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Declassifying a World War II legend Cover Shots of 2018 At Saugus ceremony, family learns story behind hero “Pop” Virnelli’s Bronze Star

By Mark E. Vogler

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ntil about 10 months ago, former Saugus residents Frank and Jim Virnelli said, they never knew the story behind the heroic mission that earned their dad a Bronze Star and Air Medal posthumously after his death in World War II. Master Sergeant Thomas “Pop”Virnelli earned those military decorations for putting his life on the line on Aug. 24, 1944, when he led a four-man team behind enemy lines to salvage any useable components from an L-5 plane that crashed near the French Alps. Virnelli and his crew had only 15 minutes to remove the radio, engine, propeller and instruments from falling into the hands of Germans. And they worked to accomplish their job while under heavy enemy fire from about 300 yards away.

The small Air Corps team, accompanied by a volunteer infantryman, moved toward the crash site at a time when U.S. forces were evacuating as superior German forces moved in, according to a summary of the incident based on the nowdeclassified “History of the 72d Liaison Squadron.” After Virnelli returned the infantryman back to his unit, the battalion commander “stated that it was the first time in his knowledge that the Air Corps had ever been in front of the infantry over the

The Saugus Advocate is reflecting back on the past year with top photos that made the front page. Shown above is our photo for December: A Face For The Holidays. Emma Le, 4, of Saugus, proudly shows off the snowman that was painted on her A SACRIFICE FOR HIS COUNTRY: Master Sergeant Thomas “Pop” face during the Town of Saugus’ Annual Tree Lighting CeremoVirnelli, a World War II hero from Saugus, left a wife and four ny and Festivities. See more cover shots on pages 6 & 7. young children behind when he died in a plane crash in World (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) War II in Eastern France on Jan. 24, 1945. But it wasn’t until last year that his sons learned about the details of a heroic mission he survived and for which he was awarded a Bronze Star and Air Medal posthumously. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate.)

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front lines,” the summary noted.

“We had never heard the Bronze Star story or any of the details until the dedication ceremony last March,” Frank Virnelli, 79, of Winchester, told The Saugus Advocate in a recent interview at Kane’s Donuts. He was referring to the ceremony organized by the 102d Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Group at Otis Nation-

al Guard Base in Buzzards Bay “honoring the memory of Master Sergeant Thomas ‘Pop,’ former 101st Observation Squadron pilot.”

Hundreds participate in “First Day Hike” on New Year’s Day at Breakheart Reservation

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n estimated 250 people started off the New Year on the right foot -- with Widow never knew the a healthy walk at Breakheart specifics for medals Reservation. Singles, couples, The ceremonies included the families and also a person in a dedication of several plaques wheelchair enjoyed the annual New Year’s Day hike at BreakWORLD WAR II LEGEND| SEE PAGE 2 heart Reservation in Saugus, according to Peter A. Rossetti, Jr., a member of the Friends of Breakheart Reservation Board of Directors.

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Rangers and staff from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), which manages Breakheart, led two different walks that began in the morning. One of the hikes covered two miles.

There was a second, more difficult three-mile hike for walkers who desired a tougher challenge.

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paying tribute to “Pop,” in addition to the naming of a multipurpose room for social events and meetings. A colorful tribute sign hangs outside the officers’ club at Otis National Guard Base. The ceremonies, which drew an entourage of about 50 members of Virnelli’s family and friends, was planned in conjunction with the 100th anniversary celebration for the Massachusetts Air National Guard Unit.

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the letter that “Pop’s” widow received from the military, acknowledging the Bronze Star and Air Medal “for meritorious service in connection with military operations against the enemy …”

“A lot of it was classified,” said Jim Virnelli, 78, another son, who lives with his wife, Sandy, in Hebron, Conn. Jim, a former scoutmaster of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 61 for more than three decades, joined his brother Frank for the recent interview.

“A big part of the ceremony focused on lot on telling that story. It’s a story that a lot of people don’t know about because it’s been kept secret for so long,” he said.

Frank and Jim Virnelli said they contacted The Saugus Advocate recently, hoping that the town would learn more about their dad, who emigrated from Italy to the United States at the age of 15.

A plaque honoring “Pop” notes that he volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army for World War I. “Upon his return he became an accomplished pilot and aviation advocate. He flew for American Airlines, where he amassed over 2,000 hours as first pilot. In 1928 he founded the Eastern Aero Club in Revere, one of the four original clubs in the Boston area,” the plaque says.

“Soon after, in 1930, he joined the 101st Observation Squadron, flying out of East Boston Airfield. While a traditional member of the squadron, in 1936 he founded Mayflower Airlines based out of Boston and New Bedford, serving Nantucket, Hyannis, Provincetown, Martha’s Vineyard, and Springfield. He also shared his love of flight constantly, teaching the first flight classes at the Boston Trade School, as well as other local vocational training centers,” it continues.

“As World War II approached,

HONORING “POP”: This tribute sign hangs outside the officers’ club at Otis National Guard Base in Buzzards Bay, where the late Master Sergeant Thomas “Pop” Virnelli of Saugus was honored last March. (Courtesy Photos to The Saugus Advocate)

POP’S CHILDREN: While Master Sergeant Thomas “Pop” Virnelli was serving in World War II, his wife, Mary, was taking care of four kids at home. Left to right: Tom, Mary, Frank and Jim.

instead of remaining with the unit and flying anti-submarine patrols off the New England coast, he volunteered to go overseas, entering federal service on 25 November 1940 as a founding member of the 72d Liaison Squadron. He was put in charge of the Engineering Section during the unit’s activation and made sure the squadron was ready for their deployments to Algeria, Italy, and France,” the plaque says.

“Despite the logistical difficulties he faced, he remained ‘the most popular enlisted man’ and his continued exemplary performance resulted in his leading the Engineering Section for the remainder of his career. During his deployment he was also awarded the Bronze Star and Air Medal for his ex-

ceptional performance in combat operation.”

“A heartfelt loss” The plaque also chronicles Master Sergeant Virnelli’s tragic death while flying a sortie on Jan. 24, 1945. His aircraft hit an unmarked high tension wire while in low-level flight at night. “At the time, his squadron commander remarked in the official unit history that ‘This was a great and serious loss to the organization....’ It was also a heartfelt loss for his family, community, and the 101st.”

The plaque calls him “an exemplary citizen-Airman and aviator…”

Master Sergeant Virnelli is among several thousand buried in Epinal American Cemetery in France.

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~THE ADVOCATE ASKS~

Four Board of Selectmen members reflect on 2018’s important town events, anticipate 2019’s major issues Editor’s Note: For this week, we continued to seek comment from the Saugus Board of Selectmen on what members consider the town’s major accomplishments as they look back on 2018. We also asked them to share their expectations for the new year.

In last week’s edition, we published the responses from Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta. This week, Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Jeff Cicolini and Selectmen Scott Brazis, Mark Mitchell and Jennifer D’Eon responded to our questions. Following are the responses we received. (Selectman D’Eon gave an extensive interview for “The Advocate Asks,” which was published in our Dec. 21 edition.)

Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Jeff Cicolini

Jeff Cicolini Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Q: What do you consider the most significant events that happened in Saugus during 2018?

A: I feel there were many significant happenings in 2018 which are the result of a lot of hard work and planning from our Town Manager and his team working in conjunction with (in no particular order) the School Committee, Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Town Meeting, Planning Board, PTOs, Town employees, volunteers and our residents. Here are some key items to note: • Breaking ground on the new middle/high school – it is taking shape quite nicely.

• Renovating and Restoring the entire exterior of our town hall to its original beautiful state.

• Continued improvements to parks and playgrounds including security cameras monitored by the Police Dept. to protect our taxpayers’ investments.

Planning for the new basketball courts near the Evans school is in the design phase.

• The addition of new fire apparatus and DPW equipment.

• A $250k green communities grant received by the town.

• Further planning for betterments and safety improvements to the rail trail.

• Moving forward with the town wide traffic study to not only suggest reductions in speed limits throughout town but also safety enhancements such as raised crosswalks, signage and road narrowing. We already have some speed limit reductions in place in 2018 and I look forward to our public hearing on January 9th for four of our main streets to continue the trend. I thank my fellow board members for unanimously supporting my motion.

• Economic development is ongoing throughout our town. (P.S. It was exciting to see our beloved landmark cactus renovated and relit after over a decade of being dormant.).

• Continued fiscally conservative policies allowing for additions to our stabilization funds and additional improvement to our bond rating which sits at a level one spot from the very top. This is the highest it has ever been in Saugus.

Q: What do you see as the major issues facing the town in 2019?

A: We, like all other communities, have several issues facing our town. Here are some that are front of mind: 1) Our local aid being level funded year after year (with no increase to speak of ) as our costs to operate the town continue to rise puts a significant burden on our tax levy and the need for economic growth and other sources of income such as permits, fees and excise taxes.

2) The state’s formula for the several million dollars in tuition/fees we pay to the vocational school for children who attend from Saugus needs to be revisited. Saugus having to pay the exorbitant fee per student compared to other communities puts a significant strain on our operating budget.

3) The above items and rising costs in general are reasons why our new growth in the form of economic development is critical to our continued financial success. We realize much of the most visible development has been on Route 1 and we all share the same concern as to the impact it will have on the already congested roadways.

I feel we need to work with our state delegation to make certain the Copeland Circle Project (which was on the ta-

ble years ago but stalled) becomes a reality. Anything that can be done to alleviate the traffic is a benefit in my opinion. I also look at it like this, at least when the project happens in Saugus as opposed to Lynnfield, Peabody, Danvers, etc., Saugus residents benefit from the economic growth in the overall tax levy. If these developments are built elsewhere, Saugus wouldn’t experience the economic benefit but would still have to absorb the Route 1 traffic as cars would still head south to work in the morning and north to head home in the evening.

4) I am a strong supporter of reducing the speed limit in town and also making sure we have the public safety personnel necessary to enforce the traffic laws. I agree with the Town Manager when he said we can lower the speed limit and put signs everywhere throughout town but without the much needed traffic enforcement it will not have the overall effect on public safety that we are looking for.

I feel the 2019 budget needs to support appropriate traffic enforcement.

5) I share many of the concerns of others in town regarding the 40B project proposed to abut Prankers Pond.

I realize with our being under the 10% target for affordable housing inventory it makes us more vulnerable as a community for 40B projects; however, that location in my opinion is not appropriate. Besides it taking up much of the area abutting the beautiful Prankers Pond, which is habitat to many species of wildlife, it also will add to the existing heavy traffic flow on route 1. I am also concerned on the strain it will cause on the town’s resources such as public safety and our schools.

In closing I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe new year. I hope 2019 is a year of luck, health and happiness for all.

Q: What do you consider the most significant events that happened in Saugus during 2018?

A: There were many significant and positive events that happened in Saugus throughout 2018. Several noteworthy events include the construction groundbreaking on our new Middle-High School, important capital investments such as new fuel dispensers at our DPW and Public Safety Building and a new fire engine to prioritize the safety and security of our first responders and residents. I am also proud that the Town was named a four-time recipient of the Green Community grant program for energy-efficiency projects in Town and has been awarded and received an esti-

mated $750K in total.

Q: What do you see as the major issues facing the town in 2019?

A: In my opinion, the major priorities facing the Town of Saugus in 2019 are the townwide safety improvements for pedestrians and traffic. The completion and recommendations of a Town-wide speed limit study from the Town’s expert traffic engineers, implementation of the great grant opportunities for our trail crossings throughout Town, the continued healthy economic growth and development on Route 1, and the continued construction and progress on our new Middle-High School.

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WALKING INTO 2019 | from page 1 “The participants were then taken to the visitors center for hot chocolate or coffee, cookies and clam chowder from Kelly’ Roast Beef on Route 1 in front of a warming fireplace,” Rossetti said.

Besides the exercise, there was a bonus for those who turned out to this year’s walk – which is part of a long New Year’s Day tradition at parks throughout Massachusetts.

“During the hike, visitors were shown some of the signs of wildlife that are in the park and some of the different plant species also,” Rossetti said.

Breakheart is a 600-acre stateoperated reservation with paved roads and nature trails through the forest. It is located at 177 Forest St. in Saugus, open from dawn until dusk daily and staffed by DCR personnel.

Saugus was one of several communities throughout the state that again joined in the nationwide celebration of America’s State Parks, as part of the First Day Hikes Initiative.

This year marks the 28th year that DCR has offered First Day Hikes, “making sure the public has new and fun outdoor recreational options to take part in this holiday,” DCR Commissioner Leo Roy said.

“First Day Hikes provide a great start to the New Year, and are an excellent way for residents of all ages to enjoy the wonderful opportunities that await them in the Commonwealth’s state parks,” he said.

Begun in 1992 at Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Mass., First Day Hikes were launched to enable year-round outdoor recreation and to inspire the public to discover the Commonwealth’s impressive natural resources. A growing collection of participating states culminated when, in 2012, all 50 state park systems joined together to sponsor America’s State Parks First Day Hikes Initiative, which has since become the signature nationwide program for the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD).

“For years, Massachusetts residents have welcomed in the New Year with a trek outdoors to appreciate the stunning natural resources of our state,” state Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Matthew Beaton said. “The Baker-Polito Administration is thrilled to continue this tradition, and residents are encouraged to attend a guided hike where they will find passionate and dedicated DCR staff working hard to ensure land is protected and conserved for generations to come.”

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Cover Shots of 2018

JANUARY: Snow buddies Jose Majevski and Radassah Miranda (left to right), both four years old and of Saugus, take a break after sliding down a slippery hill at Veterans Memorial Elemen- FEBRUARY: a woodworker for life. Since arriving at Saugus High tary School. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) School in 1956 as a young wood shop instructor, Carmine C. Moschella, Jr., 89, has continued teaching his craft and building furniture and other wooden gifts for the town – despite having “retired” 25 years ago.

MARCH: THE RACE IS ON! Billy Ferringo, of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62, is poised to pull the lever that launched the first heat of 27 cars that raced in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church during Saugus Cub Scout Pack 62’s Annual Pinewood Derby.

MAY: making new friends. Ketlyn Souza, 2, of Saugus, was all smiles after being the center of attention at the Saugus Police Department, where her mom, Raquel Gomes, received a $5,000 check from a representative of the Cops for Kids with Cancer program to help pay some of the expenses related to Ketlyn’s ongoing cancer treatment.

APRIL: A reason to run 26.2 miles. Bob Catinazzo, of Saugus (in the rear row, wearing an orange jersey), takes a breather during one of his Boston Marathon runs to raise funds for Boston Children’s Hospital’s Miles for Miracles program. Joining him (left to right) are teammate Tim McQuade, Patrick Martinage of Burlington and Tyla Morgante of Saugus. Patrick and Tyla are two of the three “patient partners” that Catinazzo ran for.

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Frank Virnelli said everything he has learned about his father long after his death “taught us how much we missed by him not having survived the war.”

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Master Sgt. Virnelli’s Air Medal citation notes that many of his 35 sorties “were flown over enemy territory and in adverse weather conditions.”

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Cover Shots of 2018

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JUNE: colors of the marsh. In her home art studio, Saugus artist Kelly Slater shows the picture she painted during a visit to Rumney Marsh. Her artwork and conservation knowledge inspired the Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) to sponsor its first annual Rumney Marsh art exhibi- OCTOBER: Celebrating their favorite books: from left to right, Edward Jeffrey, chairman of the tion later in the year.

Board of the Foundation for the Saugus Public Library (SPL) presents certificates to the 2018 “Readers Make Good Leaders” honorees – Peter A. Rossetti, Jr., Harry Mazman and Gordon E. Shepard – during the foundation’s 4th Annual Gala & Silent Auction

JULY: a patriotic project. Eagle Scout Michael Daniel Iacone of Boy Scout Troop 635 of Melrose sits on the American flag retirement pit he built for his Eagle Scout Public Service Project at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus. Originally, it was for the Saugus Veterans Council, but the pit later evolved into a multiuse offering and expanded to serve the surrounding communities.

SEPTEMBER: standing up to Florence. Mini American flags surround fallen tree limbs in Riverside Cemetery after Saugus feels the wrath of Hurricane Florence. A survey team from the National Weather Service determined that what looked like a possible tornado actually turned out to be a microburst. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Lt. Damian Drella of the Saugus Fire Department).

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NOVEMBER: holding the hardware. Jake Morgante – star defensive end, offensive tackle and one of three co-captains on the 2018 Saugus High School football team – displays the Saugus Lions Club “Heisman Award” he received at the club’s 46th Annual Football Meeting and Dinner.

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THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS

By Mark Vogler

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

Memories of “a partially finished high school” I had an interesting conversation over coffee and hot chocolate a couple of weeks ago with Jim Virnelli and his brother Frank.

The former Saugus residents asked to meet me at Kane’s Donuts to share some information about their late father -- Master Sergeant Thomas “Pop” Virnelli -- a World War II hero from Saugus, who is the subject of a story in this week’s Saugus Advocate.

Jim, a well-known, former scoutmaster of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 61, and Frank are both proud Saugus High School graduates. Frank is a member of the Class of 1956 while Jim graduated in 1958.

“I was a member of the first graduating class of the partially finished, new Saugus High School at the time,” Frank recalled.

“They did not have the gas hooked up in the chem lab. The old High School didn’t have a gymnasium at the time. So, the basketball team played in a church gym in Cliftondale,” he recalled.

Hopefully, history won’t repeat itself and the future Saugus Middle-High School will be fully finished when it opens in the fall of 2020.

next Wednesday’s selectmen’s meeting, which is set for 7 p.m. that night in the second floor auditorium of Town Hall.

The press release also states the following: “The upcoming public hearing on January 9 will allow the selectmen, as traffic commissioners, to change the speed limit on Essex St., Main St., Central St. and Lincoln Ave. to 25 mph.

“Townspeople are encouraged to attend the hearing to support this.

Citizens for a Safer Saugus, which is open to any citizen of Saugus, supports and wants to work with the town government to take immediate action to reduce the speed of traffic in Saugus to 25 mph, post signs that indicate this and have enforcement of this speed limit.

“The group believes that Saugus needs to take a long overdue step forward to have a reduced town-wide speed limit like many of the surrounding towns and cities.

“Two fatalities, an excessive amount of traffic accidents, many people injured, damage to motor vehicles and property and many traffic violations has made for a very sad and frustrating year on the streets of Saugus. Citizens for a Safer Saugus wants to change that.”

The group is also offering is offering free bumper stickers to all who want to show their support for a town-wide 25 mph speed limit.

Sounds like a feisty, local citizens group that is deeply concerned about public safety on their streets, whether it’s driving or walking. And who can argue with that.

Vowing to support town officials I keep hearing rumors and innuendo that “Citizens for a Safer Saugus” have a political agenda in their quest for improving traffic safety.

The allegation I hear is that the group is just out to stick it to the selectmen or Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree for not doing enough.

I still don’t agree with that line of argument.

“Citizens for a Safer Saugus supports the efforts of the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen to drastically improve the traffic conditions in Saugus,” says the press release recently issued by one of the group’s organizers, Bob Davis. He is also calling on town residents who care about traffic safety to attend

It also seems like the town manager is encouraging citizen participation on this issue and might be grateful if he receives some good ideas from the citizens of Saugus.

Stay tuned.

Trash/Recycling Running on one-day delay The Town of Saugus announces it will continue to run on a one-day delay for trash collection and recycling through tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 5) because of the New Year’s Day Holiday (Tuesday, Jan. 1).

The Compost/Recycling drop-off site is now closed for the season. This site will reopen to residents on the third Saturday of the month in January, February, and March, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Twos across the board for Saugus after first six games

By Greg Phipps

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aving completed the first third of the 2018-19 season, the Saugus High School hockey team had accumulated a triple dose of twos. The Sachems earned their second win on Monday by blanking the Haverhill Hillies, 1-0, at Kasabuski Arena.

Sitting at 2-2-2 as of early this week, Saugus was scheduled for an away contest at Peabody on Wednesday and at host Medford this Saturday.

After opening the campaign with ties against Gloucester (44) and Beverly (0-0), losses to Watertown and Melrose sandwiched around a 4-0 victory over North Reading left head coach Jeff Natalucci and company determined to prevail on Monday against Haverhill.

Ronnie Paolo’s shorthanded goal on a breakaway in the second period proved to be the only score the Sachems would need against the Hillies. Saugus killed off a key 5-on-3 shorthanded situation early in the second frame, and sophomore goalie Colin Ronan was perfect in net, earning his first-ever varsity shutout.

Saugus needed 14 points (the equivalent of seven more wins) to capture a postseason berth after Monday’s triumph.

In the team’s other victory over North Reading back on Dec. 26, Jack Devereaux collected the shutout in goal. At the same time, the defense fought off five penalties and came through big on the power play in the second period. Jason Caron scored the first Saugus goal midway through the second period off an assist from Nick Aiken. C.J. Graffeo added the other power play tally later in the stanza when he whipped a wrist shot home. Joe

Saugus goalie Colin Ronan and C.J. Graffeo defend against Saugus forward Dante McGrane screens the Haverhill goalie.

Haverhill in Monday’s 1-0 win at Kasabuski Arena. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps)

Cross and Adam Rodrigues assisted on the play.

The Sachems would make it a 3-0 advantage before the period concluded when Dante McGrane deflected a Nick Alba pass into the net. The final tally came on an empty net goal

by Lorenzo Keegan late in the third period.

Natalucci told the press after

the North Reading win that his team was focusing on keeping playing a less complicated style of hockey. “We’ve been trying to get the guys to just simplify things and we did that [against North Reading],” he said. “We built momentum off of those power play goals, and it was all about simplifying things on the forecheck.”

Sachems’ player Joe Cross battles for position in front of the Haverhill goal.

Sachems’ forward Ronnie Paolo tries to work his way past a Haverhill defender. Paolo scored the lone goal of Monday’s game.

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eportedly, an argument between a Lynn couple in front of a Saugus apartment complex at 30 Hamilton St. last week escalated into a shooting incident that was filmed on a cellphone.

Judge Ina Howard Hogan ordered the alleged shooter – Lisbet Flores, 20 – held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing that was set for yesterday in Lynn District Court, according to Carrie Kimball Monahan, a spokesperson for Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett. Flores was charged with discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, armed assault to murder, carrying a firearm without an FID card, possession of ammunition without an FID card and malicious damage of a motor vehicle.

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Canseco Morillo, 22, was ordered held on $20,000 bail by Judge Randy Chapman. He is charged with carrying a firearm without a license, subsehe Lynnfield-Saugus North Shore Mite 2 and 3 teams (ages six to eight) won the Mass Bay quent offense. He will return New Year’s Eve Classic Hockey Tournament hosted at Mass Bay Hockey Center in Peabody. to court on January 18, 2019, for a pre-trial hearing.

The alleged incident occurred across the street from the town Public Safety Building at 27 Hamilton St. Police initially received a report of a disturbance involving a man and woman at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 27, Saugus Police Chief Ronald Giorgetti said. Reportedly, while responding to the incident, police learned that shots had been fired.

Reportedly a man (later identified as Morillo) fled the scene in a Ford Taurus before police arrived. The car was later recovered a few blocks away on Riverbank Road, police said. Flores alleged- The Mite 2 team: left to right: Jackson McShane, Chase Minniear, Kellan Smith, coach Joe Pasly grabbed the gun from the querella, goalie Finn Driscoll, Brian Trainor, Marco Terinova, Sebastian Garcia, Joseph PasquerFord Taurus and fired it at the ella, coach Kevin Doherty, Ryan Doherty and Nolan Descheneaux. car door before throwing the weapon into the street. Morillo picked up the gun and fled in his car, according to police accounts of the incident that were reportedly caught on video.

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Mom was the unsung hero In the shadow of their dad, the Virnelli children also developed a deep appreciation for their mom, who was left to provide for four young children.

Mary Virnelli also had the responsibility of running a small farm on her own, on Homeland Avenue.

“It was not until many years later that I realized the incredible amount of work that she did,” Frank Virnelli recalled in a letter.

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a good book in a fraction of the time that it took me.”

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late husband and make sure the children got the love and devotion they needed. “I’m going to bring up our four children so that one day I can say to them, ‘you are as fine a person as your father,’” Mary Virnelli wrote. “My Tom was doing the thing he wanted most to do. Defending the country we both love. He was very proud of his little Army ship.”

A MAN WITH HIS PLANE: Master Sergeant Thomas “Pop” Virnelli stands next to one of the aircraft he flew in World War II. He also served during World War I.

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Selectman Mark Mitchell

Mark Mitchell Selectman

Q: What do you consider the most significant events that happened in Saugus during 2018?

A: I would have to say seeing the new high school/middle school being built is the highlight of 2018. I graduated from Saugus High School in 1988 and a new school was needed then. I definitely feel we played a small part in helping galvanize citizens in Saugus. People in town saw what could be accomplished in 2015 working as a team and many other citizens came out to really push the initiative. It’s really a special time to be a citizen in Saugus. We are

SOUNDS | from page 8 The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation.

Please contact Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions.

Volunteer for your town Here’s another opportunity to get involved in local government.

The Saugus Board of Selectmen is accepting applications for appointment of Board of Directors for Saugus’ television cable station.

These are volunteer/non paid positions for Saugus residents.

Anyone interested should

submit a letter of interest and resume no later than Jan. 16, 2019 to the Saugus Board of Selectmen, Saugus Town Hall, Suite 4, 298 Central St., Saugus, MA 01906.

Main Attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library -- for people of all ages -- from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: Friendship Storytime on Fridays, beginning today (Jan. 4). This special program for children ages 3, which begins

seeing history in the making, Q: What do you see as the major issues facing the town in 2019?

A: In 2019 I would like to revisit the traffic issue on route 1. A few years ago I spoke to our State Senator about shutting the traffic light in Peabody down. At the time Senator McGee said it would cost millions of dollars. I’m not an expert on highways but I can’t imagine it costing that much to simply shut down a traffic light.

I’m not saying the traffic light is the main cause for the traffic but it is definitely a contributor

in the evening commute. I think the state needs to focus on infrastructure improvements in our town sooner than later. The Walnut St. and Main St. overpasses are in constant gridlock along with route 1.

at 9:30 am, is sponsored by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skill with structured story time.

Keeping Us in Stitches returned recently. It will continue every second and third Wednesday, at 3:30 pm Grade 2 and up, and older children can learn to sew using needle, thread (and maybe a sewing machine) with teachers Miss Joyce and Miss Margie.

Winter Stor y Time and Cookies with Local Author!

Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Local author Gloria Mezikofsky has written and will be reading this story. There will also be a drawing demon-

stration led by illustrator Merrill Mezikofsky along with cookies.

This is recommended for children ages 5 and older.

“Henna for Teens!” is set for Thursday, Jan. 17 from 3 to 5 pm in the Brooks Room. This program is for students in Grade 6 and up. No registration is necessary.

Mandy Roberge will be at the library to give henna tattoos!

Mandy is the owner and creator of “Wicked Good Henna” and has been creating henna designs for more than a decade.

Cozy Hot Cocoa Story Time with Kelley, is set for Thursday, Jan. 24, at 3:30 pm. This program is for ages 4 and older.

Enjoy a story, craft and yummy hot cocoa.

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Selectman Jennifer D’Eon Q: What do you consider the most significant events that happened in Saugus during Jennifer D’Eon 2018?

Selectman A: Break ing ground on Q: What do you see as the the new High School Middle major issues facing the town School was a major event in in 2019?

2018, I was extremely proud to A: We will have to wait and be present for it. see what comes online in 2019!

A “Lego Animation Workshop” is set for Thursday, Jan. 24, from 4 to 6pm. This is also for Grade 6 and up. Please sign up because space is required.

Empow Studios expert instructors will work with participants to develop storytelling skills, learn animation software and capture the action of their Lego movies. Once the movies are complete, they will be available to take them home to share with family and friends.

Contact the Saugus Public Library at 781-231-4168 for more details.

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1. Who wrote the poem “Boston Hymn” about the freeing of slaves on Jan. 1, 1863? (Hint: initials RWE.) 2. What is another word for the abominable snowman that begins with Y? 3. What daily comic strip about a boy and a stuffed tiger often featured a toboggan?

4. On Jan. 5, 1933, what California bridge began to be built?

5. What element is used to make computer chips?

6. What author wrote in “The Winter’s Tale” that “You’d be so lean, that blasts of January would blow you through and through”?

7. What are the world’s four largest countries?

8. What is the Massachusetts state bird?

9. On Jan. 4, 1842, what English author departed on a visit to America? (Hint: “The Pickwick Papers.”)

10. What green herb leaf has three letters?

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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 15 to 20 minute interview at a local coffee shop. And, I’ll buy the coffee.

11. On Jan. 5, 1948, the first color newsreel was shown in theaters, picturing what New Year’s parade and game?

12. In China what color symbolizes happiness and luck?

13. On Jan. 7, 1949, the first photos of what two kinds of genetic material were published? (Hint: starts with a C and a G.) 14. Does sound travel faster through air or water?

15. What Roman god watches over the future and the past?

16. On Jan. 9, 1839, what photo process did the French Academy of Science announce?

17. Traditional Italian mozzarella is made from what animal’s milk?

18. On Jan. 10, 1904, what actor who portrayed the Scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz” was born?

19. What French authoress of “Gigi” called January “the month of empty pockets”?

20. In 1746 in Britain, what clothing became illegal?

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Beacon Hill Roll Call

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call concludes a series of reports on how local legislators voted on legislation that was approved in the 2017-2018 session by the House and Senate and signed into law

by Gov. Charlie Baker.

The 2017-2018 Legislative session ends on January 1 and the new 2019-2020 session begins on January 2. $3.8 BILLION FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (H 4549) House 145-3, Senate 38-0, approved a $3.8 billion bond package allowing the state to borrow funds for improvements to state and local buildings, facilities and grounds across the state which would include repairs, reconstruction, demolition, remediation, rehabilitation, modernization, disposition and renovations.

Provisions include $950 million for state universities and colleges; $760 million for courts and $500 million for police stations, fire stations and other public safety-related buildings.

The package includes earmarks for hundreds of millions of dollars for hundreds of projects in legislators’ districts across the state — many of which will never be funded. The Baker administration is required to adhere to the state’s annual bond borrowing cap and ultimately decides which projects are affordable and actually get funded.

Sometimes legislators will immediately tout the inclusion of local projects in these bond bills, especially in an election year to show they “brought home the bacon.” But Beacon Hill Roll Call informs readers that none of the projects in this package have been funded and most will end up never being funded because

of the debt limit. ception or abortion care; a law (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A which punishes doctors, phar“No” vote is against it.) macists and all healthcare providRep. RoseLee Vincent Yes ers for distributing contraception Rep. Donald Wong Yes or providing abortion care; and a Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes ban on adultery and fornication.

(A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A RAISE MINIMUM WAGE, “No” vote is against it.)

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Yes AND SALES TAX HOLIDAY (H Rep. Donald Wong Sen. Brendan Crighton Not yet 4640) elected House 119-24, Senate 30-8, approved a bill thatover five years would hike the minimum HOW LONG WAS L AST wage from $11 to $15,increase WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill the wage for tipped workers Roll Call tracks the length of time from $3.75 to $6.75 and phase that the House and Senate were out over five years extra pay for in session each week. Many legemployees who work on Sun- islators say that legislative sesdays and holidays; institute a sions are only one aspect of the permanent sales tax holiday on Legislature’s job and that a lot of a weekend every August; and important work is done outside establish a $1 billion family and of the House and Senate chammedical leave program funded bers. They note that their jobs by a payroll tax paid for by both also involve committee work, employers and employees. research, constituent work and (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A other matters that are important “No” vote is against it). to their districts. Critics say that Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes the Legislature does not meet Rep. Donald Wong Yes regularly or long enough to deSen. Brendan Crighton Yes bate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legisRED FLAG ON lation that have been filed. They GUNS (H 4670) note that the infrequency and House 133-15, Senate 36-1, brief length of sessions are misapproved a bill that would al- guided and lead to irresponsible low family or household mem- late-night sessions and a mad bers to petition the courts to is- rush to act on dozens of bills in sue an extreme risk protection the days immediately precedorder (ERPO) that would sus- ing the end of an annual session. pend a person’s license to carry During the week of December a firearm and order him or her 24-28, the House met for a total to surrender his or her firearms of nine hours and 42 minutes and ammunition if he or she is while the Senate met for a tobelieved to be a danger to them- tal of six hours and two minutes. selves or others.

MON. DECEMBER 24 (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A House11:00 a.m. to11:26 a.m.

“No” vote is against it.)

Senate 11:03 a.m. to11:44 Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes a.m.

Rep. Donald Wong Yes TUES.DECEMBER 25 Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes No House session No Senate session REPEAL ARCHAIC SEX AND WED. DECEMBER 26 ABORTION LAWS (S 2260) House11:06 a.m. to11:14 a.m.

House 138-9, Senate 38-0, ap- No Senate session proved a bill that would elimTHURS. DECEMBER 27 inate old state laws restricting House11:04 a.m. to 4:12 p.m. or banning abortion and con- Senate 11:19 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. traception.

FRI. DECEMBER 28 The laws repealed include the House11:05 a.m. to 3:05 p.m ban on unmarried people access- No Senate session ing abortion and contraception; Bob Katzen the ban on distributing informawelcomes feedback at tion on how to procure contrabob@beaconhillrollcall.com.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com.

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title, defeating Xaverian for the second season in a row, 3510, at Gillette Stadium. DiBiaso reached another milestone this season, earning his 300th coaching win on September 23 at St. John’s Prep.

Mayor, City Council to apply $12.5 million Wynn payment to reduce tax rate The City Council unanimously approved a proposal by Mayor Carlo DeMaria on Monday, November 13 to apply the entirety of Wynn Boston Harbor’s $12.5 million payment to the City of Everett toward reducing next year’s tax rate. The mayor made a similar move last year, when he successfully applied the entirety of a $5 million payment from Wynn toward the tax rate.

City Council adopts FY 18 tax rate The City Council unanimously voted to adopt a split levy rate on Monday, November 27, shifting the burden from residential to Commercial, Industrial and Personal Property (CIP) at the highest shift of 175 percent.

The FY 18 tax rate will be $13.78 per $1,000 of valuation on residential properties and $33.74 per $1,000 of valuation on CIP properties. If the council hadn’t approved the shift, the flat rate for residential property and CIP would have been $19.28 per $1,000.

The shift will not prevent homeowners from seeing a small increase in their actual taxes, as home values have skyrocketed in the city over the last year.

On average, single-family home values rose by about $39,000 since the last fiscal year, while two-family and three-family residences on average rose $50,000.

City Council bans pot shops The City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on Monday, December 11 banning the establishment of marijuana shops within the city’s borders. Such a move was possible because of a provision in the state law created in the wake of the ballot initiative le-

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