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he basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St., will be just like a racetrack tomorrow morning as Saugus Cub Scout Pack 62 holds its Annual Pinewood Derby. Miniature wood cars made by the hands of kids, sometimes with the help of their parents, will be competing for prizes for the fastest and the best-looking.

“It’s been going for at least 35 years,” Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 Scoutmaster John Kane said.

The Pinewood Derby will get underway at 10 a.m. with “an open race” for parents and siblings of the Cub Scouts, according to Kane. “Once that is done and the winners determined, we will start the cubbies races 11 a.m.,” Kane said.

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READY TO GO: Here are some of the cars that will be racing in Saugus Cub Scout Pack 62’s Annual Pinewood Derby set for 11 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, March 3) in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St., Saugus. (Courtesy photo by Julie Martin to The Saugus Advocate)

“Each car races at least three times, and the winners advance to the next round until we determine the top three winners.

We also judge cars on appearance and have a few categories for prizes yet to be determined.

There will be trophies for the top three cars,” he said.

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own Manager Scott C. Crabtree says it’s been years since the town had a truancy officer to check on students who belong in school.

This year he wants the town to hire a truancy officer who will also make sure that students from out-of-town aren’t hiding out in the classrooms of Saugus Public Schools.

“If there are 100 students who don’t belong, it’s $1.5 million in taxpayers’ money,” Crabtree told the Board of Selectmen Wednesday night as he presented his preliminary $98.9 million budget for the 2019 fiscal year that begins July 1. He based that estimate on an average cost of $15,480 per student Selectmen voted unanimously to accept the town manager’s recommended spending plan, which will be reviewed by the Finance Committee during a series of meetings this month and next month before the Annual Town Meeting votes on the budget in May. In the proposed budget he

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presented to the Board of Selectmen on Feb. 15, Crabtree included $40,000 for a truancy officer within the budgeted salaries for the Town Manager’s Office. The amount really belongs in the School Department budget request. But Crabtree said he included it within his own office “as a placeholder.” The town manager said he feels “strongly” about adding the position to the town payroll after conversations with Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi, Jr. “I think it’s something that’s needed to help assist the schools,”Crabtree noted, adding that he wants to make sure that all the students attending classes in the town’s education system “belong.”

With a new Middle-High School set to open in a couple of years, the attraction for unauthorized students could be greater and add an unnecessary financial burden to the town, Crabtree said.

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Selectman Jennifer D’Eon, whose son Jake has been active in the derby, said she will be racing a car in the open race this year, along with her husband, Saugus Deputy Fire Chief Tom D’Eon. “Every year my family looks forward to the Pinewood Derby! The adults make very creative cars for the ‘open’ race that begins at 10 a.m.,” Selectman D’Eon said.

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“This year my whole family is racing the rest of Pack 62. I named my car E-Racer. It looks like a pink eraser. [Her daughter] Ally’s car, Peter Rabbit, looks like a carrot with a bunny on it …

Deputy Fire Chief, aka my husband, is racing a classic wedge car that he painted flames on.

He hasn’t shared the name of his

car yet!” she said.

The Pinewood Derby has been a major event sponsored by Cub Scout Troops throughout the United States for more than six decades. Then-Cub Scout Pack 280C originated the idea on May 15, 1953, when it held the first Pinewood Derby at the Scout House in Manhattan Beach, Calif.

$1.5 MILLION | from page 1 live in Saugus going to go to our schools,’” Finance Committee Chairman Kenneth DePatto mentioned when Crabtree briefed the committee on his preliminary budget following the selectmen’s meeting.

Crabtree said he would probably hire a private investigator or a half-time police officer to fill the position.

School Department budget cuts likely School Superintendent DeRuosi recommended a FY 2019 budget of $29,359,141 – an increase of $783,891 over the current budget, or a 2.74 percent increase. But he may have to make close to $500,000 in cuts, based on the preliminary budget presented by the town manager. Crabtree is recommend-

ing $28,875,250 for the School Department, an increase of $300,000 over the 2018 Fiscal Year budget approved by Town Meeting last year.

“It’s not accurate to say the School Department budget is going over $300,000,” Crabtree told selectmen Wednesday night. For one thing, it’s an operating budget which doesn’t include health-care costs that amount to about $1.5 million, Crabtree said.

Crabtree highlighted what he considers the real costs in a twopage letter titled “Preliminary Operating Budget Estimates for Fiscal Year 2019,” which he submitted to selectmen on Feb. 15 when he delivered his proposed budget to them. “This increase

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~THE ADVOCATE ASKS~

U.S. Army vet Crescenzo mulls a run for the 9th Essex House District seat Editor’s Note: For this week, we sat down with Matthew P. Crescenzo, who recently pulled nomination papers at the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Election Division office in Boston for a possible run as a Democratic candidate for state representative in the Ninth Essex House District. Crescenzo, 25, a fourth-generation Saugus resident and 2011 Saugus High School graduate, has until May to file nomination papers with the Town Clerk’s Office for certification and with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. But the U.S. Army veteran, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Salem State University, is one of two Saugus residents who is considering a possible challenge of state Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) in this fall’s elections.

He’s currently studying Political Science at Salem State University while working as an IT specialist at Lynn Community Health Center.

While in the Army, he served overseas in both South Korea and Afghanistan. Crescenzo worked last fall on a paid internship as a field organizer in the election of state Sen. Paul Feeney of Bristol and Norfolk Counties. He is the son of John and Paulette Crescenzo of Saugus. His brother John is a 2007 graduate of Saugus High School who is stationed in the U.S. Navy in Charlotte, S.C. Some highlights of the interview follow.

Q: Matt, please tell me a little bit about your thoughts on the Ninth Essex House District seat.

What interests you at this point?

I know you haven’t formally announced, but you are looking at it, because you did pull the nomination papers.

A: Yeah, I am certainly considering it. To put it simply, a lot of it comes from the fact that I think we need stronger leaders. There’s a divide in the whole

ghanistan, and before that I was about a year in South Korea.

And I was a young leader. There were some situations in South Korea that I experienced; I was 20 years old and I was leading soldiers. Then in Afghanistan, there was a team of eight of us and I was one of the leaders.

Q: When you were in Afghanistan, were you in harm’s way?

A: Yes and no. There were no known enemy combatants in our area, but that’s sort of based on the definition of enemy combatants.

Q: But you always have the potential for insurgents or snipers.

A: Sure, you always have the CONSIDERING A STATE HOUSE CAMPAIGN: U.S. Army veteran potential for that.

Matthew P. Crescenzo in an interview last week talks about his Q: Do you have any political interest in challenging four-year incumbent state Rep. Donald idols that you look up to, either Wong in the fall elections. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) ones that you have known and country right now. There’s major bipartisanship. You have people literally screaming at their representatives, and nothing is getting done. There’s a lot of lip service, but no solutions. That’s part of the reason I am looking into this, and it’s a big part of the reason why I think more veterans should get involved in the process.

They give a unique perspective of things. They have been all over the world. And I look at the military as a smaller reflection of society, so you got people from different ethnic, different religious and different economic backgrounds. And you’re just thrown together and you’re forced to work together to learn how to become a team and get the job done.

Q: Now, you have some leadership background that sort of got you thinking about this, either in high school or in the service? Like over in Afghanistan?

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A: Yes. I think of a couple of local ones, the first one being Congressman Moulton, who is a veteran himself and a welldecorated and well-respected veteran. I know he doesn’t like to talk about it, but he’s a really inspiring person, and he hasn’t been active very long, but he’s done a lot in a short time. And another one is Sen. [Paul] Feeney from Bristol and Norfolk Counties, who is the local state senator. He is a blue collar guy.

Q: Now, you did some work for him?

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The Public’s Right to Know

An ongoing series on the challenges of making open government work in Saugus

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or the local candidates who raise and spend money to campaign for the Board of Selectmen or the School Committee, failure to report their political finances can be

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PROMOTING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: Jason Tait, director of communications and public education at the state Office of Campaign and Political Finance in Boston, says all documents related to local political candidates’ campaign contributions and expenditures should be “readily available” for public inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours as soon as the reports are filed. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)

at the state Office of Campaign and Political Finance in Boston.

“We get referrals from local election offices and town clerks,” Tait told The Saugus Advocate in a recent interview.

“Sometimes people don’t realize that they need to file reports or sometimes they forget.

But disclosure of all of the funds they raise and how they spend it is required by law,” he said.

“And if a clerk doesn’t have any success in getting people to file, they can send the official or candidate a 10-day notice. If the 10 days pass, the clerk can refer to the case to OCPF. At that point, that’s where the fine is possible,” Tait said.

There have been no referrals from Saugus for failure to file campaign reports, according to Tait, He notes that it’s the individual responsibility of town and city clerks to monitor their respective communities.

“Local candidates fall under the OCPF umbrella,” Tait said.

“But, we depend on local election officials to administer the law at that level,” he said.

OCPF regulations require local selectmen and School Com-

mittee candidates on the ballot during an election cycle to file two campaign reports: A pre-election report eight days prior to the election.

A year-ending report due every Jan. 20.

Three candidates on the ballot for the town elections last November had not filed their pre-election and year-ending reports with the Saugus Town Clerk’s Office as of Feb. 28 -- 39 days late, according to documents reviewed this week by The Saugus Advocate.

They included Selectman Mark Mitchell, former School Committee member Arthur Grabowski and Assunta A. Palomba, a candidate for selectman.

Town Clerk Ellen Schena said all of the candidates on the November election ballot should have been well-informed about the filing deadlines, as the information is included in packets provided to candidates.

She said she also sent out two emails reminding the candidates of the filing requirements.

“I don’t have the staff and time to do more than that,” Schena said. “I don’t go chasing after them,” she said.

As a courtesy, The Saugus Advocate sent emails to three candidates who hadn’t filed to see why their reports hadn’t been filed.

“Thanks for the heads up,” Mitchell wrote in an email to The Advocate Wednesday.

“It was just a miscommunication between my Treasurer and I. I thought she was emailing it to Ellen and she thought I was.

I’ll get it over to Ellen first thing in the morning,” he said.

Mitchell wrote a follow-up email yesterday, to say that he was “up to date” with reports that he was required to file.

Grabowski said he didn’t spend any money on his campaign, so he didn’t think it was necessary to file. He said he would follow up filing a campaign finance form that is rou-

tinely filed by candidates who don’t receive any contributions, make any expenditures or incur any liabilities.

A review of the files at the Saugus Town Clerk’s Office shows that only one of the School Committee candidates -- Marc Magliozzi -- reported spending money on his campaign -- $205 spent on political signs and advertising on Saugus Cable TV. Selectman candidate Assunta A. Palomba, who finished last among the nine candidates running for selectman, didn’t respond to an email as to why she had not filed any reports with the Town Clerk.

It’s unlikely that any of the Saugus candidates will face potential fines as they had the opportunity to file the missing paperwork after being contacted by The Saugus Advocate.

While filing the campaign reports might seem minor for local candidates, it’s important for the sake of transparency in local government that accurate and timely reports are filed, according to Pam Wilmot, executive director of the citizen watchdog group Common Cause of Massachusetts.

“Campaign contributions, even for local officials, can be quite significant,” Wilmot said.

“That’s the kind of information that the public deserves to know. It’s all about transparency in government. It’s information that is critical to holding our officials accountable,” she said.

Wilmot acknowledges that failure for local officials to file timely campaign reports can be an honest mistake.

“There are occasions when things happen and people mess up. It’s part of the human condition,” she said.

Basic Campaign Finance Rules $1,000 annual limit from an individual to a candidate or candidate’s committee.

Receipts or expenditures of more than $50 must be itemized on campaign finance reports.

Contributions of $200 or more require occupation and employer information.

When making a reimbursement, no person may sign a check to himself or herself.

Raffles are prohibited.

No anonymous contributions, including “passing the hat” for cash contributions.

Cash contributions are permitted, limited to $50 per individual per year.

Expenditures cannot primarily be for any one person’s personal use Editor’s Note: For more information, contact the Massachusetts

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HONORING THE FIREFIGHTERS: Saugus Masons publicly acknowledge the heroics of the town’s firefighters who “helped save our Lodge room from fire destruction” in an arson fire set by a Saugus juvenile last year outside the First Congregational United Church of Christ. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by the William Sutton Masonic Lodge)

Dear Editor: On Feb 15, 2018 the members of William Sutton Masonic Lodge invited the crew of the Saugus Fire Dept., which helped save our Lodge room from fire destruction, to join the Masons for dinner. On Dec 8, 2017, a fire broke out behind the church (First Congregational Church) which houses our Masonic Lodge room.

Due to the rapid response and tremendous effort of the dept., the building was saved

from destruction with only minor heat damage to the exterior of the building. This meant that the portion of the church structure built in 1852 and all of the 150 year old irreplaceable valuables inside were saved. These include records, the original Bible, Square and Compasses, and other regalia of the Lodge.

We wanted to be able to publicly thank the department and show our gratitude by presenting them with a plaque of ap-

preciation.

The District Deputy Grand Master of the 4th Masonic district was also present that evening for a fraternal visit and was able to convey his thanks on behalf of the Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts.

Sincerely, Kevin M. Wildman Worshipful Master William Sutton Lodge A.F. & A.M. Saugus

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Those interested in supporting World Series Park can have their name, inclusion of their spouse’s name, inclusion of their family, business name or organization name on the plaque for a minimum donation of $100.

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nation. Also, inform GE that the gift is being made to the World Series Park Committee, which is registered with them.

“We have received an unbelievable response to this fundraising project” said Bob Davis, superintendent of World Series Park.

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the August 2017 vandalism to the park he called me, saying he wanted to make a donation to help with the repair costs,” Davis said.

“He mentioned that others may want to do the same. In Ed’s honor, he will unveil the plaque after it’s installed. Ed’s generosity is much appreciated and symbolizes what has kept the park going and growing all these 14 years,” he said.

Since its inception in 2004, World Series Park’s goal has always been to provide a firstclass facility for baseball in Saugus and create more opportunity for the youth of Saugus to

play baseball. The Wall of Fame will provide a way to show appreciation to the very generous people who support World Series Park by listing their names on a plaque.

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Q: Now, do you have any thoughts on what’s being done or what’s not being done, with regard to Wheelabrator?

A: Yes. There’s definitely the delicate balance there because you have 50 people from Saugus employed full-time, so the answer isn’t to take someone’s job away. But you also have people living in that area [near the Wheelabrator plant] saying, “Hey. This is causing us harm.”

There are cancers and respiratory illnesses they are concerned about, so are they being listened to and are we acknowledging the things that they are saying? And then there’s the environment, where toxic ash is being dumped. Is there anything to protect those areas?

Q: Yes, those are concerns in Precinct 10 and Precinct 3.

A: Yes, which [the two precincts] is actually not a part of this district [Ninth Essex House District]. But, as Saugus residents, you are still concerned for their well-being.

Q: Okay, those are two issues that you would look at. Do you have any positions you would put forth at this point. Or are you still in the research stage?

A: As far as the opioid crisis

very inspiring to me. He’s just a regular blue collar guy who cares about working families and cars about veterans and cares about the elderly. And I think he did a really good job in getting that message out.

He’s only been in office for a short amount of time, and he’s done some great things and he’s stuck to his promises. He’s a genuine person and you don’t see that a lot in politics.

Q: Have you scoped out any issues that would appeal to your constituents at this point?

Or is it premature for that?

A: I don’t think it’s too premature to talk about that, especially as it relates to Saugus and people reading the Saugus paper. There’s a couple of things that stand out. Of course, there’s Wheelabrator, which in every election is always a hot issue.

And I think that overlaps several issues. It’s a jobs issue and an economic issue. It’s also a local health issue. It’s an environmental issue. And on the topic of public health, the opioid crisis continues to plague the entire district. But in Saugus since 2014, the amount of overdoses has doubled, and it’s not going away any time soon unless

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Saugus teen charged in Andover home invasion A

n d o v e r, M a s s . – A n 18-year-old Saugus woman was among three teens arrested last week for an armed home invasion of an Andover home. Ashley J. Freda was charged with home invasion, armed robber y while masked, malicious destruction of property over $250, carrying a dangerous weapon and possession of an electric stun gun.

Also charged with the same crimes were Tyler C. Runge, 18, of Andover, and Lucas C. Hill, 18, of Haverhill.

On Thursday, Feb. 22, at approximately 3:35 a.m., the Andover Police Department received a 911 hang up call from a home on Regency Ridge. Dispatchers attempted to call back, but the line was abruptly disconnected.

Police were immediately dispatched to the home to investigate the 911 hang up. After approaching the residence, the first responding officer observed taillights heading

away from the house toward the end of the road’s cul-desac.

After making contact with the homeowners, who were visibly shaken, Andover Police learned that the male and female victims had been robbed at gunpoint. The victims reported that they were awoken by loud banging noises downstairs, and when the male resident went to investigate, he was confronted by one of the suspects, who held him at gunpoint and demanded money. The man also observed another suspect standing nearby in the garage. The suspects then the led the male victim back upstairs, where they located the female victim, who had attempted to dial 911. The suspects led both victims back downstairs, where they located the man’s wallet, removed all the cash it contained and fled the home.

The suspec ts were de s c r i b e d a s t wo yo u n g e r

males wearing sweatshirts, ski masks and gloves and carrying firearms. Police located their vehicle in the area, which was operated by Hill.

Also in the car were Runge and Freda.

Following an on-scene investigation, police located and seized two knives, a mask and two guns – an airsoft gun and what appeared to be a machine pistol – from inside the vehicle. The pistol will be sent to the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab for testing.

Through the investigation it was also determined that Freda was inside the residence at the time of the home invasion, but the victims did not see her.

Runge was involved in a violent armed robbery prior to the home invasion, police said. Freda appeared to be under the influence of a narcotic and admitted she had taken some “benzos,” according to the police report.

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olice are investigating what they’re calling “a nonspecific threat” discovered by a janitor at Saugus High School Wednesday night.

Saugus Police Chief Domenic J. DiMella said the message was left on a dry-erase board in the WD Wing of the High School, apparently as some sort of prank.

“We get these situations once in a while when something big happens like down in Florida,” Chief DiMella said yesterday, referring to last month’s shooting

ASKS | from page 6 goes, there are some things you could probably start with and are worth discussing now – the insurance mandates – I think as it currently stands, the insurance coverages give five days in a treatment facility, and I don’t think that is enough time to allow someone to truly overcome addiction. I think it starts with 30 days coverage. Even the facilities with $100 a day, that’s too much for some people to afford.

Q: Do you have any friends or relatives who have been affected by that [the opioid crisis]?

A: I have. And I don’t know where to point in this community where people don’t know someone who has been affected. I think that would be more surprising than someone saying they do know someone.

Q: That’s been a victim?

A: Yes. Q: Who has died?

A: Yes. Q: Do you have some friends who have passed because of it?

A: A neighbor and someone I

at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., where 17 people were killed.

“It’s all over the news, and you might get somebody who does something and thinks it’s funny and it’s not. Who knows what the motivation is … We got a nonspecific threat written on a dry-eraser board,” the chief said.

“We took a picture of it and we had a police presence at the school today [yesterday].

We had officers entering the school to make sure everybody felt comfortable and to alleviate any fear the students and

parents may have had,” he said.

DiMella declined to describe the message, saying it is still an open investigation.

The chief called yesterday’s police presence at the school “very orderly” and without any issues.

Parents were briefed on the incident Wednesday night when Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi, Jr. sent out a robocall to the community about the threatening message “out of abundance of concern for the parents and the students,” according to the chief.

went to high school with.

Q: Two people you knew who were victims?

A: Correct. It’s time to start treating it as a mental health disease. It’s not a criminal issue.

It’s a mental health disease, and if you start to acknowledge that, you can start to put the resources towards that, and maybe it encourages people to get help instead of being afraid of going to prison or to be locked up.

Q: Is there a time frame for you right now in which you are either going to decide to run or not?

A: It’s sooner than later. I would rather take some extra time to make the right decision than rush into the wrong decision, but there’s a decision coming soon.

Q: So, within the month or a couple of months?

A: I think within a month is fair to say. Within a month or less is a pretty fair assessment.

Q: If you go ahead and decide those issues – Wheelabrator and the opioid crisis are two that would be at the top of your platform?

A: Yes, they would, among a list of other things. Job creation is always one – the veterans, the environment as a whole, not just Wheelabrator. Of course, right now, the hot topic is gun safety. That’s something that has to continue to be discussed.

Q: Do you have any thoughts on the ash landfill and the proposal to expand it? I guess the state will be deciding soon on that.

A: Some, yes. Wheelabrator – they say they’re doing their part in trying to keep it as safe as possible. But, again, I think that’s a decision where you have to take into account the people who are around it. Like I said, it’s a delicate balance between jobs and the people that work there and the individuals of the community who live near the plant.

Q: It goes without saying that you have been following closely the track record and work of Donald Wong, the four-year incumbent who is seeking another two-year term in the State

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Students share their stories Editor’s Note: Two students from Megan Agola’s journalism class at Saugus High School contributed articles to

The Saugus Advocate in this week’s edition. Students in the class submitted their articles to Agola, who, along with

Saugus High School Assistant Principal Brendon Sullivan, selected the articles to be published in The Advocate. These

are the latest in a series of articles contributed by Agola’s class written about the high school and Saugus from a

student perspective. The articles reflect the writing and the viewpoint of the student writers.

By Alana Aldred

recite the poem selected in front of a crowd of people and judges.

At Saugus High, Ms. Lee, an English teacher, is a huge part of Poetry Out Loud. She organizes it, helps judge it, and encourages the students to participate.

Ms. Lee’s honors and AP students were required to choose a poem and recite it in front of their class for a class grade. The students also had the choice to

compete in the competition, and many kids took this opportunity.

I did not compete but I got the chance to watch the competition and it was a great experience. Seeing my fellow classmates express so much emotion through their poems was amazing. I could tell by listening to them each student put hours of hard work into memorizing and understanding their

poems in order to give the best performance they could give.

The students did a great job, despite the nerves they were facing, performing in front a large crowd of people.

Many students participated in the competition, but there could only be one winner, and that was Erika Walker a junior here at Saugus High.

Erika Walker recited the poem “Violins.” Her perfor-

mance was filled with emotion and expression, and she did not mess up her lines once.

It was a perfect performance.

She was definitely deserving of first place. There was also a tie for second place between Ashley Shaw and Stacy Galdamez, both Juniors at Saugus High. Each of these girls gave impressive performances making minimal mistakes with their poems.

learned throughout the years.

Alycia Sullivan said, “I’ve been singing since I was a little girl and have done chorus my whole life… a cappella and soloing is something I love to do… I’m taking this competition seriously because singing is something I’m passionate about.” Arianna Quagenti said, “I’ve been singing since I was a little girl. I used to put on shows for my family…

I’ve been in chorus since the 4th grade and in Sachimes since the first year so I got to see the group grow to the point that we were qualified for the competition.”

The weeks leading up to the competition were the toughest for students. Kyle said, “The week before was likeTechWeek before a show… There was a lot to do and the rehearsals got really tense…

Each weekday going towards the competition got me more and more excited.” William said, “I was really overwhelmed and felt like we weren’t going to be prepared in time… but I thought whatever happens, happens, our set is killer so we are going to kill it.”

Students had to worry about more than just the musical aspects of their performance; with the flu season and people getting sick all around, they had to worry about taking care of their bodies.

When asked what he’s been doing to prepare himself, Juan said, “I have been trying to keep my lips in constant movement, trying to maintain my tempo for songs, and also I’m not around people that are sick.” Alycia was also trying to take extra care of herself before ICHSA; she said, “I’ve been trying to be healthy, sleep well, not yell or sing too much or belt outside of rehearsals.”

On the day of the competition the Sachimes arrived at Danvers High School at 1:30 p.m.;

this allowed them time to go over their set a few more times, do sound check, get ready together, and mingle with other groups. Their set consisted of four songs: “Greedy” by Arianna Grande, “Love Less” by Kendrick Lamar, “Faded” by Alan Walker, and “Be There” by Krewella.

While getting ready for ICHSA, the students stayed in a classroom that was their dressing room; they helped each other do hair and makeup and brought snacks to share. Victoria said, “I was super nervous on the way to ICHSA, but while was getting ready, I was getting excited!

Being with my group made me feel better.” Ruby said, “I honestly felt super happy while getting ready for something awesome with the people I love.”

The Sachimes felt that they should try to perform in their sound check like they would later that night, so with lots of energy they danced and sang through their songs. They sounded really great and felt encouraged and confident for their performance. Ruby said, “I thought we did really good during sound check… I was so excited to be able to perform what we’ve been working so hard on for people.” Nate said, “It was very chill… I wasn’t nervous.”

In the next few hours before they went on stage they ran through their songs a few more times. When the time finally came for the Sachimes to go on stage, there were so many mixed emotions. Alana said, “I was nervous at first but when we started singing we got really into it, we did our best.” William said, “I felt like I was going to vomit or fall out of my own body.” Kyle said, “I was shaking so much before going on stage, I was just so nervous.”

After performing, they got to watch other groups perform and anxiously waited for the end of the night when the first, second, and third winners would be announced. They all gathered on the stage holding hands waiting for the announcement. When they heard they got third place, they were thrilled and jumping up and down.

Nate said, “First I felt doubt but then excitement, like slow mo-

tion.” Toni said, “I felt shocked when we won.” Julie said, “I really thought we would get at least 3rd place and we did.”

Juan Lopez also received an award for best beatboxer throughout the whole set. The Sachimes did an amazing job performing, having lots of energy and all in all giving it the best they have. What’s next for the Sachimes? Getting ready for Semifinals on March 24!

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his year students from Saugus High participated in the annual Poetry Out Loud competition. Poetry Out Loud is a competition that gives students a chance to learn about and work with poetry. For the competition, each student is required to memorize a poem they selected from the Poetry Out Loud website, and then

Poetry Out Loud 2018

Saugus Sachimes Win 3rd Place at ICHSA Competition

By Julie Sampaio

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n Saturday, Februar y 3, 2018, Saugus High School’s a cappella group, The Sachimes, performed at Danvers High for their second time in the ICHSA. The ICHSA is the international competition of high school a cappella where the Sachimes qualified for 3rd place in the quarterfinal round.

They have been working really hard for months, choreographing, learning new song arrangements, learning breathing techniques, and harmonizing their voices together. They have had up to two 2 hour long rehearsals and on Saturday they rehearsed for three hours, working really hard since they are a smaller group than most, and since it’s only their third year performing together.

The members of the group are lead by their director Anna Morsillo, who arranges their songs and directs two other groups.

She is also part of other performing a cappella groups. The student members are, junior and president, Arianna Quagenti, junior and student choreographer, Will Fafard, junior and student director, Alycia Sullivan, sophomore and secretary Victoria Johnson, senior Alana Felix, senior Nate Igoe, junior and beat boxer, Juan Lopez, junior Julie Sampaio, sophomore Toni Turilli, freshmen Ruby Rose, and freshman Kyle Bernard.

Leading up to ICHSA was very exciting and stressful for the students. They had to work really hard and devote themselves to the group. Most of the students have been singing since they were younger so this competition was a big opportunity for them to showcase all they have

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Saugus Faith Notes

The latest listing of upcoming events and programs at Saugus churches and places of worship Keeping town’s ministries in the public eye.

The Saugus Faith Community has created a Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/ SaugusFaith/.

The Saugus Faith Community’s next meeting has been tentatively set for Noon, March 14 at the First Congregational Church UCC. Plans are in the works for various interfaith and Holy Week events. Follow this column and the new Facebook Page for future details.

Corned Beef & Cabbage Supper at First Congregational The First Congregational Church in Saugus Center will host its popular, annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper, Saturday, March 10 at 5pm. The

menu consists of a full boiled dinner, Irish soda bread, drinks and dessert. The cost is a $12 donation. Tickets can be reserved by calling 781-233-4555. Tickets will also be available at the door.

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Monday and Tuesday morning presentations will be the same Trivia Night at Blessed as the evening presentations.

Sacrament Church Fr. Paul is energized by the Come test your general triv- ministry of preaching and he ia knowledge, and support the always hopes to give people Give-A-Lift to St. Margaret’s cam- God’s Good Word through his paign! preaching and his prayerful celWill Fr. Tim’s team be able to ebrations within the sacramenhold on to the winning title from tal life of the Church.Through last summer’s challenge? his studies in preaching Fr. Join us to find out!

Paul sees himself as a preachSaturday, March 10th at er who is a friend of God and 6:30pm at Blessed Sacrament thus he wants to share the gift Hall of his friend, God, with everySuggested donation of $25 one he meets.Fr. Paul wants per person collected at the to bring God’s Good Word, the door Prizes for first place, Light Good News, to people as he Snacks, Raffles, B.Y.O.B, and Gen- celebrates each preaching moerous Silent Auction items to ment.One of these heroes has bid on! always been the Apostle Paul, Pre-register your team or a traveling preacher himself. come the night of to be added Sharing his faith with others in to a team Maximum of 8 mem- a genuine way, as St. Paul did, is bers per team Fr. Paul’s lifelong goal.He works Sign-up after by emailing at being a quiet peaceful man, patchdarcy@yahoo.com with an interest in people and the goodness and joy, they can Saugus Catholics bring to life Collaborative events March 4th, 5th and 6th 7:30 Revival plans at First PM and after daily Mass at Saint Baptist Church Margaret with Fr. Paul Fagan. The The First Baptist Church in

Saugus is having a REVIVAL, April 18-20, 2018. Each night will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. Our theme is LIVING BY GOD’S STANDARD and supporting scripture is 1 Peter 1:1516 “But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.”’It is our desire to bring into focus the dire need we have to live our lives holy and pleasing to the Lord.

Wednesday, April 18 Guest preacher will be Reverend Daniel Snape, Pastor of the Community Congregational Church in Billerica Thursday, April 19 Guest preacher will be Reverend Martha Leahy, Pastor of the First Congregational Church in Saugus Friday, April 20 Guest preacher will be Reverend Timothy Allen, Pastor of the Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Dorchester Got a special event at your parish that you would like to tell the community about? Email the information under the subject line Saugus Advocate Faith Notes to mvoge@comcast.net

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does not include the indirect costs paid by the Town on behalf of the School Department and included as part of the Net School Spending (NSS) calculation required by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE),” Crabtree wrote in his memo.

“For Fiscal Year 2017 DESE reports based on actual expenditures that the Town of Saugus is 41.5 percent over the required

NSS amount up from 28.1% in Fiscal Year 2016, an increase of 47 percent. The projected NSS total for Fiscal Year 2018 based on budgeted amounts is reported by DESE as 46.9% over the required amount,” Crabtree wrote.

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ASKS | from page 8 House, representing the Ninth Essex House District.

A: Of course – not just as a potential candidate, but as a resident of the town and somebody with friends and family in the district. I’ve been paying close attention to the decisions that are being made and how they affect me and those people around me.

Q: Do you have any concerns about things that Donald Wong has done or hasn’t done?

A: I think Rep. Wong is a wellliked individual who has done a lot for this community. But I think there are some conversations that need to be had and can’t be ignored. And I think that this election might be a good opportunity to have those conversations and get more voices heard and get more people involved.

Q: Of course, it’s always good to have people running against an incumbent than having the incumbent running without opposition.

A: Yes, of course. It’s better to see the democratic process at

work without having someone run unopposed.

Q: Like the case in Lynn, where you have State Rep. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) the only one on the ballot for Tommy McGee’s vacant State Senate seat.

A: Yes. Brendan Crighton is a good guy, and someone I’ve had the pleasure of talking to.

He’s worked hard, and I think he’s going to do some great things. In the primary, there was a person who tried to wage a write-in campaign in the end.

So, I admire the efforts of somebody making sure that a candidate didn’t run unopposed.

Q: So you have followed Donald Wong closely. If there is one issue you would say, “I would have done it this way” or “Somebody should have done it this way,” what would that issue be?

A: I believe recently there was a transgender rights bill that went through the House. I think I would have voted differently than that. I don’t think it’s asking too much to make sure those individuals to be guaranteed the same rights -- and to be guaranteed to not be discriminated against, just like the rest of

$1.5 MILLION | from page 10 el 1 School District“while closing the achievement gap” will eventually draw more people back to Saugus Public Schools.

Outlining the challenges In his Feb. 15 memo to selectmen, Crabtree outlined four key “challenges in preparing the estimates of expenditures in this Budget, such as, Town wide fixed cost increases”: • Health Insurance – rates have not been set yet. But the town’s health insurance provider has advised “to conservatively estimate a 10% increase” – or $1,290,554.

• Pension contribution – the pension appropriation increase of $240,415 for a total payment in Fiscal Year 2018 of $6,724,744 is based on a funding schedule prepared by the Public Employees Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) to fully fund the pension obligation by 2026 from 2029.

• Regional School Assessments – vocational education, inclusive of Northeast Regional Vocational, Essex North Shore Tech and Minuteman, is budgeted for a 5.21% increase. This increase of $189,382 over the Fiscal Year 2018 actual assessments for each of the vocational schools is for the anticipated annual assessment, based on enrollment. State education officials won’t confirm enrollment until April.

• Other insurance – various

property, liability and worker’s compensation insurance premium estimates have been budgeted based on an increase of 11 percent overall as recommended by the provider. Actual premiums won’t be known until sometime in the spring.

“The estimated fixed cost increases mentioned above total $1,720,351 before factoring in the contractual wage adjustments,” Crabtree wrote.

Filling some key positions The town manager briefed selectmen on several key administrative positions that need to be filled. They include the following: • $90,000 for a facilities manager-engineer. This was a position that was approved

by Town Meeting last year, but never filled. “We’re still looking for the right candidate,” he said of the position, which would function on a level comparable to a department head, in charge of building maintenance.

• $80,000 for an engineer to work in the Department of Public Works. The town currently has a part-time engineer who only works about four hours part-time every other week.

• $85,000 for a human resources director. Crabtree noted that the former director – Lisa Crowley – recently resigned from the Town of Saugus to accept a similar

us [are guaranteed to be protected against discrimination].

Q: So he voted against the bill?

A: Correct. On the transgender rights bill.

Q: Anything else that you would take issue with [that Rep. Wong has done]?

A: I don’t think this is the platform to critique Rep. Wong.

Again, he’s a well-liked individual who has been in this community for a very long time and has done some good things.

Q: With him being a four-term incumbent, he’s going to be a tough candidate to run against.

A: Yes, it would be a very tough challenge, and that’s why I continue to consider it, talk to people and have those conversations. Because running in general is a challenge, especially running against somebody like Rep. Wong. There are a lot of factors to consider.

Q: You mention being a leader is part of your makeup. And this is something that in high school and college you’ve thought about – politics.

A: Yes. It’s something that’s always been of interest to me as a young kid – always reading the

newspaper, jumping online after school and following what’s going on around the country and the world.

Q: Did you get involved in school, like elections for student council or run for class president or vice president?

A: No. I’m not sure I was popular enough then, but I was involved in the Model UN [Model United Nations], and that was a lot of fun. Great teachers and great kids I got to work with.

Q: How about Student Government Day, where Saugus High School students would go to Town Hall and there would be a Town Meeting or a mock local government forum?

A: No. I think my real interest in politics came after high

Page 11 school. I think it really had to do with being in the military, and I was fortunate enough to work for and with some great people and do some exciting things. I got to see the political process at work. I got to work with close to 12 different nations in some way, shape or form. And I got to work with some high ranking individuals and really got to see the politics at work. That opened my eyes to it.

Q: You, because of your background … you would probably get involved with veterans’ issues if you ran and were elected.

A: Absolutely. I think everyone can agree that we need to

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THE SOUNDS

• A children’s book.

• A young adult’s book • Miscellaneous (horticulture, flower arranging and hobbies) The overall guidelines: Arrangements must interpret a book’s tiBy Mark Vogler tle, book jacket or theme. Some fresh plant material should be in each arrangement; one entry per category per person, with a maximum of five entries per person. Entry forms should be submitted ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this

by March 13 to Lorraine DiMilla (781-233-7541) or Donna Manooweek in Saugus. gian (781-233-5640).

Your vote won’t make a difference in this election It’s a great, creative event that blends flowers with reading. I unThis may be one of the most useless elections for Saugus vot- derstand there will also be efforts this year to encourage more parers in recent memory. On this coming Tuesday (March 6) from 8:15 ticipation by the youths of Saugus. a.m. to 8 p.m. a Special State Election will be held to fill the seat vacated by former State Sen. Thomas McGee, who was elected as Some citizen concerns the new mayor of Lynn. The Lynn Democrat vacated his Third EsThis certainly should be good news for all those residents who sex District seat at the beginning of the year. would like to inspect the town’s budget for the 2019 Fiscal Year that State Rep. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), who worked for a de- begins July 1. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree told me following cade at the State House as an aide for McGee before running for Wednesday night’s Finance Committee meeting that he hopes to his state representative seat in 2014, will be the only one running have a copy of his budget proposal posted on the Town of Saugus – unless somebody mounts a write-in campaign. website soon – perhaps by week’s end.

Last month, just 281 out of 18,600 of the town’s registered votHad any town residents – other than members of the Finance ers – a turnout of just under 2 percent – voted in one of the most Committee or Board of Selectmen – showed up in the first floor predictable elections locally. Even so, Town Clerk Ellen Schena was conference room at Town Hall Wednesday, they would have been still looking for help this week. She needed election workers, es- able to receive a copy of the town manager’s recommended spendpecially for the Warden and Clerks roles. If interested, please go to ing plan. the Clerk’s office at Town Hall to fill out paperwork. All positions Making the municipal budget available – whether online or in are paid. hard copy – is a genuine effort of making local government more transparent.

Learn about “The Lost Mill Village” I received my copy of the 2019 Fiscal Year budget Wednesday, This just in from Laura Eisener, president of the Saugus Histori- so the Town of Saugus has officially complied with the public recal Society: On Wednesday, March 14, the Saugus Historical Soci- cords request I emailed Board of Selectmen Chairman Debra Paety has invited back the popular local authors Doug Heath and Ali- netta two weeks ago. son Simcox, who will be talking about their most recent book,“The Lost Mill Village of Middlesex Fells.” Just a few miles from the bor- Work off your taxes der of Saugus, one of America’s earliest mill communities formed Town Meeting Member William Brown this week called the paalong Spot Pond Brook in what is now Stoneham and Malden. per to suggest that town officials follow through on Article 21, Thomas Coytmore built the first mill in 1640 at the brook’s down- which he said the Annual Town Meeting approved back in May of stream end in “Mistick Side,” and other mills were soon built along 2014. The article would allow senior citizens to do volunteer work the river. As with the Saugus Ironworks, disputes with neighbor- for the town to help pay off part of their tax bill. “The town would ing farmers over stream flow led to violence and lawsuits. In the take the pay they would normally get and apply it to their real es19th century, Nathaniel Hayward and Elisha Converse built rubber tate taxes,” Brown said. factories here, and a village of mills and workers’ homes, known as Not a bad idea. There are probably all sorts of projects that could Haywardville, flourished for a time. A few of the intriguing remains be tackled by town residents who wouldn’t mind a little volunteer – foundations, millruns, ponds and waterfalls – can be seen in to- service in return for a reduction in their taxes. day’s Middlesex Fells Reservation.

Environmental scientists Alison and Doug have written four What are acceptable solid waste/recycling materials? books on local history: “Breakheart Reservation,”“Middlesex Fells” The town’s Solid Waste and Recycling Department Coordinator, and “Lake Quannapowitt” as well as this most recent title. Auto- Lorna Cerbone, would like to remind residents that the following graphed copies of “The Lost Mill Village of Middlesex Fells,” which materials are recyclable and may be placed curbside for collection is published by The History Press, will be available. They give free each week: paper, cardboard, pizza boxes, and mixed containers, public tours on request of Breakheart Reservation in Saugus, Mid- such as glass, tin, plastic cans, various containers and jugs. All carddlesex Fells Reservation (Melrose, Stoneham and Winchester) and board boxes should be broken down to 3’ by 3’, and pizza boxes Lake Quannapowitt (Wakefield). and mixed containers should be clean.

Simcox was born in London, England, and grew up in Lexington, The following materials may not be recycled through the Town’s Mass. In 1998 she was the second woman to earn a doctorate in En- curbside collection service: gineering from Tufts University. She works at the US Environmental • Plastic bags and film wraps – can be recycled at a local food Protection Agency (EPA) as an air-quality scientist. In her free time, store, Walmart or Target she enjoys playing soccer, cycling, running and ocean kayaking.

• Styrofoam – should be placed in the trash Heath was born in New Jersey and grew up in Taos, N.M., and • Clothes hangers – can be given to drycleaners New York City. He holds a master’s degree in Hydrology and worked • Plastic hoses – dispose in the trash at the US EPA for 30 years, where he specialized in protecting drink• Rigid plastics and kids’ toys – may be recycled at the drop-off ing water quality in New England. He is Vice President of the Sau- site located behind 515 Main St. gus River Watershed Council. His interests include water quality • Scrap metal – can be recycled at the drop-off site sampling, genealogy, photography using 19th century techniques “Due to recent international recycling restrictions, our local coland researching local history. lection facility is no longer able to recycle materials in plastic bags,” The Saugus Historical Society meeting begins at 7 p.m. at 30 said Cerbone. “We encourage residents to recycle their plastic bags Main St. (diagonally across from the Roby School). Doors open at at your local supermarket or retailer.”

6:45. The general public is welcome free of charge. There will be JRM will only collect accepted items. The Town of Saugus would light refreshments. For information about membership, meetings like to thank everyone for their cooperation. or any general questions about the Saugus Historical Society, call The compost drop-off site will be open Saturday, March 17, from Eisener at 781-231-5988.

8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Please contact Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions.

Books in Bloom The flowers will be in bloom soon at the Saugus Public Library. Kindergarten registration information And there will be a book behind each floral arrangement that’s Here’s some information straight from Saugus Public Schools. part of the annual “Books in Bloom” event.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. David DeRuosi, Jr., has announced “Floral Arrangements Interpreting a Book’s Title, Cover and that registration for Kindergarten (all-day and ½ day) will take place Theme,” is the essence of the friendly competition cosponsored at neighborhood elementary schools on March 12 and 13 from 9:30 by the Saugus Garden Club and New Friends of the Saugus Pub- a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There is no charge for ½ day Kindergarten. Regislic Library, which is set for Friday, March 16 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and tration for All Day Kindergarten is on a first come, first served basis, Saturday, March 17 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and requires a $200.00 (nonrefundable) deposit. Online payments This year’s categories include the following: are recommended and can be completed on the district website • Fiction (works of imagination – novels, short stories and/or prior to registration. Please bring the printed receipt, otherwise a plays) certified bank check or money order only, payable to Saugus Pub• Nonfiction (fact-based – biography, history and current events) lic Schools. Securing a slot is contingent on submission of paper-

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work, by May 1, 2018. Flyers are available at your neighborhood school and at the Roby Building at 23 Main St. At the time of registration, parents will be given an informational packet with instructions for September 2018 registration.

Kindergarten screening dates and packet return dates will be assigned at registration.

According to School Committee regulation, children must be five years old on or before August 31, 2018, to register for Kindergarten. No exceptions will be made.

Parents are reminded that Massachusetts State Law requires that before children are allowed to enter the public schools proof must be provided that they have been immunized against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DPT), Polio (OPV), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B and Varicella.

NO STUDENT WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE SAUGUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNLESS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS RECEIVED WHEN PACKAGE IS RETURNED: Child’s birth certificate, vision screening certification (current within the previous 12 months) Proof of lead screening (test results) Proof of immunization Proof of residency (i.e., mortgage payment, lease or landlord verification form) Proof of child’s most recent physical examination or upcoming appointment Proof of student withdrawal from previous school Copy of student IEP or 504 if student needs these services Picture identification of parent/guardian driver’s license and/or passport The Superintendent of Schools will be hosting an informational meeting on Monday, March 5, at 6:00 p.m. in the Library at Veterans Memorial School (39 Hurd Ave.).

Historical Society schedules March election The Saugus Historical Society will hold its election for board members on March 14, at 7 p.m..

There are still some positions open on the board slate. Saugus residents who have an interest in local history are invited to consider joining the Saugus Historical Society board.

The annual membership in the Saugus Historical Society is renewable at this time. Founded in 1928, the purpose of the Saugus Historical Society is to cultivate an interest in the history of the town and to collect and preserve all matter pertaining to the town’s history and citizenry. It is a 501c3 corporation which presents educational programs about local history.

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Saugus boys’ hoops bows out of post-season

By Julian Cardillo

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he Saugus boys’ basketball team’s season came to a close in the playoffs on Tuesday night, but interim head coach Mark Bertrand believes the program’s future is bright.

Bedford took downs the Sachems, 72-37 in the first round of the state tournament. Saugus, a team with just two senior starters, fought admirably but strug-

gled to keep up with the home team that had five.

They’re the four-seed for a reason,” said Bertrand. “Our inexperience came back to haunt us.

They put pressure on us; there were a lot of turnovers. But I’m proud of our guys, they stepped up.”

Saugus took a 4-0 lead early but Bedford didn’t wait long to turn the tables. Before long, the deficit got out of hand. The closest the Sachems got was 15

points.

Robert McGrane, Vincent Cirame, and Christian Corriea all scored seven points.

Though matching up with Bedford proved to be a stiff challenge, Bertrand was happy with how his seniors responded to challenges throughout the season.

Bertrand says his transition to the team was seamless after former coach Paul Moran resigned for medical reasons, crediting

the seniors for their class.

“This program goes nowhere without our seniors,” Bertrand said. “They really stepped up.

They showed adversity. In the game, I took them out one by one, had the bench give them a standing ovation, and then I shook their hands and said thanks for all the hard work.

That’s how I left it.”

Bertrand, who also played basketball for Saugus, is hoping the team removes his interim la-

bel and makes him the permanent head coach. Regardless, he feels his team has plenty of work to do in the off-season.

“I’m excited for the future and it would be a dream to coach where I played,” Bertrand said.

“We have to work out though.

They have to be committed to the weight room and taking care of their bodies. They also have to fine-tune their game. That’s what I did when I was here, I lived at Stackpole Field.”

Wilmington gets best of Saugus girls’ hoops

By Julian Cardillo

T

he Saugus girls’ basketball team’s season came to a close on Wednesday night as they fell 53-40 to Wilmington.

Coach Mark Schruender was pleased with how his team played and felt they had the plan in place to win, but came up short in a physical battle in the paint.

“First off, I thought we played very well and shot exceptionally well,” said Schruender. “Unfortunately, we just got beat by a better team.”

“I thought we kept up with them well, but just for perspective, their shortest starter was taller than our tallest player. We ran into some issues with rebounding and blocking, but we played hard.”

Alessia Salzillo led Sachems “I certainly hope everyone will ed,” Schruender said. “I thought are in our position right now, scoring with 16 points. Taylor be back, but we have a lot to do we fought hard all season. But needing to stay busy in the offBogdanski had eight points and in the off-season, myself includ- I also realize that a lot of teams season.”

Rachel Nazarro, who sustained an injury midway through the game, recorded five.

In a competitive game, having Nazarro unavailable was less than ideal.

“We put her in during the third and we took her out after about 30 seconds because she was clearly limping,”Schruender said. “We told her we were sorry and she just responded and said we needed to do whatever necessary to help the team. That’s just so typical of her to have that type of attitude.”

Schruender is looking forward to next season and is hoping to have most of his team back. That said, he is expecting himself, his staff, and his players to work Tryouts hard in the off-season.

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Saugus girls’ hockey opens playoffs with win against Westford

By Julian Cardillo

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he Saugus girls’ hockey team got their post-season started in style this week with a 3-0 win over Westford Academy.

Catie O’Shea, McKayla Norris, and Abby Stafford all recorded goals in the win for the Sachems.

Meanwhile, goalie Summer Talent notched her first career post-season shutout and made 29 saves.

“Great game for us, very back and forth,” said Saugus coach Anthony Martucci. “I think we just did a better job burying our chances. I’m glad with how aggressive we were and I was really pleased with Summer’s performance in net.”

Up next for Saugus is a second-round match against defending champions Woburn on Saturday at 5 p.m.

“That’s going to be a tough one for us,” said Martucci. “Woburn has five strong lines - very deep. And they have one of the best players in the state, so we’ll have our work cut out.”

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SOUNDS | from page 14 The popular Strawberry Festival is held each year on the third Saturday in June, and it publishes a calendar (available at Town Hall, the Library and the Senior Center as well as a few other locations) with historic photographs of town sites and people.

The Saugus Historical Society holds regular meetings in March, April, May, September, October and November. At each meeting there is a program related to local history. Meetings are usually held at 7 p.m. at 30 Main St. Doors open at 6:45. The general public is welcome free of charge. Light refreshments are served.

Board members meet on the first Wednesday of each month. It is an all-volunteer organization. Any Saugus resident who would like to discuss the possibility of joining the Historical Society board is welcome to call President Laura Eisener at 781-231-5988 or email ldeld@shore.net.

News from the New Friends This information is from Pauline Gautreau of the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. The New Friends are now set up to accept donations of stock transfers as well as cash, according to a press release. “Also, New Friends has been and continues to be accepted by the GE Match Program. Your gift of $25.00 or more may be matched. Stock donations are also eligible for the match program,” says the press release she emailed us.

“This program is for current GE employees, retirees of GE and spouses of deceased GE retirees. We encourage GE people to help us out. Your donation is tax deductible,” the press release states.

“Checks should be payable to: New Friends of Saugus Public Library and noted ‘eligible for GE Match’. Drop off or mail to Saugus

1. Which Boston mayor was the first to have a car?

2. In a deck of cards, what were jacks once called?

3. What profession was the TV show “Adam-12” about?

4. In 1960 how many cents did a U.S. first class stamp cost: four, 14 or 20?

5. On which TV show would you have found The Penguin?

6. Is Saturn the only planet with a ring around it?

7. Who sang “On the Good Ship Lollipop / It’s a sweet trip to a candy shop / Where bon-bons play / On the sunny beach of Peppermint Bay”?

8. On March 2, 1917, what islanders obtained U.S. citizenship?

9. A skein is a name for what animal group?

10. What bone can’t be broken?

11. On March 3, 1847, what ScottishAmerican inventor and instructor at the Boston School for Deaf Mutes

was born?

12. What is the world’s largest grain crop?

13. What part of Canada produces most of the world’s maple syrup?

14. In what state is the New England Maple Museum?

15. In what book is the line “‘Then you should say what you mean,’ the March Hare went on”?

16. On March 4, 1817, what fifth U.S. president was inaugurated?

17. Was Caesar salad invented in Italy?

18. Kiwifruit is native to what country?

19. What American poet laureate wrote, “Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers today; And give us not to think so far away / As the uncertain harvest; keep us here / All simply in the springing of the year”?

20. On March 5, 1830, limelight was demonstrated before scientists in what tower?

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Public Library, 295 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906. Please mark the envelope, ‘Attention: New Friends.’”

“Report your donation of check or stock to: The GE Foundation Matching Gift Center at 1/800-305-0669. When you call, please have the following information available: your social security number, zip code of the Saugus Public Library, amount and date of your gift.

“Over the past year, New Friends has provided reduced rate museum/zoo passes as well as many free programs for all ages. Also, when the library lost a beautiful tree near the Taylor Street entrance, New Friends replaced it with a new young tree and watered it throughout the summer and fall. Hopefully, we will all be able to enjoy the beautiful pink blossoms for many years to come.

“Our current plans for 2018 include providing new bookcases for the Community Room, supporting many programs for adults, young adults and children as well as bringing in two exciting authors: Ted Reinstein from Channel 5’s ‘Chronicle’ and author and well-known television reporter, Hank Phillippi Ryan. Watch for more information regarding these two free programs.

“Please consider helping New Friends In working to keep our library a busy and vital part of the community.”

A playgroup for three-year-olds Fridays, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., now through May 25, literacy, music, games and art will be the basis for exploring and exercising emotional development. The focus will be on friendship, selfsoothing, transitions, emotions and feeling words; play, both parallel and cooperative. Check it out at the library.

Boston Bruins on the library team!

The Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive began yesterday and will go through March 15. You can help out by bringing donations of new pajamas to the library. This is to help needy babies, children and teens.

Countdown to kindergarten Preschool Playgroup: Every Saturday at 11 a.m., the Saugus Public Library will host “Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten!”This playgroup is geared to help families navigate and understand Preschool Development. Children will explore different Literacy, Art, Science, Building, Writing, Math, Fine Motor, Gross Motor and Pretend Play materials and activities.

This drop in playgroup is limited to 15 students. Parents are required to stay. Please email Trish at Tricia928@yahoo.com with any questions. The Playgroup is sponsored by Saugus CFCE. Poetry contest!

The Saugus Public Library is looking for aspiring young poets in grades 6 to 12. Drop your poetry off at the Reference Desk during the months of March and April. You can submit as many poems as you like.

Poetry will be judged by the library staff. Winners will be notified at the beginning of May. Yes, there are some neat prizes: • 1st place: a $50 gift card to Uno’s Restaurant and $25 gift card to the Showcase Cinema in Revere • 2nd place: $25 gift card to the Showcase Cinema in Revere • 3rd place: $25 gift card to the Showcase Cinema in Revere For more details, call the Saugus Public Library at 781-231-4168 or go to Sauguspubliclibrary.org.

Video Game Design Workshop Interested in learning about Video Game Design?

Empow Studios will be at the Saugus Public Library on Tuesday, April 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. to lead a two-hour workshop in Video Game Design for people ages 12 to 18. The workshop encompasses storytelling, pixel art and object-oriented programming – all through a user-friendly, 2D game design platform.

You need to sign up in advance, so stop by the Reference Desk or call 781-231-4168. Space is limited.

Saugus Board of Selectmen Saugus Town Hall, Suite #4 298 Central St. Wanted: Library Board candidates. Interested in serving on the Library Board of Trustees?Please send applications and letters of interest to the Board of Selectmen by March 13 (same address or dropoff spot as above for this volunteer position).

Annual Food for Fines The Saugus Public Library wants to strike a deal with those readers who are procrastinating in paying their overdue fines.

You can reduce the fines in return for donations of food which will be given to local food pantries. The standing offer from the Saugus Public Library Board of Trustees and staff is that your fine will be reduced by a dollar for each item donated.

Food items that are needed include cereal, pasta, rice, tuna, dry milk, pancake mix, baked beans, baking mix, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit or juice, canned vegetables, canned or dry soups, macaroni and cheese dinners, instant potatoes, canned tomatoes or sauce, and canned meat.

Students helping students Here’s an example of great collaboration between the Saugus Public Library and a Belmonte Middle School teacher – and, of course, Junior National Honor Society students from the Belmonte Middle School.

Each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m., the library provides tutoring and homework help for the town’s elementary school students. The elementary school students get help, the Belmonte students get credits for community service.

The library again will be partnering with the Belmonte Middle School to offer free, drop-in homework help in the Community Room to Saugus elementary school students to help foster strong academic and study skills outside of school hours.

No registration is required, but students must be signed in/out by a parent or guardian. The parent or guardian must remain on library grounds while the student is receiving homework assistance pursuant to an unaccompanied minors policy.

This program is open to students in grades K-5. The subjects students can get help with include math, science, grammar, reading, social studies and geography. Hey parents, here’s some help if you child needs it.

Teen Dating Violence The Wellness Committee Parent Information Series will continue with a topic on Teen Dating Violence at the Belmonte Middle School (25 Dow St.) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 5. The targeted audience is parents, community partners and school staff. Elisabeth Nash Wrenn of Healing Abuse Working for Change (HAWC) will be the presenter. Participants will develop an understanding of teen dating violence, how to recognize the signs of an unhealthy relationship, how to support teens if they are in an unLet’s hear it! healthy relationship, and how to raise empowered and respectful Got an idea, passing thought teens. Childcare will be provided for the evening. or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m Town Hall seeks volunteers always interested in your feedWanted: ZBA candidates. Want to serve on the town’s Zoning back. I’m always interested in Board of Appeals? Please send applications and letters of interest to the Board of Selectmen by March 13 to the following address:

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 2, 2018

Beacon Hill Roll Call

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

Debate on gun laws intensifies across America following the death of 14 students and three teachers in the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. One of the proposals that is being discussed is a ban on bump stocks on a state and/or national level.

Bump stocks are devices that are attached to rifles, shotguns or firearms, other than a magazine, to increase the weapon’s rate of fire and mimic a fully automatic weapon that can fire hundreds of shots in succession. These devices were used in the October 2017 massacre in Las Vegas where the shooter used 12 of them, allowing him to shoot, kill and injure more victims.

Massachusetts was the first state to ban bump stocks after the Las Vegas massacre and is one of only a few states with a ban. “Following the tragedy in Las Vegas, I filed legislation that would ban bump stock devices,” said the law’s sponsor Rep. David Linsky (D-Natick).

“I reviewed the Massachusetts General Laws and realized that due to a loophole in our laws, the bump stock devices that the shooter used were legal in Massachusetts. I felt that this issue was so important that it needed to be addressed as soon as possible, so I re-filed this legislation as an amendment to a supplemental budget bill, which was passed by the House and Senate in November and then signed into law by Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito.”

The ban took effect immediately rather than after the 90 days it usually takes for most new laws to go into effect.

House Speaker Bob DeLeo and Senate President Harriette Chandler supported and praised the ban.

“I am proud that Massachusetts has banned bump stocks and I encourage Congress to take this commonsense step,” said DeLeo. “Further, I’m heartened by the results of the House’s 2014 gun legislation which have made the commonwealth the safest state in the nation. Northeastern University recently completed a report, as requested by the House, on the implementation of this law and we are reviewing those recommendations. At the same time, I’m in the midst of discussions with members about various public safety bills.”

“The Massachusetts Senate is committed to pursuing smart, sensible gun control legislation,” said Senate President Harriette Chandler. “The commonwealth is a model for the nation for common-sense reforms in gun control policy, including last year’s ban on bump stock devices.”

Jim Wallace, Executive Director of Gun Owners’ Action League (GOAL), the local branch of the NRA, said that GOAL understands bump stocks were used, in part, to inflict great terror but he believes banning them was simply a distraction from the real issues. “Each time in recent history that the Legislature has acted on these issues it has completely failed to address the human element and specifically mental health,” said Wallace. “In each mass killing we have witnessed the killer is either a terrorist or someone who suffers from severe mental illness or both. But no one seems to want to address those issues seriously.”

Wallace told Beacon Hill Roll Call that one of the most important pending pieces of current proposed legislation for his group is H 1296 which specifically prohibits any cities or towns from approving or enforcing any local gun laws. It states that the right to keep and bear arms is an individual civil right that applies to purchase, ownership, use and possession of guns and ammunition, unless expressly prohibited by state law.

“The bill seeks to prevent local municipalities form harassing lawful citizens by creating patchwork gun laws that prevent people from exercising their civil rights,” said Wallace.

Linsky told Beacon Hill Roll Call that his priority legislation for this session is H 3081 which establishes extremerisk protective orders. “An extreme-risk protective order is a civil court order that would expand upon current Massachusetts law by temporarily restricting access to firearms by persons who exhibit dangerous or threatening behaviors towards themselves or others, but who are not otherwise prohibited under federal or state law,” said Linsky. “I have received hundreds of calls and e-mails over the past few days in support of this bill, and I am continuing to advocate for the House to bring this bill to the floor as soon as possible.”

Here are the votes of local legislators and the debate from November on the bill banning bump stocks. The House and Senate initially approved different versions of the proposed law. A conference committee worked out a compromise version that was then approved without a roll call vote.

BAN BUMP STOCKS - HOUSE VERSION (H 3951) House 152-3, approved an amendment that supporters say would ban the sale, purchase or ownership of bump stock devices for weapons.

Opponents of the amendment disagree and say that the wording of the bill is vague since the words “bump stock” do not appear anywhere in the bill. Violators under this new law would be sentenced to between three and 20 years in prison.

“This legislation will ensure that no one in Massachusetts can legally possess a bump stock, a device designed to increase the deadliness of these already deadly weapons,” said the law’s sponsor Rep. David Linsky (D-Natick). “These devices were created by gun manufacturers as a workaround of the federal law banning the sale and possession of automatic weapons, and there is absolutely no place for them in a civilized society.”

“It is a poorly drafted and vaguely worded amendment,” said Rep. Peter Durant (R-Spencer). “While I don’t think it is unreasonable to prevent people from getting devices that turn their semi-automatic weapon into an automatic weapon, this amendment has the effect of making any modification to a firearm that could conceivably increase the rate of fire illegal and subject you to at least three years in prison. Simply making a bolt action rifle slide easier, and therefore work faster could be determined illegal.”

Durant noted that the interpretation of this law will be left to un-elected state bureaucrats who can change depending on the administration in the corner office.

(A “Yes” vote is in favor of the ban. A “No” vote is against it.)

Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes BAN BUMP STOCKS SENATE VERSION (S 2177) Senate 38-0, approved its own version of an amendment banning the sale, purchase or ownership of bump stocks and classifying them under the same law that governs machine guns. The punishment for violating the law would be the same as it is for machine guns: 18 months to life in prison. The Senate version of the bill used the words “bump stock,” so unlike the House, there were no charges that the Senate language was vague.

“This amendment is a necessary and appropriate response to the dangers inherent in these deadly devices,” said the sponsor of the amendment Sen. Cynthia Creem (DNewton).

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“Too many parents have had to bury their children, too many movie-goers have had a fun night out turn into a nightmare and too many Americans fear for their safety and the safety of their families,” said Sen. Eric Lesser (D-Longmeadow). “It is time for us to step up and say we will not tolerate this senseless killing anymore — or the ease with which it is carried out.”

(A “Yes” vote is in favor of the ban.)

Senate seat vacant 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 February 19-23, the House met for a total of two hours and 45 minutes while the Senate met for a total of two hours and 14 minutes.

MON. FEB. 19 No House session No Senate session TUES.FEB. 20 House11:07 a.m. to12:09 p.m.

Senate 11:03 a.m. to11:10 a.m.

WED. FEB. 21 No House session No Senate session THURS. FEB. 22 House11:04 a.m. to12:47 p.m.

Senate 11:09 a.m. to 1:16 p.m.

FRI. FEB. 23 No House session No Senate session MON. FEB. 12 House11:06 a.m. to12:01 p.m.

Senate 11:05 a.m. to11:47 a.m.

TUES.FEB. 13 No House session No Senate session WED. FEB. 14 House11:03 a.m. to 3:34 p.m.

Senate1:08 p.m. to 4:04 p.m THURS. FEB. 15 House11:00 a.m. to 3:12 p.m.

Senate 11:01 a.m. to 3:23 p.m.

FRI. FEB. 16 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com

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What the selectmen candidates spent H

ere’s what candidates for selectmen • Michael Coller $770 spent on their campaigns in last fall’s • Michael J. Serino $298 election: • Assunta A. Palomba Report unavailable • *Jeffrey V. Cicolini -- $6,103 • *Mark D. Mitchell Report unavailable • Corinne R. Riley -- $4,541 • *Incumbents who were re-elected • *Debra C. Panetta --$4,480 Editor’s Notes: These totals are based on the • *Scott A. Brazis -- $1,580 campaign finance reports that were available at • *Jennifer E. D’Eon -- $897 the Saugus Town Clerk’s Office on Feb. 28

ASKS | from page 11 support veterans. I think veterans bring a unique perspective to politics because of being all around the world and because of all the people in situations they’ve worked in and with.

Q: And that’s an issue where Rep. Wong shines, and the state Secretary of Veterans Affairs has called him “an asset” on those issues and notes that Rep. Wong has been pretty receptive on those issues.

A: He is. Rep. Wong is a big supporter of veterans and I admire that. I appreciate that, of course, but I don’t think veterans can do any better than having somebody represent them who knows firsthand what their families are going through.

Q: What are some other issues that you might tackle if you decide to go for it [the state House seat]?

A: Of course, the economy and jobs is always one. Some of the development on Route 1 in Saugus is another one. There’s that new development [AvalonBay] going up by the Hill-

top. We’ve talked about Wheelabrator and the opioid crisis, of course – environmental impacts.

Q: Anything else that you would like to share at this point – when you might make a decision on it [becoming a formal candidate] or what you are wrestling with right now?

A: A decision is definitely coming up, like I said, sooner than later. Right now it’s just a matter of considering the resources that go into it: the time commitment and financial resources. And I want to make sure if I do run, I do it right and I can be all-in, because if I do run, I will be all-in. I’ll be making a decision as I continue to have conversations with potential supporters: people in the district, people in Saugus, my friends and family. I’ll get their opinions.

Q: Have you had any conversations with State Sen. Feeney, the legislator that you worked for?

A: Yes. I’ve had several conversations with Sen. Feeney and some of the people I have had

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the pleasure of working with on his campaign.

Q: Is he encouraging you?

A: Yes. He’s been supportive; he’s been encouraging, and that’s good to see. It makes me feel better. He’s a straight shooter, so I know if he didn’t think I was capable of it and that it wasn’t worth my consideration, he would tell me.

Q: Is he saying “Go for it?”

A: He gave me some things to consider. I think he was more level-headed about it, encouraging, but also giving me the pros and cons of it, and making sure that I know what I’m getting into before I make that decision – and understanding what that commitment entails.

And I appreciate advice like that more than anything.

Q: At this point, what’s the pro of running?

A: I think the pro is, again, getting more veterans involved in the process. It’s getting young, bold, energetic leaders with fresh ideas in there. I think it’s encouraging more people to get actively involved in the political process, and it’s giving a voice to some people that feel like they haven’t been heard in recent times.

Q: What would be the con at this point?

A: The con at this point would be if that’s a decision you make, then you are going up against a hard opponent that you’ve got to be taking serious. And you don’t want to jump into something that you are not committed to and don’t have the resources to do. You can maybe hurt your career and maybe hurt the process in the long run.

Q: Yes. Anyone would have to be considered an underdog running up against a four-term incumbent who seldom misses a roll call. I guess he’s had close to perfect attendance.

A: Yes. It definitely would be a challenge, but the military has taught me to deal with some tough challenges and tough situations, so this is something I … would consider another challenge if I decide to do it.

So, I continue to look forward to having these conversations and work toward making that decision and, hopefully, engage with some more people in the community.

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Understand the tax implications: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act recently updated the tax treatment of a life settlement to be treated the same as the surrender of a policy back to the insurance company. This can be complicated, so be sure to consult a tax advisor.

Other Options If you want to keep your life insurance policy but could use some extra cash, you may have some other options. For example, some life settlement companies may allow you to keep part of the policy’s death benefit while eliminating your premium obligations. You can also ask your life insurer if you can borrow against your policy, or if you’re in poor health, see if you’re eligible for accelerated death benefits. You should also find out if you’re able to convert the cash value of your policy into an immediate annuity (through a 1035 Exchange), which would make regular payments to you for a set number of years or for the rest of your life..

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.

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Obituaries ski. Also survived by many family & friends, especially the Kenny family. Funeral from the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home on Monday, February 26, followed by a funeral mass at Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. For condolences BisbeePorcella.com.

Joseph M. Gurski, Sr.

followed by a Funeral Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers,

Mary G. (Gregory) Forbush f Saugus, formerly of Everett, February 22nd, age 92. Wife of the late Robert Forbush, Jr. Dear sister of John Gregory & his wife Marianne of NY and the late Vincent Gregory. Sister-in-law of Carol Gregory of Peabody. Cherished aunt of many nieces & nephews.

Services held in the BisbeePorcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Monday, February 26,

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05.02.2018

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Contino, Louis

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38 Old County Rd

Saugus

09.02.2018

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49 Central St

Saugus

09.02.2018

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Skills needed: - Basic mechanics - Basic electricity - Suspension - Capable of using scan tool equipment - Basic computer knowledge (to check customers in and out of system) We will train: - Advanced diagnosis - Advanced problem solving - Inspections Must have MA Driver’s license If possible: Fluency in Spanish/and/or Portuguese

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Mr. Eisener was a World War II veteran and later served many years in the Army Reserves, retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel. He lived many years in Saugus, Massachusetts and worked at General Electric Company in Lynn for 17 years. He later worked for Nortronics in Norton, Hunnewell in Billerica, and Cable Systems in Everett, MA. He owned the Mousam Valley Motel in Springvale ME for 10 years, and lived in Wakefield, NH before moving to Boise, Idaho.

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC GRADE II/ELECTRICIAN THe Everett Housing Authority seeks qualified applicants with a minimum of four (4) years experience in all areas of building maintenance. Qualified applicants must have strong mechanical ability and knowledge of heating, HVAC and electrical systems.

Applicants must also have a Massachusetts Electrical License and a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation. THe wage rate for this position is $32.16/hour with an excellent benefits package. Submit resume and cover letter to Everett Housing Authority, 393 Ferry Street, Everett, MA 02149. THe Everett Housing Authority is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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SAUGUS 1st AD 7 room, 3-4 bedroom Colonial offers livingrm, diningrm, 3 season porch, updated windows, roof, vinyl siding and trex porch, one car garage, scenic river views, convenient location.........................................................$379,900.

SAUGUS 1st AD 7 room Cape Cod style home offers 2 ½ baths, NEW granite kit w/stainless, 2 fireplaces, 3-4 bedrooms, hardwood flooring, master w/private bath w/steam room, finished LL with playrm & half bath, central air, alarm, covered deck fenced yd.....$539,900.

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