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Elliott Casey, manager of WIN’s Saugus plant, briefed the Board of Health at Monday’s (April 1) meeting on some of the logistics involved in transporting the ash, including the use of six trucks a day leaving the plant, traveling from Route 107 to Route 1 MonWIN WASTE | SEE PAGE 2 A SUPER SAUGUS CHEF Mike Vecchione of Saugus keeps his head up as he skates up ice for the Hershey Bears during a game this year. Mike has been a part of championship teams from high school to the pro level. See inside for story and photos of his journey from a hometown hockey hero to competition as a professional athlete. (Courtesy photo / Hershey Bears) Saugus resident Denise Graff eo will be recognized as one of the elite woman chefs of her time on Sunday when the Les Dames d’Escoffi er Boston Chapter honors her as this year’s “Dame of Distinction” at the 62nd Annual Escoffi er dinner on Sunday night at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston. 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Casey told the Board of Health that the trucks would transport about 4,500 tons of ash offsite per month, adding life to a landfill that one company official said last year was expected to reach its capacity by the end of 2025. “While it is our strong preference to continue to safely dispose of the ash at our monofil next to the facility, shipping of ash is allowed under our operating permits, and we notified the DEP and copied the Board of Health in advance,” Casey told the board. Mary Urban, WIN’s Senior Director of Communications & Community, issued a statement to The Saugus Advocate elaborating on the company’s decision to begin shipping ash to Shrewsbury. “We strongly believe the best financial and environmental option for the town, the state and our company is to continue to manage the ash onsite, as we have done safely and successfully for decades,” Urban said. “We are hoping the shipping of ash is temporary as we continue to work with the Town on a signed Host Community Agreement. The focus of our long-term plan is to continue to work with the Town on a mutual path forward where Saugus receives around $20 million over the next 20 years and we continue to safely dispose of the ash next door instead of shipping the ash, among other benefits.” Hurdles WIN needs to Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com overcome WIN’s decision to begin shipping ash off-site comes nearly a year after the Board of Selectmen voted 3-2 (on April 4, 2023) in support of a Host Community Agreement (HCA) with WIN Waste Innovations that won’t take effect unless the state allows the company to expand its ash landfill. “Putting a Host CommuDr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After nity Agreement in place is an insurance policy against the MassDEP, not the Town of Saugus, finding ways to add to the ash pile,” Selectman Corinne Riley told her colleagues, in explaining her reason to back the HCA. “Mass DEP has extended the ash pile many times over many years, and Saugus has nothing to show for it but more ash,” she said. Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini doesn’t support expansion of the ash landfill, but cast what many Town Hall obser vers cons ider the tie-breaking vote. “If they do their job, we don’t have a Host Community Agreement,” Cicolini said, referring to state environmental officials who have said expansion of the landfill isn’t possible under existing state law and regulations. “We’re voting on an insurance policy,” Cicolini said, agreeing with Riley’s evaluation that if the state relaxes the regulations that would allow expansion of the landfill, the town would receive millions of dollars in financial benefits that it wouldn’t otherwise receive. If WIN is allowed to continue using the monofil beyond its current capacity, the company is prepared to move forward with the permitting process upon the HCA being signed. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree – not selectmen – would be involved in any negotiations with WIN on an HCA. Crabtree would not comment on WIN’s pursuit of expanding the ash landfill. A proposal for Ash Landfill Closure Committee During the time that Crabtree has been town manager, an overwhelming majority of residents who have served on the Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting have publicly opposed any further expansion of the ash landfill. Meanwhile, Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian, a longtime critic of WIN Waste, stressed that WIN’s desire to expand its unlined ash landfill just an inch above the permitted 50-foot height is not allowed under Massachusetts law. “DEP has clearly and repeatedly stated that the site is ‘not suitable’ for expansion. They have acknowledged to the Board of Health that this environmental abomination is now on life support,” Manoogian told The Saugus Advocate. “That is why I will be filing an article in the Annual Town Meeting to start an Ash Landfill Closure Committee much like was done with the Aggregate Quarry,” Manoogian said. “Undoubtedly WIN will step up their political activity to convince Saugus to accept something that neither exists nor would be allowed anyplace else in Massachusetts or the United States. WIN should concentrate on bringing their current facility into compliance with NOx levels without having to buy emission credits,” he said. WIN does have some support – though a minority – among Town Meeting members. Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Bill Brown this week noted that a third fire station to serve the west side of town and funding Saugus’ share of the new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School while maintaining fiscal stability are top priorities for this year’s Annual Town Meeting, which convenes on May 6. “Our challenge will be how we finance these projects,” Brown told The Saugus Advocate. “It is time that the Town of Saugus negotiates a host community agreement with WIN Waste Innovations (Wheelabrator). A Host Community Agreement would reduce trash fees for the town by one million or more a year, freeing up cash to help cover the cost of these projects,” he said. But Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta – who along with Selectman Michael Serino voted against the HCA a year ago – questioned why the board spent so much time over the course of a year on a matter where it lacked the jurisdiction. Panetta also cited the Nov. 16, 2021, letter written by the former Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner, Martin Suuberg, to State Rep. Jeffrey Turco, which stated that the agency would not support expansion of the ash landfill. Suuberg noted in his letter that “the facility fails to meet the necessary site suitability criteria to allow for expansion within the Area of Critical Environmental Concern and therefore would not receive a positive site suitability determination.” “Without a positive site suitability determination from MassDEP, a proposal to amend the facility’s site assignment to allow for vertical expansion would not advance to the Saugus Board of Health for consideration,” Suuberg wrote. Panetta also cited a Sept. 28, 2022, forum organized by State Representatives Jessica Giannino and Turco at Saugus Town Hall, which invited MassDEP officials to attend and field questions from the public. “At that time, the representatives from the MassDEP made it clear that there could be no expansion of the landfill under current regulations,” Panetta said. “Nothing has changed since then. I have said at several meetings over the years that I strongly believe that a landfill closure committee should be established.” If that occurs, trucking ash to Shrewsbury could see the truck traffic carrying the ash WIN WASTE | SEE PAGE 3 ׉ 7cassandra://75oEl6X74KTUiYEml7oqDtaLTE7UoNEDXgb9YQ7Up_A)`̰fRAEP׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 5, 2024 Page 3 Saluting a Super Saugus Chef S Denise Graffeo of Saugus will be honored as “Dame of Distinction” for her ultra talented culinary skills augus resident Denise Graffeo made history in 2017 when she became the first woman inducted into the prestigious American Academy Chefs Hall of Fame. “Someone has to crack this glass ceiling and I’m so glad that it was me,” Chef Denise told the crowd at her induction ceremony. On Sunday she’ll get to retell that story when the Les Dames d’Escoffier Boston Chapter honors her as this year’s “Dame of Distinction” at the group’s 62nd Annual Escoffier dinner. There will be a lavish meal for sure when the group sits down for dinner at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston. But Chef Denise will be the main course, as she joins an honor list that includes a few of the Boston Dames culinary luminaries: Julia Child, Mary Ann Esposito, Lydia Shire and Elle Simon Scott. “This year’s honoree as Dame of Distinction, Chef Denise Graffeo (CEC, AAC, HOF) fits perfectly into this group of ultra talented culinary women,” wrote Robin Cohen in a press release announcing the event. Cohen – a writer, cook and dreamer – is president of the Les Dames d’Escoffier Boston. The press release notes that Graffeo worked as the executive chef at Marblehead’s Eastern Yacht Club for 26 years before retiring in 2008. “She started working in restaurants from the age of 14 and has done just about every job a restaurant has to offer,” according to the press release. “Graffeo worked her way up from prepping vegetables in the Boston Ritz-Carlton kitchen where she was WIN WASTE | FROM PAGE 2 double the amount of daily trips from the plant on Route 107 in Saugus to get rid of about 9,000 tons of ash each month. At the moment, Director of Public Health John R. Fralick III is concerned about just half of that tonnage of ash and the environmental impact of trucks hauling it from the plant on Route 107. “It might be prudent to look at what the environmental impact would be,” Fralick told Chef Denise is shown reading the course descriptions at the Boston Dames Escoffier Dinner last year. This year she’s the main event. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) one of two women among 52 male cooks. Her success was hard fought through many days of determination, a love of learning, an adventurous spirit, burns, cuts and a few tears. In her retirement, she continues to contribute to the culinary industry through mentoring, non-profit leadership and philanthropy.” The Boston Chapter of Les Dames has a rich history dating back to 1959, when its predecessor organization, Les Dames des Amis d’Escoffier was founded by Eda Saccone with THE encouragement of Charles Banithe Board of Health at Monday’s meeting. “There are some questions that need to be answered,” he said. Casey said he would be glad to provide the board with whatever information it needs. WIN this week fulfilled one request by providing the board with a copy of the MassDEP permit authorizing the company to ship ash. 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As a special service to our readers and the registered voters of Saugus, we will reach out to all 50 Town Meeting members, focusing on one precinct each week, in the weeks leading up to the start of Town Meeting, asking members about their expectations for the upcoming Town Meeting. This week, we received responses from two of the five Town Meeting Members in Precinct 6. For next week’s newspaper, we will reach out to the five Town Meeting members from Precinct 7. Question One: What do you consider the top priority for the town as you prepare for the opening of the 2024 Town Meeting session? Jeanie Bartolo: In reading SHARING THEIR VIEWS: Precinct 6 Town Meeting members last year during a filming of “Saugus Over Coffee” – cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library – which was part of a 10-part series that aired on SaugusTV. (Courtesy photo of SaugusTV) 50 Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 the responses to the previous five precincts, it seems we are all on the same page with the issues facing the town. Priorities would be maintaining our AA + bond rating especially with the Northeast Regional Vocational School project coming due and how we will fund it. Commitment to fund our schools and work to keep our students in the district. Adding a School Resource Officer is a top priority, we have to keep our students and teachers safe. A third fire station for the west side of Saugus. Bill Brown: I agree with my fellow Town Meeting members who feel that fiscal stability, a third fire station and a vocational school will be priorities facing the 2023-2025 Town Meeting. Identifying priorities is just a start; our challenge will be how we finance these projects. It is time that the town of Saugus negotiates a host community agreement with WIN Waste Innovations (Wheelabrator). A Host Community Agreement would reduce trash fees for the town by one million or more a year, freeing up cash to help cover the cost of these projects. Question Two: What do you consider the top priority for residents in your precinct as you prepare for the opening of the 2024 Town Meeting session? Jeanie Bartolo: The residents of Cliftondale Square and surrounding neighborhoods do not want massive apartment buildings built. They want to keep the integrity of our neighborhoods while enhancing the Square. The town purchased two properties and grant money was awarded for Clifftondale’s future. The Traffic Calming Study that was done this year resulted in the Square’s roads being painted to improve traffic flow with new signage and crosswalk blinking lights. My fellow Town Meeting Member, Bob Camuso, said – and I agree – we need to keep an eye on the Caddy Farm property considering its proximity to Cliftondale Square and the side streets. We need to look seriously at any future proposals with the vacant schools and how these properties can benefit Saugus. A third Fire Station for the west side of town. A study has already been completed so hopefully we can work towards this getting built. With traffic being a nightmare a third Fire Station will dramatically cut response time for Fire, Police and Ambulance and could save lives. Lastly, trash is a huge issue, we need all trash/recycle bins to have lids and enforcing littering laws to stop people from flinging everything out their car windows. Bill Brown: There seem to be several priorities that concern folks in precinct 6, the traffic that is passing through the town is traveling too fast with no regards for speed limits. Large “super sized” dump trucks are using smaller streets, creating dangerous situations. Empty schools and other buildings are a concern for many residents. Question Three: Are you working independently or in collaboration with other members on articles to be introduced for this year’s Town Meeting? Could you please elaborate? Summarize your article and what you hope to accomplish. Jeanie Bartolo: I am not currently working on any Town Meeting Articles. Bill Brown: During my tenure on Town Meeting, I have had the great pleasure of working with several different Town Meeting members inside and outside of my precinct. I am currently working with another Town Meeting member in MEETING| SEE PAGE 6 ׉ 7cassandra://kgtEtCd4bOnkP1pjY59UmgktGaIA04lIa4JHZSxKhu4-`̰fRAER׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 5, 2024 Page 5 Welcome to Cliftondale looking back at a proposed parking lot – way back By Janice K. Jarosz (Editor’s Note: This is the sixth in a series of articles about the upcoming “Open House” event set for the fi rst weekend in May at the old Cliftondale School – now known as The MEG – at 54-48 Essex St. in Saugus.) T he congestion at Clift ondale Square dates back to the early forties when automobiles became a little more affordable and consumers found the area very handy to do their shopping and banking. According to old newspaper accounts, business owners complained constantly about the lack of parking spots for their customers. Committees were formed to study the problem, recommendations were made and Rendering of parking plan in 1952 (Courtesy graphic to Saugus Advocate) reasonable solutions agreed upon, and it is the “reasonable solutions” part that has been the stumbling block for over 60 years. Many ideas and proposals were submitted down through the years in the hopes of making the pleasure of shopping and the joy of working in the Square safer for all concerned. The problem is that not all can agree on the best method to resolve the parking for shoppers. In 1952, Saugus offi cials and store owners in Cliftondale Square came to a mutual agreement to lay out a parking plan to benefit all concerned. The plan called for the purchase of property behind the Saugus Post Offi ce for a public parking area with the installation of 130 parking meters to pay for the cost, making possible the enlargement and growth of this shopping center. The idea seemed great, but was never followed through. And here we are today, trying to fi nd a few parking places. Many of those well-intentioned business owners who agreed with the traffic plan in 1952 for a better traffic pattern have either closed or moved to different sites. Who said, “The more things change, the more they remain the same”? 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To help them (and as a refresher course for us re-elected Town meeting members) with the laws and guidelines of Town Meeting Peter Manoogian, Carla Scuzzarella and Town Moderator, Steve Doherty, and many other guest speakers presented Chris 2024 S o, in a moment of truce, my memories flagging a bit but scratching for all they were worth, I walked past the school that had captured three years of my life, and ever afterward. Things long gone to the wayside, fallen away from everyday thought, found spirit, movement and voice, and came back from their dim repose at the sides of all the roads I’ve long traveled since then. An applied stain, a summer application on a 2022 “Person of the Year” Award recipient who has authored 58 books about Saugus, recently offered his remembrances of the old Cliftondale School.) By Tom Sheehan every board face in the building, has a remnant smell that seems to get triggered by an open paint can, a painter in his work clothes in line for coffee at a diner, the taste of gasoline in the air near a station. The odor is as ripe as the long hallways it fi lled the middle of those summers. I sneaked inside the building, anxious to see what had been accomplished, whose initials covered over, what shadow left. And chalk smell comes freely and its dust; and a coatroom always dark where homes could be smelled as they had fi lled and followed my classmates to school, hardly ever letting go the mother’s kitchen, the father’s cellar or garage, a bedroom shared with a sibling. a series of educational forums that will help the new members navigate and be comfortable in their new role as Town Meeting Members. These forums gave all a chance to meet each other before getting down to business on May 6th. I want to thank Mark Vogler and the Advocate for doing this series, and the previous series at the Saugus Public Library (“Saugus Over Coff ee”). I believe it opens a dialogue for the residents to get to know their Town Meeting Members. Bill Brown: I enjoy my time on Town Meeting as it reminds me that we have made it through another winter and town meeting signals the beginning of spring and warmer weather. Saugus historian shares some memories: return to the Cliftondale School, Marleah Graves revisited ׉ 7cassandra://l2jf_P4kX8LrKvBD-dO_S6mfjQvgOSDanqSbNRFYYZk/x`̰fRAET׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 5, 2024 Page 7 ~ The Old Sachem ~ The story of Anne Hutchinson By Bill Stewart A nne Hutchinson was an influential Puritan spiritual leader, advisor and religious reformer in colonial New England who challenged the religious leaders of the time. Anne Marbury was born July 20, 1591, in Alford, England. She was married to William Hutchinson from 1612 to 1641 and had four children – Susanna Cole, Edward Hutchinson, Faith Savage and Bridget Hutchinson – and 13 grandchildren. She was one of the people involved in the Antinomian Controversy, which shook up the Puritan leaders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. She had strong religious convictions that were at odds with the Puritan Clergy in the Boston area. She was very infl uential to the people of the colony. Her popularity and charisma helped create a schism that threatened the religious community in New England. Anne was born in Alfred, Lincolnshire, to Francis Marbury, who was an Anglican cleric and schoolteacher which gave her an education not usual among girls at the time. Her family followed John Cotton, a preacher, who was compelled to leave England for his liberal views. The Antinomian Controversy concerned a religious group that argued against the religion as run by the colony and also had political diff erences. John Cotton was at the center of the group. The controversy involved a theological debate about the “covenant of grace” and “covenant of works.” John Cotton became her mentor and when he was ordered out of the religious faction in Lincolnshire, she and her family followed him to the New World. The name Antinomian was considered to be “against “The Old Sachem,” Bill Stewart. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Joanie Allbee) or opposed to the law.” Hutchinson was a leader among women who were interested in how religion aff ected their lives. She held meetings at her house in the colony where they discussed the weekly sermons. She often criticized the local ministers, accusing them of preaching a covenant of works in opposition to the covenant as preached by John Cotton. The orthodox ministers of the colony held meetings with Cotton and Hutchinson, accusing them of preaching a covenant of works in the fall of 1636. The colony preacher community could not reach a conclusion, so the Antinomians continued their practices, which led to much controversy among the religious community. The local leaders wanted to calm the situation so they declared a day of fasting and repentance on January 19, 1637. After this period Cotton invited a preacher who carried their views, John Wheelwright, to preach at the Boston church, and his sermon raised furor among the conventional religious community. The court in Boston accused Wheelwright of contempt and sedition, but there was no conviction. Later Wheelwright was banished from the colony and moved to Rhode Island. In opposition to the court, Anne proclaimed she possessed direct personal revelation from God and she professed ruin on the colony. That was all the reigning church leaders could take. She was charged with contempt and sedition and was banished to Rhode Island by judge and governor Winthrop. She and her children required six days by foot in snow to reach the Roger Williams settlement. Eventually she returned to Boston. Three United States Presidents were descended from her. She is respected today as a colonist who could preach the word of God to the populace. (Editor’s Note: Bill Stewart, who is better known to Saugus Advocate readers as “The Old Sachem,” writes a weekly column about sports – and sometimes he opines on current or historical events or famous people.) 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Many Saugus businesses purchase advertising signs each season. People who come to the park are encouraged to support these businesses, since without the support of these sponsors the park wouldn’t be possible. World Series Park hosts over 250 games each season. Flogolf Lounge recently purchased a dugout sign and a fence sign for the 2024 season and became a World Series Park sponsor. Flogolf Lounge, a fresh addition to Saugus, is soon to unveil its indoor golf simulators with a full kitchen, lounge and bar. It’s located on Broadway North next to Dave’s Hot Chicken. Flogolf says: “If you’re seeking an experience beyond the ordinary, join us on this incredible journey at Flogolf Lounge, where the love of golf fuels every swing. “Welcome to our golfing haven, where the spirit of the game comes alive and dreams are realized, one swing at a time. And yes, we’ve escaped the grip of New England weather, now enabling year-round birdies!” The owners of Flogolf Lounge believe in supporting the community by not only providing reliable, professional service for people’s golf and entertainment needs but also supporting causes that make Saugus a better place to live, like World Series Park that provides a great facility for the youth of Saugus to play baseball. World Series Park superintendent Bob Davis said, “We very much appreciate Flogolf Lounge’s support and encourage people to visit SPONSORING LOCAL BASEBALL: Bob Davis, superintendent of World Series Park (shown second from the left) joins FloGolf Lounge managing partners Thanh Nguyen, Nicholas DelGreco and Cuong Mai in holding a new sponsor sign that is displayed at the park. (Photo courtesy of Jim Harrington) their new facility. We hope that other new and already established Saugus businesses will help us by purchasing advertising signs and becoming one of our sponsors.” World Series Park signs are made by Sachem Signworks. Volunteer consultant accepts the blame Moving Saugus Forward Committee cited for violating the state campaign finance law By Mark E. Vogler I n last year’s campaign for a Charter Commission, the Moving Saugus Forward Committee ran political ads that endorsed 13 candidates it wanted on the commission while opposing 11 candidates who were also on the ballot. Nevertheless, Saugus voters rejected Question 2 – whether to elect a commission to revise the charter – by a vote of 468 to 2,276 in last November’s election. And voters only picked two candidates endorsed by the committee to fill the nine Charter Commission seats had question 2 passed. The state Office of Campaign & Political Finance recently cited the committee for violating Massachusetts campaign finance law. “Not only did the Committee improperly use committee funds to influence the election of candidates, but the action also resulted in corporate funds being used for the same purpose,” OCPF Director William C. Campbell wrote in a March 20 letter posted on the agency’s website. In brief, ballot question committees are limited to spending money to influence questions on the ballot – not to influence the election or opposition to political candidates. “OCPF also noted that the signs in support of both the ballot question and candidates appeared around Saugus. However, the committee of both the ballot question and candidates appeared around Saugus,” Campbell continued. “However, the Committee only paid for its portion of the signs with a third party providing an inkind contribution to the candidate for their portion of the signs. Thus, there was no inkind contribution from the Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee Committee to the candidates for the signs.” After its investigation of a complaint about the Moving Saugus Forward Committee, the OCPF determined the committee expenditures supporting and opposing candidates violated the law. To resolve the violations, Jason Cincotti, a political consultant who lives in Brighton, wrote a personal check to the Commonwealth on behalf of the 13 candidates who benefited from the expenditures as an in-kind contribution to their campaigns. “This was based on the total cost of the advertisements and the percentages of each advertisement or mailing that supported or opposed candidates,” Campbell explained in his two-page letter addressed to Anthony Speziale, treasurer of the Moving Forward Committee. He was responsible for filing the campaign finance reports. “Those expenditures resulted in unauthorized in-kind contributions by the Committee to the 13 candidates in the amount of $85.85 per candidate,” Campbell concluded. Cincotti, who paid the $1,116 to resolve the OCPF case, accepted the blame for the committee being cited. “I felt responsible for the cost that was incurred by the committee due to the advice I had given them,” Cincotti told The Saugus Advocate. “The committee was cited based on some bad advice I had given them.” Cincotti, who described himself as “a local political consultant who has been volunteering his time to the committee,” said he received no payment for the time he spent working on the Charter Commission project. How did he get involved with Moving Saugus Forward? Cincotti said he has known Selectman Anthony Cogliano for several years. It was Cogliano who spearheaded the unsuccessful campaign for a Charter Commission last year with an initial objective of changing Saugus from a town to a city. He said he met Cogliano while working on consulting projects for WIN Waste Innovations. He said his volunteer work for Moving Saugus Forward has no connection with his ongoing consulting work for WIN. The candidates supported by the improper committee-funded ads were Cogliano, Speziale, Robert Camuso, Donald Cicolini, Eugene Decareau, Frank Federico, Lori Gallivan, Lawrence MingoCONSULTANT | SEE PAGE 9 ׉ 7cassandra://Tdui-eEbtrR9T0z6i2ZQPRx15pUZp_B48X70w32kyOM* `̰fRAEV׉E=THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 5, 2024 Page 9 Boys and girls team up for this year’s Little League Opening Day parade on April 20 GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList— the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications. 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Players from the boys baseball teams and the girls softball teams will combine their festivities on the same day – Saturday, April 20 – starting off with the parade, which will begin at 9 a.m. from a staging area at the old Oaklandvale Elementary School at 266 Main St. The parade route, which is new from the one used in recent years, will proceed west down Main Street to the newly renovated Elks Field adjacent to the Saugus-Everett Elks Lodge #642 at 413 Main St. Selectmen last week approved the parade route, contingent upon the Police and Fire Departments approving a safety and traffic plan for the day. Work is continuing at Elks CONSULTANT | FROM PAGE 8 lelli, Julie Mitchell, Peter Rossetti Jr., Christopher Tarantino. Thomas Travers and Judith Worthley. OCPF spokesman Jason Tait said the 13 candidates were not subject to any fine and/or letter related to this matter. Campbell noted that the committee “cooperated with this review and acted to ensure the issues raised were resolved.” Field, which has undergone considerable work in recent weeks: a new infield, a fresh coat of paint around the park and some removal and pruning of trees and other work to get the field looking good and in playing shape for the 2024 season. There won’t be a food truck this year, as the Elks have donated 1,000 hot dogs, according to Craig Smith of the Saugus Little League. In addition to the Opening Day ceremonies, league officials are planning to have some entertainment, including a DJ, face-painting and a photo booth. League officials continue to work on more plans for the day, particularly the parade, which will have boys and girls marching together for the first time. A rain-out date has been set for Sunday, April 21. Stay tuned for more details in next week’s Saugus Advocate. “Therefore, because appropriate remedial action was taken, and because we believe that this letter will ensure future compliance with the campaign finance law, OCPF has determined that no further action will be taken at this time,” he said. Cogliano said he had no comment on the matter because he hadn’t seen the OCPF letter. Speziale didn’t return a phone call from The Saugus Advocate. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of March 25-29. There were no roll calls in the House last week. DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES (S 2713) Senate 39-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would make some changes in the current state laws about debt collection practices. The measure includes reducing from 12 percent to 3 percent the maximum interest rate that can be charged for judgments on consumer debt; increasing from $750 per week to $975 per week the amount of a person’s wages that is protected from garnishment because of a debt; reducing from six years to five years, the time in which a company can bring suit to collect a consumBeacon Hill Roll Call By Bob Katzen er debt; and ensuring that no one is imprisoned for failure to pay a consumer debt. “In Massachusetts, no family should have to choose between putting food on the table or making a minimum payment on a ballooning debt,” said Sen. Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough), Senate Chair of the Committee on Financial Services. “Debt collection practices can, at times, be predatory, unlawful and designed to squeeze every dime out of middle-class and low-income families, especially with the added burden of accumulating interest and additional fees that are designed to push families over a financial cliff. The [legislation] will not eliminate debt or an obligation to pay, but it will add needed guardrails to protect hard-working families from financial ruin, give a lifeline to those caught in a debt spiral and help deliver hope to those in a vicious cycle.” “This bill aims to implement stricter regulations on debt collectors in order to prevent financial mistreatment of Massachusetts residents,” said chief sponsor Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough). “It seeks to safeguard consumers’ economic security during debt repayment, prohibit excessively high interest rates and eliminate the possibility of consumers being sent to ‘debtor’s prison’ when facing J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. legal action.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. 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The Saugus native first led Malden Catholic to its first Division 1 Super 8 state championship as its captain in 2011, when they defeated St. John’s Prep in overtime at the TD Garden. Six years later, he captained Union College to the NCAA Division 1 title, and last year he won his first pro championship with the AHL’s (American Hockey League) Hershey Bears, the Washington Capitals minor league affiliate. The Bears are now on pace to repeat as Calder Cup champs with Mike still in charge as a team captain on the ice. Will the Stanley Cup be in his future? Quite possibly, but let him tell his story. In 59 games, Vecchione, who plays leftwing, has 15 goals and 16 assists. As a team, Hershey has the best overall record by far to date in the entire league at 47-125. The Providence Bruins are second to the Bears in the Atlantic Division – fourth in the entire league – with a 38-197 record. The Coachella Valley (Southern California) Firebirds, out of the Pacific Division, has the second-best record in the league at 40-14-9. The Central Division Milwaukee Admirals ranks third in the league with a 42-20-1 mark. The regular season concludes on April 21. Vecchione expects to win another Calder Cup this year after stints in the Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche organizations. He signed on with the Bears several years ago, because of the club’s winning tradition. “One of the things that drove me to sign with the Hershey Bears a few years ago was their will to win every year,” Vecchione said. “There’s never really a rebuild in Hershey. We hold ourselves to a certain standard, and so does the town. It seems like every single season they build a team that can win the Calder Cup, and that’s what you want as a player. “After winning last season, we knew we were going to lose some guys to other teams, as well as the European leagues so the quest to repeat started well before the season,” he added. “Although we lost a handful of key contributors, we were able to replace them with the same caliber of player, and once the season got going, we immediately had chemistry and picked up right where we left off. We tried not to look too far ahead. We stayed pretty level-headed throughout the entire season. We just took it one game at a time, and strived to achieve certain milestones to keep us motivated. We put ourselves in an incredible position to clinch home ice throughout the playoffs, which we didn’t have last season. Our goal right now is to finish the regular season on a high note, playing playoff-style hockey with high intensity to lock-in the top overall seed.” Despite winning a state high school title and a collegiate championship on the highest of levels, Vecchione considers last year’s conquest the hardest of the three. “Winning the Calder Cup was one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through in my career,” the Saugus native said. “When it comes to the Super 8 or the national collegiate championship, it’s a one game, winner-take-all scenario. To put it into perspective, I played more games last year in the Calder Cup playoffs than I did in the Super 8 and NCAA tournament combined. The grind of playing every other night, series after series, with long travel times between sites was very difficult, but the reward in the end was well worth it.” But then came Game 7 of the AHL Finals against the Firebirds, and what led to Vecchione’s most memorable goal ever. “Everyone was so tense. It seemed like we were approaching a second overtime, and then it happened and a wave of adrenaline hit me,” he said. “It’s still hard to describe the feeling of scoring the winning goal in overtime in Game 7 to clinch the Calder Cup. The emotions were so overwhelming, but everything I had gone through in my career helped me get Mike Vecchione of Saugus celebrates after scoring a goal for the AHL’s Hershey Bears during a game this year. Vecchione helped lead the Bears to the Calder Cup championship as an assistant captain last year, and he now has his teammates currently on top in the regular season. The playoffs will begin after April 21. (Courtesy photo / Hershey Bears) through that moment.” But Mike doesn’t take any of these championships for granted. “It truly is a unique experience, and I’ve been extremely fortunate to have won at each level,” he said. “It really takes a full team to win a championship, and I thank all my teammates over the years for giving it everything they had. I remember being most nervous in the Super 8 game at the TD Garden. It was my last game as a high school hockey player. After three years of coming so close and failing, doubt started to creep in. I felt like there was such a weight on my shoulders being the captain, and not getting it done would be devastating. You just have to bury those doubts and give it everything you have. Playing in that type of situation as a kid prepares you for when the stage gets a little bigger and the lights shine a little brighter. By the time I got to the NCAA Division 1 national championship game, I was well-prepared mentally and physically to go out and play without the weight of a title on the line. You just have to put the distractions aside and focus on the task at hand. “When we got blown out in Games 1 and 2 of last year’s finals, that doubt started to creep in again. But I was given great advice from former Bears legend Chris Bourque. He reached out to me and said: ‘You are never running away with it and you’re never out of it. Take control of the series.’ We did just that to win all three games at home in dramatic fashion. When it got to Game 7 in Coachella, it felt just like another game to me. I remembered being in this situation before as a high school and college player. It was another one game, winner-take-all scenario, and so I was prepared to embrace the moment. You never want to take these moments for granted, because they don’t come around that often, but when you win that moment lasts a lifetime.” But naturally, aside from winning another Calder Cup this year, he’d love to play in the NHL (National Hockey League) someday to have an opportunity to win the Stanley Cup. “My goal has always been to play in the NHL and win a Stanley Cup,” Vecchione said. “It would be quite a remarkable feat to add that to my collection. I’m still hopeful it can be done, even though the door seems to be closing. I can only control what I do on the ice. I can’t control call-ups. The only thing I can do is to continue to play to the best of my ability, and if the time comes, I know I will be ready.” Vecchione, who just turned 31 on Feb. 25, knows he’s one of the oldest players on the Hershey roster. “It really is crazy how fast time flies,” he said. “I’m not quite the oldest on the roster…yet. There are several other players on our team older than me, but I underMike Vecchione of Saugus has won a state high school hockey championship with Malden Catholic in 2011 and a NCAA Division 1 National Championship title with Union College in 2017, before winning the Calder Cup with the AHL’s Hershey Bears last year. The Saugus native was a captain of each one of these squads. He’s now hoping to win another Calder Cup sometime in June. (Courtesy photo / Hershey Bears) stand I’m 10 years older than our youngest guy, and I’m on the back nine of my career. I’ve been a captain on many teams, and my responsibility as a leader hasn’t changed throughout my career. I’ve always been a leader whose actions speak louder than my words. Whether it’s in a practice or a game, I want to go out and execute at a high level. “When it comes to mentoring, I’m always open to help out younger guys in any way I can. They have scouts, developmental guys and coaches constantly in their ears telling them what they need to do, so it can get stressful for them. Although we are competing for jobs on the NHL Capitals, we are also teammates competing to win a Calder Cup together. It’s a weird dynamic to think about, but if a guy is struggling with something I’m always here to help him out. When I was a rookie, I sat around with the veterans, picked their brains and worked with them after practice to improve little aspects of my game that helped to elevate me. Now it’s come full circle, and I’m happy to pass CHAMPIONSHIPS | SEE PAGE 16 ׉ 7cassandra://TpiWrUtJXkj3mlresKEH2P3F-itRPOpSJI7v-LNJHLQ(`̰fRAEX׉E$$THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 5, 2024 Page 11 Saugus High boys lacrosse triumphs with a team return after a year off By Dom Nicastro T he Saugus High School boys lacrosse team already had perhaps its biggest victory of the season before it even played a game. They have a team. That’s the big news. Last year, they didn’t have one because of low participation. This spring, the Sachems have a functioning, healthy team of 18 on the varsity roster. And Rob Scuzzarella, back for his 12th season at the helm, even has two assistants: former players Christian Billingsley and Dom Paolo. Wins and losses will be watched this year. Saugus lost to Salem, 6-5, in the opener, a great sign this team can and will be competitive. But keeping the program active, healthy and successful to entice future players to keep the participation level strong are the main goals. “I played for Saugus High and I was fortunate enough to play in college,” Scuzzarella said. “So I’ve always kind of felt like lacrosse has given me a lot in my life. And I feel a little obligated to give back to kids who grew up in the same town as me. So certainly, those two things keep me going.” Scuzzarella’s team comes with a lot of youth: eight eighth-graders, three freshmen, two sophomores and five seniors. No juniors. The good news? The Sachems’ eighth-graders have a ton of potential and have been playing lacrosse for multiple years now. They are committed to the sport and excited to get going. “The unique thing is that we are, quote-unquote, inexperienced at the high school level, but all of these guys that are in eighth grade have been playing for a long time,” Scuzzarella said. “And they’ve been playing together for a long time. So I’m very excited for them to kind of take that next jump, past youth lacrosse into the high school realm. I think I’m probably going to have six eighth-graders on the field at the first whistle … Actually, the starting goalie would be an eighth-grader (Conor Lacey), but he broke his hand last week. So he’s going to be out for a few weeks.” Leading those eighth-graders onto a field of competitors around five to six years older than them (in some cases) will be senior captains Cam Preston, a midfielder, and Ryan Jones, who plays attack. “I had Jonesy when he was Rob Scuzzarella Head Coach in eighth grade with the hockey team,” Scuzzarella said. “And actually [Jones’] eighth-grade year was the COVID season. So, this would be my fifthyear coaching Jonesy. But Cam Preston, he came out two years ago as a sophomore. So those two guys have played for me before. And actually also one of the freshmen was part of the team two years ago: sophomore goalie Larry Barrows. So we’ve got some kids that have played for me before. … And we’re very excited about the youth of this team. Very skilled group so far. I don’t want to get my hopes too high, because we’re extremely young. I can’t really overstate how young these guys are. But we are very happy with the skill so far over the last two weeks.” The hiring of two assistant coaches who are also program alumni, Billingsley (2018 grad) and Paolo (2019 grad), speaks to the culture of mentorship and continuity within the program. Their familiarity with the program’s ethos and their firsthand experiences will provide valuable insight and connection, fostering a sense of continuity and tradition. This reflects a strategic approach to coaching that values shared history and the mentorship pipeline within the sports community. “I’ve got two assistants this year for the first time ever,” Scuzzarella said. “And also unique is that both of them played for me. It’s pretty cool that I’m able to have multiple assistants for the first time ever and that both of them have come through the program. So that’s a big value for the kids. Dom’s working at the school right now at the middle school level. So he’s been extra valuable in the sense that some of these younger guys are already familiar with him. For the last two years, I think he’s been helping out at the middle school and Christian ~ SHS Sachems Sports roundup ~ By Dom Nicastro SAUGUS BASEBALL OPENS WITH WIN The Saugus High School baseball team opened up the season with a 4-0 win over Shawsheen Tech on the road on April 2. Cam Soroko was the winning pitcher, going the distance while allowing just one hit in his shutout performance while racking up 11 strikeouts and only two walks. Talk about a debut. Shane Bourque had two hits and two RBI for Saugus. One of his hits went for a double. Saugus travels to Salem Friday, April 5 at 4:30, hosts Northeast Metro Tech Monday, April 8 at 4:45 and then hosts Masconomet Wednesday, April 10 at 4:30 p.m. SAUGUS TRACK AIMS HIGH Joseph Alba, three-year coach of the Saugus girls track outdoor team, takes his team onto the track this season with high hopes. “I have a very great coaching staff that is a huge help.” Alba said. “Norma Waggett, who is the head JV girls basketball coach at Saugus and also has experience at the college level with basketball and track, and Kevin Martin, who is one of the assistant indoor track coaches at Saugus with prior coaching experience in Beverly. Also on staff is Edlyn Santos and Paul Doucette, who are both returning coaches that specialize in throwing events.” The boys head coach is Steve Cummings, who is the football head coach at Saugus. “As a coach my main goal for my girls is to always be confident and never lose faith in themselves,” Alba said. “We are a small team, as we only have 16 girls on our roster, so as a small group, I feel like it’s easy to lose confidence considering some of these girls are competing in events they have never done before. We lost a lot of seniors last year so we are in the middle of a regrowth year, but we had a lot of achievements last season, especially from our two senior captains.” “Madi Femino, who is a three-year captain, had personal records… and Jessica Bremberg, who also is a three-year captain, had personal records last season, including punching a ticket to States, where she competed in the 400-meter and triple jump. Jessica also just committed to Saint Anselm’s to run track and field next year.” Saugus also has some young talent who are returning runners. Destiny Okoye is a standout athlete who made it to States last year. Angie Lopez, who is a captain and standout sprinter, Alesha Bien-Aime, who competes in high hurdles and triple jump, and Soraya Mathieu, who is an eighth-grader that is “as fast as lightning” and very talented, are just a few. Saugus had its first track meet April 1 against a very well-coached and talented Peabody team. The Sachems lost, 94-38, but Alba was very happy and proud with the way they competed. “One thing that is standing out to me and is something to look out for this season is our girls 4x100-meter relay,” Alba said. “I believe we have a chance to compete with other teams in the league and also qualify for States. I strongly believe we have a few individual athletes that can qualify for States, and that’s awesome to think considering we are such a small team. I am looking to forward to an amazing season and hope more people will come out and support us this season.” SAUGUS GIRLS LACROSSE SPLITS FIRST TWO Aly Mabee scored twice and Brooke Diaz scored once in a loss to Swampscott, but the Sachems rebounded with an 11-5 win over Mystic Valley on March 29 at home. Nina Penachio had five goals and one assist. Mabee had three goals and one assist. Ashley Rezendes had two goals, and Jessica Valley had one. Penachio, Violet Hawley and Juliana Scalisi are this year’s captains, all seniors. “Our goal is to make it to tournament,” second-year coach Barbara Guarente said. “We had 37 girls come out for the team this year with half of them playing for the first time. Those numbers will be great for years to come. We will lose seven seniors this year. Last year we improved with the amount of goals scored, games won and tough defense.” coached to the seventh- and eighth-grader youth program last year. So I’ve got a lot of younger guys right now that are familiar with both of my assistants, which is very helpful.” Saugus this year scratched the large-school Northeastern Conference teams to make the schedule more to ensure a competitive season for his young team. By seeking relief from playing top-tier teams and opting for a schedule better suited to their developmental stage, the program illustrates the importance of aligning competitive opportunities with team capabilities. This strategic move also highlights the dynamic nature of league participation and the need for programs to advocate for the best interests of their teams. “We’re thankful for that,” Scuzzarella said. “I think I was able to put together what I think is going to be a competitive schedule for our age level. I don’t imagine that these younger kids are going to struggle lacrosse-wise. I would imagine that we might be a little bit slow, we might be a little timid at first. But they’ll get over that in a few weeks. And I’m expecting to beat some of these teams on our schedule.” ׉ 7cassandra://eEztQpU3y9O5rGuAeico-DQJB1yTfC5rPf6uS11TMH0%`̰fRAEYfRAEX PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://Z_vQEitJ_YhjMhKnujV8fUlg-d80OgfCSihI3zYzfpE`)׉ 7cassandra://CVGG0KUCiHH_Ohn4XMPY4haqKH-AhcqTyhYOUVGe6hẅ́`J׉ 7cassandra://7Nm61osWfPyTjb3oYQjHyPpQm1cjTfFLdwiZFYfGWKE"V`̰fRAEט((u׉׉ 7cassandra://FaYmt7rEbpIQcLzqwgTkIEpJc_1l2HfWBEzt_6yXoDMP`)׉ 7cassandra://a2jyAvwcr7kKbM33d_nxGtrcCrrj1AXiX_AVpE7C_VM͒A`J׉ 7cassandra://vOsACpE7YhKjoTR5bQOfP3z0hG-9z8YznAvEYRh-9Ko'`̰fRAEנfRAE 4x9ׁHmailto:sdtc@gmail.comׁ ׁ ЈנfRAE~؁̢9ׁHmailto:mvoge@comcast.netׁ ׁ Ј׉E!Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 5, 2024 BEACON HILL ROLL | FROM PAGE 9 a constant reminder of the importance of fi refi ghter safety,” said Sen. Walter Timilty (D-Milton), Senate Chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security. “I am honored to have shepherded this crucial bill through the committee. Today, the Senate’s action represents an important step forward in ensuring that our remarkable firefighters have the resources that they need to keep themselves safe and protect our communities.” (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL HOUSE APPROVES SEVERAL BILLS – The House gave initial approval to several bills last week including: CITY AND TOWN ASSESSORS (H 2112) – Amends current law which allows municipalities to give stipends to assessors who receive their Certifi ed Assessment Evaluator certifi cate from the International Association of Assessing Offi cers, or their Certifi ed Massachusetts Assessor certifi cate from the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Offi cers, Inc. The bill increases the stipend municipalities may award for these certificates from $3,000 to $5,000 for full-time assessors and also adds two new certificates which would result in the stipend. “Assessors play a vital role in the fi nancial issues of every city and town in the commonwealth,” said sponsor Rep. Tom Stanley (D-Waltham). “This legislation improves the profession, enhances the assessor’s skillset and improves taxpayer effi ciency and services to property owners.” FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR VETERANS WHO ARE GOING TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS (H 3527) - Provides free transportation on the MBTA system for veterans who travel to or from a Veterans Administration hospital for medical care. The veteran must present proof of a medical appointment on the date of travel in the form of a notice from the Veterans Administration indicating the veteran’s name and the date and the location of the appointment. “I have heard from a number of veterans who say it can be a challenge to get transportation to their medical appointments,” said sponsor Rep. Jerry Parisella (D-Beverly).“This bill would cover the cost of public transit for those seeking care at the Veterans Administration and help reduce one of the barriers, the cost of transportation, for those who have served our country with honor.” ALLOW YOUNGER YOUTH SOCCER REFEREES (H 1852) - Would allow minors who are 12- and 13-years-old to referee youth soccer games for matches in which the age bracket of the players is younger than the 12- or 13-year-old referee. Other provisions require the referee’s parents or guardians to provide the employer with a written consent form; require the employer to provide the parent or guardian with written policies describing the responsibilities of a referee and provide the minor with training; and mandating that an adult representing the employer is on the premise during the match. “This legislation would benefi t both the youths in question and their communities as these programs are extended,” said co-sponsor Rep. Kathy LaNatra (D-Kingston). ALLOW SOME 17-YEAR OLDS TO VOTE IN PRIMARIES (H 705) – Would allow voters who will turn 18 and be eligible to vote in a November general election to also vote in the preceding primary election even though they will only be 17 at the time of the primary election. Supporters said that allowing 17-year-olds olds to have a voice would establish a foundation for lifelong engagement in the democratic process and bolster civic engagement of these youths. Rep. Joan Meschino (D-Hull) fi rst sponsored the bill in 2020 at the request of then-16-yearold Hingham High School student Samantha Bevins, now a 21-year-old junior at Dartmouth College studying Government and Public Policy, who wanted this group to be allowed to vote in the Bay State’s March 2020 presidential primary. Bevins said she is thrilled to APRIL 13TH learn that the bill received initial approval. “I proposed this legislation … when I was 16 because I wanted first-time voters in the commonwealth to have the same rights as my peers in 27 other states and Washington, D.C.,” said Bevins. “It is crucial that young people have the opportunity to fully participate in their fi rst election cycle by having a say in the primaries on candidates who will ultimately be on the ballot in the general election. I am hopeful our bill will [receive further approval] soon in order to fully enfranchise fi rst-time voters before the next Massachusetts state T MASSACHUSETTS FREEMASONS Planting trees in the community can have a multitude of benefits, including improving air quality, providing shade and cooling effects, reducing storm water runoff and erosion, supporting biodiversity, and enhancing the aesthetic value of urban areas. Participating in community tree planting initiatives can make a positive impact on our environment and create a more livable, beautiful, and sustainable community for ourselves and future generations. Join the Masons in your hometown on Saturday, April 13th and help contribute to a healthier and more vibrant community! primaries.” “This legislation promotes a model of civic engagement and full enfranchisement that is critical to foster among our young people, who are the future of this country,” said Meschino. “Hingham resident Samantha Bevins and her peers’ continued engagement in the advocacy process during consecutive legislative sessions demonstrates that these young adults are fully equipped and ready for the opportunity to fully engage in the election process, and I commend them for their groundbreaking eff orts.” ”[The bill] will lead to inIn cooperation & partnership with: William Sutton Lodge 300 Central St. Saugus, MA 100 Saplings to Beautify Our Town Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm creased voter turnout that transcends party lines and further engages the youngest voters,” said co-sponsor Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). “This furthers our civic engagement goals and aligns the commonwealth with 27 other states including Mississippi, Wyoming, West Virginia and Maine.” AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (H 466) – Would require that American Sign Language (ASL) be taught in all Bay State public elementary and secondary schools to increase interactions between hearing persons and deaf and hardof-hearing persons, as well as children with autism. Current law allows but does not require schools to teach ASL. “Every student deserves access to diverse linguistic opportunities,” said sponsor Rep. Carol Doherty (D-Taunton). “By requiring that ASL courses be offered for credit alongside traditional world languages in Massachusetts public schools, we’re not only fostering inclusivity for the deaf and hardof-hearing community but also enriching our educational landscape with a vibrant and vital language.” SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE ON STUDENT IDS (H 1999) – Would require all public schools with grades 6 to 12, and all public and private colleges to include on their student identifi cation cards the telephone and text number for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The bill includes a provision that allows any schools and colleges which have a supply of old ID cards without the 988 line to continue to distribute those IDS until the supply is gone. Supporters said that while suicide is a leading cause of death for people of all ages in the United States, young people are particularly at risk. They noted that according to a study published by the National Center for Health Statistics at the end of last year, suicide was the second leading cause of death for Americans aged 15-24, representing a 56 percent increase in the previous decade. They argued that there are signifi cant disparities in these numbers, with LGBTQ+ youth being at greater risk, and Black youth seeing a 73 percent increase in youth suicide rates in that same time period. “It can be diffi cult for someone to reach out for help even in the best of times and it is essential that we seize every opportunity to provide the necessary resources for our children,” said co-sponsor Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). “[The bill] is a vital step in connecting those in their most vulnerable years with the lifesaving help and assistance they need and put the commonwealth in line with the 19 states including Arkansas, Louisiana and New York who have passed similar legislation.” “This legislation is one simBEACON HILL ROLL | SEE PAGE 16 E P E L R P A E T N T N A L P A O H ׉ 7cassandra://7Nm61osWfPyTjb3oYQjHyPpQm1cjTfFLdwiZFYfGWKE"V`̰fRAEZ׉E!3THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 5, 2024 Page 13 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus With the threat of nasty weather looming over Saugus and the region Wednesday night, I decided it was best to skip this week’s Finance Committee meeting and try to crank out as many stories as possible so staff at the Advocate Newspapers office in Everett could meet deadlines and production schedules. Another motivating factor was the text I received from Xfinity, warning that “Winter Weather and power outages are expected in your area and may impact your Xfinity service.” Oh the wonders of modern technology! I remember the good old days when all you had to worry about was the weather. The newspaper offices I worked in had auxiliary power set up so reporters could work in the dark at their computer stations filing their stories. The most challenging task for a reporter was driving through the bad weather to get to the newsroom. I always had a reliable car with a good pair of Michelin tires to allow me to navigate over the iced and snowy roads. For over 14 years, I drove around in my Chevy Lumina without ever skidding off the road or getting stuck in the snow as I drove around the Greater Lawrence area. But with my newsroom essentially in my personal office in Methuen, my chief concerns these days are how the electricity and my internet connection are affected. Those were the concerns I had Wednesday night. File those stories and photos as soon as possible so the folks in Everett could hit the ground running when they arrived at the Everett office yesterday morning. I worked through the night with a great sense of urgency to get my work done as soon as possible. Remembering Local Heroes of World War II Hats off to the Saugus Historical Society for planning a special night to publicly recognize some of the local heroes of World War II. If you have no plans for this coming Wednesday (April 10), you are welcomed to attend the Historical Society’s monthly meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m. in the society’s office at 30 Main St. Here’s the invitation we received this week from Laura Eisner: “At the Saugus Historical Society meeting April 10 there will be a mini-symposium with several speakers presenting short stories showing how local people still pay tribute to the heroes of World War II.” The speakers, according to Laura, include: • Linda Call will speak about her relative, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Arthur F. DeFranzo, a medal of honor recipient killed in action on June 10, 1944, near Vaubadon, France. He is memorialized by a monument on Main Street and by the bridge that carries Main Street over Route 1. • David Savoie will show a display of World War II uniforms and equipment, including a parachute. He is a reenactor who participates in Memorial Day and Veterans Day activities every year. • Board member Bill Stewart, who is known as “The Old Sachem,” will talk about experiencing World War II as a child growing up in Saugus. The family gathered around the radio to hear war news, and families in town contributed to the war effort in a variety of ways. • Jack Klecker will talk about the service of John Howard Currant, Boatswain’s Mate First Class, United States Naval Reserve. • Jack Marino will speak about the POW-MIA missing man table ceremony, which reminds us all of those soldiers who are not with their loved ones. • John Cannon will tell us about the Four Chaplains, who gave up their life preservers and went down with the torpedoed ship Dorchester to allow four of their shipmates to have a chance at survival. “The meeting begins at 7 PM at 30 Main Street. It is open to all, and light refreshments will be served.” Sounds like a very informative evening, especially for those Saugonians who want to know more about World War II. It’s also a good way to remember the local heroes – Saugus World War II veterans, particularly the 57 men from Saugus who were killed in combat. Next time you’re at Veterans Park, take a look at the World War II monument and look at the names of the Saugonians who served who are flanked by a star. They gave the ultimate sacrifice in a war that also took its toll on the veterans who saw active duty and survived. The library sure looks beautiful If you get a chance today (Friday, April 5) or tomorrow, plan on making a special trip to the Saugus Firefighter Robert Serozynsky was among 34 firefighters from 20 communities who graduated last Friday (March 29) from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program offered at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Stow. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Saugus Public Library to check out this year’s entries for “Books in Bloom.” It’s a unique annual event in which creative readers who love flowers match up a book’s title, book jacket or theme with fresh plant material – flowers or foliage. The show is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today; and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you adore the fragrance and the sight of floral arrangements and appreciate the creativity that goes into a wide range of entries initiated by Saugonians of all ages, it is worth checking out if you have the time. Stop by the Community Room and talk with some of the folks who organized this year’s event, which is cosponsored by the Saugus Garden Club and New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. As I’ve written in this column many times before during my eightplus years as editor of The Saugus Advocate, the library never looks so beautiful as when it hosts the two days of “Books in Bloom.” If you love books and flowers, stop by the Community Room today or tomorrow and enjoy some quality time. If you have some kids and are looking for a way to spur creativity and a love of flowers and a passion for reading, incorporate “Books in Bloom” in your weekend plans. This week’s “Shout Out” “One is better than none,” I always say, when it comes to posting “Shout Outs” in this column on any given week. So, I was grateful when I received a text earlier this week from Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ron Wallace, asking if I needed a “Shout Out.” “Absolutely,” I texted Ron back. “I can always use a Shout Out.” Here’s Ron’s nomination for this week: “I wanted to shout out to Bob Camuso. Town Meeting Member from precinct 2 who also runs the Facebook page ‘Anything In Our Town Of Saugus’. Bob has well north of 4,000 members and he does a fantastic job managing the page. He doesn’t allow any scammers on his page and always updates residents on important issues going on in town.” 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. Food Pantry notes: The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, April 5) from 9:30-11 a.m. Legion Breakfast today There’s a good breakfast deal for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. April 16 deadline for TM warrant articles Eleven days remain for any citizen of Saugus to submit Articles to be considered by this year’s Annual Town Meeting, which convenes on the first Monday of May – May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the second floor auditorium of Saugus Town Hall at 298 Central St. Please send Articles to the Saugus Board of Selectmen, 298 Central St., Saugus, MA 01906. The deadline to submit Articles is April 16, 2024. For any questions, contact the Selectmen’s office at 781231-4124. Selectmen meetings this spring The ongoing Finance ComTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15 The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus offers Friday morning breakfasts for the 2023-24 season. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. Saugus Democratic Town Committee meets Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Police Station on Hamilton Street. 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In contrast to last spring, when there were few blossoms on the forsythia and many other spring bloomers because one cold day, February 4, destroyed the flower buds, we have many blossoms opening on shrubs in every neighborhood this year. The slopes around the Lynn Fells Parkway overpass are golden with forsythia blossoms, and many hedges are covered in the four-petalled flowers. It is almost as though they were determined to make up for last spring. There are yellow daffodils going strong in many gardens around town as well, and another abundant yellow flower, the dandelion, has its own day today. Among the first flowers of spring, dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) have been in bloom in some warm spots since before St. Patrick’s Day, especially near paved areas and brick or stone foundations that retain the sun’s warmth. For much of the 20th century, they were primarily considered weeds, but in previous centuries they were valued for their edible qualities and medicinal value. Native to Eurasia, they were brought by European people to other continents. Dandelions were able to thrive in dry and disturbed soils due to their long taproot that went deep into the soil. For many people, dandelions have become symbolic of resilience. There is also a longstanding tradition that blowing their lightweight seeds will cause your wishes to be granted. Like other members of the aster family (Asteraceae), what people often think of as a single flower is actually a compound flower head. Pussy willows (Salix discolor) have also been flowering a few weeks in some spots, including near the Saugus River at the Iron Works. There are plants in bloom down near the blacksmith shop and nature trail on the lower section of the park, and a very tall shrub, nearly a tree size, on the slope leading downhill from the higher level not far from the parking lot. Elsewhere in town this native plant and its very similar French pussy willow (Salix caprea), also known as goat Pussy willows bloom at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) willow, has been planted in many gardens. The fuzzy gray catkins are always among the earliest shrubs to bloom, and they are well loved for their soft gray flowers. Our native species has also been valued for preventing erosion on steep banks, and it is known for being able to propagate itself from rooting cut stems in the soil. Pots of daffodils (Narcissus Today, April 5, is officially National Dandelion Day! (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) spp.), tulips (Tulipa spp.), oriental hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientale) and sometimes other bulbs decorated many festive tables and Easter baskets last Sunday, and the steps of several churches on that day. Sunrise services had the benefit of a variety of bird songs. The male goldfinches (Spinus tristis) have almost completely developed their golden plumage at this point, even though some of the windy days we have had before and after Easter tended to ruffle their feathers as well as those of other songbirds. At night we are also beginning to hear the chorus of frogs, such as spring peepers (Pseudacris crucifer), from the vernal pools. Hurry over to the Saugus Goldfinches have taken on their summer yellow plumage, despite the wind tousling their feathers on the day before Easter. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Public Library today and tomorrow, since it will be “the place to be” to view a creative use of flowers. “Books in Bloom” will be held both days with floral displays throughout the building, paired with the books that inspired them. This annual event is always eagerly anticipated by those who create the flower arrangements and those who stop by to admire them and, perhaps, to get ideas on what to read next. Monday’s solar eclipse will be an unusual natural event that many people are planTulips, daffodils and hyacinths bloom under an Easter egg tree in a Lynnhurst garden. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ning to see. A total eclipse can be seen somewhat north and west of us, so some observers are heading out of town, but here we will see about 90%. In Saugus the event begins a little after 2 p.m. and ends after 4 p.m., with the maximum eclipse moment here at about 3:30 p.m. Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design, plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs, as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town” shortly after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. She was inspired after seeing so many people taking up walking. A basket of Ukrainian Easter eggs is flanked by garden bunny figures and the still blooming Lenten lilies. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ׉ 7cassandra://bNDaI2JzPlHGNjZk939rWDvCCeNakde39hXBFupYE9E+`̰fRAE\׉E-THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 5, 2024 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 mittee meetings every Wednesday at 7 p.m. are getting most of the attention at Town Hall in the weeks leading up to the Annual Town Meeting (May 6). But selectmen will be meeting twice a month during April and May. Here’s their current schedule: April 16, April 30, May 14 and May 28. Town Meeting forum at the library In recent weeks, Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian has been providing a wonderful opportunity for Saugus citizens who want to learn the basics about Town Meeting – the legislative body of Saugus town government. Manoogian has presided over several Town Meeting forums held at the Saugus Public Library. Manoogian is a veteran of about four decades in local town government at various levels, including many years as a Town Meeting member. Manoogian will be leading one more session this year – on April 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the library. The session is tailored for newly elected Town Meeting members or veterans who want to refresh themselves about Robert’s Rules of Order or how to put forward an article for consideration. The library gears up for Spring Break There’s just one more week of school until Spring Break vacation, which begins on Patriots Day (April 15) and lasts through April 19. For parents who are wondering what they can do to keep their kids busy during the vacation, you might get a few ideas from the Saugus Public Library. “We have a lot going on during the April break at the library,” says an email I received this week from Amy Melton, the Head of Children’s Services at the library. Here are a few of Amy’s best bets: • The Spring Break Scavenger Hunt, from Tues., April 16 through Sat., April 20. This popular event is recommended for children three and up. “Stop by anytime during the break, and have fun finding all new characters. There will be treats!” Amy said. • Japanese Kamishibai Storytelling with Yumi Izuyama, on Wednesday, April 17, at 3:30 p.m. This program is recommended for kids ages four and up. “Join us for an afternoon of stories told using a traditional Japanese paper theater. This program will be led by Yumi Izuyama. Crafts and STEM activities will follow. • Alpacas in the Library: Very fluffy alpacas from the Harvard Alpaca Ranch will visit the library on Thursday, April 18, at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room. This program is recommended for ages five and up, though all ages with an adult are welcome. • Check out the Great Dane Service Dog Visit! Wednesday, April 17, 10-11 a.m. in the Community Room – Great Danes and their handlers from Service Dog Project in Ipswich will be here to show the dogs and answer all of your questions about them. Meet and pet Great Danes! De-stress from school, homework, work, etc. Come by the library to pet and visit with these gentle giants! No registration necessary. There’s always something interesting going on at the library. Here’s a few activities worth checking out next month: • Toni Gangi’s Italian American Street Culture & the Street Organ on Monday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. The hand-cranked street organ has a historical connection to Italian-American culture, particularly in Boston. Italian immigrants brought the hand-cranked street organ to the United States, where it became a melodious fixture in Italian neighborhoods. Join Gangi and hear him play the music of the streets on his Barrel Organ. He may even make his talk really hit home, as he’s researching Saugus history involving organ grinders for his talk. • Peter Jackson’s Magic To Go on Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. Reservations are required – ages six and up – reservations open April 15. Seating is limited. Brick program for Saugus War Monument 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 8″ X 8″ brick (five lines). Each line is a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by Sept. 10 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995 for more information and applications. Welcome to Cliftondale The Meg Foundation Board of Directors is inviting former students, family members, friends or anyone interested to attend an “Open House” event at The MEG Building – formerly known as the Cliftondale School – from May 4–5, 2024. Many of our visitors to the school, which is located at 5458 Essex St., have shared with us incredibly special memories of their childhood while attending the first, second, third and fourth grades. Oftentimes they bring their grandchildren as well to take a tour of the building and view firsthand what an elementary school looked like those many years ago. The purpose of this event is to highlight Cliftondale, the school, the people and the businesses that have made this part of Saugus special. Presently board members are in the process of gathering historical items, class pictures, schoolbooks and handwritten letters of young students. If you have any class pictures or school memorabilia that the committee could borrow to display, or if you have any questions, please contact Paula Walsh at 781-520-2122. Kindergarten enrollment 2024-2025 Open enrollment for kindergarten will begin on Monday, April 22, and continue through Friday, April 26. Kindergarten is free and full day (8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.). Families can pick up a kindergarten registration packet at the main office of the Veterans Early Learning Center between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Completed registration packets will be due on Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23, during the following hours: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (All registration documents must be included on the packet return dates.) Staff will be available to collect your documentation at the main entrance. Once all documentation is confirmed, we will schedule an appointment for a mandatory kindergarten screening. Kindergarten screenings will be held on June 3 & 4 and will last 20 minutes. *While there is no official deadline for kindergarten registration, we ask that you register your student by May 24, to help us effectively plan staffing and programming for next year.” SAVE 2024 Environmental Scholarship available Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is very pleased to announce that it is offering a $1,000 Environmental Scholarship to a Saugus resident who is or will be attending a two- or four-year college or other educational institution and pursuing a degree in an area that would positively impact the environment. A qualifying applicant may be a 2024 high school graduating senior or a current college undergraduate student continuing their education. Applicants can download the SAVE 2024 Environmental Scholarship Application Form found at www.saugusSAVE. org. Please note: Section C of the application should be identified with your initials only and should provide a brief summary of any of your activities relating to the environment, as well as describe how you feel your career choice will positively impact the environment. Please email your application – no later than midnight on April 19, 2024 – to: SAVE Co-President Ann Devlin at adevlin@aisle10.net The Theatre Company of Saugus presents two weekends of Puffs next month The Theatre Company of Saugus (TCS) will present “Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic,” during two weekends in April 2024. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain wizard school and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there, too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Third or nothing! The New York Times proclaims Puffs “a fast-paced romp through the seven increasingly eventful years…. For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial winking fondness for all things Harry!” Performances are April 19-2021 and 26-27-28, 2024, on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m., and with Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. The location is the Theatre Company of Saugus home at the American Legion Post 210 / 44 Taylor St. / Saugus, Mass. The upstairs performance space is not wheelchair accessible, but it features a bar with soft and alcoholic drinks available at very reasonable prices. Tickets are now on sale. Tickets paid at the door will be $25 for adults, or $23 for seniors, youths or veterans. Tickets purchased in advance online will be $22 for adults, or $20 for seniors, youths or veterans. For complete info, see the Tickets page on the website tcsaugus. org/tickets “Puffs” is directed for TCS by Kaycee Wilson. She directed the Saugus production of the musical “Zombie Prom” presented in fall 2022, which was nominated for several DASH awards, including Best Musical. Kaycee also appeared in TCS’ spring 2023 production of “Comedy of Errors.” The stage manager for “Puffs” is Delys Russell. Cast members come to Saugus from a variety of towns in the area, and some of them play multiple roles. Residents of Medford are Shawyoun Shaidani, who plays Wayne Hopkins, Caroline DeBrota as Leanne, and Arielle Mercier as Magic #2. Malden residents include Brady Neiss-Moe as Zach Smith, Second Headmaster and others; Kathy Bedard as Xavia Jones and others; and Stephen Nedell as all the Teachers. Winthrop residents are Lauren Thompson as Ginny, Helga, Bippy and others; and Mandi Totin as Susie Bones. Residents of Boston are Benedict Dawn-Cross as Cedric and Mr. Voldy; and Heidi Fisher as Sally Perks. Those from Quincy are Bec Lowe as Ernie Mac; and Samson Willcox playing Harry, Fat Friar and others. Everett residents are Kaleigh Ryan playing Megan Jones, and Mark Damon as J. Finch Fletchley. Somerville residents include Joseph Grebla, who plays Clumsy Longbottom, Uncle Dave and others; and Meghan Patrick, who is Magic #1. Thomas Marsh, playing Oliver Rivers, is from Newton. David Lee Vincent from Newburyport is the Narrator. Billy Jenkins from Stoneham is Blondo Malfoy and others. Tricia Smith plays Hannah and is from Revere. The show has some adult language and situations that may not be suitable for younger kids. “Puffs” is a stage play written by Matt Cox as a transformative and transfigured work under the magic that is US Fair Use laws. Puffs is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed or endorsed by J.K Rowling, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books, films or play. “Puffs” was originally produced Off Broadway by Tilted Windmills Theatricals (John Arthur Pinckard / David Carpenter). Puffs was developed in part during a residency with the University of Florida School of Theatre + Dance, Jerry Dickey, School Director; originally produced Off-Off Broadway by Stephen Stout and Colin Waitt. “Puffs” (Two Act Edition) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. For more information and to purchase tickets, see the Theatre Company of Saugus website at TCSaugus.org. 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If we win another Calder Cup this year, I would then be looking for a threepeat,” Mike said on his future. “Like I said earlier, Hershey builds teams to win every year. They have already locked in our coaching staff and our leadership group, which really sets the foundation and culture of our team. You lose guys every year to free agency, but when guys sign with the Bears, they are hungry to win. They see the banners, they see all the pictures, they see the videos and hear the stories, and all they want is a taste of it. It’s a good recipe to build a team, and it’s a big reason why I signed here. When my contract is up after next year, we will see where the wind takes me. I think I’d be happy fi nishing my career as a Bear, but if a Stanley Cup contender calls me, I’m all ears. I’ll never completely shut the door on the potential of winning a Stanley Cup, but I’m also I’m BEACON HILL ROLL | FROM PAGE 12 ple way we can make sure our students have the resources they need to help themselves and their friends in a time of crisis,” said co-sponsor Rep. Natalie Higgins (D-Leominster). “The 988 Helpline is a critical support for our community, and ensuring all of our youth learn about it will help all future generations get the mental health support they need when they need it most.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “It might be a gray, rainy week, but progress on updating the state’s Bottle Bill is a ray of sunshine for everyone who wants to reduce litter and waste.” --- Janet Domenitz, Executive Director of MASSPIRG on the reporting out of committee a bill that would increase the deposit from 5 cents to 10 cents and expand it to include water bottles, vitamin drinks and other beverages that were not on the market when the Bottle Bill fi rst passed in 1982. “Because Massachusetts has entered a new era with sports betting now literally available at your fi ngertips, it is critical not an idiot. I’m a realist and understand I’ve only played three NHL games in my pro career. But anything can happen. You just have to be ready when it does.” Always a Saugonian Vecchione has traveled the country throughout his pro career, but Saugus remains his home. “I bought a home around Saugus Center about fi ve years ago, and live there in the summer. When I get home, I usually hit Joe’s Gym, where I get some good work in with my dad. I also like to put on the rollerblades, and work on my craft in the park. That has always been where I found peace. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always gone to the park to master the game I love. I’ve always found that the work you put in away from the rink has the biggest eff ect, because you only have a certain amount of ice time in the summer, and it’s expensive,” Mike said. “There’s nothing better than getting the boys together and playing hours of street hockey until we had blisters on our hands and feet. Later on in the summer, I would do more on ice skating and shooting to gear up for camp, but I live playing on the street hockey court. That being said, that we raise awareness of the public health risks associated with this activity, particularly for young people. This coalition brings together the business, professional sports, nonprofi t and responsible gaming communities to best achieve one common goal: better protect and educate young adults across the commonwealth.” ---Attorney General Andrea Campbell on formation of a new public-private partnership, the Youth Sports Betting Safety Coalition, to raise awareness of the laws, risks and public health harms associated with sports betting and gambling among young people. “Expanding low-income fares will help to ensure that our transportation system is more equitable and more affordable, which supports the mission to give everyone greater access to mobility options, especially community members depending on transit.” ---Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt commenting on the MBTA board vote to approve a reduced fare program for low-income riders across most services. Saugus could really use a new street hockey rink. I’m no politician, but Anna Parker is a mess with weeds growing through the concrete. It really makes it nearly impossible to even go down there and enjoy playing. It’s been 25 years since the court was made, and no maintenance has been done on it over the years. It’s a shame the place I spent countless hours at is in such disarray, and so I have to drive to another town to get a good skate in. it’s time for an upgrade, please. “The tennis courts at Belmonte and the basketball courts at Evans are absolutely beautiful, but this has always been a hockey town and it’s time we fi nd a place to put a street hockey rink in with boards and a fence. I’d be willing to raise money and donate my own money to make it happen. A new or renovated facility would inspire more kids to chase their dreams like I did.” But Mike Vecchione’s dreams are far from over, and by June he just might be hoisting another Calder Cup trophy with the Hershey Bears, his fourth title in the past 13 years on three diff erent levels, an achievement that will certainly be diffi cult to replicate. “Park Serve Day exemplifi es the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s goals of promoting stewardship and conservation of our state’s green and open spaces. Encouraging the public to take an active role in protecting our environment is one way that we can foster the next generation of environmentalists who will take up the mantle of protecting these important natural resources.” ---Energy and Environmental Aff airs Secretary Rebecca Tepper announcing that registration is now open for the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s 18th annual Park Serve Day on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at which volunteers help clean coastlines, clear trails, pick up litter, plant fl owers or take part in other restorative projects More information at mass. gov/info-details/dcr-parkserve-day 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 asBEACON HILL ROLL | SEE PAGE 18 Say nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Recommended Vaccines for Medicare Recipients Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I recently turned 65 and would like to fi nd out which vaccines are recommended and covered by Medicare? New Benefi ciaries Dear New, All recommended vaccines for adults, age 65 and older, should be covered by either Medicare Part B or Part D, but there are some coverage challenges you should be aware of. Here’s a rundown of which vaccines are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and how Medicare covers them. Covid-19: Even though Covid-19 is no longer a public health emergency, it can still cause severe illness, particularly in older adults. Because the Covid virus continues to mutate, new vaccines are being developed to keep pace, so the CDC recommends that all seniors stay up to date with the latest Covid vaccines, including booster shots. All Covid-19 shots are covered 100 percent by Medicare Part B. Flu: Considered an annual vaccination, most people of all ages receive fl u shots in the fall when fl u season begins. The CDC recommends seniors, 65 and older get a high-dose fl u shot for extra protection beyond what a standard fl u shot off ers. The Fluzone High Dose Quadrivalent, FLUAD Quadrivalent and FluBlok Quadrivalent are your three options. Annual fl u shots are covered under Medicare Part B. Pneumonia: These vaccines help protect against pneumococcal disease, which can cause pneumonia, meningitis and other infections. The CDC recommends everyone 65 and older get a pneumococcal vaccine. There are several diff erent vaccine options available, so talk to your doctor or pharmacists to fi nd out which is best for you or visit the CDC’s Pneumococcal Vaccination webpage at CDC.gov/ vaccines/vpd/pneumo/public/ index.html. Medicare Part B covers both single dose and two-dose pneumococcal shots once in your lifetime. Shingles: Caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash that aff ects more than 1 million Americans every year. All people over age 50 are recommended to get the two-dose Shingrix vaccine, which is given two to six months apart, even if you previously received Zostavax. In 2020, Shingrix replaced Zostavax, which is no longer available in the U.S. All Medicare Part D prescription drug plans cover shingles vaccinations, but coverage amounts, and reimbursement rules vary depending on where the shot is given. Check your plan. Tdap: Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) are diseases caused by bacteria that can lead to serious illness and death. Therefore, a one-time dose of the Tdap vaccine is recommended to all adults. If you’ve already had a Tdap shot, you should get a tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster shot every 10 years. All Medicare Part D plans cover these vaccinations. RSV: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can lead to pneumonia or bronchiolitis and can worsen other chronic conditions common among older adults, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The CDC recommends all adults, age 60 and older, talk to their doctor about getting one of the RSV vaccines (either Arexvy or Abrysvo), usually in the fall and winter months when the virus is most prevalent. Most Medicare Part D plans cover the RSV vaccine, but not all. If your plan doesn’t cover it, you can ask for a coverage exception. You can also pay for the shot out of pocket and then follow-up with your plan to get reimbursed. If you pay for the shot upfront, your plan must pay you back. Other Vaccinations There are other vaccines you may need depending on your health, lifestyle or travel plans. To help you get a handle on which ones are appropriate for you, take the CDC’s What Vaccines Do You Need? quiz at www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultimmsched. Also, talk to your doctor during your next visit about what vaccinations you should get. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. nior ior ׉ 7cassandra://7XL3qlxeilIO2xl8V0sDQgzBVZxDo68c_ZjyEcBbm2k$%`̰fRAE^׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 5, 2024 Page 17 OBITUARIES Richard Franklin Emmett O f Annapol is , MD, formerly of Saugus. Died on March 26, 2024 in Annapolis, MD from complications due to Alzheimer’s at the age of 89. Phyllis Emmett, his wife of 30 years, was with him. “Rich” or “Dick” was born on June 4, 1934 to Elmer Roscoe Emmett and Marion Fullerton Emmett. He had an older brother Donald Fullerton Emmett. The family lived in Saugus, Massachusetts. Rich graduated from Saugus High in 1952. Rich graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1957 as a member of the Fourteenth Company. He married Elizabeth Adelhelm Emmett (“Liz”) also of Saugus in 1957, and they were married until 1993. Rich was a submariner and weapons officer in his 30-year Navy career, rising to the rank of Commander. Rich, Liz, and their two daughters lived SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 Kowloon Komedy for April The Kowloon Restaurant, which is located at 948 Broadway, Route 1 North in Saugus, has set its Comedy Club lineup for this month. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20 per person. For all tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077 or access online: www.kowloonrestaurant.com in eleven states and in Belgium and in Spain. After retiring from the Navy, Rich and Liz moved to Annapolis, MD where Rich had a second career as a tax preparer. Dick and Phyllis met sailing on the Chesapeake. They enjoyed sponsoring Midshipmen and being part of Eastport Yacht Club (EYC) and the Eastport community. A lifelong sailor, Dick raced and cruised a Tartan 30 tall rig on the Chesapeake; was a volunteer sailing coach with the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron (NASS) for over 20 years; made boat deliveries as a licensed Coast Guard captain; and was the treasurer for multiple sailing associations. Dick is survived by his wife Phyllis Emmett; his daughters Meredith Emmett (Galia Goodman) and Sarah Ozols (Rich Ozols); and granddaughter Danielle Paige Ozols. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, and his first wife Liz Emmett. Rosemarie Iudice O f Saugus. Passed away on March 31, 2024 at the age of 89. Born in Boston on May 4, 1934 to the late Pasquale Colatrella and Jennie (Schena). Beloved wife of 69 years to Vincent Iudice Sr. Devoted mother of Vincent Iudice Jr. and his wife Tanya of Dedham, and Steven Iudice and his wife Janelle of Epsom, NH. Adored grandmother of Jake and Jennie. Dear sister of the late Angelo and Anthony Colatrella. Here’s the Kowloon Komedy Lineup for the next four Friday nights, beginning today (April 5): April 5: FRANK SANTORELLI. April 12: PAUL D’ANGELO. April 19: MARK RILEY. April 26: STEPHANIE PETERS. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy phoLicensed & Insured Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior A Funeral Mass was held at St. Anthony’s Church, Revere on Wednesday, April 3. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tufts Medicine Care at Home, 360 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA 01843. Maria Dulce De Borbon O f Saugus . Passed away peacefully on Easter, after a longfought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. For years she maintained the VIP Beranek Room at Boston Symphony Hall. Her final home was with friends at Chestnut Woods in Saugus. A Visitation will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM, in the MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, 270 Main St., Watertown, followed by Funeral Mass in St. Patrick Church, 212 Main St., Watertown, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Needham. tos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast. net or leave a message at 978683-7773. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Discount Tree Service 781-269-0914 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES24P0989EA Estate of: LILLIAN M. JOHNSON Also known as: LILLIAN MARIE JOHNSON Date of Death: 12/30/2023 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Marilyn Metropolis of Lynnfield, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Marilyn Metropolis of Lynnfield, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 05/06/2024. 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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 late-night 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 March 25-29, the House met for a total of one hour and 10 minutes and the Senate met for a total of two hours and 48 minutes. Mon. March 25 House11:02 a.m. to 11:44 a.m. Senate 11:04 a.m. to 11:23 a.m. Tues.March 26 No House session No Senate session Wed. March 27 No House session No Senate session Thurs. March 28 House11:01 a.m. to11:29 a.m. Senate 11:20 a.m. to 1:49 p.m. Fri. March 29 No 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://12SNUgs9BO9hN-G7DZXBdYN7bR-_-S3sqyZjsCeS1Ms21`̰fRAE`׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 5, 2024 Page 19 9. In what country is the mouth of the Yukon River? 1. On April 5, 1984, who became the NBA’s leading scorer? 2. In the William Wordsworth poem “I wandered Lonely as a Cloud,” what fl ower did he see? 3. What American writer of horror stories similar to Edgar Allan Poe’s stated in “The Devil’s Dictionary,” “Bore, n.: A person who talks when you wish him to listen”? 4. On April 6, 1896, the fi rst of the modern Olympic Games were held in what city? 5. In what year were the signature Lego bricks patented: 1944, 1958 or 1971? 6. In what country did the “God’s eyes” yarn craft originate? 7. What was the first published Bible? 8. On April 7, 1915, what singer was born who had a man’s stage name and cowrote “God Bless the Child”? 10. The Simon & Garfunkel song “April Come She Will” is on what album? 11. On April 8, 1979, the final episode of what sitcom set in Queens, N.Y. – that had the first toilet fl ush on USA primetime TV – aired? 12. What Major League Baseball team has a logo with a bell? 13. What does COVID-19’s 19 stand for? 14. On April 9, 1863, what actor (known for doing something else) who was a member of an acting family purchased property on Boston’s Commonwealth Avenue? 15. In the play “Peter Pan,” who is the pirate captain of the Jolly Roger? 16. What Swiss psychiatrist invented the inkblot test? 17. On April 10, 1939, the “Big Book” was published – of what organization that has a 12-step program? 18. The trademark Velcro comes from the French word velours (velvet) and what needlework? 19. How does a crocodile swim? 20. On April 11, 1986, why did Kellogg’s discontinue tours of its cereal factory? 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. BUYER1 Koirala, Ramesh Nguyen, Minh A Patel, Harshil Sordillo, Arthur BUYER2 Nguyen, Tuan A SELLER1 Surabian, Carl N 49 Vine LLC 12 Orcutt Avenue LLC Moreira, Tiago D 478-480 Central St, Saugus, MA 01906 SELLER2 Surabian, Ronald H Mereciano, Tiago S ADDRESS 11-A Essex St #11A 49 Vine St 12 Orcutt Ave 18 Longwood Ave CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus DATE 03.15.24 03.15.24 03.14.24 03.11.24 PRICE 346000 850000 705000 1425000 ANSWERS 12 Woodland Street Everett MA 12 Woodland Street Everett, MA $ 49$ 249, 00 $ 249, 24 $ 249 00009 0 00 $ 249, 000 249 000 9, 000 Introducing a charming 1-bedroom condo in the heart of Everett, MA! Moments away from transportation hubs and Logan Airport, this unit offers unparalleled accessibility. Inside, enjoy modern amenities including a washer and dryer in the building's lower level for hassle-free laundry days. With a reasonable condo fee covering heat and more, say goodbye to hefty utility bills. 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Situated on the desirable first floor of a meticulously maintained 40-unit building, this charming abode offers a serene living experience. Enjoy the convenience of a washer, dryer, and refrigerator in the unit, as well as a pet-free and smoke-free environment. This residence guarantees a tranquil and hassle-free lifestyle. Applicants with over a 680 credit score are warmly welcomed, and references will be considered to ensure compatibility and community harmony. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your living experience. Contact Information: For inquiries and to schedule a viewing, please call Sue Palomba at 617-877-4553 or email soldwithsue@gmail.com. ARE YOU CONSIDERING SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? Get Comprehensive Market Analysis at NO COST Our team offers a FREE marketing analysis service, providing you with valuable insights to guide your real estate decisions. With interest rates currently in the 2's, it’s an advantageous time for both buyers and sellers. 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It wanted to keep its secrets from cereal company spies. ׉ 7cassandra://K3fA0etzFBb0EOmE-CcxJoIzjMmZ-hpFhLG3Vr7o69A,I`̰fRAEafRAE` PבCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://rgmNMZpP1pjyIRMRQvPjYb5noCkxEW6RJwucNYBBsP0r`)׉ 7cassandra://O_FA0laY-4sEirbIkdIFVPMDYRDY5kCIzfCpUvn_DE8͈`J׉ 7cassandra://vxfnQ1zaA4cPjaCyAMS9WJEhzuwgL3s6ZZVF0OevCc4)`̰fRAEנfRAE>9ׁHhttp://CLOSET.SHׁ ׁ Ј׉EZPage 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 5, 2024 FOR SALE FOR SALE- RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS 2 FAMILY HOME LOCATED ON A DEAD END STREET IN SAUGUS CENTER. FIRST FLOOR OFFERS 1 BEDROOM, EAT-IN KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, OFFICE, DINING ROOM (COULD BE A SECOND BEDROOM) FULL BATH AND IN-UNIT LAUNDRY. THE SECOND UNIT FEATURES EAT-IN KITCHEN, NICE SIZED LIVING ROOM AND TWO BEDROOMS. NEWER GAS HEATING SYSTEMS. SEPARATE UTILITIES, PAVED DRIVEWAY, PLENTY OF OFF STREET PARKING. LARGE BASEMENT WITH PLENTY OF STORAGE. THIS PROPERTY IS PERFECT FOR ANYBODY LOOKING TO OWNER OCCUPY OR RENT. EASY HIGHWAY ACCESS AND CLOSE TO SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ALL THE OFFERINGS OF THE NORTHSHORE. 15 MINUTE DRIVE TO BOSTON. SAUGUS $749,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE-NEW COSTRUCTION WITH 3800 SQFT OF LIVING! THIS HOME FEATURES 9' CEILINGS ON BOTH FLOORS, CUSTOM KITCHEN CABINETS, THERMADOR APPLIANCES, 10' ISLAND, QUARTZ COUNTERS & BACKSPLASH, COFFEE STATION, ELECTRIC FIREPLACE IN FAMILY ROOM WITH COFFERED CEILING, WIDE PLANK OAK 6" HW FLOORS. 2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY WITH CUSTOM CABINETS, 4 BEDROOMS, LARGE PRIMARY SUITE W/ CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET.SHOWER HAS 3 SHOWER HEADS AND 2 BODY SPRAYS FOR SPA- LIKE EXPERIENCE. ENTERTAINMENT AREA WITH A FULL BATHROOM AND A CUSTOM WET BAR IN FULL BASEMENT. LYNNFIELD $1,590,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 FOR SALE FOR SALE- THIS COMMERCIAL CONDO IS IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER BUILDING AND AREA OF READING, RIGHT AT THE TRAIN DEPOT. THIS 2ND FLOOR CORNER UNIT OFFERS 4 PRIVATE OFFICES, THREE CUBICLES, A KITCHENETTE AND A SMALL RECEPTION AREA. THIS UNIT IS ALSO COMING FULLY FURNISHED WITH DESKS, SHELVING AND CHAIRS. THERE IS ALSO ONE DEEDED PARKING SPOT OUT BACK ALONG WITH UNDER COVER ENTRY. THIS BUILDING OFFERS BEAUTIFUL COMMON AREAS AND LOBBY, AS WELL AS COMMON 6 BATHROOMS. THERE IS ALSO AN ELEVATOR IN THE BUILDING MAKING IT HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE. READING $325,000 CALL DEBBIE 617-678-9710 RENTALS •2 BED, 2 BATH MODERN CONDO WITH LAUNDRY IN UNIT. 2ND FLOOR UNIT WITH HARDWOOD FLOORING, CENTRAL AIR, EXTRA STORAGE, AND OFF STREET PARKING. SPACIOUS BEDROOMS. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. REVERE $2,600 UTILITIES NOT INCLUDED. CALL LAUREN 781-835-6989 •RENOVATED THREE-BEDROOM TWO BATH COLONIAL LOCATED IN A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD AT THE END OF A CUL-DE-SAC. BRAND NEW KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND QUARTZ COUNTERS. KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. THREE BEDROOMS ON THE TOP FLOOR. TWO BATHROOMS. NICELY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH NEW FULL BATHROOM, LAUNDRY AND STORAGE. FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. CENTRAL AIR. RE-FINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORING. TWO CAR PARKING ONE IN THE GARAGE. MEDFORD $3,900 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 • 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH PLENTY OF CABINETS. FRESHLY PAINTED AND NEW CARPETS. LAUNDRY HOOK-UPS IN UNIT FOR AN ELECTRIC DRYER. 2 CAR OFF STREET PARKING. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. SAUGUS $1,800 CALL RHONDA 781-706-0842 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE- NEW CUSTOM-BUILT COLONIAL 4 BEDS AND 4.5 BATHS. OPEN CONCEPT LIVING ROOM WITH ADJACENT DINING AREA. BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN AN OVERSIZED 11’ QUARTZ ISLAND, DUAL STORAGE AND WINE CHILLER. GE HIGH END APPLIANCES, 36" GAS COOKTOP AND POT FILLER. EXQUISITE PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH WALK-IN CLOSET & STUNNING ENSUITE BATH COMPLETE WITH A SOAKING TUB & DOUBLE SINKS. EVERY BATH IS CUSTOM TILED.LL FAMILY ROOM HAS 9' CEILINGS, A FULL BATH, COUNTER WITH SINK AND A SLIDER LEADING TO A PAVER PATIO. GREAT FOR THE EXTENDED FAMILY! 4 ZONE AC, 4 ZONE FORCED AIR HEATING, HW FLOORING, CROWN MOLDING, WAINSCOTING, 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY. SAUGUS $1,199,000 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 • BEAUTIFUL UNIT IN VERY DESIRABLE MOBILE HOME PARK. MANY NEW FEATURES INCLUDING NEW FURNACE, NEW WIRING, NEWER WINDOWS UPDATED KITCHEN, PITCHED ROOF LARGE YARD, HUGE SHED 1 AND A HALF BATHS LARGE TREK DECK, NEWER OIL TANK AND SO MUCH MORE. SAUGUS $169,900 LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL? FOR SALE FOR SALE- 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH RANCH FEATURING A BRAND NEW KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS APPLIANCES, LARGE ISLAND AND QUARTZ COUNTERS. OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM. NEW ROOF, NEW GAS HEATING SYSTEM, NEW 200 AMP ELECTRIC SERVICE, NEW HOT WATER HEATER. NEW CENTRAL AC, NEW BATHROOMS WITH QUARTZ COUNTERS AND TILED SHOWER. FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT. FAMILY ROOM IN LOWER LEVEL WITH LIFE PROOF VINYL FLOORING, FULL BATH AND MULTIPLE STORAGE SPACES. WALKOUT LOWER LEVEL. WALKING DISTANCE TO SAUGUS CENTER AND THE RAIL TRAIL. EASY HIGHWAY ACCESS AND CLOSE TO SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT. SAUGUS $589,900 CALL KEITH 781-389-0791 DEBBIE MILLER 617-678-9710 CALL HER FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS • THIS IS LIKE LIVING IN A SINGLE FAMILY HOME . BEST BUY ON MARKET HUGE BEAUTIFUL UPDATED AND VERY PRIVATE UNIT WITH APPROX 1180 SQ FT LIVING AREA.. VERY RARE TO FIND UNITS AVAILABLE IN THIS VERY DESIRABLE PARK. 2-3 BEDROOMS HUGE PRIVATE DOUBLE CORNER LOT. NEWER PROPANE FURNACE, CENTRAL AIR, NEWER KITCHEN ,NEWER FLOORING, NEW HW TANK, PITCHED ROOF, HUGE FAMILY ROOM CAN BE MASTER BEDROOM. FULL SIZE WASHER AND DRYER IN LAUNDRY ROOM. SAUGUS $169,900 • VERY WELL MAINTAINED AND SPACIOUS UNIT IN VERY DESIRABLE PARK. LARGE DECK, MANY UPDATES INC NEWER OIL TANK AND NEWER WINDOWS, FULL SIZE WASHER AND DRYER, 2 CAR PARKING, RUBBER ROOF, MUCH MORE. PEABODY $19,900 • GREAT YOUNG ONE BEDROOM UNIT IN A VERY DESIRABLE PARK IN MOVE IN CONDITION. 2 CAR PARKING. LOW PARK RENT OF 410 A MONTH INCLUDES RE TAXES, WATER AND SEWER, RUBBISH REMOVAL AND , SNOW PLOWING. NO DOGS ALLOWED. SOLD AS IS WILL NOT LAST. DANVERS $99,900 • PRE-CONSTRUCTION. WELCOME TO SHADY OAKS BRAND NEW MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY. AFFORDABLE YET UPSCALE LIVING , EACH HOME HAS AMPLE SQUARE FOOTAGE WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS. ONE WILL HAVE 3 BEDROOMS AND ONE BATH. OPEN CONCEPT PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. HIGH QUALITY FINISHES FROM TOP TIER APPLIANCES TO ELEGANT FINISHES.. A SERENE WOODED SETTING WHILE BEING CONVENIENT TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING, DINING AND MAJOR TRANSPORTATION ROUTES. THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIECE OF THIS THRIVING COMMUNITY AT AN UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. LOW PARK RENT OF 450 A MONTH. INCLUDES TAXES, WATER AND SEWER, RUBBISH REMOVAL AND SNOW PLOWING. ACT NOW BEFORE PRICE INCREASE. EXPECTED OCCUPANCY DATE APRIL 2024 DANVERS $249,000 CALL ERIC 781-223-0289 ׉ 7cassandra://vxfnQ1zaA4cPjaCyAMS9WJEhzuwgL3s6ZZVF0OevCc4)`̰fRAEb׈EfRAEcfRAEb P,Saugus Advocate 04/05/2024Saugus Advocate 04/05/2024fÂeRNz~