A longtime resident of Saugus, she was a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 2001, where she played field hockey, and of Westfield State Class, of 2005. She 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. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www. thewarrengroup.com. 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September 7 is National Grandma Moses Day, in honor of “Grandma Moses,” who started painting in her 70s; 9. In 1868, at age 21, what inventor-to-be worked in Boston as a telegraph operator? 10. In what book would you find a chapter titled “The Winged Monkeys”? 11. On Sept. 8, 1966, what TV series about adventures in space premiered? 12. What sport was in the Summer Olympics in 1900 and 1904 and then started back up in 2016? 13. Nigerian radio host “Mighty George” created a Guinness World Record for “longest marathon hosting a radio talk show” for how many hours: 53, 86 or 105? 14. September 9 is NationADDRESS 7 Thomas St #J7 5 Thomas St #P17 7 Wilbur Ct 45 Susan Dr 1402 Sheffield Way #1402 61 Basswood Ave 11 Atherton St CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus al Steak au Poivre Day; what does “au poivre” mean? 15. Harper’s Bazaar is the first (since 1867) of what type of U.S. magazine? 16. What father of Louisa May Alcott wrote, “Who loves a garden still his Eden keeps; Perennial pleasures plants, and wholesome harvest reaps”? 17. On Sept. 10, 2000, what once longest-running Broadway show, a musical, closed? 18. What two words does “podcast” come from? 19. “Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!” is said at U.S. Supreme Court sessions; what does it mean? 20. On Sept. 11, 1941, construction began on the Pentagon, which is located in what jurisdiction? DATE 08.15.25 08.15.25 08.14.25 08.14.25 08.11.25 08.11.25 08.15.25 PRICE 370000 410000 753000 880000 540000 3000 625000 ANSWERS worked as an IT Analyst with Standard Fishing Systems for seven years. Lee-Ann was unapologetically herself. From proudly calling herself a geek to her quirky love of pickles, she embraced life with honesty, humor, and joy. 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She was the sister of Cory McCullough of Saugus, Colin McCullough of Saugus, Darren McCullough and his wife Jen of Saugus, Colleen Leo and her husband Chuck of Everett, and the late Glenn McCullough and his wife Dina Marchetti of Peabody and the late Kevin McCullough. Lori was the former wife of the late Steven “Zarz” Stanger. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, on Tuesday, September 2. A funeral mass was held in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus, on Wednesday.In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org. Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 Me page established to support Riley’s future: https://gofund.me/dd554ad4. 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Restrooms are open Wednesday through Sunday; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum and industrial site buildings are open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A return of the Halloween Pet Parade on Oct. 19 The Friends of Breakheart are gearing up for their Third Annual Halloween Pet Parade, which is set for Sunday, Oct. 19. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at the Christopher P. Dunne Memorial Visitor CenTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 ter (177 Forest St. in Saugus). A $10 donation is required to enter your pet. The Friends will use the proceeds for park activities and future events. Cash or check. No Venmo. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Best Silly Pet Trick and Best Personality. Raffl e prizes are open to all who donate. For more information, please call Joyce at 781-233-1855, extension 1019, or Lisa Mirasola at 781-808-7817. Buy-A-Brick for a veteran 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 someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” x 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for a 8” x 8” brick (fi ve lines). Each line has 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 September 10 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-2317995 for more information and applications. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have a story idea, an article or a photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message at 978-6837773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. GARDENS | FROM PAGE 13 very much like little orange paper lanterns. The lanterns are usually ready for drying in September, but these past two summers they seem to be ripe in August. This member of the nightshade family has recently been placed in a new scientifi c genus, but it is closely related to the tomatillo (Physalis philadelphicus) used in salsa verde. ‘Peach Melba’ crocosmia (Crocosmia ‘Peach Melba, formerly called Montbretia ‘Peach Melba’) is a somewhat unusual color since most available varieties of crocosmia are usually red rather than orange. A native of Africa, the plants are deciduous perennials in our climate but in warmer parts of the world sometimes keep their foliage through winter. It is a member of the iris family (Iridaceae), which also includes freesia (Freesia spp.) and gladiolus (Gladiolus palustris), which are also popular cut fl owers with sword-like leaves and a fl ower arrangement that tends to angle toward one side on the stem. TRINITY REAL ESTATE 321 MAIN STREET | SAUGUS, MA | VILLAGE PARK TrinityHomesRE.com 82 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus, MA 01906 List Price: $730,000 Welcome to this sprawling piece of Saugus history. A true masterpiece from its era. Built in the late 1800’s this grand residence is a true architectural gem. Offering original trinkets of Victorian charm sparkling throughout with a sweeping staircase, stained glass windows & impressive rooms featuring exquisite turrets & high ceilings for entertaining the most lavish of taste. 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The bedrooms offer versatile space, ready to be transformed into personalized sanctuaries that reflect your unique style and preferences. The square footage of thi home offers a comfortable and adaptable canvas for crafting your ideal home environment. Come bring your ideas for the oversized garage! Listing Agent: Lucia Ponte 781.883.8130 781.231.9800 11 Putnam Road, North Andover, MA 01845 List Price: $715,000 Welcome to this tastefully renovated 7-room, 2-bath Cape perfectly located in the sought-after Library neighborhood! The new granite kitchen boasts white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and stylish finishes. The inviting gas fireplace living room, filled with natural sunlight, opens through the French door to an enclosed porch overlooking the fenced backyard—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. A formal dining room with built-ins, two spacious first-floor bedrooms, and a newly updated full bath with walk-in shower complete the main level. Upstairs offers two generously sized bedrooms with walk-in closets, a second full bath, and an unfinished attic room with great potential. Upgrades include central a/c, newer heating system, newer hot water, new laminate flooring & new carpeting. garage. Listing Agent: Lori Johhnson 781.718.7409 581 Proctor Ave - Unit 3 Revere, MA 02151 Rental Price: $3,200 Come see this 3+ bedroom apartment in convenient location with access to shopping, dining, public transportation and access to major highways. Fully applianced modern kitchen. Laminate floors. Primary bedroom has large closet and full bath. Bedrooms are average size. Walk through bedroom has no closet but could be 4th bedroom or office or nursery.. Laundry on premises. 2 car parking. Lead paint certificate of compliance. No smoking, no pets. Our native fragrant white waterlilies (Nymphaea odorata) are fl owering on several local ponds, including Silver Lake in Breakheart Reservation. 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