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Palleschi, who died unexpectedly at age 79 on June 25, was fi nishing up his fourth two-year term representing residents of Precinct 7. He was also a state-appointed member of the Saugus Housing Authority and FOR ALL SEASONS | SEE PAGE 2 robert Palleschi’s passing leaves several vacant seats in Saugus town government and in various civic causes BOB PALLESCHI: Former colleagues say he once helped save the Saugus Public Library. 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His civic activities included being a member of the Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) Advisory Board and the Board of Directors of Indian Rock Supportive Housing (IRSH) and usher at Blessed Sacrament Church in Saugus. Palleschi was also an active member in the Saugus Lions Club and the Saugus Knights of Columbus. “I could go on for days with all of Bob’s accomplishments, including saving the Saugus Public Library from closing permanently and being Acting Town Manager,” Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo said in “a sad Shout Out” to The Saugus Advocate last week. “But Bob would not want that because he was such a kind, humble man. He never sought accolades. He was always there when friends and Saugus needed him. I am honored he considered me his friend and I will miss him. 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Meanwhile, there’s a vacant seat on the Saugus Housing Authority, which Palleschi has held since being appointed by then-Gov. Charlie Baker seven years ago. Housing Authority Chair John Cannon said Palleschi’s seat on the authority won’t be filled until Gov. Maura Healey appoints someone. “The governor has a lot of things on her plate, so we’re not expecting the seat to be filled for a while,” Cannon said. Cannon called the passing of Palleschi a huge loss for the town. “He was a wonderful human being and a great guy. He did a lot for the town,” Cannon said. He put the town and its people first Many longtime participants in Saugus town government regarded Palleschi as an asset to the town. In 2015, he served as the temporary town manager for six months. Soon after moving to Saugus 48 years ago, the Lynn native got involved in A TOAST TO THE TOWN HE LOVED: The late Precinct 7 Town Meeting Member Robert A. “Bob” Palleschi relaxed after an interview two years ago. His death last month leaves three vacancies in the town’s nonpaid municipal government and on a number of various volunteer community boards. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) local government. He served for 36 years on the Finance Committee, including 12 years as its chair. The town benefited from his financial acumen, which stemmed from his 48 years of work for Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) in Cambridge, retiring in 2012 as the Deputy Director of Operations and Finance. In a recent tribute posted on the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home webpage, longtime Finance Committee Chair Kenneth DePatto called Palleschi “an incredible person who always put the Town of Saugus and the people of Saugus first.” “He was an unassuming person and I remember clearly the night that I convinced him to accept the nomination to be the Finance Committee Chairman. He had to be convinced that he was the best and most qualified person for the job as he never looked to be in the spotlight,” DePatto said. “I personally will miss Bobby and he will be greatly missed in our town by his many friends,” he said. Palleschi was a friendly guy who was very approachable. He loved his time living in Saugus, for almost a half century. He and his wife Ellen (Erekson) were married for 55 years. During an interview with The Saugus Advocate in a local coffee shop two years ago in preparation for the “Saugus Over Coffee” series (cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library and broadcast by SaugusTV), Palleschi was asked what he regarded as his biggest accomplishment in local government that he was most proud of. “The one I’m most proud of is when a former manager allocated zero money for the library budget, and I took to the Town Meeting floor and I made a quote like ‘When did I move to a Third World FOR ALL SEASONS | SEE PAGE 3 ׉ 7cassandra://DoUYKfF0r0zim1HyHc-NSSgM-Yq7MzNY-wzbKdFMPF87`ho;3$J/׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 11, 2025 Page 3 Fourth of July in Saugus lynnhurst Block Party celebrates its 108th birthday to continue a patriotic neighborhood tradition By Neil Zolot T he Lynnhurst School is closed, but dozens of neighborhood residents came to its playground for the annual Independence Day festivities — for a concert Thursday night (July 3) and a traditional picnic Friday morning (July 4). As usual Brian Maes played July 3 night, and July 4 featured sack races, three-legged races, bike decorating and hot dogs, pie and, of course, watermelon. “We had a decent turnout,” event organizer Derek Hickman said of the well over 100 people at the picnic. “The weather was great,” Maes added. “It cooperated for us.” Maes was accompanied by his 75-year-old cousin Gilbert, one of the oldest people present, who came back to Lynnhurst for July 4 after missing a few years. He said he was enjoying himself. Many other extended families, with multiple generations of Lynnhurst students, attended. Retired Firefighter Stephen Johnson, 70, was there with his three sons and a number of grandchildren. He moved to the neighborhood as a boy in 1959 into his grandparents’ house, putting the family’s presence in the area over 100 years. He figured he’s gone to the July 4 picnic over 60 times. Johnson’s father, Lee, was a teacher in Malden and helped organize the picnic in the past, which has been held in one place or another for 108 years. The neighborhood has held it on the Lynnhurst Playground since the 1960s. Before that it was held at the old Upper Lynnhurst School and Fairmont Avenue and the corner of Cleveland and Jefferson Avenues. It was originally organized by the Lynnhurst Men’s Club, with publicity fliers distributed by Boy Scouts. The playground is named after Stephen Johnson’s late cousin Dana H. Johnson, who in 1971, at age 18, lost his life saving two boys at a beach in Marblehead. A stone memorial near the entrance of the Lynnhurst School honors the teenage hero from Saugus. Stephen Johnson’s sons, Daniel, a 911 dispatcher in Chelsea, and Robert, a local firefighter, also came. Daniel’s daughter Abigail, 13, was also there, to add another generation to their tradition of attendance. “I’ve been coming here my whole life,” she said. “It’s fun.” Mark and ToniAnn Merlina came with their children Anthony (or AJ) and Julianna. “It’s a yearly tradition for us,” ToniAnn said. “There’s a nice community feeling here.” AJ decorated a bike, Julianna, a doll carriage. “We like to craft and create in our house,” FOR ALL SEASONS | FROM PAGE 2 Country that we don’t have a library?’ I said it was unconscionable and we had to find the money to keep the library open, at least a minimum, so we could maintain the programs.” Q: And that sort of turned the tide? Palleschi: It did actually. I think a lot of people in the local government respected that I said that. We had so many people come over and support the library after I said that. Q: And you were the Finance Committee chair at that time? Palleschi: Yes. That started a wave. People came to see the way and that they needed the tools that the library provided. I felt very good about that, like it was a public service. So, you can’t close the library. He had lingering concerns about education It also came out during the interview that education was very near and dear to Palleschi. “One thing I wish we could fix is the relationship beToniAnn reported. Genice Anzalone and her daughter Delia Stanasek wore matching dresses. “She calls us twinnies,” Anzalone said of her daughter. “We have a lot of the same outfits.” Stanasek gave a thumbs up when asked if she was enjoying the morning. Another family with three generations attending the picnic was Donna Arone, her son Anthony, also a firefighter, and his very young son Louis. “I’ve seen a lot of friends from the school,” Anthony said. “Its nice people have stayed around.” Hickman and his wife Jaclyn took over organizing the events in 2020 after longtime organizers Ed and Krissy Davey stepped down. It was part of their family history, too; Ed’s father was one of the Boy Scouts that distributed fliers when the picnic got started. The Hickmans live about a mile from Derek’s childhood home. “We want to continue this,” he said in 2019. “I went to school here and have a lot of good memories. It’d be a shame to see this end.” Jaclyn, a Precinct 5 Town Meeting member, is from the other side of Saugus and went to the Oaklandvale School. She said she didn’t know about the Lynnhurst gathering as a girl. “Derek and Jaclyn do a fantastic job,” Anthony Arone said. “I’m glad they kept this going.” tween the Schools and the Town. I believe the School Department should come under the manager, like they do in Boston [where the Mayor is chair of the School Committee],” Palleschi told The Saugus Advocate. Palleschi reflected on the lack of collaboration on budget items between the School Committee and the Town. “Oh, it’s been awful. 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M ystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) kicked off its Golden Anniversary on June 24, launching a yearlong commemoration of five decades of service to older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers. To mark this milestone, MVES welcomed community leaders, partner organizations and supporters to Rivers Edge in Medford. The gathering honored the strong partnerships and shared commitment that have made MVES’ mission possible. MVES serves Malden, Everett, Revere and eight other communities north of Boston. Over the past 50 years, MVES has grown from a handful of staff to a team of several hundred, added a team of dedicated volunteers, and expanded the agency’s scope of services far beyond its initial Home Care offerings. The nonprofit has provided many thousands of meals, rides, inhome supports, referrals, and more. HELPING | FROM PAGE 5 ed in the project are Nathan Blauvelt, of Stoneham; Pedro Luis Rodriguez, of Revere; Isaac Fernandes, of Malden; Makayla Bellavance, of North Reading; Matthew Case, of Revere; Antonio Gasbaro, of Woburn; Shane Comeiro, of Woburn; Kimberly Juarez, of Chelsea; Bryan Aguirre Lemus, of Revere; Samuel Villanueva Portillo, of Chelsea; Cory Pleitez, of Chelsea; Yoselin Martinez Santamaria, of Chelsea; Destiny Faith Shaw, of Winthrop; Joseph Kohanski, of Saugus; Vayron Orellana, of Malden; Lindsay Dabrillo, of North Reading; Daniel Escobar, of Revere; Yeudiel Zelaya, of Chelsea, and Kevin Rodriguez, of Malden. “My new shed has helped me so much, giving me more storage space, which State Senator Jason Lewis presents MVES CEO Lisa Gurgone with a Resolution from the Massachusetts Legislature recognizing the agency’s history and role in the community. “What began in 1975 as a small grassroots effort has become a cornerstone of our community. All of this was possible thanks to our connections and collaborations with the cities and towns we serve, state and local leaders, our community board members, business supporters, nonprofit partners and fellow aging services professionals,” explains Lisa Gurgone, MVES Chief Executive Officer. “It was an honor to kick off our 50th celebrations with the people who helped us reach this was much needed,” said Mattuchio. “I am so grateful for Northeast Metro Tech and its students for building me this incredible shed. Seeing the kids every day and watching them with the rescue dogs was a fun bonus!” “This was a rewarding project that involved both junior and senior students, and which will benefit the animals at Eddie’s Ranch for years to come,” said Superintendent DiBarri. “I am proud of our students for their fine craftsmanship, but also for their caring and community spirit. This is exactly the type of community support and involvement that we love to see from our students here at Northeast Metro Tech.” To learn more about Eddie’s Ranch, visit: https://eddieonwheels.com/. milestone.” The event included Keynote Speaker Edward Alan Miller, Professor of Gerontology and Chair of Gerontology at UMass Boston, who is also a Melrose resident. Dr. Miller discussed the growing need for longterm support services, both locally and nationwide, and explained how sustained investment and innovation are necessary to meet this challenge. MA Senator Jason Lewis also addressed the audience. He presented MVES with a Resolution from the MassachuREADING | FROM PAGE 7 There are even special holographic cards to collect. Did we mention free programs? In addition, there will be special visits by Wildlife Encounters, Vinny the Bubble Guy, the Saugus Fire & Police Departments, Pikachu + Sonic characters and Toe Jam Puppet Band, plus a family dance party, a concert for kids and bubble, magic and puppet shows. Check out the Library’s onAttorneys Andrea Witt, Alexandra Green and Francine Dawicki (left to right) attend MVES’ 50th anniversary kickoff event. The three attorneys are from Spano Dawicki & Witt, a Saugus-based firm that specializes in elder law, estate planning, probate and more. (Courtesy photos/Nicole Hendrickson for MVES) setts Legislature recognizing the agency’s history and role in the community. The MVES executive team and Board of Directors offer their thanks to all who attended, with special recognition for Dr. Miller and Senator Lewis, as well as event sponsors Agero, the Cross Country Group and Preotle, Lane & Associates. Mystic Valley Elder Services is also celebrating its 50th in several other ways. Visit www. line event calendar for upto-date information. Create a reading routine The library is here to help families create a summer reading routine that is fun for kids and their families. Turn off the media before bedtime, sit with a child, share a book or read alongside them. Ask them questions, but above all, make it fun! Research shows that children who read during the summer months maintain literacy skills that they’ve worked hard to build mves.org/mves50 to learn about a series of events in each community MVES serves, nominating an outstanding individual for the MVES Community All-Stars Award, and special upcoming event with a nationally recognized anti-ageism leader. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Questions may also be directed to the MVES Development Department at 781388-4802 or development@ mves.org. during the school year. According to Reading Rockets. org, research with 116 first-, second- and third-graders in a school in a middle-class neighborhood found the decoding skills of nearly 45% of the participants and the fluency of 25% declined between May and September. Stay smart! Have fun! Stop by the library to register for summer reading or to find a just-right book for your child. It’s all free, all summer at the Saugus Public Library! For Advertising with RESULTS, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-233-4446 or info@advocatenews.net ׉ 7cassandra://71ClVjCE8n_KkYdF07VaKiq1i3p9QmPnDShhCx_z9Aw7`ho;3$J5׉ErTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 11, 2025 Page 9 Melrose Arts & Crafts The Bands of Summer Continue M elrose Arts & Crafts delivered teddy bears to the Melrose Fire Department and Ambulance Service. In addition, baby blankets were delivered to Nurse Penny in the postpartum unit at MelroseWakefield Hospital on June 17. If you are interested in sharing your love of crafts, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our membership chairperson, Carol Butt, at 781-729-7527. Members are from 12 cities and towns in the Melrose area. N EXT UP: The Memorylaners are scheduled to perform a free concert at the Saugus Iron Works. The band, a longtime local favorite, will be performing a variety of music from the 50s, 60s and 70s on Wednesday (July 16) night as a series of free summer concerts continues at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. This marks the fourth consecutive summer that the Saugus Public Library and the National Park Service will be collaborating on a local outdoor event that seems to get more popular every year. The concert series celebrates local musical talents in Essex County and creates opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with the park during evening hours. Shows begin at 6 p.m. each Wednesday evening in July and August. People can bring blankets and chairs, snacks, etc. The events take place on the stage behind the museum building, and spectators can settle down on the upper lawn. It is suitable for all ages. Restrooms are available until nearly 8 p.m., when the concerts conclude. If the weather looks bad for any particular Wednesday, concert goers are urged to check the library website (www.sauguspubliclibrary. org) for cancellations on that day. Here is the rest of the schedule: · July 23: Squeeze Box Stompers (Cajun, Zydeco, Blues & Folk). · July 30: Atwater~Donnelly (Traditional American & Celtic Folk Music, Percussive Dance). · August 6: Ditto (Acoustic Music, 60s & 70s). · August 13: John Jerome (Rock, Pop, Country, Hip-Hop). · August 20: Jon Waterman (a journey through the roots of American popular music). · August 27: Jump Street (Classic Rock, Motown, Jazz and Funk). FOR ALL SEASONS | FROM PAGE 6 this week. “I was moderator at the time that the budget was presented to Town Meeting that would have closed the library. And Bob said, ‘Absolutely not.’ He’s the real reason why the library never closed. He said no community should be without a public library,” Long said. Palleschi was the longtime chair of the Finance Committee at that time and made his views known very forcefully and compellingly when he addressed the Town Meeting body, Long recalled. “As a result of what Bob said, Town Meeting voted to have the Finance Committee look over the entire budget and move things around. They took money from here and there so that the library wouldn’t close. The library hours were reduced. But the town did not lose its library,” Long said. Long called his friend “a great volunteer town official who never got the recognition that he truly deserved.” “I wish the town would have had a chance to know him better. But he was a quiet guy who was not one to toot his own horn,” Long recalled. “It was admirable the way he ran the Finance Committee, with such fairness. He would allow everybody a chance to be heard. And at the meetings, I never saw anybody lose their composure. He wouldn’t allow it,” Long said. “Bob respected people. That’s why he earned the great respect that he did. He was the main person on that committee and he kept it together,” Long said. “He was born and raised in the brickyards of Lynn. He was a graduate from St. Mary’s. But when he came to Saugus, he got involved in the community right away. He loved the Town of Saugus like he was from here. His feelings for the town were very strong. He was a great friend and one hell of a resource for Saugus and he will be missed.” BACK AGAIN: The Memorylaners, a very popular local group, will be making a return performance on Wednesday (July 16) at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Here’s a scene from last year’s concert. 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PATRIOTIC PRIDE: Cousins Brian and Gilbert Maes stand by Old Glory. Gilbert, 75, was one of the oldest people attending this year’s Fourth of July block party in Lynnhurst TWINNIES: Genice Anzalone and her daughter Delia Stanasek wore matching dresses. A MOTHER WITH HER SONS: Kim Elivert (center) flanked by her sons Xavier and Quinton; they were proud of their decorated bike. ׉ 7cassandra://RuwMvoiFH_zUDBvfP-6f62Ynrh7tYn0oRhfU891_W_Q9`ho;3$J7׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 11, 2025 Page 11 APPLE PIE, ANYONE? Derek Hickman holds a Fourth of July favorite. DAUGHTER AND DAD: Abigail Johnson, 13, enjoyed the day with her father Daniel. FATHER AND SONS: Stephen Johnson (center) flanked by his sons, Robert and Daniel. FAMILY FUN AT THE PLAYGROUND: ToniAnn and Mark Merlina came with their two children. READY: getting ready for a sack race. THREE GENERATIONS: Saugus Firefighter Anthony Arone, holding his young son Louis, enjoyed July 4 with his mother, Donna. T here’s only one Fourth of July celebration that’s been going on in Saugus for the past 108 years. It’s the Annual Lynnhurst Block Party, which was observed last Thursday and Friday. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Neil Zolot) A HAPPY DAD: Mark Merlina holds his daughter, Julianna. WHEELS OF JULY 4: Julianna and Anthony Merlina were among the kids who dressed up their doll carriages and bikes in a patriotic way. ׉ 7cassandra://PShBOmQzwg_xT5mGRoCqYngaPPVJMjkXRAS-vlnircI=e`ho;3$J8ho;3$J7 rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://D8yIlh3JTQJyBnKZYB5DfO_uB1M1qCR5RdrI1TQMcVYR`'p׉ 7cassandra://69AYaI61bXfeZ59-tzltepgWreIoo_aX3q_Bc60VmNE`׉ 7cassandra://ZNQYn6KnfFTIlWdzHJqwtNkbgqh5QcG5PkY4MzAOwmI:`ho;3$JkטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://LgQYYCkX6b3uwOvGNbNkvNnsHYeuutSOma4DepTZKig`'p׉ 7cassandra://k0gn5bS5qaYwH5c4nMs5lgvs_3UaQC-llpcvl_XYY6c;v`׉ 7cassandra://mgo7fZaZa7H5dIy_eAjefziU61-SedLqGIA5-2xsd-I2d`ho;3$Jlנho;3$Jo m̯9ׁHmailto:mvoge@comcast.netׁ ׁ Ј׉EPage 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 11, 2025 After starting off the District 16 tournament with a 3-0 record, the Saugus Little League 10-year-old stars drop two to Lynnfield in the final round By Joe McConnell T he 2025 Saugus Little League 10-year-old allstar team finished up the District 16 tournament with a 3-2 record after making it to the championship game, where they lost to Lynnfield, 16-1 on July 3. But that three-inning mercy rule loss came after they dropped a hard-fought 10-7 decision to that same Lynnfield team. It was only the team’s first loss in this double elimination tournament. Their overall performance throughout the districts, however, quite possibly bodes well for the Williamsport Tournament during the next two years, when many of them will be together again to compete in the granddaddy of all youth sports events. The Saugus 10s started off this year’s districts by defeating Salem handily, 11-1. They then thumped East Lynn, 18-1, before shutting out Wyoma, 3-0 to complete pool play with a perfect record. These wins paved the way for the aforementioned games against Lynnfield in the final round. “The boys had a great hitting tournament up until that second loss to Lynnfield,” said head coach Craig Smith. “Lynnfield scored eight runs in the very first inning, and we just couldn’t recover (from that outburst). Lynnfield had to beat us twice, because we were undefeated after pool play, but we just couldn’t finish the job.” The Saugus 10s consisted of The 2025 Saugus Little League 10-year-old all-stars made it all the way to the District 16 championship game, before being eliminated by Lynnfield on July 5. They are, from left, second row, head coach Craig Smith, Xander Martinez, Ryan LaCorcia, Jovan Basta, assistant coach Travis Keohane, Cody Keohane, Riley Renfrew and assistant coach Alex Renfrew. Front row, Grayson Solomon, Tony Smith, Jack Freeling, Jack Brown, Braedon Reynolds and Ben O’Connell. Missing from photo, Shane McBrine. (Courtesy photo) Braden Reynolds, Grayson, Solomon, Jovan Basta, Ben O’Connell, Xander Martinez, Riley Renfrew, Ryan, LaCorcia and Shane McBrine. There were also four nine-year-olds on the team who rounded out the roster, and they included Tony Smith, Cody Keohane, Jack Freeling and Jack Brown. With his new prescription drug order, Trump fixes what Biden broke By Larry Bucshon A mericans have been clamoring for sensible prescription drug reform for years. With the stroke of his pen, President Donald Trump answered that call. His executive order aims to bring down drug prices while “once again putting Americans first.” Luckily, it specifically addresses one of the serious flaws in the Biden administration’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program -- an oversight that has discouraged investment in affordable, widely used medications. This reform could deliver major savings to patients -- without undermining the innovation that drives medical breakthroughs. Now it’s up to Congress to finish the job. The reform in question addresses a flaw in the Medicare price-setting scheme put in place by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. That law gave the Secretary of Health and Human Services sweeping new authority to impose price controls on certain drugs covered by Medicare. But it also drew an arbitrary line between different types of medicines by giving biologics, which are made from living organisms, 13 years before price-setting kicks in, while small-molecule drugs, like pills and capsules, get just nine. That four-year gap makes no clinical or economic sense. Many of the most important drugs in history, from aspirin to statins to HIV treatments, are small-molecule medicines. Yet innovators are now steering investment away from them. According to a recent study, investment in small-molecule drugs has already dropped by 68%. And compared to preIRA levels, new small-molecule cancer drug development programs fell over 40% last year. President Trump’s order calls for correcting this imbalance. The Republican-backed EPIC Act offers the clearest solution, aligning the treatment of small-molecule drugs with biologics by extending the price-setting window to 13 years. My hope is that this legislation will pass quickly with bipartisan support. Passing EPIC would protect innovation, preserve patient access, and deliver on the president’s promise to fix what the last administration got wrong. The order also acknowledges the critical role of intellectual property (IP) rights in bringing new drugs to patients -- and promises to optimize those protections in ways that improve access and lower drug costs. Patents and other IP protections play a central role in pushing medical science forward. The previous administration’s efforts to undermine these essential tools posed a direct threat to the foundations of America’s innovation-driven economy. Equally encouraging is the executive order’s treatment of the 340B Prescription Drug Program. The program was originally designed to help safety-net providers offer affordable medications to low-income patients. Yet today, less than 40 percent of hospitals that use the program are in underserved areas. Altogether, this order is a PRESCRIPTION DRUG | SEE PAGE 21 ׉ 7cassandra://ZNQYn6KnfFTIlWdzHJqwtNkbgqh5QcG5PkY4MzAOwmI:`ho;3$J9׉EKTHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 11, 2025 Page 13 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus We’re in the dog days of summer, and I can hardly wait for Autumn, when it’s a lot cooler and I can go to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro with my brother to watch the New England Patriots play NFL football. Seriously, I do love tending to my marigold garden during the summer months and also enjoy my one-hour workouts in the backyard, mowing the lawn over a rough terrain with a mechanical Scotts push mower. And I find time to do some fun things, like enjoy a cookout on my charcoal grill or enjoy some serious grilling at my longtime photo buddy David Spink at his home in Cambridge. David, by the way, shares my interest in Saugus, as he once covered the town when he was photographer and reporter at North Shore Sunday. We were former co-workers at the oncegreat, free circulation magazinish tabloid weekly that covered 11 cities and towns on the North Shore, including Saugus. I covered Saugus for five and a half years during my time at North Shore Sunday. David, by the way, reads every issue of The Saugus Advocate. I often consult with him when it comes to deciding which photo is best for our front page. And he will frequently offer a journalistic critique, telling what he liked or didn’t like about the paper while offering some suggestions for future stories. David is a great writer, a super photographer and tremendous friend who shares my passion for local journalism. He’s long retired from the newspaper business and his enjoying his retirement years with his lovely wife Eileen. Any way, some people say I should have retired years ago. But at age 72, I still find great enjoyment putting out this little weekly newspaper. It keeps me busy and keeps my cognitive skills sharp. Funny thing, though, if I were working for a daily newspaper, there’s no way I would be covering Saugus for shouldn’t be.” “Well Bob,” I told him. “That’s the way it is. Some of the folks in this chamber don’t like newspapers.” 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. SUNDAY’S BEST BET: If you enjoy admiring antique and classic cars while also contributing to a great cause, plan on attending “Moms Cancer Fighting Angels 11th Annual Car Show,” which is set for Sunday (July 13) at the Saugus Middle-High School from 4 to 8 p.m. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate). as long as I’ve been The Saugus Advocate editor. It will be 10 years next March. I would have been promoted. As an example, during my 18 years at The (Lawrence) Eagle-Tribune, I enjoyed covering City Hall and the City of Lawrence. But I wound up getting various promotions: to court reporter, education reporter, columnist, investigative reporter and weekend news editor. When you work on a weekly newspaper and decide to stick around, you develop longevity on the beat and develop continuity in the coverage. But on a daily newspaper, editors switch people around to more challenging jobs if they do good work. Also, editors think it’s a good thing to switch beats periodically to keep reporters fresh and reduce the chances of them getting lazy or too close to the people they cover so that their impartiality is compromised. In Saugus, I don’t really have that problem. For one thing, I haven’t developed many friendships. I don’t live in town and I commute 60 miles roundtrip on days that I cover a meeting or do an interview. I could have retired 10 years ago. But when I saw the opening for covering Saugus for Jim Mitchell and Advocate Newspapers, I jumped at the opportunity. And I tell folks I will continue to be The Saugus Advocate editor for as long as my health and/or the newspaper company’s health holds out. Stay tuned One giant “Shout Out” for Bob Palleschi The great thing about being the Editor of The Saugus Advocate for nine-plus years is that I have enough knowledge of the community that I don’t panic when stories collapse. There’s always something to write about. Like this week, I wanted to do a follow-up story on how the first week went for the town after switching to a new company for trash, recycling and hauling services. Unfortunately, I guess folks at Town Hall were on vacation. I spoke with the recycling director who said that I should talk to the town manager. So, I emailed the town manager. But nobody ever got back to me. I guess I can’t really fault town officials on this one because a lot of folks were on summer vacations this week. So, that story can wait for another week. That’s when I shifted gears to tackle a story on how the town will deal with the passing of Precinct 7 Town Meeting Member Bob Palleschi. He served on several boards. It was actually the “Shout Out” I received last week from Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo that got me going on doing some kind of story about Bob. Of course, I’ve known Bob Palleschi almost as long as I covered Saugus. And I always found him to be positive, respectful of others; but very savvy and knowledgable about financial matters, especially municipal finances – and willing to be quoted, although he was a quiet and reserved man. The last time I spoke with Bob was during the final session of Town Meeting this past spring. I mentioned to him that it was kind of disheartening that after covering 10 Town Meeting sessions in Saugus, probably 30 to 40 percent of the 50 members wanted nothing to do with me. And that some would even act with hostility, saying there was no need for their proceedings to be covered by a newspaper reporter. Some have told me very bluntly, “Get out of my way, I don’t have to talk to you.” Bob Palleschi responded by shaking his head and saying “That shouldn’t be. That A Correction for Pola Andrews I don’t like making mistakes. But when it’s truly obvious to me that I made a mistake, I do corrections. In last week’s paper in a story about Pola Andrews receiving an award from the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials, I incorrectly reported that she attended Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Philadelphia. I made the mistake of punching the academy name in on the internet to find where it was located. But Pola pointed out that she attended Mt. St. Joseph. But it was her high school in Boston – not Philadelphia. Since readers of the article may have gotten the wrong impression that Pola attended a college preparatory school in Philadelphia, we need to set the record straight. Pola Andrews attended high school in Boston – not Philadelphia. I regret the error. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry today The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry has returned to its normal schedule today (Friday, July 11) from 9:30-11am at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. 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The annual summer festival is just two years away from being a century old. The event included festive flower arrangements, including a charming flower arrangement in the gazebo featuring red gladiolus, anthurium, white baby’s breath (Gypsophila spp.), sky blue carnations (artificial color) and assorted greens, and others in the chapel, while red roses bloomed in the beds. Summer is certainly here. The July full moon, often known as the Buck Moon, occurred last night. We have had some uncomfortably hot days this week, so I have gone out early to water whenever it did not rain. It’s a good time to take a stroll around the gardens at the Saugus Iron Works. Dramatic tall spikes of white flowers on black cohosh (formerly Cimicifuga racemosa, now called Actaea racemosa) stand out against the dark walls of the house and shop. The beds around the house include coneflower (Echinacea spp. and hybrids) in many colors, bright yellow threadleaf tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata) and pale pink and cream common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). The latter plant is the host for Monarch butterflies. Blue hydrangeas are having another wonderful year, much like last year’s spectacular bloom season. Not all hydrangeas can produce blue flowers, but bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) and mountain hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata), both Asian species, will produce flowers that are blue if they are grown in acidic soil. The same plants, if the soil is alkaline or basic, will have pinkish flowers, and if the soil is neutral, may have purplish blossoms. Every summer I am asked a lot of questions about hydrangeas, most often about why they are not blooming, but I don’t expect to hear much of that this summer. There will always be questions about color, especially when someone has bought a hydrangea because they loved the color, but the following year (or even sooner) the flowers opened in a different shade. In the nursery pot, the plant takes its color cues from the soil in that pot, but when the roots grow out into your own garden soil, the acidity in your soil is likely to be different so new flowers will likely be pinker or bluer than they were before. Limestone makes the soil sweeter, adding to the likelihood of pink flowers, and it can leach out of foundations (concrete contains limestone), white rocks added as a decorative touch in the garden, or Coneflower and threadleaf coreopsis bloom in the gardens at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) lawn treatments to make the grass greener. Our natural soil in Saugus tends to be somewhat acidic due to granite bedrock, and that tends to bring out blue colors in bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) and their hybrids. The most common blue hydrangeas with a mophead-style flower cluster, also known as hortensia style, is ‘Endless Summer,’ which is a cross between a bigleaf hydrangea and a native North American species, smooth hyA bee alights on flowers of black cohosh in front of the house at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) drangea (Hydrangea arborescens), which has white flowers. Up until that development, all blue flowering hydrangeas bloomed on “old wood,” which are branches produced in the previous growing season. If the winter was harsh, there might be no flowers produced the following summer. Smooth hydrangea could produce buds in the spring that would bloom in summer of the same year. Now most blue hydrangeas have these two species in their genetic background and are more likely to bloom almost every summer. Some of the newest intro‘Eclipse’ hydrangea is a dramatic shrub with nearly black foliage blooming in this Lynnhurst garden. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ‘Endless Summer’ hydrangea at the Saugus Historical Society is full of flowers this week. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ductions in bigleaf hydrangeas have very dark, nearly black foliage. ‘Eclipse,’ a mophead-style hydrangea with very dark leaves, was produced by Spring Hill’s First Editions. The flowers will be dark purple in acidic soil and red in sweet (alkaline) soil. Usually, the base of each petal is a little paler than the outer edges, so the flower cluster often looks two-toned. There is chlorophyll underlying the darker pigments, so the leaves do photosynthesize like most other plants, and the flowers are produced on both “old” and A beautiful bouquet formed the backdrop in the gazebo at this year’s Imperio Mariense feast on Lynn Fells Parkway. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) “new” wood so most years it will bloom for several months of the summer. Occasionally the leaves will be greener if the plant is in deep shade, but so far I have not had much trouble with mine, and the leaves are still quite dark. Mine is still young, but they are likely to grow up to about 5’ tall, which makes them just a bit shorter than ‘Endless Summer.’ It is a dramatic looking shrub whether it is grown among other dark foliaged plants like purple leafed smoke bush (Cotinus coggygria atropurpurea) or purple leafed ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Diabolo’) or used as a contrast to green foliage plants. 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. ׉ 7cassandra://_66MUPB1BYAkFTRjpNmDBlgKOiIzIw9_LpV53T6L9dc7`ho;3$J;׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 11, 2025 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 bors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office: 781233-2663 or go to the Website: cliftondalecc.org for details. A Car Show Sunday for Cancer Fighting Angels This just in from Guy Moley, an announcement about Moms Cancer Fighting Angels 11th Annual car Show, which is set for Sunday (July 13). We’ll let Guy explain: “This Sunday Moms cancer Fighting Angels 11th Annual Car Show will take place at Saugus Middle High School from 4pm to 8pm and will feature cars trucks and motorcycles. There will be food available from J&M, Emmas Lemonade Stand and Boston Ice Cream. There will be trophys awared, raffles, a 50/50. Todd Angilly will be singing the National Anthem at 6pm followed by a flash mob dancing to grease from Fox Run Dance company of NH. Lil Jimmy’s Stack of Records will also be spinning the tunes and a special guest Boston Batman will be joining us as well as 105.7 WROR. All proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.” Narcan presentation July 14 at Senior Center The Saugus Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee will hold a Narcan Presentation at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus) on Monday, July 14, at 10 a.m. This is a free hour-long presentation. Become educated on how to save lives from an accidental overdose. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Senior Center at 781231-4178 to reserve your seat. Walk-ins are welcome. A special call for art Here’s a special request from Tori Darnell, co-chair of the Saugus Cultural Council: I wanted to share with you that the Saugus Cultural Council has partnered with Bike to the Sea to host an outdoor art show along the Northern Strand Trail on Saturday, July 19th. This special 1-day event is to celebrate local creativity and community spirit by showcasing artwork from residents of all ages who live along this community-connecting trail. I am reaching out to community groups and leaders along the trail; Everett, Malden, Revere, Saugus, and Lynn, for their support in promoting the call for artists for this community-connecting event. Artists are to submit artwork through this online form: https://forms.gle/ sM9KLBzskdJHKaUc6/. Artwork deadline entry is July 1st, 2025. Tori can be reached at 339440-1017 for more details. Help plan the Second Annual Saugus Cultural Festival Join the Saugus Cultural Festival Subcommittee to help organize the 2nd Annual Saugus Cultural Festival! The Saugus Cultural Council is looking for Saugus resident volunteers to serve on a Subcommittee to help plan and organize the 2026 Saugus Cultural Festival, which is happening on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Saugus Middle High School! Help out with: · Coordinate diverse entertainers, food vendors and miscellaneous activities · Work with Saugus 411 Committee on community/information tables for community groups & local businesses/nonprofits · Support in social media, print and other digital marketing · Support in crowdsourcing for grants and festival sponsors · And more! Other commitments: · Monthly evening meetings starting August 2025; Subcommittee may meet twice a month starting October 2025 until March 2026. · Share progress at Saugus Cultural Council public meetings every first Tuesday starting September 2025 until March 2026 Interested in volunteering? Email us at saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com by July 31. Visitor Services available at Saugus Iron Works The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site has begun FIGHTING DRUG ABUSE IN THE COMMUNITY: Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee donated coloring books to Prince Restaurant to be distributed to young guests. Pictured from left to right is Elks Committee person Jeannine Breau, Restaurant Owner Steven Castraberti, Elks Committee Chairperson Ron Visconti and Elks Committee Person Theresa Doherty.” The committee will hold a Narcan Presentation at the Saugus Senior Center, 466 Central St. in Saugus on Monday July 14th at 10am. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) its “visitors’ services,” marking the opening of restrooms and the museum. This is the expected schedule of tours for the summer: Wednesday– Sunday at 11 a.m., house tours, 1/2 hour; Wednesday– Sunday at 2 p.m., industrial site tours, which will include waterwheel demonstrations when staffing permits. On Fridays and Saturdays only, there will also be a 10 a.m. waterwheel demonstration. Visitors’ services will end on Oct. 31. Library events · Henna For Teens: Get a free Henna Design tattoo from a professional Henna artist; July 21 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room. Registration required. Fifth grade and up. · Level Up at your library: Now through Aug. 20, submit what you read this summer and you may win an Amazon gift card. Enter to win by going to our website and filling out the book review form. Grades 7-12. ·Adult Summer Reading Contest at the library: June 18-August 20; adults ages 18 and up can participate in our Adult Summer Reading Contest for the chance to win a gift card to a local restaurant! Fill out an online (www.sauguspubliclibrary.org) book review form for every book you read over the summer, and you will be entered to win! The more books you read, the greater your chances of winning! Graphic novels, manga, cookbooks, e-books and audio books count, too. Good luck! Buy-A-Brick for a veteran The Saugus War Monument Committee, once again, is sponsoring the Buy-A-Brick Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just someone from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” x 8” brick (three lines) or $200 for a 8” x 8” brick (five lines). Each line has a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. The brick application must be in by September 10 to ensure the bricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-2317995 for more information and applications. C.H.a.R.M. Center is open The Town of Saugus Solid Waste/Recycling Department announced that the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (C.H.a.R.M.) has opened for the season, with normal operational hours of Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The C.H.a.R.M. Center is located at 515 Main St., Saugus, behind the Saugus Department of Public Works. Residents are welcome to use the C.H.a.R.M. Center for their recycling needs. Saugus was the first municipality in Massachusetts to open a C.H.a.R.M. Center. The C.H.a.R.M. Center accepts the following items at no cost to residents: · Bottles and cans · Paper and cardboard · Scrap metal · Shoes, clothes and other textiles · Fluorescent light bulbs and batteries (button and rechargeable) Residents are also permitted the free disposal of three TVs or computers/CRT moniTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 ׉ 7cassandra://xCYocqggFtdd742dkK90wXDQ--5GSaBBUaVGluAcEcM2`ho;3$J<ho;3$J; rבCטUru׉׉ 7cassandra://YOBJ6mKWwOKp6kTPfuxJqWwZKxZXfC4o4BCZH8sCQl0 G`'p׉ 7cassandra://Hs11DF3EsWydknYiFwhoW4ewlN5fcrqFVQAQk07Q7zUB`׉ 7cassandra://jj5Lu-W3DskzzMjW1WjBKUz0n-NoggcN_3WzK8vDFpE3`ho;3$JwטUUru׉׉ 7cassandra://e2371hiHRioVvYyscT74wzv-Wef9VlgjSMr3Ig6kSNU`'p׉ 7cassandra://IRUeV8oA22Q0xxDJK5CLjdNH7_ND8VS1lV_CzlAU-FI`׉ 7cassandra://2UiVK1Jy1o7Qd9dD1MAzpLooKuok0l4VRSivE_q77V8/M`ho;3$Jxנho;3$J{ m> 9ׁHhttp://call.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E"APage 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 11, 2025 ing costs and getting after high housing prices.” “Between first and last month’s rent, a security deposit and a broker’s fee — moving to a new apartment was breaking the bank for far too many Massachusetts residents,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “In Massachusetts, we know Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 50 -Report No. 27 June 30-July 4, 2025 Copyright © 2025 Beacon Hill Roll Call. All Rights Reserved. By Bob Katzen T HE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 30-July 4. APPROVE $60.9 BILLION FISCAL YEAR 2026 STATE BUDGET (H 4240) House 139-6, Senate 382, approved and Gov. Maura Healey signed into law, after vetoing $130 million in planned spending, a conference committee version of a $60.9 billion fi scal 2026 state budget for the fi scal year that began July 1, 2025. The House and Senate had approved different versions of the budget and a conference committee hammered out this compromise version. “I’m proud to sign a budget that is fiscally responsible and protects what makes Massachusetts special,” said Gov. Healey “In Massachusetts, we are continuing to lead and do what we know works – focusing on lowering costs, protecting essential care and services and moving our economy forward by investing in housing, transportation and our schools. We are also signing this budget in a moment of great dysfunction in Washington. The President is poised to sign a bill that’s going to kick hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents off their health care, increase energy and groceries prices and cost people their jobs.” The budget also includes a new law, effective August 1, which will require landlords, instead of renters, to cover the cost of broker fees unless a renter is the one to hire the broker fi rst. “This is about saving you money, thousands of dollars you can now spend on whatever you need or put it away for the future,” said Healey. “And this is just one way I’m lower~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! 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Contact David @ 781-322-9401. that the best investment we can make is in our people, and this budget refl ects the Senate’s continuing commitment to do so while maintaining our equal commitment to responsible money management,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland). “This statewide approach to investment delivers resources to every part of the state and protects our most vulnerable residents from the cruelest actions of the federal government, while our continued focus on education and mental health ensures that people have the keys to unlock the doors of opportunity.” “This fiscal year 2026 budget makes key investments that better support Massachusetts students and families, that increase access to aff ordable health care and that provide for a safer and more reliable public transportation system – all without raising taxes,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy). “ In a moment of incredible uncertainty at the federal level, this budget is proof that government can be both fi scally responsible and an agent of good, the kind of government that our residents deserve.” “I am fi lled with optimism as I refl ect on the outcome of the fi scal year 2026 budget conference committee,” said Sen. Patrick O’Connor (R-Weymouth), Ranking Republican Member of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “Through strong bipartisan collaboration, we in the House and Senate reached a consensus that not only addresses current needs but also sets a positive precedent for future partnerships. This fi nal agreement refl ects our shared commitment to the people of the commonwealth and our ability to work together for the greater good. The success of the fi scal year 2026 budget underscores the incredible potential we unlock when we come together across party lines. We’ve made meaningful investments in critical areas, addressing urgent funding gaps and expanding access to higher education.” “While Massachusetts tax dollars continue to be used on housing and benefits for non-residents, this budget uses more tax dollars to create a legal fund to stop the deportation of illegal immigrants, including those who have committed violent crimes,” said Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton), one of only two senators who voted against the budget. “Meanwhile, cities and towns across the state are struggling to balance their budgets and provide services to seniors and children being educated in our public schools, including many of the towns I represent in Worcester and Hampden County. This dichotomy is Gov. Healey’s responsibility, and in good conscience, I can’t support it.” “The fi scal year 2026 budget continues a completely unsustainable budget increase year over year,” said Rep. Ken Sweezey (R-Hanson), one of only six representatives who voted against the package. “A 6 percent increase from last year, nearly 50 percent increase from 2019, and nearly 140 percent increase from 2010. The commonwealth should only be paying for needs instead of wants with the extreme federal uncertainty and the impending cuts.” “Beacon Hill leaders are trying to have it both ways,” said Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance. ”They’re talking about caution and restraint while greenlighting billions in new spending, using one-time gimmicks to paper over structural imbalances and shortchanging local aid to the cities and towns they claim to represent. Local governments are in crisis. Budgets are breaking, override votes are stacking up and yet Beacon Hill refuses to share the wealth. They’re prioritizing their own pet projects while towns are forced to cut core services and raise taxes on residents. ” (A “Yes” vote is for the $60.9 billion budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Didn’t Vote Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes $7.5 BILLION INTERIM FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET (H 4237) House 144-1, Senate, on a voice vote without a roll call, approved and sent to Gov. Healey a 7.5 billion interim one-month fiscal 2026 state budget, sometimes called a one-twelfth budget, to pay the state’s bills and fund accounts while Gov. Healey takes her constitutionally allotted time of ten days to review and then to veto or amend any provisions in the full $61.01 billion budget. The interim budget will only be in eff ect for a maximum of ten days and is superseded by the full-year budget once that takes eff ect. “The issue is she needs the ten days for vetoes,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano. “So, no matter when we do it, we need a one-twelfth budget.” Rep. Marc Lombardo (R-Billerica), the only representative to vote against the $7.5 billion interim budget, did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to explain why he voted against it. (A “Yes” vote is for the interim $7.5 billion budget. A “No” vote is against it.) Rep. Jessica Giannino Yes Rep. Donald Wong Didn’t Vote ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL REPEATED PUBLIC NUISANCE COMPLAINTS (H 2246) – A bill heard by the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government would empower cities and towns to hold property owners fi nancially accountable when their properties are the source of ten or more repeated public nuisance complaints within a 1-year period. The measure holds the owner responsible for the costs associated with any subsequent police responses, as well as any other costs. “This legislation is about restoring fairness for taxpayers and ensuring safer neighborhoods,” said sponsor Rep. Bruce Ayers (D-Quincy). “When a property becomes a repeated source of disturbance, the fi nancial burden shouldn’t fall on the community, it should fall on the property owner responsible. By holding them accountable, we give municipalities the tools they need to proBEACON | SEE PAGE 17 ׉ 7cassandra://jj5Lu-W3DskzzMjW1WjBKUz0n-NoggcN_3WzK8vDFpE3`ho;3$J=׉E(4THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 11, 2025 Page 17 BEACON | FROM PAGE 16 tect quality of life for all residents.” BAN FREE PHONE CALLS FOR SOME PRISONERS (S 1689) – The Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on legislation that would ban no cost phone calls for incarcerated violent criminals who have been found guilty of rape of a child, first degree murder, second degree murder, attempted murder, sexual assault, assault and battery on second offense, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, arson, stalking and armed robbery. “Unlimited phone calls for violent criminals in prison means that murderers can freely call their loved ones while the loved ones of their victims will never talk to their murdered child or spouse again,” said sponsor Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton). “These phone calls allow criminals to communicate with their network of associates and continue criminal activity even while incarcerated. It is primarily for these reasons that I authored this legislation to eliminate no cost calls for violent criminals.” THE COMMITTEE ON MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE AND RECOVERY- This committee held a hearing on several bills including: AVAILABILITY OF NARCAN IN SCHOOLS (S 1422) – Would require all school districts to create a Narcan overdose prevention program. Narcan, also known by its generic name naloxone, is an emergency treatment used for the complete or partial reversal of an opioid overdose. The measure would require every school nurse to be trained in Narcan assistance and to have Narcan in the nurse’s office. Another provision requires all public schools to offer training to junior high school and high school students on how to administer naloxone hydrochloride, in nasal spray form. “I’m in the camp that Narcan should be available everywhere — absolutely everywhere, including in our schools,” said sponsor Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield). “It absolutely terrifies me that a growing number of high school students are using drugs, many of which could be unknowingly contaminated with a deadly contaminant like fentanyl. We can and must increase access to these life-saving medications in our communities, because in those terrifying minutes when an overdose occurs, every second is so critical to prevent death.” USE OF PSYCEHDELICS IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE (S 1400) – Would establish a pilot program under the Department of Public Health, to explore the use of psychedelics in mental health care. The proposal authorizes a maximum of three specialized mental health clinics, excluding any tied to the cannabis industry, psychedelic development or pharmaceutical companies, to use psychedelics under strict supervision. Participating clinics are tasked with reporting patient outcomes to contribute to the development of refined treatment protocols and regulatory frameworks for psychedelic use in mental health care. “Last session, I served as cochair of the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions, where we heard heartfelt and compelling testimony from veterans, first responders and others with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, who have used psychedelic treatment to address their trauma,” said sponsor Sen. Cindy Friedman (D-Arlington). “These advocates were in support of 2024’s Question 4, a broad measure that would have allowed people to possess, use and even grow their own psychedelics in the commonwealth, which was soundly rejected by voters. Given the developing nature of psychedelic treatment, I believe my legislation establishing a supervised pilot program would provide us with the opportunity to take a measured approach in evaluating the effectiveness of this treatment, while also allowing residents with significant mental health challenges to access an alternative form of treatment if they choose.” STUDENT ID CARDS AND SUICIDE LINE (H 2221/S 1384) - Would require that newly printed student ID cards for public school students in grades 6-12 and students in public colleges, include the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline phone numbers and text message numbers. The line directs all callers to trained call takers who are available to provide free, confidential emotional support for those in crisis. The measure allows schools that have a supply of unissued student identification cards that do not comply with this new requirement, to issue the old student identification cards to students until the remaining supply is depleted. In 2024, the House and Senate approved different versions of the bill, but the legislative session ended before the two sides could agree on a version. “We must ensure that every student has the information and access they need to receive critical support and resources,” said House sponsor Rep. Jack Lewis (D-Framingham). “Reaching out for help can be difficult, and finding the right information isn’t always easy. That’s why this bill is so important. Nineteen other states have already passed similar legislation, and I’m hopeful that Massachusetts will be next in ensuring every student has access to the life-saving support of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline right on their student ID.” “Suicide is a leading cause of death for people of all ages in the United States, and young people are particularly at risk,” said Senate sponsor Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton). “According to a study published by the National Center for Health Statistics at the end of 2022, suicide was the second leading cause of death for Americans aged 15-24, representing a 56 percent increase from the previous decade. Massachusetts’ most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that, in 2021, only 11.3 percent of students asked for help from a doctor, counselor or hotline before their suicide attempt. That’s well-below the (already low) 24.3 percent of students who asked for help in 2019.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Electric vehicles (EVs) are cheaper to operate and maintain and access to charging shouldn’t be the determining factor in the decision to go electric. By supporting innovative charging solutions, we’re tackling some of the most persistent barriers to EV adoption headon. These efforts will catalyze real-world, community-driven projects that reduce pollution, drive economic growth and move Massachusetts closer to a clean transportation future.” --- Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Dr. Emily Reichert announcing that 36 Bay State cities and towns will receive funding to expand EV charging stations. “It is critical that the state steps in to ensure that schools are protecting all students — without exception. Every day without intervention allows these districts to stand idly by while students of color are bullied. The damage inflicted by racial harassment doesn’t end when the school day does — it can reverberate across a child’s lifetime.” --- Erika Richmond Walton, a Lawyers for Civil Rights attorney, on representing two Black students who say they have been racially bullied at their schools. The two formally withdrew their federal civil rights complaints, citing a lack of confidence in the federal government’s ability to protect them and refiled their complaints with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office. “The state is well-positioned to achieve these ambitious nature protection and restoration goals, but … needs to invest much more to make that happen. No other investment of public dollars will return as many benefits to Massachusetts residents. This will boost an outdoor recreation industry already contributing $13 billion and 100,000 jobs to the state’s economy, protect us against impacts of floods and extreme heat and improve our health and well-being at a time of soaring healthcare costs.” ---David O’Neill, President and CEO of Mass Audubon testifying before the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources in favor of legislation that calls for a dedicated sustainable revenue stream to protect and restore land, water, urban greenspace and outdoor recreational access across Massachusetts. “With this expanded and permanent funding for the Community Investment Tax Credits program, we’re ensuring that every corner of the state has resources to build housing and drive economic development. This is a smart, community-driven approach to building economic security and housing opportunities.” ---Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announcing the Healey Administration is awarding $13.2 million in grants to nonprofit Community Development Corporations to support programming that includes affordable housing development and preservation, community planning and economic development initiatives, homeownership assistance, financial education, foreclosure prevention, savings programs and job training and job creation programs. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible 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 June 30July 4, the House met for a total of six hours and 15 minutes while the Senate met for a total of four hours and 13 minutes. Mon. June 30House11:02 a.m. to5:06 p.m. Senate1:17 p.m. to5:09 p.m. Tues.July1No House session. No Senate session. Wed. July2No House session. No Senate session. .Thurs. July3House11:01 a.m. to 11:12 a.m. Senate 11:07 a.m. to 11:28 a.m. Fri. July4No House session. No Senate session. 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CARR Date of Death: March 1, 2025 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Orrison W. Carr III of Saugus, MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Orrison W. Carr III of Saugus, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. July 11, 2025 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Division Docket No. ES25P2053EA Estate of: GEORGE W. PARROTT IV Also Known As: GEORGE W. PARROTT Date of Death: MAY 2, 2025 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Donna Joyce of Tewksbury, MA Donna Joyce of Tewksbury, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. July 11, 2025 Saugus High Class of 1980 Attention, Saugus High Class of 1980. Mark your calendars for Nov. 29 (Saturday after Thanksgiving) and reach out to your friends that you’d like to see at the 45th Class Reunion for 1980 graduates and friends. The reunion will be held that day from 1 to 6 p.m. inside the Saugus Elks. Invite Saugus High friends tors per household each year at the C.H.a.R.M. Center. Residents can obtain new stickers for this year free of charge when visiting the C.H.a.R.M. Center. By purchasing a $25 sticker that is valid for the entirety of the season, residents will be permitted to dispose of yard waste and brush at the C.H.a.R.M. Center. The $25 sticker also covers the cost to dispose of hard/rigid plastics at the facility. The C.H.a.R.M. Center accepts CHECKS ONLY, no cash or cards. Please note that the C.H.a.R.M. Center does not accept any household trash or construction materials and debris. The Town of Saugus reserves the right to refuse any material if quantity or quality is questionable. Go to https://www.saugus-ma. gov/solid-waste-recycling-department and click on “Recycling Guide” for a comprehensive list of items that are accepted or not accepted at the C.H.a.R.M. Center, in addition to guidelines for how to prepare different items for disposal at the facility. The C.H.a.R.M. Center will remain open on Wednesdays and Saturdays through the season until the winter. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. TAKING THE OATH: Gail Murray, right, got sworn in by Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta following her reappointment to the Library Board of Trustees. “I sincerely thank Gail for her olunteerism and dedication to our Town,” Panetta said. from other classes that you may want to be at our 1980 Class Reunion. Our last Saugus Class BBQ event a couple of years ago had three sisters from three different classes attend and they had a blast – so many loved seeing them and appreciated them being there. So many old friends reconnecting after decades; friends from overseas and across the country came; Saugus Classmates that left in Jr. High and that went to other High Schools came. How special it was for so many people to see each other after over 40 years. Reach out to your friends who are not on Facebook to give them some early notice in case they may want to attend and need to make travel plans. Some of our Classmates have kept in touch with some of our High School teachers, and they attended our last two Saugus High Reunion events – we hope they’ll join us again. Feel free to reach out to any of your favorite teachers that you may want there – I’m sure they would love to hear from you. More information is forthcoming. Any questions, please feel free to reach out to Andrea or Pete: Andrea Saunders (1980 Class President) can be reached at paulgreens@aol.com or 978482-5787. Pete Nicolo can be reached PSNicolo2533@comcast.net or 978-815-8234. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 19 ׉ 7cassandra://SZWrmyU1rmmK51tuclyQL4IChWlsdrNP2VprpWltdzQ3`ho;3$J?׉E"^THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 11, 2025 Page 19 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have a story idea, an article or a photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message at 978-6837773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. Sa nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller Who’s Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefi ts? Dear Savvy Senior, What do I need to do to get disGIANT IRIDESCENT BUBBLES: They soared over the Saugus Ironworks at one of the children’s events recently sponsored by Saugus Ironworks and the Saugus Public Library. The library’s diverse summer children’s events included fun at the Saugus Ironworks with Mr. Vinny The Bubble Guy. He had all the kids making giant bubbles and frolicking with his special bubble wands on June 26. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ability benefi ts from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work at my job anymore, but I’ve read that getting disability benefi ts is very diffi cult. Need Help Dear Need, Getting Social Security DisTHE SALT DEDUCTION INCREASE P resident Trump signed off on the big beautiful bill on July 4, 2025. This legislation contained many various provisions, not just tax provisions. However, one big tax provision was the increase in the SALT (State and Local Tax) deduction. Since the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act enacted in 2017, this deduction was limited to $10,000 as an itemized deduction on Schedule A. A taxpayer added up his or her state income taxes, excise taxes and real estate taxes in order to include on Schedule A. However, the amount actually deducted could not exceed $10,000. Many taxpayers pay far in excess of $10,000 in those types of taxes, especially for taxpayers in states such as Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and California. With the 2025 standard deduction at $30,000 for a married couple ($33,200 for a married couple if both are 65 years of age or older), with such a limit on the SALT deduction under the old law, many taxpayers would take the standard deduction because the total of their SALT deduction, charitable contributions, medical expenses and mortgage interest would not exceed the standard deduction. For a single person, the 2025 standard deduction is $15,000 ($17,000 if 65 years of age or older). This new law now allows taxpayers to claim up to $40,000 in SALT deductions thereby putting them in a better position to itemized their deductions. The SALT deduction for 2025 begins to phase out for taxpayers who have income of $500,000 or more. The $40,000 SALT deduction limit as well as the $500,000 income limit are increased by 1% per year up until December 31, 2029. For calendar year 2030, the SALT deduction will revert back to $10,000. The $40,000 SALT deduction is phased out as your income exceeds $500,000 by an amount equal to 30% of the excess income amount. As an example, if your 2025 income is $600,000, the phase out of the SALT deduction would be equal to 30% of $100,000, or $30,000, leaving you with a SALT deduction of only $10,000. The SALT deduction is completely phased out with income of $633,333 as $133,333 x 30% equals $40,000. It is diffi cult to claim medical expenses for most taxpayers as an itemized deduction as they must exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income before you get to deduct one dollar worth of medical expenses. Prior to this most recent legislation, the vast majority of taxpayers ended up taking the standard deduction. This new bill will allow many more taxpayers to itemize their deductions on Schedule A. However, the state income deduction and real estate tax deduction will have to be higher than the standard deduction, unless there are charitable contributions and medical expenses that bring you over that threshold. The new bill also preserved the end-around for the state income tax deduction wherein many states enacted tax legislation that allows for pass through entities such as S Corporations and LLC’s to pay the state income tax based upon the earnings of the business and take a deduction on the federal return at the entity level. Then, the individual owner can take a tax credit on his or her personal return equal to 90% (in Massachusetts) of the state income taxes actually paid by the entity. We’ll just have to see how this all plays out this upcoming tax season after the fi rst of the year. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney,Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. ability Insurance benefi ts (SSDI) when you’re unable to work can indeed be challenging. Each year, approximately 2 million people apply for SSDI, but around two-thirds of them are denied, because most applicants fail to prove that they’re disabled and can’t work. Here are some steps you can take that can help improve your odds. Are You Disabled? The fi rst thing you need to fi nd out is if your health condition qualifi es you for Social Security disability benefi ts. u generally will be eligible only if you have a physical or mental impairment severe enough that it prevents you from working in your current, or past line of work, for at least a year. There is no such thing as a partial disability benefi t. If you’re fi t enough to work part-time, and you’re earning more than $1,620 ($2,700 if you’re blind) a month on average in 2025, your application will be denied. But, if you’re not working or are working but earning below those limits, your application may be considered. Your skills, education and work experience are factors too. Your application will be denied if your work history suggests that you could perform a less physically demanding job that your disability does not prevent you from doing. To help you determine if you’re eligible, use the SSA Benefi t Eligibility Screening Tool at SSAbest. benefi ts.gov. How to Apply If you believe you have a claim, your next step is to gather up your personal, fi nancial and medical information so you can be prepared and organized for the application process. You can apply either online at SSA.gov/disability or call 800-7721213 to make an appointment to apply at your local Social Security offi ce, or to set up an appointment for someone to take your claim over the phone. The whole process lasts about an hour. If you schedule an appointment, a “Disability Starter Kit” that will help you get ready for your interview will be mailed to you. If you apply online, the kit is available at SSA.gov/disability/ disability_starter_kits.htm. It currently takes six to eight months from the initial application to receive either an award or denial of benefi ts. The only exception is if you have a chronic illness that qualifi es you for a “compassionate allowance” (see SSA. gov/compassionateallowances), which fast tracks cases within weeks. If Social Security denies your initial application, you can appeal the decision, and you’ll be happy to know that roughly half of all cases that go through a round or two of appeals end with benefi ts being awarded. But the bad news is, with a huge backlog of people waiting, it can take another eight to 10 months or longer to appeal the decision, and another 15 months to get a hearing if reconsideration is denied. Get Help You can hire a representative to help you with your Social Security disability claim. By law, representatives can charge only 25 percent of past-due benefi ts up to a maximum of $9,200 if they win your case. It’s probably worth hiring someone at the start of the application process if your disability is something diffi cult to prove such as chronic pain. If, however, your disability is obvious, it might be worth initially working without a representative to avoid paying the fee. You can always hire a representative later if your initial application and fi rst appeal are denied. To fi nd a representative, check with the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (nosscr.org) or National Association of Disability Representatives (nadr.org). Or, if you’re low-income, contact the Legal Services Corporation (lsc.gov/ fi nd-legal-aid) for free assistance. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. 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Mrs. Marino is survived by her three daughters, Michelle Gallotto and her late husband Joseph of Saugus, Reinvited to attend visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Thursday July 3 followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus.Entombment in Woodlawn Mausoleum in Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations in Antonetta’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www. thewarrengroup.com. 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On July 16, 1935, the first parking meters in the world were installed in what city that has a name that includes its state’s name? 17. In 1968 candidate Richard Nixon appeared on “Laugh In” and said what catchphrase? 18. In 1872 who was arrested for voting in the presidential election in Rochester, N.Y.? 19. What TV talk show host’s book club recommended books for sales of 55 million-plus? 20. On July 17, 1763, John Jacob Astor (famous family founder) was born in what German city that has the same name as a salad? DATE 06.20.25 06.16.25 06.16.25 06.20.25 06.20.25 06.20.25 06.16.25 PRICE 710000 550000 730000 620000 650000 500000 615000 ANSWERS Marie T. (Leslie) Trudeau O f Saugus. Died on July 3, 2025, at Ledgewood Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in Beverly at the age of 97. She was the wife of the late Francis D. Trudeau. Born in Boston and raised in the Beachmont section of Revere, she was the daughter of OBITS | SEE PAGE 21 1. Between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr 2. 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