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Didgeridoo Day The Land Down Under comes alive for children and grown-ups at the Saugus Public Library

CLEARING THE WAY TO THE FUTURE: Work crews tore down the Burns Gymnasium at Saugus High School this week to begin work at the site of the new Saugus Middle-High School, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2020. In the midst of the demolition project, the Saugus Historical Commission is searching for the 1954 Saugus High School Time Capsule to preserve some of the history of the current Saugus High, which will be demolished within two years. See this week's “The Advocate Asks.� (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)

this week as demolition crews began tearing down parts of the current school to make hotographers and curious room for a new one. spectators took nostalgic Athletes won’t be playing on trips to Saugus High School the rubble-covered fields at

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THE BIG D-DOO: Rob Thomas displays the largest of his didgeridoo collection on Wednesday in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. This tubular musical instrument, which has been played by aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years, is about six feet long. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)

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By Mark E. Vogler hat fake accent doesn’t keep Rob Thomas from teaching kids and grown-ups about that funky and famous didgeridoo that he plays so well.

Nor does it inhibit his ability to share some neat facts about the aboriginal Australians who have been making music on that long tubular instrument for at least 1,500 years, or the unusual wildlife from Australia – known as “the Land Down Under.� He gets along quite well as an australianized American entertainer and teacher. “It will get thicker in the show,� Thomas, 49, a member of Didgeridoo Down Under band, said of his accent Wednesday, as he prepared for a one-man performance in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. “Then, it could morph between Scottish, Australian and New Mexican,� he quipped.

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Linda Corbin, a Saugus resident who stopped by the library with her two grandchildren – Ben Corbin (2 ½) and Natalie Corbin (4 ½) – raved about the hour-long performance that kept the crowd of about three dozen engaged the whole time. “The kids loved it,â€? Corbin said. “It’s very informative about Australia. I learned a lot of things I didn’t know – especially about those little animals with the pouches,â€? she said, referring to the marsupials. “Maybe one day, we’ll get to go to Australia. I thought the show was wonderful and very informative. It was a good performance. It was very funny, too,â€? she said. “A very good showâ€?

Saugus Public Library Director Alan M. Thibeault raved about the show, too. “The information he gives on Australia is very

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Historical Commission members discuss hunt for ’54 Saugus Time Capsule and project to chronicle the high school building’s history in photos 30 years at the Veterans MemoQ: So, how did members of Swanson: We found a picture rial Elementary School. She cur- the Historical Commission find that was quite old, and that’s rently works part-time at the Vet out about the 1954 Saugus as a Title One tutor. She grew up High Time Capsule? on Taylor Street across from the Saugus Public Library. Her father, “We have been with Adult John Raiche, was a Saugus Town Foster Care of the North Clerk. Her mother, Patricia, was 6KRUH IRU RYHU ŤYH \HDUV director of the Louise Caroline 7KH\ KDYH EHHQ WKHUH Nursing Home on Lincoln Avefor us through thick nue. She and her husband, SteDQG WKLQ :KHQ P\ ven, raised two children. Their husband passed son, Christopher, is a custodiDZD\ DQG , GLGQpW an at the Oaklandvale School. know how to tell Their daughter, Katie, is a teach*HUU\ $)&16 er in Revere. Swanson’s aunt, Kawas there tie O’Grady, danced with enterWR KHOS r tainers Jimmy Durante and Steve a 0DU\ &DUHJLYHU WR 6RQ *HUU\ Lawrence in New York City.

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A SEARCH FOR HISTORY: Left to right, Saugus Historical Commission Members Marilyn Carlson, Jean Swanson and Natalie Agreste reflect on the rich past of Saugus High School – which will be replaced in two years by a new Saugus Middle-High School – and the importance of finding the 1954 Saugus High School Time Capsule before it’s lost in the midst of the demolition project that began this week. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler).

Editor’s Note: For this week’s interview, we sat down with Historical Commission Vice Chair Marilyn Carlson and fellow commission members Jean Swanson and Natalie Agreste – all of them Saugus High School graduates.

We asked them to reflect on the rich past of the current Saugus High, which will be replaced in two years by a new Saugus Middle-High School, and the importance of finding the 1954 Saugus High School Time Capsule before it’s lost for good in the midst of

1954 TIME CAPSULE: This photo from the Helen Cutter Collection/Noble Digital Heritage at the Saugus Public Library notes the time capsule was intended for “insertion in the cornerstone.�

the demolition project that began this week.

Carlson, a 1964 Saugus High graduate, is a retired Saugus educator who has been involved in many community activities, for which she was honored as a “Person of the Year Award� recipient at the 2006 Founders Day celebration. Her husband, Ed, received the award in 2016.

Agreste, a 1961 Saugus High graduate, is a retired nurse who spent 30 years in the profession.

She and her late husband, Ronald, raised four children and seven grandchildren. Her great uncle, Welcome McCullough, was head of the history department at Saugus High and authored the poem “I Have Only Just A Minute.� Her uncle, Francis Morehouse, served briefly as Saugus Town Manager. Her uncle, Phillip McCullough, was a fighter pilot during World War II who was shot down over Belgium and taken prisoner by the Germans. While in captivity, his wife, Natalie, was among the 492 people who perished in the Cocoanut Grove Fire in November of 1942. Agreste was named Natalie Phyllis, after her aunt and uncle.

Swanson is a 1971 Saugus High graduate. She is a retired secondgrade teacher who worked for

A NOW-DEFUNCT SAUGUS HIGH: This postcard shows the Saugus High School that once sat on the corner of Central and Winter Street; it was built in 1906. (From Helen Cutter Collection/Noble Digital Heritage at the Saugus Public Library)

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READY TO PLAY: Left to right, Ben Corbin, 2 1/2, and his sister, Natalie, 4 1/2, check the didgeridoo collection before watching one of the members of the Didgeridoo Down Under Band entertain a crowd of young children and adults in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library on Wednesday. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)

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good. It’s educational and has a nice diversity theme,�Thibeault said in an interview Wednesday. “The instruments are cool, too.

You don’t see them a lot in the U.S. The expressions he can make with them are amazing, too.�

Thomas, who considers himself a New Mexico native, said he’s been playing the instrument, which is pronounced “dij-uh-ree-doo,� for over 20 years. He notes the price ranges from as little as $100 to $5,000 or more.

By now, he’s made a few of his own – including the biggest one, which spans over six feet long. “That one, I made from agave: a cactus-type plant from Arizona, New Mexico or Mexico,� he said.

But several other ones in his collection were made by aboriginal Australians. “They take eucalyptus tree trunks that have been hol-

lowed out by white ants and termites,� Thomas said. “They’ll hit the trunk and if it sounds good, they will cut it down and shake out the termites,� he said. “I’m just playing a piece of nature,� he tells his captive audience during the show, as he explains the characteristics of the didgeridoo – “It’s a tree trunk with bee wax on the mouthpiece.�

For an American, Thomas is actually immersed pretty well into the Australian culture. His wife, Tanya Gerard, is a native Australian. They met in New Mexico about 30 years ago and got married. He was on return trip from Asia, and she was coming from South America. “We were in a global walkabout,� he said.

Since then, he’s become a good ambassador for Australia. “Kindness! Tolerance!

Respect!�

And parents seem to love the values he strives to instill in children who are entertained by his show. He prides himself on the “mixed message� he strives to convey – touting “empathy for animals,� an awareness and respect for the environment and character education. During the show, he likes to point to the yellow sign that proclaims “Kindness! Tolerance!

Respect!� “My show is targeted for all ages: from the toddler to anyone who is above the green,� he said, referring anyone who is still among the living. “I had a 92-year-old guy who recently suffered a stroke. He was up there playing the didgeridoo and he was doing quite well,� he said.

Kids who watch his show get to learn a little bit about geography, history, science, vocabulary and literacy. “The didge’s unique and captivating sound helps connect us with the audience, and opens up channels of communication. Once we have an audience’s undivided attention, our messages flow powerfully and smoothly,� Thomas said.

We are impassioned to share messages of kindness, acceptance, peace, environmentalism and empowerment. Both kids and adults love our music, but the best thing we hope for is that audiences absorb our messages,� he said.

One message he conveys often is how close the United States is to Australia despite being separated by thousands of miles and oceans. “I like to tell them about how the U.S. and Australia are good allies and have been fighting together for 101 years,� Thomas said.

As part of his show, to teach the kids and adults about the strange animals that are indigenous to Australia, Thomas packs a bag full of stuffed animals of various sizes. The stuffed animals are a way to teach kids about Australian wildlife, according to Thomas.

One animal that doesn’t fit in the bag is a huge, rubbery crocodile. He makes a point of taking a 20-foot measurement from the tail of the crocodile to almost touching the Community Room wall. “I had one kid get up on top of the crocodile and ride it up and down ‌ They can run faster than a man or woman. They can climb a tree. And they can grow up to 20 feet and more,â€? he said.

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By The Advocate et ready to row, row, row for some great fun in the sun and a truly wonderful cause as registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Row, Row, Row In Revere on Saturday, August 11. Canoers will start at the Point of Pines Yacht Club for the opening ceremonies and then paddle or row down the Pines River to the finish line at North Shore Marine.

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property north and west of the school parking began this week. And so began the work – essentially the start of the construction phase of a new Saugus Middle-High School, which is scheduled for opening in the fall of 2020.

The work area is boarded by fencing that was covered by a red tarp to control the spread of dust through the fence.

In advance of the construction and demolition work, members of the Saugus Historical Commission confirmed the completion of a photographic project that focuses on the interior, exterior and aerial views of the 64-year-old high school that will eventually be torn down to pave way for the new school.

“Jim Harrington has completed the interior, exterior and aerial photographs needed for the digital history of Saugus High School, and it will

be made available online,” Historical Commission Vice Chair Marilyn Carlson said.

Meanwhile, the commission’s search is underway for the 1954 Saugus High Time Capsule that members believe is buried somewhere on the school grounds.

“Jean Swanson [of the Saugus Historical Commission] has been monitoring Facebook and the many emails that have been sent by former high school students with information,” Carlson said.

“We are researching and trying to authenticate all the information received and encourage anyone else with information to contact Mike Hashem, Saugus High School Principal, or the commission,” she said.

Jiovanni Luciani, a local high school student, volunteered to scan the high school circle with a metal detector in hopes

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of locating the copper time capsule. But nothing significant was discovered.

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A Day to Remember World Series Park unveils and dedicates its Wall of Fame

A BASEBALL-LOVING CROWD: Town officials and residents turned out at World Series Park last Saturday for the dedica- THE DEDICATION: Left to right, Wall of Fame plaque being unveiled by Ed Stetson and Bob Davis. (Courtesy Photos to The Saugus Advocate) tion of “The Wall of Fame.�

(Editor’s Note: The following information was issued this week

by World Series Park.) ceremony unveiling and dedicating the World Series Park “Wall of Fame� was held last Saturday (July 28) at World Series Park in Saugus. People who donated to the plaque attended to see the plaque unveiled.

The ceremony consisted of the plaque unveiling by Ed Stetson, a 92-year-old World War II veteran from Lynn; a reading of names that appear on the plaque; prayers by Pastor Brendan Allison of True Vine Church; and remarks by state and town officials. The reading of names was done by Ed Stetson, Debra Panetta, Carolyn Davis and Bob Davis. Following the ceremony refreshments were served. Attending and speaking at the FOR THE PUBLIC TO SEE: The newly installed Wall of Fame plaque now on display at World Series Park. ceremony were State Senator Future donations to World Se- Series Park, 8 Holden Ave., Sau- ries Park. The World Series Park Donations are tax-exempt. For Brendan Crighton, State Representative Donald Wong, Sau- ries Park for inclusion on the Wall gus, MA 01906. Checks should Committee is a 501(c)(3) non- any questions please contact gus Town Manager Scott Crab- of Fame should be sent to World be made payable to World Se- profit, charitable organization. Bob Davis at 781-233-4555. tree and Saugus Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta.

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The Public’s Right to Know An ongoing series on the challenges of making open government work in Saugus

By Mark E. Vogler

sion for 73 minutes last Jan. 30, citing “contract negotiahe Saugus School Com- tions for non-unit personnel” mittee convened in a as the reason. closed-door Executive SesBut a one-page copy of

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To that, committee member Marc Magliozzi “said that it would look to the public like that (they) were getting a 4 percent raise, not 2 percent.”

Also discussed during the Executive Session: • Giving merit raises based on evaluations moving forward.

• There was discussion that 2 percent is just a pool of money and that it doesn’t need to be 2 percent across the board • Also discussed was the placement of non-unit personnel into categories. Committee member Linda Gaieski requested that this information be typed so members could review it.

• It was noted that the principal of Veterans Memorial Elementary School is seeking to add 10 more days to her contract, which would increase her salary.

“The Committee discussed and agreed that given the fact that there are non-unit contract negotiations, nonunit contract renewals and merit-based raises tied to evaluations, the Committee feels that the budget of $29,359,141 will stand as proposed by the Superintendent,” the minutes said.

“This would be a critical need because there needs to be money in reserve for the contract to bargain good faith.”

Members then voted unanimously to return to open session, according to the minutes.

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“The superintendent stated that there has been a 20-month period where the non-unit personnel have not had a salary increase,” the minutes noted, referring to Saugus Public Schools Superintendent David DeRuosi, Jr.’s meeting with the five School Committee members.

DeRuosi and committee members reviewed the number of non-unit personnel, along with the Finance Director.

“The Superintendent said there is 2 percent in the budget for retro/active wages and there is another 2 percent in the proposed budget for next year,” the minutes state.

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RIGHT TO KNOW | from page 8 Assistant Attorney General Kevin W. Manganaro of the Attorney General Division of Open Government, after reviewing the minutes, concluded that the Executive Session violated the Open Meeting Law -- confirming an earlier complaint by The Saugus Advocate. “Because a discussion took place during the January 30 executive session that lacked a proper purpose, we order the Committee to release these executive session minutes to the public within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter,�

Manganaro wrote in his determination. “The Committee may not redact or withhold these minutes or any portion thereof based on privilege or any exemption under the Public Records Law,� he wrote. “Public bodies may enter a closed, executive session for any of ten purposes enumerated in the Open Meeting Law. One permissible reason to convene in executive session is "[t]o conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel." G.L. c.

30A, § 21(a)(2) ("Purpose 2"),�

Manganaro noted in his determination letter. “...When convening in executive session under Purpose 2, public bodies must identify the name of the specific nonunion personnel that is the subject of discussion, unless disclosure would compromise the Committee's negotiating position. See OML 2015-193; OML 2016-70.

Here, the Committee could not have identified the nonunion personnel, because the discussion did not address any individual employees,� the determination letter continued.

ABOUT THIS SERIES: With a flood of complaints The Saugus Advocate has received over the past year alleging violations of the state Open Meeting and Public Records laws, the paper has decided to take an in-depth look at concerns about the Public’s Right To Know in Saugus. We plan to monitor various town committees and commissions to see whether they comply with the laws. We also plan to interview local and state officials to get their views and we will assess what the town is doing to make local

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By Mark E. Vogler ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus.

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Possible police chief scenarios We’re still waiting to hear back from Saugus Police Chief Domenic DiMella regarding reports of his plans to retire in the fall.

He’s been taking some time off recently and hasn’t responded to emails or telephone calls. There was still no official confirmation this week that DiMella plans to make Sept. 1 his final day of work.

Meanwhile, there’s all kinds of speculation going on right now about who the next police chief might be.

Of course, Town Manager Scott Crabtree, a former police officer who has enjoyed a close working relationship and friendship with the chief, will have a lot to say about it once DiMella’s reported retirement becomes public. Crabtree has a few options: He could choose to go outside the department in seeking a replacement in order to avoid putting himself in a position of having to pick between candidates he once worked with, some of them whom he regards as friends.

Crabtree could also ignore the noise and decide to promote from within.

There’s also the possibility that he could decide to remove the police chief’s job out of Civil Service and make it a police commissioner’s position. Such a position might be appealing to former Saugus Police Officer Patrick Collins, who is currently assistant clerk magistrate at Salem Superior Court. After serving in the town’s Police Department for 14 years, he left to pursue a career in law. He has served as an assistant district attorney and an adjunct professor of criminal justice at Southern New Hampshire University. So, he has quite the dossier if Crabtree is considering Collins as a possible successor.

Of course, if Crabtree prefers to keep the chief’s job in the department, there are a few names that are being talked about – the most logical choice being DiMella’s assistant chief – Lt. Ronald Giorgetti. In the perfect world, Giorgetti would be the obvious choice. He’s been attending Finance Committee meetings around budget time for several years now, either accompanying the chief or representing him on department fiscal matters. He’s considered fair and even-keeled and is very familiar with the political landscape in town government. It would be a smooth transition from DiMella to Giorgetti, who’s well qualified for the Saugus police chief’s job. He’s been at the department since 1994.

Other names that have come up include Lt. Michael Ricciardelli, who has been at the department since 1995 and Lieutenant Detective David Gecoya, a 2013 recipient of the Medal of Honor, the state’s highest police honor for bravery.

DiMella, who has been a member of the Police Department for 29 years, has served as chief for the past decade.

Important election information This just in from Saugus Town Clerk Ellen Schena, who has several important election-related announcements: • Absentee Ballots for the September 4, 2018, State Primary Election are now available in the Town Clerk’s Office.

• Last day to register to vote for the September 4, 2018, State Primary Election is Wednesday, August 15, 2018. The Clerk’s Office will be open from 8:15 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Election Workers are need to work the Polls. These are paying positions. There is an Election Worker Training class on Wednesday, August 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium, where new Election workers can sign up while attending the class.

Democratic Town Committee endorses Crescenzo Matthew Crescenzo, Democratic candidate for State Representative, said he is pleased to have received the endorsement of the Saugus Democratic Town Committee (SDTC).

Crescenzo is challenging popular incumbent Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus), who is seeking a fifth two-year term in the 9th District House race. The SDTC unanimously voted to endorse Crescenzo at their last meeting.

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Saugus Democratic Town Committee,” said Crescenzo. “Being a fourth generation Saugus resident, it is humbling to receive the support of those committed to serving my hometown. I will work to support all our residents, bring in new jobs and support our environment.”

“The Saugus Democratic Town Committee is proud to endorse Matthew Crescenzo for State Representative in the Ninth Essex District,” said Joe Malone, Chair of the SDTC. “Matt has the intelligence, ability, drive and passion to promote the Democratic agenda and the courage to take on an entrenched Republican incumbent who has not demonstrated any real leadership or commitment to the people he serves.”

Crescenzo is an Army veteran who served overseas in South Korea and Afghanistan as a communications specialist and personal security officer. Most recently he was an IT specialist at Lynn Community Health Center before leaving to campaign full time.

Matt lives in Saugus.

Of citizen concern It took a call to the state Attorney General’s Office for The Saugus Advocate to finally obtain the minutes of that Jan. 30 executive session which the AG’s Division of Open Government had declared improper in a determination issued last month. Copies of those minutes were supposed to be delivered within 30 days of the determination letter written by Assistant Attorney General Kevin W. Manganaro – which would have been a week ago yesterday.

Fortunately, for the School Committee members, their chair, Jeannie Meredith, intervened at the last minute so copies of the minutes were provided to The Saugus Advocate only one day late. Had she not become involved, the committee risked potential consequences from the Division of Open Government.

It should be pointed out in this instance that the School Committee was not at fault – but rather Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi, Jr., who is the keeper of the minutes. Anyone who seeks minutes must file a public records request to the superintendent. And he usual97A Andover Street ly does not make the minutes Danvers, MA 01923 readily available. We can attest to that.

Sales: 888-601-9016 But there was really no need Direct: 508-901-0973 for DeRuosi to ignore the order to make the minutes public within 30 days, because there was already an outstanding public records request submitted months ago by The Saugus Advocate.

So, if DeRuosi were really concerned about the Open

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Meeting Law and trying to improve the transparency of Saugus Public Schools, he could have released the minutes within days of the Attorney General’s Open Meeting Law determination. But the superintendent chose not to take the easy way to meet compliance with the Open Meeting Law. The delay could have been for several days had Meredith not become involved. This is a technical violation, which the Division of Open Government gave the School Committee a pass on.

But it does suggest that compliance with the Open Meeting Law isn’t as high a priority as it should be for the superintendent.

And that’s something he needs to work on. The citizens of Saugus should expect nothing less.

If DeRuosi finds it an inconvenience to make minutes available to people who request them, perhaps he should transfer his files of minutes over to the Town Clerk’s Office, where they would probably be more accessible.

Farmer’s Market in full swing The annual Farmer’s Market is back in Saugus for parts of another summer and fall. The market made its debut for this season early last month in the parking lot area of the Anna Parker Playground, at 120 Essex St. The market will continue every Tuesday now, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through October.

Stay tuned for more information. For details, call Peter Rossetti at 781-816-2419.

Preschoolers in the Park Ready for some summertime fun at the Saugus Iron Works? If you are between the ages of two and six, your parents ought to be checking out the “Preschoolers in the Park” programs that take place on most Mondays, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., alternating between the Saugus Iron Works and Salem Maritime.

The program gives the children and their adult caregivers the opportunity to learn together about the National Park Service as well historical and environmental topics through a fun, age- appropriate, hands-on approach. Each program is run by National Park Service Rangers who read a children’s book aloud and facilitate an active, engaging learning experience in the national park and end with a make-and-take project. Each program is designed to connect with the themes, topics and/or resources of either Salem Maritime or the Saugus Iron Works as well as with the developmental and learning goals of preschoolers.

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Fire officials cite cooking issues as the cause of two recent house fires wice within three days last month, issues that began in the kitchen contributed to house fires, according to Saugus Fire Department reports.

On July 27, firefighters responded to 7 Falmouth St. for reports of smoke coming from one of the apartments.

Firefighters located a resident in the apartment and a second alarm was ordered.

“The cause of the fire was determined to be a cooking fire,” Capt. Christopher Rizza wrote in his report.

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came incapacitated while cooking and the unattended food on the stove caught fire.

The resident suffered from inhalation burns,” according to Rizza.

The resident was transported to the Melrose Wakefield Hospital.

Two days later on July 29, firefighters responded to 103 Essex St. for a report of a fire in an apartment building.

A resident received third degree burns to the head and second degree burns to both arms. Emergency workers treated him at the scene

SOUNDS | from page 10 For programs at the Saugus Iron Works, meet at the Visitor Center and Eastern National Park Store, “Broadhearth” (244 Central St., Saugus). For the most up-to-date information, like the Iron Works on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SaugusIronNPS/, visit https://www.nps.gov/sair or call (781) 233-0050.

Here’s this summer’s schedule for Saugus: August 20 – Life in the Past September 10 – Monarch Butterflies September 24 – Gardening Party Bricks for the veterans Corinne Riley is making an appeal on behalf of all those veterans out there who deserve to be commended for service to this nation: “The Saugus War Monument Committee 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 from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4" X 8" brick (3 lines), $200 for 8" X 8" brick (5 lines), and $500 (5 lines) for a corporate brick. Each line is a maximum of 15 characters.

“The improvement and upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising.

“The brick application must be in by August 30th to assure the bricks will be ready for Veteran’s Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-231-7995, for more information and applications.”

Town announces reopening of CHaRM Center Recycling Drop-Off site The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) site will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. There is no pre-registration or fee required to enter the site; however, proof of residency is required.

At the CHaRM center, the Town will accept the same recycling items that can be placed outside for curbside collection each week, such as paper, cardboard, bottles, cans and glass containers. Additional acceptable items include TVs and computers (up to three per year per address); car tires up to 22" (for a fee of $3); books; and textiles, such as clothing, bedding, pocketbooks, belts and shoes.

Plastic bags and rigid plastics are not permitted due to the international recycling market. Residents are kindly asked to empty recyclables out of any plastic bags, and remove the bags from the site.

Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information.

Some upcoming library events There’s always something going on at the Saugus Public Library. Here are a few events to check out: • This summer, the library is offering discount passes to see the Lowell Spinners at family-friendly Edward A. LeLacheur Park (capacity 5,030) in Lowell. These passes, like all of the library’s discount passes, are funded by the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. Patrons can reserve passes.

and transported him to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

“The cause of the fire was determined to be a cooking fire,” Capt. Rizza wrote in his report.

“The resident reported cooking fish at the time of the fire, when the oil caught fire.

The fire was contained to the kitchen, with smoke and heat damage throughout the unit,” according to Rizza.

Firefighter Michael Leary was credited with the rescue of two dogs from the building and carrying them to safety.

PET SAVING HEROICS: Last Sunday, Saugus Firefighter Michael Leary carries a dog he rescued from the house fire at 103 Essex St. It was one of the two dogs he was credited with saving.

(Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Saugus Fire Department Lt. Damian Drella)

The Spinners are a Short-Season Single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. They will play 76 games in 79 days (38 home, 38 road) this season; their last home game is on September 3. Home Games begin at 7:05 p.m., Monday-Friday, and at 5:05 p.m., Saturday & Sundays.

The library offers a dated voucher for most Spinners home games. Each voucher allows patrons to purchase up to six tickets at 50% off the regular price (for example, a $7 Reserved Ticket would cost $3.50). Vouchers can be reserved online (sauguspubliclibrary.org) or at the library and can be picked up in-person at the library. Only one voucher is available for each home game; first come, first served. Vouchers must be presented at the Spinners Ticket Office on the day of the game (or in advance) in order to receive the discount. The library does not have vouchers for away games.

• Registration for the Summer Reading Program has already begun. Kids will again be reading about the American Revolution in addition to a book of their choice.

• This summer’s theme is “Libraries Rock!” Two different bands are lined up: Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 1 p.m.: Didgeridoo Down Under Band (good for all ages)! This high-energy, Australian-themed show features the Didgeridoo, a very unique musical instrument that kids love. The program combines music, art and comedy – Australian-style, that is. This event has been made possible by a generous contribution from the New Friends of Saugus Public Library.

Next Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 3 p.m.: Rolie Polie Guacamole Band (good for all ages)! Rock your socks off with this award-winning, family-friendly Brooklyn band. This program was made possible by a generous donation from the Saugus Cultural Council.

• On Thursday, Aug. 16 at 3 p.m., the library will host an End of Summer Reading Ice Cream Party with Stephen the Magician (good for all ages)!

• Read to a Dog! A unique, fun program planned this summer at Saugus Public Library is to have children read to Lydia the Comfort Dog. Children register to read to Lydia, who will sit on the floor in the Craft Room. Children, their caregivers and the dog’s handler will stay in the room. Children will read for 15-minute time slots; five 15-minute slots from 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Wednesdays: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Sept. 5. Registration is required. Lydia’s contact info: northbostoncomfort@gmail.com and http:// www.messiahspirit.org/north-boston-comfort.html.

“Countdown to kindergarten” preschool playgroup Every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Saugus Public Library will host its popular “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. Solid Waste/Recycling Department announces acceptable recyclable materials The Town of Saugus’s Solid Waste and Recycling Department Coordinator, Lorna Cerbone, would like to remind residents that the following materials are recyclable and may be placed curbside for collection each week: paper, cardboard, pizza boxes, and mixed containers, such as glass, tin, plastic cans, various

containers and jugs. All cardboard boxes should be broken down to 3' by 3', and pizza boxes and mixed containers should be clean.

The following materials may not be recycled through the Town’s curbside collection service: • Plastic bags and film wraps – can be recycled at a local food store, Walmart or Target.

• Styrofoam – should be placed in the trash.

• Clothes hangers – can be given to dry-cleaners.

• Plastic hoses – dispose in the trash.

• Rigid plastics and kids toys – may be disposed of curbside with $2 sticker.

• Scrap metal – can be recycled at the drop-off site.

“Due to recent international recycling restrictions, our local collection facility is no longer able to recycle materials in plastic bags or rigid plastic items,” said Cerbone. “We encourage residents to recycle their plastic bags at your local supermarket or retailer, and dispose of any rigid plastic items curbside with a $2 sticker.”

JRM will only collect accepted items. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Cerbone at 781-2314036 with any questions.

Let’s hear it!

Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been close to two and a half years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net.

Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15to 20-minute interview at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee.

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Saugus Faith Notes The latest listing of upcoming events and programs at Saugus 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/. Follow this column and the new Facebook Page for future details of important upcoming events.

Prayer Service for Unity The Saugus Faith Community invites the public to a “Prayer Service for Unity” Sunday (Aug. 5) at 3 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church (8 Prospect St., Saugus).

The SFC has gathered many times for vigils over the years in response to challenging events in our country, and the past year has proven as challenging as any. Political, social and religious factions have formed, and there is little effort made to find common ground. This is a good time for the SFC to come together and show our solidarity and compassion for each other and our country’s troubles. We can model how persons of differing theological outlooks can be colleagues and allies. Please join us as we pray for unity.

On Founders Day, Sat., Sept.

8, stop by for a Blessing of the Animals at First Congregational Church from 10 to noon. Bring your dog, cat, bird, iguana, fish or any pet at all for a blessing from Rev. Martha Leahy. Visit the Animal Craze Petting Zoo from noon to 1:00 p.m. Learn about the Heifer Project and how your donations can help buy animals needed by struggling families all over the world: goats, sheep, chickens, bees, even water buffalo! Take home a free Heifer calendar which shows how we can help“Fill the Ark”with donations big and small.

RSVP on Facebook, call 781233-3028 or email uccsaugus@ verizon.net. We are an Open and Affirming Congregation, and our building is fully accessible for all mobilities. Come on down to this fun, family-friendly event for children of all ages.

Healthy Students– Healthy Saugus!

The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry in collaboration with the Saugus Faith Community, the Saugus School Superintendent and area businesses Blessing of the Animals and organizations are running – Founders Day at First a new initiative called “Healthy Congregational Church UCC Students–Healthy Saugus,”

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which aims to address food insecurity in the Saugus public school system.

In 2014 Feeding America published the Hunger in America Report. The report drew attention to the 15.8 million children nationwide who live in food-insecure households. As a community we recognize there are children and families in Saugus who could use our help.

To offset food insecure households, Healthy Students–Healthy Saugus will provide a weekend supply of nutritious food for each eligible child when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends or school holidays during the schoolyear. Take-home grocery bags will contain two breakfasts, two lunches, two snacks, one can of vegetables and one can of fruit. All food will be nonperishable and provided to children free of charge. If additional food is needed for extended family members, it will be provided. It is our hope that these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. Parents will apply for the program by filling out a simple consent form.

The program will be run by the school department’s cur-

rent food service provider, Whitsons Food Service, and many wonderful volunteers, who will be packing the food bags. Whitson will deliver food and grocery bags to each volunteer site on Thursdays, where the bags will be packed then picked up

by Whitsons on Fridays and delivered to the schools for students to take home. The program will begin first at the elementary schools and, if the need arises, will be expanded to the upper grades. The school district will use the utmost discretion in identifying students and working with families to ensure the grocery bags make it home with minimal barriers.

The aim of Healthy Students– Healthy Saugus is to keep children healthy, thriving, and able to succeed in school.

Area businesses and organizations supporting this effort are Whitsons Food Service, Rotary Club of Saugus, Wheelabrator and Saugus Public Schools.

Packing sites are St. John’s Episcopal Church, Blessed Sacrament/St. Margaret’s Catholic Churches, Cliftondale Church of the Nazarene, First Congregational Church UCC and First Baptist Church. A weekly schedule of which sites volunteers

can go to will be published soon, as well as the official start date sometime in September.

Monetary donations of any size, large and small, are needed.

Each one will help feed a hungry child. Please send checks made out to Saugus Clergy Association, with “Healthy Students–Healthy Saugus” in the memo line, c/o First Congregational Church UCC, 300 Central St., Saugus, MA 01906.

A Healthy Students–Healthy Saugus public informational session will be held Wednesday, August 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the Belmonte School. It will be led

by Superintendent of Schools Dr. David DeRuosi, Jr. and members of the working group. We hope this program succeeds in building a healthy network of caring and support for students and citizens of Saugus.

Donations of food are also needed. For questions or to arrange pick up or drop off of donations, please contact Dennis Gould of the United Parish Food Pantry at 617-257-4847.

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Lydia at the Library Golden Retriever trained as comfort dog for people facing stressful events also helps kids read at library

By Mark E. Vogler ust by sprawling out on the quilted blanket at the Saugus Public Library for what might seem like a nap, the comfort dog known as Lydia is helping to build kids’ confidence in reading in her own quiet way.

“The kids aren’t going to feel self-conscious because Lydia is not going to judge them,” Kathryn Jones said of the secret of this novel learning reading approach.

About 40 kids have signed up to read to Lydia so far this summer, according to Jones, one of the Golden Retriever’s nine handlers, who works for the Messiah Lutheran Church in Lynnfield.

“The kids really get a boot out of it. They feel less intimidated, less shy, and they build up their confidence while reading out loud to Lydia,” Jones said.

“She won’t laugh at them.

She won’t correct them. She just lies and listens,” Jones said.

“From where I sit, she’s got a good gig. All she has to do is be told how pretty she is and how soft she is – and be patted and read to.”

Lydia is five years old and received special training in Chicago. She interacts with people at churches, schools, nurs-

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But upon Jones’s command of “visit,” one of about 50 commands that Lydia has been taught, she puts her chin up on the knee of a reporter, revealing her sweet, affectionate side.

“She will put her chin right up on your lap. People enjoy that, because it’s sweet,” Jones said.

And as far as the reading material, Lydia is not fussy at all – anything that a kid wants to read.

“A little boy brought in a book about piranhas. I learned a lot about piranhas that day,” Jones said. “Like, you don’t want to have one of these as a pet because you might lose a finger.

Or kids might get bored, and they wind up in the local lake.”

Then again, some kids like to bring in popular books, such as Dr. Seuss’s “Green Eggs and Ham.”“It’s a classic and it’s been read several times this summer,” she said.

Seven-year-old Jackson, who will be a second grader at the Veterans Memorial Elementary AFFECTION ON COMMAND: School this fall, said following Just by her handler uttering his time with Lydia on Wednesthe word “visit,” Lydia, the day that he didn’t think she comfort dog that’s been visitcared what books children read ing the Saugus Public Library because she seemed to be dozthis summer on Wednesdays, ing off on the job. “I don’t think places her chin on the knee of she would care if you kept on a reporter. (Saugus Advocate repeating the same book a milphotos by Mark E. Vogler) lion times,” Jackson said. ing homes, hospitals and events “I think she was sleeping. and in disaster response situaThat looks like sleep mode to tions, such as when she was deme,” he said. ployed to Parkland, Jackson’s sister, Ava, Fla., earlier this year 9, who will be headed after a gunman into the fourth grade killed 17 students at the Vet when the and staff members new schoolyear begins at Marjory Stoneon Aug. 28, said she man Douglas High thought Lydia was a School. good companion to “She has been have. “I read about ‘Mr. trained to be extra Tanen’s Tie Trouble.’ She calm and gentle,” was lying down, but she Jones said. “Dogs was listening,” Ava said. sometimes know If children want to when people hurt. read to Lydia this sumShe’s trained to A DOGGONE GOOD WAY TO READ: Left to right: mer, they still have be mild – not to Jackson and his sister, Ava, both students at Veter- time. But they need to jump up and bark ans Memorial Elementary School, were among the register. at you and not to lucky children who got to pet and read to Lydia at Children will read for lick you,” she said. the Saugus Public Library on Wednesday.

15-minute time slots;

“SIT, GIRL”: Lydia, the Golden Retriever, with one of her handlers, Kathryn Jones of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Lynnfield. There’s still time for interested children to read to Lydia: five 15-minute slots from 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m.; Wednesdays: August 8, 15, 22, 29, and September 5. Registration is required.

five 15-minute slots from 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m.; Wednesdays: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; September 5. Registration is required.

Lydia’s contact info: northbostoncomfort@gmail.com and http://www.messiahspirit.org/north-boston-comfort. html.

Children can read to Lydia, who will sit on the floor in the Craft Room. A caregiver or one of the dog’s handlers will stay in the room to monitor the situation.

Governor Baker Signs Bill Raising Age to Purchase Tobacco Products Increases protections impacting the health of young adults oday Governor Charlie Baker signed H4486, An Act protecting youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction, which will raise the legal age to buy tobacco products statewide from 18 to 21.

The bill also broadens existing prohibitions on public smoking to include e-cigarettes, and prohibits the use of tobacco products on the grounds of any public or private primary, secondary, or vocational school. Additionally, the new law will prohibit the sale of tobacco products by any pharmacy, hospital, or other entity that offers health care services or that employs any licensed health care providers.

“Raising the age to buy tobacco products in the Commonwealth is an important step to prevent addiction for young people and encourage healthy choices,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We appreciate the Legislature’s collaboration to pass this bill that will limit the purchasing of cigarettes and other harmful products for those under 21 to sup-

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Governor Charlie Baker signs a bill raising the legal age to purchase tobacco products while legislators look on.

port long term health for the next generation.” “ Tobacco products have harmful effects, especially on our youth, and this law is an important way to address this public health concern,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “We thank the Legislature for their work to pass this important bill.”

“Tobacco and nicotine addiction remain a leading cause of preventable death and illness in Massachusetts,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders. “Today’s actions support our continued efforts

to develop comprehensive approaches to reduce the health and economic burden of tobacco use by preventing young people from starting to smoke, helping current smokers to quit, protecting children and adults from secondhand smoke, and identifying and eliminating tobacco-related health disparities.”

“This is a big step toward our ongoing effort to curb tobacco use among children and young adults,” said House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo. “Thank you to Chairs Hogan and McMurtry and to my colleagues in the House

and Senate for their work to balance protecting the health of our children with creating stability for our retailers and preserving rights for adults.”

“Increasing the tobacco age to 21 will reduce smoking-related deaths; improve the health of young adults; and reduce the number of young adults who start smoking in the first place,” said Senate President Karen Spilka. “Massachusetts is the healthiest state in the country because of smart legislation like this that improves public health and promotes prevention. I am proud of the advocates, many of them adolescents and young adults, who led the charge for this legislation, and thankful for the Governor’s support of this concept.”

“Massachusetts has long been a leader in protecting and strengthening public health,” said Senator Jason Lewis, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Health and the bill’s lead sponsor in the Senate. “This comprehensive legislation will once again put the Commonwealth at the forefront of preventing youth ad-

diction to tobacco and nicotine products, in order to improve health, save lives, and reduce healthcare costs.”

“This legislation is vital to preventing youth from becoming addicted to nicotine and facing a lifetime of addiction,” said Representative Kate Hogan, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Health and the bill’s lead co-sponsor in the House. “It is also critical to create one standard for our small businesses across the Commonwealth.”

“After the cumulation of the hard work of many individuals and organizations, today’s monumental signing of this life-saving legislation once again demonstrates Governor Baker’s commitment to the long-term health and well-being of the youth of the Commonwealth,” said Representative Paul McMurtry and the bill’s lead co-sponsor in the House. “Additionally millions of dollars in health care costs related to the harmful addiction of nicotine and tobacco products will be saved for generations to come.”

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Beacon Hill Roll Call

By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators and representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of July 23-27.

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House 152-0, Senate 38-0, approved and sent to Gov. Charlie Baker legislation that would prohibit consumer reporting agencies, like Equifax, Experian and TransUnion from charging fees for freezing and unfreezing a person’s credit information. Under current law, companies can and have charged up to $5 per freeze or unfreeze.

A freeze makes the report inaccessible until the consumer unfreezes it. Since banks and other lenders require access to the borrower’s credit report before giving a loan, this greatly reduces identity thieves from getting a loan or credit in another individual’s name.

The proposal gained momentum following the 2017 crisis when, from May to July, the personal information including names, social security numbers, addresses, driver’s licenses, and credit card numbers of 145 million Americans was stolen from Equifax’s systems. Equifax didn’t reveal the breach until September and consumers lost valuable time to act.

Other provisions of the bill prohibit businesses from obtaining a consumer’s credit report without obtaining written, verbal or electronic consent from the consumer; require credit monitoring services to be available for 3.5 years for some consumers affected by a breach; and improve notices and consumer information the companies are required to give.

“This bill will offer all Massachusetts residents much needed, long-overdue, common sense consumer protection against identity theft and the sloppy dangerous practices by the big three credit reporting agencies,” said Deirdre Cummings, MASSPIRG’s legislative director.

(A “Yes” vote is for the bill.)

Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes

Sen. Brendan Crighton

Yes

SEXUAL MISCONDUC T SURVEY (H 4810) House 150-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill requiring all colleges and universities in the Bay State to biennially conduct a sexual misconduct climate survey of all students.

The survey would be anonymous and would include the number of reported incidents of sexual misconduct at the school; students’ awareness of institutional policies and procedures related to campus sexual assault; if a victim reported the sexual misconduct; and if a victim was informed or referred to local, state, on campus or other resources and victims’ access to support services including appropriate medical care, legal support and protection from retaliation.

Sexual misconduct is defined in the bill as incidents of sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, gender-based violence, violence based on sexual orientation or gender identity, sexual harassment and stalking.

“I am proud to have filed and championed this bill,” saidRep. Lori Ehrlich (D Marblehead).“Every campus is different in regard to the prevalence and nature of sexual violence. But what is true of all of them is that all students deserve a safe place to learn, study and grow, as well as transparency from school administrations about sexual violence.”

(A “Yes” vote is for the bill.)

Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes SALES TAX HOLIDAY (H 4732) Senate 31-6, approved an amendment allowing consumers to buy most products that cost under $2,500 on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12 without paying the

state’s 6.25 percent sales tax.

Supporters of the bill said the holiday, which has been in effect for many years, would boost retail sales and noted that consumers would save millions of dollars. They argued that the state’s sales tax revenue loss would be offset by increased revenue from the meals and gas tax revenue generated by shoppers on those two days.

Some opponents of the bill said the state cannot afford the up to $30 million estimated revenue loss and argued the holiday actually generates little additional revenue for stores because consumers typically buy the products even without the taxfree days. They said that the Legislature should be looking at broader, deeper tax relief for individuals and businesses and not a tiny tax-free holiday. Others said that legislators should not vote for this tax holiday when they have not yet restored all the local aid, education and other important program cuts made over the past few years.

(A “Yes” vote is for the taxfree holiday. A “No” vote is against it.)

Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes ALLOW NEIGHBORHOODS TO BAND TOGETHER AND FORM A DISTRICT (H 4546) Senate 27-10, approved a local option amendment allowing a city or town to authorize the creation of community benefit districts which would allow owners of contiguous property in a city or town to form a district and require property owners in that district to pay for additional services, improvements, events and other projects and activities within the district. The districts would be operated by a nonprofit board.

Supporters say the required

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Opponents say it is a tax.

Andre Leroux, Executive Director MA Smart Growth Alliance which supports the bill, said that assessment fees are not a tax. “They are established by local initiative through the development of a management plan, a petition signed by participants, after a public hearing, approval by the City Council or Board of Selectmen, and under the control of a nonprofit management entity that allows broad community input and control. The fees are paid by property owners for services (benefits) that they receive and manage. Is a condo fee a tax? It’s the same principle on a district scale.”

“Condo fees are a voluntary imposition, part of a contract entered into only if one chooses,” said Citizens for Limited Taxation Executive Director Chip Ford who opposes the measure. “They are avoidable. Community Benefit District taxes will be imposed ex-post facto on an unwilling entity by a hungry majority of beneficiaries.”

“Activist organizations from left, right, and middle have united in strong opposition to this power grab,” continued Ford.“It takes a political cataclysm to unite such diverse grassroots factions on anything, especially to today’s political climate. This is one of those rare moments in history. It’s clear this ‘Community Benefits District’ sham should be rejected by those who allege to represent their constituents.”

“Municipalities across the state do their best to create environments that spur economic growth, but they are often dealing with limited resources and capacities,” said the bill’s sponsor Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn). “Community Benefit Districts can help by offering a tool that brings all of the stakeholders together with the goal of making neighborhood improvements, creating jobs, and growing our local economies. These benefits could include improved walkability, lighting, cultural programs, branding, landscaping and support for local businesses.”

(A “ Yes” vote is for the amendment. A “No” vote is against it.)

Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes ADOPTION OF ANIMALS USED IN RESEARCH (S 2387) Senate 38-0, approved and sent to the House a proposal that would require that animals used in research labs be allowed to be put up for adoption through animal

rescue organizations, rather than being automatically euthanized. “ This is a commonsense bill that would simply ensure that dogs and cats no longer needed for research have the best chance for adoption,” said Kara Holmquist, Director of Advocacy MSPCA-Angell.

“Many animals providelifesaving treatments it is only right that they should be given the opportunity to live out their lives in a loving home,” said Rep. Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) who as chair of the Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture drafted this version of the proposal.

(A “Yes” vote is for the bill.)

Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes BREAKFAST AFTER THE BELL (S 2626) Senate 37-0, approved and sent to the House a bill designed to boost participation rates in school breakfast programs in high-poverty schools.

The measure would require that the breakfast be offered only after the school day begins, through a variety of ways including breakfast in the classroom, graband-go and second-chance breakfast.

Supporters said that in most schools breakfast is currently offered in the cafeteria before the bell and the participation rate is less than 40 percent of eligible students because of the stigma attached to it.

Many students assume that everyone who arrives to school early for the breakfast is from a poor family.

The participation rate rises to up to 90 percent of eligible students participating in the lunch program later in the day. They said that moving breakfast from before the bell to after the bell is a proven way to increase breakfast participation.

“No child who shows up to school hungry can possibly be ready to learn,” said Sen. Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) a sponsor of the original measure. “I have seen the success of breakfast after the bell in my own district, and I am confident that this legislation will help to ensure that every child in the commonwealth has access to a stigma-free and nutritious breakfast.”

“We have spent the last two years building a strong coalition of support, which includes school stakeholders, hunger advocates and legislators,” said Catherine Drennan, senior manager of public affairs at the Greater

Boston Food Bank. “This is the moment we have been waiting for and we are looking forward to passing a bill that will assist with increasing access to school breakfast to over 150,000 low-income students across Massachusetts.”

“By providing breakfast in the classroom and after the bell we have soon dramatic increases in breakfast served and eaten by children.” Said Rep. Aaron Vega (D-Holyoke). “Additionally we have seen (in Holyoke) decreased numbers in school nurse visits, confrontations in the classroom and an increase in on time attendance.”

(A “Yes” vote is for the bill.)

Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes 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 July 23-27, the House met for a total of 25 hours and 14 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 18 hours and 10 minutes.

MON. JULY 23 House11:05 a.m. to1:01 p.m.

Senate 11:12 a.m. to1:57 p.m.

TUES.JULY 24 House11:04 a.m. to5:36 p.m.

Senate 11:18 a.m. to 11:29 a.m.

WED. JULY 25 House11:02 a.m. to4:05 p.m.

Senate 11:21 a.m. to 10:11 p.m.

THURS. JULY 26 House11:03 a.m. to3:51 p.m.

Senate 12:58 p.m. to5:22 p.m.

FRI. JULY 27 House11:01 a.m. to5:18 p.m.

No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com

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ASKS | from page 3 what got us started. That’s how we knew there was a time capsule, because I didn’t know. I wasn’t old enough.

People who were older knew there was a time capsule.

Q: You found the picture?

Swanson: I was just going through old pictures of Saugus, and I happened to find the picture. I was just looking on my phone – just looking at old pictures of Saugus – and I happened to find it, so then I said, “Oh, there really is a time capsule,” and from there we started doing a little research.

Marilyn really took it seriously and did a lot of research, and then, once we put it out there, we saw things on Facebook – that people remembered it.

Q: So, it was only recently that you discovered there was a time capsule buried at Saugus High School?

Swanson: Right, and, then people would say, “Oh, I remember.” People who graduated that year, they remembered that there was a time capsule.

Q: So, have you talked to anybody about the time capsule?

Swanson: I reached out through Facebook, and some people will give bits of information, and then when I contact them to sit down and give more information, they say they really don’t remember that much. So no one remembers exactly where it is. That’s the problem. They remember that there was a time capsule, but nobody remembers where it exactly has been put.

Nobody has come forth and said, “It’s exactly in this spot.”

Q: So, right now, the Historical Commission is on a mission to find that time capsule?

Swanson: Right. We heard that it might be in that rotary they have in the middle. Then other people have said it’s in

one of the columns. Someone else has said it’s in the cornerstone. We don’t know exactly. We went to the circle with a metal detector, and we were looking for the beeps. We found a lot of beeps, but there is a sprinkler system in there, so they said the beeps could be from the pipes, so we didn’t want to start digging, and then after that, people said they felt that it was in the cornerstone or those poles that are there, so we don’t know.

Q: Was there any plan for the time capsule to be opened at any certain time?

Swanson: Well, I think we want to wait until the school is demolished. Right? We just want to know where we should be looking for it.

Q: But from your research, have you determined that they wanted it dug up at a certain time?

Carlson: I don’t think there’s any document saying it is to be dug up in the year whatever, because that school was only built to last 40 years or so, and, it’s gone way beyond its life.

Q: So, Jean, what’s the most interesting thing that you would like to share with folks about the time capsule that you have learned.

Swanson: I think people that remember it find it interesting, but they can’t remember where it is. So many people have written in and said they remember when they buried it, but no one knows exactly where they put it, so I don’t know if they did it at a public event. We don’t know.

We have photos of the band playing, but the photos don’t show exactly where they put the time capsule.

Carlson: There’s a little curve in here to think about

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ASKS | from page 17 too. Newspapers of the day reported on a cornerstone, and they also indicated “time capsule.” Another thought is, are they synonymous or are they separate entities. Is the time capsule where the cornerstone is, or is it someplace else?

Q: So, Marilyn, what have you found so far?

Carlson: I have several photos of people being posed with the time capsule. I have no actual photo of the time capsule being put into any structure,

1. What candy did President Ronald Reagan eat to avoid smoking?

2. In what national park in New Mexico is Lechuguilla Cave, which is America’s deepest cave?

3. What baby animal is called a joey?

4. On Aug. 3, 1769, what tar pits did a Spanish expedition discover in Los Angeles, Calif.?

5. What country has subway systems with the longest route length and highest ridership?

6. What English author of a book with a title consisting of a female name wrote, “Ah! there is nothing like staying at home for real comfort”?

7. On Aug. 5, 1930, what astronaut, the first to walk on the moon, was born?

8. What is the slowest of the swim strokes at the Olympics?

9. What is another word for acme that begins with “z”?

10. What are lobster eggs called?

11. Who wrote the novel “Light in August,” with the line “I know

but while looking for photos, Jean got this whole thing started. She said that with the high school being demolished in a couple of years, let’s see if we can find the time capsule.

Q: So, that’s quite a challenge for the Historical Commission.

Carlson: It’s definitely a challenge.

Agreste: We’ll find it.

Q: How long ago did you have the meeting?

Swanson: We meet every month, so every month, it’s a

now that what makes a fool is an inability to take even his own good advice”?

12. In August 1807, Robert Fulton made a 32-hour steamboat trip on what river (which “changed the world” from the era of sloops)?

13. The song “They All Laughed” from the 1937 film “Shall We Dance” was created by what brothers?

14. What kind of a flower does a vanilla bean come from?

15. What does the Native American term Sagamore mean?

16. What is thought to be America’s first fast-food chain? (Hint: hamburger.)

17. Boston established the country’s first police force in what year: 1780, 1838 or 1899?

18. On Aug. 9, 1859, Nathan Ames, of Saugus, Mass., received a patent for “Revolving Stairs,” a precursor of what?

19. What Muppet character performed “Rubber Duckie”?

20. What U.S. state is known for having black sand beaches?

topic on the agenda and we do updates.

Carlson: We talk about it all of the time. We’ve been talking about it since Jean brought it up in May. Q: Are you confident that you will eventually find this?

Carlson: Yes, I am. I’m definitely confident.

Q: As part of the research, has anyone from the commission had contacts with anybody in that photograph?

Carlson: That’s what we’re working on as we speak. We’re contacting people who were in the photograph. Jean has been watching Facebook, and she’s been reaching out to the people on Facebook, so a lot of calls are being made, and it’s just a matter of time.

Q: So, what’s the value of the material that you will find in that time capsule?

Agreste: What life was like back then.

Carlson: There are newspapers in the capsule of the day. There is a booklet in the capsule, telling all about Saugus. There are also records in there, and there is a book in there that has the signature of every child and faculty

member in the Saugus Public Schools in September of 1955, and my name would be in it and your name (Agreste) would be in it.

Q: So, this would be a nice heirloom for the town.

Carlson: That’s correct.

Q: So, would that be put on display somewhere, like, in the library or in the Historical Society?

Carlson: I think the library would be the best place, and all of the pictures that we are taking right now too – all the pictures that we’re taking [of the demolition and building project] are going to be online for people to see how the high school looked before it was demolished, so the library website will probably have them. That’s a little down the road, Mark, so I’m not really sure.

Q: Natalie? You’re the person with the wealth of knowledge on Saugus High School, so what are the most interesting things you can tell me about Saugus High School? Wasn’t it one of the top high schools in the country at one point?

Agreste: Yes, it was. I think we all got a wonderful education. The principal was John

A.W. Pearce, and the vice principal was Leon Young, and Hayward was Dean of Girls. It was very strict back then. The girls had to wear a skirt or a dress, and you had to have a full slip, and if Ms. Hayward thought you didn’t have one on, she would pull you in her office.

Q: And this was what year?

Agreste: In the early 60’s or late 50’s, so it was very strict, but just a wonderful school.

The teachers were all fabulous.

It was exciting to go there. I loved every bit of it, and I was fortunate enough to be a member of the band and the twirling squad. My brother was a trumpet player. I always dreamed of being a drum majorette.

Q: So, in those early years, what was the school best known for, outside of Saugus?

Agreste: Football. They had great football teams, and it was very high scholastically. You either took the college course of the business course. I remember being a member of the band. I marched and twirled a baton and had a feather headdress – Marilyn, too.

Q: Marilyn, you were a majorette, too?

Carlson: Yes. Agreste: I was a drum majorette and fortunate enough to be the captain.

Carlson: The Saugus High School Marching Band was famous throughout the United States of America and Canada. They did tours all over the United States and Canada, representing the town of Saugus, so that’s a part of Saugus High School pride.

Q: What were the colors back then?

Agreste: Red and white, and we would march from the high school down to Stackpole Field.

My grandmother at the time was quite old, and she made it to the door, and Mr. [Jerome] Mitchell, the band director,

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ASKS | from page 18 would always play â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mameâ&#x20AC;? for her. He was a wonderful man. I learned so much from him â&#x20AC;&#x201C; discipline and performance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the band always got so many compliments: that we were well-behaved. And he would not tolerate any funny business at all. You would meet people from all over, and they would come and stay at our homes, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go to Revere Beach, because that was a hot spot. â&#x20AC;Ś It was a wonderful and very exciting time.

Q: Marilyn, anything youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to say?

Carlson: The Burns Gym [which was demolished this week] was built in 1972, way after our time. â&#x20AC;Ś We spent a lot of our life in the band room practicing. Every time that school was out, we would go down there for a couple of hours. It was a big part of our life.

Q: So, with the demolition of Saugus High going on, please tell me how you are using this to embrace the history of the school that is being torn down â&#x20AC;&#x201C; your project to create a digital record of the interior and exterior of Saugus High School before itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demolished.

Carlson: The engineer has to submit the plan to the Historical Commission and also to the Building Department and several other committees. In order to demolish a building in Saugus, you have to fill out an application and you have to document it, so that is in the town bylaws, so we knew that they would be taking pictures. There are a lot of things in that high school, like trophy cases â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and trophy cases with all of the band trophies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so there are certain things in that high school that an engineer is taking pictures of. We want to make sure that everything that we remember was included. Jim Harrington has taken interior photos and also used his drones to take aerial photos. We wanted to provide a photographic record for future generations. The photos will be online so everybody can download them. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not trying to supplant what the engineers are doing; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to supplement it. And I just heard the other day that the high school is working with the cable studio. They are also going to put their talents together with the engineers, with our

commission â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in a comprehensive website so that people can remember. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the bottom line.

Q: Do you know when these photos will be available?

Carlson: Ours will probably be up a lot sooner, but remember, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to take two years for this project to be done and the school to be taken down.

Q: The middle-high school for grades 6 through 12 is supposed to open two years from this fall.

Carlson: Right, but we got in there early. Jean called Jim Harrington, who has really been helpful to us, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got the photos all done. He just has to transfer it to a DVD or memory stick, and then we have to work with the town and the School Committee and the town managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. This is all down the line. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a body of art work being developed. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to make one big website.

Q: Anything else that you would like to share?

Agreste: Back when we were in school, I always felt the town was 100 percent invested in our future and supporting us. It was a wonderful place to grow up and to be in the high school â&#x20AC;&#x201C; many fond memories â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and I see it starting to come back again, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very happy to see that. I think our town manager has done a great job, and hopefully, things are starting to blossom, I guess.

Carlson: There are so many memories. The time when we were growing up, the town government invested in education. They built us a beautiful building, the one thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being demolished now, and before that, the high school was on Winter Street at the corner of Central, and then before that, it was held at the Town Hall in

one of the rooms, so this is our third high school, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being demolished, so the fourth one will be built. So by building a new school, they are showing us that they are interested in the children of this town and giving them a good education by having them attend school in a beautiful physical plant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is going to be â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with all of the advanced equipment and all these safety devices. And as teachers, Jean and I would both agree that we hope that once this beautiful physical plant is opened up, the town will follow it with a great education and fund it so we have good teachers, supplies and text books â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whatever they need to make it as good of a system as it was when we were all young. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basically what I would hope for.

Q: Jean?

Swanson: I would agree with Marilyn that by putting all of this money into the school, now they have to continue to support education with good teachers and supplies and training for teachers, because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so important â&#x20AC;&#x201C; because the school is more than just a building.

Q: Natalie? Would you like to have the last word?

Agreste: I agree with Marilyn and Jean. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited about everything thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a little bit sad to see the high school go down, but to make progress, we need to move forward. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so happy for the children who will be attending. At the groundbreaking ceremony, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Mr. [Jack] McCarthy from Boston [executive director of the Massachusetts School Building Authority] who spoke, and his last comment was â&#x20AC;&#x153;a school is nothing more than a building with four sides, but the future is inside.â&#x20AC;? I thought that was well said. I loved that.

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How Medicare Covers Diabetes Dear Savvy Senior, How well does Medicare cover diabetes? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m 66 years old and was recently told by my doctor that I have pre-diabetes. If it progresses to full-fledged diabetes what can I expect from Medicare.

Recently Retired Dear Recently, Medicare actually provides a wide range of coverage to help beneficiaries who have diabetes, as well as those who are at risk of getting it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cover everything. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a breakdown of what Medicare covers when it comes to diabetes services and supplies along with some other tips that can help you save.

Screenings: If you have pre-diabetes or some other health conditions that put you at risk of getting diabetes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and triglycerides, are overweight, or have a family history of diabetes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Medicare Part B (medical insurance) will pay 100 percent of the cost of up to two diabetes screenings every year.

Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services: If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a Medicare beneficiary, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the cost of all doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office visits that are related to diabetes. You are responsible for paying the remaining 20 percent after youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve met this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $183 (for 2018) Part B deductible.

Prevention program: Just launched in April, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program provides lifestyle change programs offered by health professionals to help you prevent diabetes. This is available for free to all Part B beneficiaries who have pre-diabetes.

Self-management: If you have diabetes, Medicare covers 80 percent of the cost of self-management training to teach you how to successfully manage your diabetes.

Supplies and medications: Medicare Part B covers 80 percent of the cost of glucose monitors, test strips (100 per month if you use insulin, or 33 per month if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t), lancets, external insulin pumps and insulin (if you use a pump), after youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve met your deductible.

If, however, you inject insulin with a syringe, Medicareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Part D prescription drug benefit will help pay your insulin costs and the supplies needed to inject it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if you have a plan. Part D plans also cover most other diabetic medications too. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to check your plan for coverage details.

Nutrition therapy: Medicare will pick up the entire tab for medical nutrition therapy, which teaches you how to adjust your diet so you can better manage your condition. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need a doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s referral to get this service.

Foot care: Since foot problems are common among diabetics, Medicare covers 80 percent of foot exams every six months for diabetics with diabetes-related nerve damage. They will also help pay for therapeutic shoes or inserts as long as your podiatrist prescribes them.

Eye exams: Because diabetes increases the risks of getting glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, 80 percent of dilated medical eye exams are covered each year, but eye refractions for glasses are not.

For more information, see â&#x20AC;&#x153;Medicareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coverage of Diabetes Supplies & Servicesâ&#x20AC;? online booklet at Medicare.gov/Pubs/ pdf/11022-Medicare-Diabetes-Coverage.pdf.

Other Insurance If you have a Medicare supplemental (Medigap) policy, it may pay some of the costs that Medicare doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cover. Call your planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s benefits administrator for more information.

Or, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a Medicare Advantage plan (like an HMO or PPO), your plan must give you at least the same diabetes coverage as original Medicare does, but it may have different rules. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to check your policy for details.

Financial Assistance If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re income is low, and you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford your Medicare out-of-pocket costs, you may be able to get help through Medicare Savings Programs. To find out if you qualify or to apply, contact your state Medicaid program.

Also, find out if you are eligible for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Extra Helpâ&#x20AC;? which helps Medicare Part D beneficiaries with their medication expenses. Visit SSA.gov/prescriptionhelp or call Social Security (800772-1213) to learn more.

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Savvy Seniorâ&#x20AC;? book.

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