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dilapidated playground adjacent to Saugus Veterans Park and across the street from Riverside Cemetery in the center of town will be getting a brand-new look. Residents of Highland Avenue can expect to see a new sidewalk in their neighborhood to make travel safer for pedestrians – people who live in the area and students who walk to the new Saugus Middle-High School.

Those are the highlights of several articles approved at Monday night’s (April 8) Special Town Meeting. Three of the articles authorized the town to spend money on projects totaling $840,000: A TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION: Town Moderator Stephen Article 1, which authorizes N. Doherty addresses members at Monday night’s (April 8) the town to borrow $310,000 Special Town Meeting while Town Meeting members and residents in the second floor auditorium or at home get to TOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 5 see how security cameras installed by the town government can keep a protective eye on town parks, playgrounds and S CLEAN-UPS facilities. (Saugus Advocate Photo by ER D

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The book is based on his 2014 experience of spearheading “The Great March for Climate Action,” a 3,100mile walk from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., in which he led 50 climate activists. Fallon left town before we had a chance to sit down for an interview over coffee, but he agreed to be interviewed by phone and computer.

We talked to Fallon about how growing up in Saugus influenced his life, particularly his gravitation toward environmentalism and his deep respect for the earth. Fallon, 61, is the son of Shirley Fallon, a Saugus native who still lives in town. He was born in Santa Monica, Calif., while his dad, the late

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Doubleheader for TM members When Town Meeting convenes May 6, opening night will include another Special Town Meeting

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will call for when the town’s 50-member Legislature conSpecial Town Meeting venes its opening session of within the Annual Town this year’s Annual Town MeetMeeting? ing, which is set for Monday, That’s what the agenda May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the sec-

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ond floor auditorium of Saugus Town Hall. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree called for the special session on the same night as the regular Town Meeting to consider eight articles he’s initiating – including a request for funds to develop a Town-wide Master Plan.

The financial numbers are not yet attached to the warrant articles. But the town manager could be explaining how much he’s seeking and why it’s needed when the Finance Committee meets next Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the first floor conference room at Town Hall.

Town Moderator Stephen N. Doherty said the Annual Town Meeting would probably open up and adjourn into the Special Town Meeting and complete those articles first.

The warrant for the Special Town Meeting includes the following articles: Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money to be transferred to the Stabilization Fund.

Article 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money to be transferred to the OPEB Trust (Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust).

Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for retrofitting street lighting to LED, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or otherwise; or to take any other action relative thereto.

Article 4. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for purchasing various equipment for town departments, including the payment costs incidental or related thereto; and to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or otherwise; or to take any other action relative thereto.

Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of developing a Town-wide Master Plan, including the payment of costs

incidental or related thereto; to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or otherwise; or to take any other action relative thereto.

Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for reconstruction or construction of Town storm drains, including the payment of costs incidental or related thereto; to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or otherwise; or to take any other action relative thereto.

Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of making expenditures on behalf of the Town of Saugus Tree Farm.

Article 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of repairing or replacing Town guard rails, including payment of costs incidental or related thereto; to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or otherwise; or to take any other action relative thereto.

New school “Topping Off” ceremony (Editor’s Note: The following story is based on a press release issued this week by Town Manager Scott Crabtree’s Office.) tudents and Saugus Public Schools and Town of Saugus officials will have an another opportunity to sign a steel beam – tomorrow (Saturday, April 13) – as part of the Topping Off ceremony for the new, grades 6-12 MSBA Saugus Middle-High School. Tomorrow’s event will allow those people who are not able to sign the beam today (Friday, April 12, at 11 a.m.) a chance to participate.

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From 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow, students and school and Town officials are invited to sign their name on the beam, which will be raised later onto the new school. This historic Topping Off ceremony is part of a longstanding custom that celebrates the construction process, and the ceremony is viewed as the first introduction of the building to the public.

The event will take place at the Saugus Middle-High School construction site on Pearce Memorial Drive. All those who plan to attend should park in the Upper Parking Lot, which is located to the left as you enter Pearce Memorial Drive. Guests will then be directed to Gate A for the signing.

“We wanted to provide a second opportunity for the students and school and Town officials of Saugus to participate in the Topping Off Ceremony, which is being held on Friday, April 12 at 11 a.m.,” Town Manager Scott Crabtree said.

“Inviting students to an additional signing of the beam on Saturday, April 13 gives everyone the chance to participate and celebrate this historic milestone in the process of building a new, grades 6-12 MSBA Saugus Middle-High School that was strongly supported by the residents of Saugus.”

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and event with Massachusetts officials and construction workers will be held today (Friday, April 12) at 11 a.m. at the MiddleHigh School construction site on Pearce Memorial Drive. The second event on Saturday, April 13, is an opportunity for students and school and Town officials to get involved. The Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Building Committee encourage Saugus students and school and Town officials to come out and be part of this milestone celebration.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the completion of the steel structure of our future Middle-High School project, as it is another exciting landmark that brings us one step closer to providing a new, 21st Century learning environment for our community’s children,” said Jeannie Meredith, Chair of the School Committee and Saugus High School Project Building Committee.

“I hope to see many of the Saugus students there on Saturday, April 13th,” she said.

“This project will dramatically benefit the community and its residents for decades to come, so this milestone event is one you won’t want to miss,” Town Manager Crabtree said.

For more information on the events, contact the Town Manager’s Office at 781-231-4111.

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Town Meeting Members approve two-year moratorium on multifamily housing developments

By Mark E. Vogler

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evelopers will be banned from building multifamily dwellings of three or more units for two years, as a result of an article approved at Monday’s Special Town Meeting.

The Planning Board had misgivings about the proposed moratorium, voting 3-1 to not recommend the article to the 50-member body during a meeting held last Friday on the four zoning articles. But Town Meeting members approved an amendment to clarify language in Article 4 and then approved the measure without any vocal dissent.

“This article will protect any developers who have received their building permits and are in phases of completing projects, such as Essex Landing,” Town Meeting Member Michael J. Serino of Precinct 10 said of the amendment he introduced.

The amendment inserted the following language in the article: “This moratorium shall not apply to building permits for future phases of any project

Hilltop Steakhouse once stood as an example of why Article 4 is needed. “I believe there’s too much residential being built in town right now,” Serino told fellow Town Meeting members.

“I took a look at the AvalonBay property, and there’s about 312,000 square feet of residential vs. 24,000 of commercial – about eight percent. It’s all residential. And it’s all these developers want to do – is put resiTHE MAIN EVENT: Town Meeting members took less than an hour to pass seven articles at Mon- dential up,” he said. day night’s (April 8) Special Town Meeting. They spent about 25 minutes on the article for a “We need to take a step back two-year moratorium on multifamily housing development – but that passed resoundingly.

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which has obtained all required permits and approvals except building permits prior to the effective date of this bylaw.”

Planning Board Chair Peter A. Rossetti, Jr., who is also a Town Meeting member in Precinct 2, said Planning Board members supported the concept of a moratorium, but had concerns about the wording. Rossetti said he couldn’t speak for fellow Planning Board members as to whether the amendment would address their concerns.

The article – one of seven

measures on the warrant requested by Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree – would order that no new building permits be issued for the construction of multifamily dwellings consisting of three or more dwelling units in any zoning district in the town for a period of two years.

“Too much residential” This explanation is provided by the warrant prepared for the Special Town Meeting: “The reason for this temporary mor-

atorium is that the Town is experiencing an unanticipated increase in the construction of multi-family dwellings and, as a result, the town is conducting an analysis and/or comprehensive study to determine the impact of said construction on police, fire, and emergency public safety, the school district, the water, sewer, and roadway infrastructures, and the safety of the general public.”

Serino cited the AvalonBay Communities development on the Route 1 property where the

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Board of Health Member Maria Tamagna was impressed, too, with MacDonald’s interest in taking steps to make her field more professional. “I would give her my seal of approval to go on and train other people,” Tamagna said.

She said her recommendation was based on “my personal experience and as a nurse.”“Clarice is more than qualified,” she said.

MacDonald and board members discussed ways to improve the local regulation and licensure of people in the permanent cosmetics field. But Heffernan said that would require the drafting of new town bylaws after careful study.

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to provide new concrete sidewalks, grass strips and granite curbing on one side of Highland Avenue. As part of the ongoing capital improvements to the town’s water infrastructure, the project also includes replacement of about 1,000 linear feet of water line and a water main on Highland Avenue.

This will improve water flow for the new Saugus Middle-High School under construction and will address concerns of residents who live in the neighborhood near the school.

“This project will have a positive impact on the entire neighborhood,” declared an informational sheet on the article that was provided to Town Meeting members.

Article 2, which authorizes the town to borrow $500,000 for a comprehensive plan for reconfiguration of the space at Evans Park, including basketball courts, tennis court, security, parking, lighting, grading and drainage. This is a continuation of the town’s capital improvements to its parks and playgrounds, which was identified as a need in 2015.

Article 3, which permits the town to pay $30,000 out of free cash to replace a failed HVAC

chiller compressor unit at the Veterans Memorial Elementary School. This project includes removal, replacement and installation of equipment related to the school’s air-conditioning system.

In addition to approving Article 4 (see related story), which establishes a two-year moratorium on the issuance of new building permits for multifamily dwellings, Town Meeting members approved three other articles to amend the zoning bylaws: Article 5 adds a table of use and parking regulations for bed-and-breakfast establishments under the residential category of the zoning bylaws.

The intent is to move bed-andbreakfast places out of residential areas.

Article 6 adds the following new definition of short-term rental: “an owner-occupied, tenant occupied or non-owner occupied property including, but not limited to, an apartment, house, cottage, condominium or a furnished accommodation that is not a hotel, motel, lodging house or bed and breakfast establishment.

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own Manager Scott C. Crabtree estimates Saugus’s share of the costs of building a new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School at about $25 million.

“We’re probably looking at a $25 million contribution,” Crabtree told the Finance Committee Wednesday night during a review of Northeast Metro Tech’s budget for the 2020 Fiscal Year that begins July 1.

Saugus is one of 12 communities that make up the regional vocational school district.

Crabtree offered his estimate during the meeting after school officials briefed the Finance Committee on developments in the new building project being considered.

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intendent-Director David S. DiBarri said the school district has been invited by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to the feasibility stage of the project, which he estimates will take 18 months to two years – to complete a study at a cost estimated at $1.3 to $1.4 million.

Funds have already been set aside for the study, so there would be no need for school officials to seek additional funds from Saugus and other communities. “We won’t be asking Saugus for a penny until construction,” DiBarri said.

If everything proceeds as hoped, that stage of the project could be happening during 2022, according to DiBarri. He noted that about 72 percent of the costs would be reimbursed by the MSBA. Crabtree mentioned sever-

al times that he thought the town would be looking at ballpark cost of $25 million, a million-dollar-a-year investment if bonded over a 30-year period.

“I’m not sure with that number,” DiBarri said.

The total district assessment for the 2020 fiscal year from the 12 communities is $14.7 million, with Saugus paying the most ($3.2 million) or about 22 percent. At the same time, there are 192 Saugus residents of the 1,242 students expected for the fiscal year – 15.5 percent of the school’s enrollment.

Accompanying DiBarri at Wednesday’s meeting were Northeast Metro Tech’s Director of Finance, Jay Picone; Northeast Metro Tech’s Principal/Deputy Director, Carla A. Scuzzarel-

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By The Old Sachem, Bill Stewart

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ast week we looked at the premier batting statistics.

Few of these are used by Fantasy Baseball players. The best stat used is OPS, which I listed last week but could use being defined again because fantasy players use it all the time.

To refresh your memory – OPS stands for the amount of times a batter gets on base combined with the slugging percentage. A value of 100 is the league average for a player so a valuable player will be well over 100. Mookie Betts finished 2018 with an OPS of 1.078 to lead MLB and was closely followed by J.D. Martinez with a value of 1.031.

One of the most notable stats for teams is WAR, or Wins Above Replacement. This stat is used to calculate how many more wins a player is worth over another possible player at the same position. As you can see it tells how valuable a player is or who should be traded for. The calculation for position is as follows: the number of runs above average a player is worth in batting, baserunning and fielding with adjustments for position, league, number of runs provided by a replacement player, divided by runs per win. The goal is to win games, and WAR gives the value of each player on a roster. A WAR of zero player should be replaced, and a value of 8 is about where an MVP would place. Because it includes defense for emphasis it strongly values players. Obviously, it is not so useful for designated hitters.

Pitchers are evaluated differently. The computations use either RA9 or FIP. The numbers are adjusted for league and ballpark. Using league averages determines how many wins a pitcher is worth based on those numbers and the innings pitched.

FIP is similar to ERA, but it focuses solely on the events a pitcher has the most control over – strikeouts, unintentional walks, hit-by-pitches and home runs. It entirely removes results on balls hit into the field of play.

For example: If a pitcher has surrendered a high average on balls in play, his FIP will likely be lower than his ERA. Balls in play are not part of the FIP equation because a pitcher is believed to have limited control over their outcome. Where the “FIP constant” puts FIP onto the same

scale as the entire league’s ERA: ((HR x 13) + (3 x (BB + HBP)) - (2 x K)) / IP + FIP constant.

Because FIP is limited to the events a pitcher has the most control over, it’s arguably a better tool than ERA for evaluating a pitcher’s effectiveness. It’s also useful for predicting a pitcher’s future results because a pitcher has little control over what happens once the ball is put in play behind him. A pitcher with a low FIP but a high ERA has most likely seen a string of bad luck on balls in play. He could be a buy-low candidate, assuming he eventually gets leagueaverage results on balls in play.

RA9 is different: runs allowed per nine innings pitched, which is Earned Run Average per nine innings (ERA) after removing the E. In other words, how many runs did the pitcher allow – forgetting about bad defensive play behind him?

A relevant pitching statistic is Quality Starts. A starting pitcher has a quality start if he completes at least six innings and permits less than four runs.

Baserunners per nine innings pitched is another pitching stat as is the Fly Ball Rate and Home Runs per nine innings. All of these are adjusted to each nine innings pitched, although today pitchers infrequently pitch more than six innings.

The last pitching stat for today is Home Runs to Fly Ball rate HR/FB. This tells us whether or not the pitcher is able to keep the hitters from solid swings. This stat, like many others, has to be adjusted for the park; Fenway’s right field line is close to the batter, but a batter evaluated for the old New York Giants field faced a five hundred drive to center field to hit one out, nearly impossible.

Now we look at the Ballpark Factor referred to in many other statistics. Ballpark factor takes the runs scored by Team X and its competitors in Team X’s home ballpark and divides the figure by the runs scored by Team X and its competitors in Team X’s road contests. In 2018, 849 runs were scored at Coors Field, and 676 runs were scored in Rockies games away from Coors Field. Coors Field had a park factor of 1.271, when looking at runs scored.

Park factor is a great way of determining the extent to which a stadium favors hitters or pitchers. It isn’t affected by the teams or players involved, because those teams and players are also playing games in

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DiBarri said it’s not yet clear what Saugus’s share would be if the district decides to build a new school instead of doing a major renovation of the existing building. He said the actual cost of the project will be determined by the school feasibility study.

What is known is that Saugus’s share of the assessment for the new vocational school will be based on its student enrollment as of October, he said.

The legislative bodies of all 12 communities must approve the project to go forward. That means if Saugus Town Meeting members or another community rejected it, the next step would be a popular vote in all 12 communities. A majority vote

would pass the project whether Saugus voters approved it or not.

DiBarri is confident that a majority vote of residents in all 12 communities would approve the new school project. But putting the project off a year would increase the costs for Saugus and the other communities, he said.

Crabtree agreed: “It could add significant costs if it’s delayed a year.”

But the town manager said a new vocational school building is needed desperately. “The building is a dinosaur,” Crabtree said.

Despite the building’s condition, “the education is phenomenal there,” he added.

To do capital improvements over the next 30 years would cost more than a new school,” DiBarri said.

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ystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) recently hosted its annual legislative briefing at its headquarters (300 Commercial St. in Malden). MVES Board President Kathleen Beaulieu and Chief Executive Officer Daniel O’Leary were joined by legislative cohosts State Senator Patricia Jehlen and State Representative Christine Barber to speak to a standingroom-only crowd of local legislators, town officials and MVES board members and staff.

O’Leary and the legislators addressed three priority legislative bills that affect older people: the “Enough Pay to Stay” initiative to increase funding for the direct home care workforce; the expansion of the home care program to more effectively address behavioral and mental health issues; and the push for an extension of the home care “middle income” pilot program. He also outlined budget priorities for fiscal year 2020, which include supporting Supplemental Budget Language for Home Care Network Technology Trust, supporting Funding for the Elderly Nutrition Program, including Meals on Wheels and Congregate Dining, and expanding Funding for Elder Supportive Housing.

State Senators Jason Lewis and Sal DiDomenico and State Representatives Paul Brodeur, Michael Day, Paul Donato, Joseph McGonagle, RoseLee Vincent and Donald Wong partic-

ipated in the event along with staff from the offices of State Senator Bruce Tarr and State Representatives Bradley Jones and Stephen Ultrino. Medford Mayor Stephanie Burke, Melrose Mayor Gail Infurna, Chelsea City Manager Thomas Ambrosino and North Reading Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto also attended. Joining the program this year were two special guest speakers: Lionette Jasmin, a resident of Everett and home health aide with Associated Home Care; and MVES client Carole Nolan, from Malden.

Jasmin, who has been a home health aide for 30 years, spoke on the passion she has for her job and her clients but also explained the challenges she faces, such as low wages, long hours and lack of training. She cares deeply for the well-being of her clients but needs to work two jobs and long hours seven days a week to try to make ends meet. The financial burden Jasmin faces creates a lot of stress.

Jasmin has noticed that the burden of care for home health aides has demonstrably increased over the years. “Reliance on home health aides is growing, and there seems to be little progress on improving wages, training or career prospects,” she said.

Nolan, the second guest speaker, shared her inspirational story. Nolan has lived in the same apartment for 27 years

MVES annual Legislative Briefing: from right to left are State Representatives Paul Brodeur, Joseph McGonagle, Michael Day, Donald Wong and RoseLee Vincent, State Senators Patricia Jehlen, Sal DiDomenico and Jason Lewis and Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) CEO Daniel O’Leary. (Courtesy Photos)

Shown from right to left are State Senator Sal DiDomenico, MVES Board of Directors Members Carolyn Lightburn, Jon Norton and Dorothy Martin-Long, and State Representative Joseph McGonagle.

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tack of depression, which resulted in her being in bed for three weeks. Concerned about her onset of depression, Nolan approached the MVES Residential Services Coordinator (RSC) at her building. Realizing Nolan’s difficulty, the RSC referred her to Amy Foreman, a clinical caseworker in the Clinical Programs Department at MVES. Foreman, with Nolan’s permission, enrolled her into the Mobile Mental Health program, a program in which clin-

ical caseworkers provide outreach to older adults experiencing mental health conditions that impact their functioning and ability to meet life’s daily challenges. Since Nolan has been enrolled in the program, her bouts of depression have declined.

Nolan really likes that her counselor comes to her home once a week as part of the program. “It is much better now

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Lenten Opportunities In Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following information was submitted to The Saugus Advocate by members of the Saugus Faith Community to inform the public of church and faithrelated events happening during the Lenten and Easter season here is Saugus. Please email mvoge@ comcast.net for any changes or additions in these listings).

Tuesdays Lent Bible Study: “Lent: The Gift of a New Creation, A Lenten Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary” by Thomas L. Ehrich – 10:30 a.m.noon, St. John’s, 8 Prospect St. Community Coffee Hour and Conversation: Panera Bread, 5-7 p.m.

Wednesdays Community Coffee Hour and Conversation: Dunkin’ on Hamilton Street, 10 a.m.noon.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – 3-4 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament.

Fridays Meager Meals – 5:30-7 p.m., April 12, at Blessed Sacrament (lower hall).

Palm Sunday, April 14 10 a.m.: Palm Sunday – Je-

sus Triumphal entry into Jeru9 a.m.: Morning Prayer at salem – at First Congregation- Blessed Sacrament. al Church-UCC Saugus.

Noon: Mary’s Way of the 10:45 a.m.: Palm Sunday Cross – Blessed Sacrament.

Worship Service at Cliftondale Noon: Good Friday Service Congregational Church. at First Baptist Church in Saugus.

Easter Triduum Services: 4 p.m.: Good Friday Service, April 18, 19 and 20 Remembering the CrucifixHoly Thursday (April 18): ion, at First Congregational 9 a.m.: Morning Prayer at Church-UCC Saugus.

Blessed Sacrament.

7 p.m.: Good Friday Service 6 p.m.: Agape Meal (pot- – Cliftondale Congregationluck) – St John’s. al Church.

6:30 p.m.: Maundy Thurs7 p.m.: Celebration of the day – Agape Supper at First Lord’s Supper – Blessed SacCongregational Church-UCC rament.

Saugus. We will share a meal 7 p.m.: Holy Eucharist with together, just like Jesus did Veneration of the Cross – at St. at the Last Supper, listen to John’s Episcopal. scripture readings and share 7 p.m.: Service with comcommunion together. The munion at New Hope Assemevening will end in the Sanc- bly of God. tuary.

7 p.m.: Holy Thursday SerHoly Saturday (April 20): vice – Cliftondale Congrega9 a.m.: Morning Prayer at tional Church.

Blessed Sacrament.

7 p.m.: Service of Holy EuNoon-2 p.m.: Community charist with Washing of Feet Easter Egg Hunt – New Hope – St. John’s Assembly of God. 7 p.m.: Celebration of the 10 a.m.: Community Easter Lord’s Supper – Blessed Sac- Party – Cliftondale Congregarament; Reposition of the tional Church.

Blessed Sacrament until 10 7:30 p.m.: Celebration of p.m. and Night Prayer at 10 the Easter Vigil – Blessed Sacp.m. rament.

Good Friday (April 19):

in Saugus 6 a.m.: Wilbert Seymour Jessamey Memorial Worship Service, followed by breakfast.

Then the regular 11:00 a.m. worship service – First Baptist Church of Saugus.

6:30 a.m.: Community Sunrise Service – Vitale Park, Ballard Street. Join the Saugus Faith Community for its annual town-wide Easter Sunrise Service! Everyone is invited to celebrate Easter as a community as our local churches lead us through song, prayer and Scripture. In the event of rain, the service will be moved to Cliftondale Congregational

EASTER SUNDAY (April 21)

Church at 50 Essex St. 7-9 a.m.: Easter Sunday Community Breakfast at First Congregational Church in Saugus. Donation: $6.50.

8 a.m.: Holy Eucharist – St. John’s.

10 a.m.: Holy Eucharist with Choir.

10 a.m.: New Hope Assembly of God. 10 a.m.: Easter Worship Service in the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Saugus, Sanctuary with a special time for children.

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SUPPORTING THE SCOUTS: Left to right, Boy Scout Troop 62 Member Jake D’Eon; his mother, Selectman Jennifer D’Eon; Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta; and her son, Mark Panetta, who earned the rank of Eagle Scout with the troop several years ago. They enjoyed Troop 62’s Annual Roast Beef Dinner at Cliftondale Congregational Church last Sunday (April 7). Former troop members and past supporters continue to support the troop by attending the dinner each year. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) Mystic Valley Elder Services Chief Executive Officer Dan O’Leary congratulates Employee Spotlight Award winner and Saugus resident Beverly Oriolo-Tabb, administrative assistant.

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Oriolo-Tabb’s nominator had this to say about her: “Beverly has always been the go to person for supplies and anything else you may need. If she does not have it she makes sure you do in a couple of days. She always

take the time to help you find exactly what you need or sometimes she will find you something that works better.

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MVES | from page 10 that my counselor comes to me. I rely on a cane now and cannot walk long distances so it works out great. I don’t have to travel as much and feel more relaxed in the setting of my own home,” she stated.

Concluding the program,

O’Leary thanked those in attendance: “Each year, when we host this breakfast, I’m reminded of how fortunate we are to have representatives on Beacon Hill who truly understand the importance of home care services and behavioral and mental health issues and support our programs throughout the year.”

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, April 12, 2019 where he was a standout athlete and set school records in the high jump and as a member of the 4x400 indoor track relay team. He studied music and philosophy at Marlboro College in Vermont. He later attended Drake University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in religious studies. He later served 14 years in the Iowa State Legislature (1993-2006), where he represented residents of downtown Des Moines and surrounding neighborhoods. He was later a candidate for governor and the U.S. House of Representatives. Since leaving politics, he has made a career as a radio talk show host with the “Fallon Forum,” one of the few independent talk shows in Iowa. It airs on six radio stations.

He directs Bold Iowa, which fights for climate action. He walked 200 miles from Normandy Beach to Paris in November 2015 in advance of the U.N. Climate Summit. He and his partner, Kathy Byrnes, grow much of their food on their urban farm in downtown Des Moines – about 30 varieties of fruits and vegetables. They also raise hens and bees. They hang their laundry instead of using a drier. Biking and walking are their primary forms of transportation. Besides his mother, he has two brothers – William of Danvers and Lawrence of Acton – and a sister, Carolyn of Lynn. Some highlights of the interview follow.

Q: Please tell me about your

recent two-week tour that took you to Massachusetts with a recent stop in Saugus.

A: I organized a march of 50 people across the country to raise awareness about climate change. I have since written a book about the experience called “Marcher, Walker, Pilgrim.” My partner, Kathy Byrnes, and I traveled from Iowa to Saugus and back, giving 14 presentations in six states. I read from the book, discussed the 3,000 mile march across the country for climate action and spoke of the work we’re doing in Iowa now to get presidential candidates to prioritize climate change. We’ve met with your senator, Elizabeth Warren, multiple times.

Q: How many years did you live in Saugus?

A: 17.

Q: Do you still consider it your hometown?

A: I consider Des Moines, Iowa, my hometown since I’ve been there 35 years.

Q: How long did you spend in Saugus and what did you do during your recent visit?

A: We were there Friday night through Monday morning, enjoyed a wonderful sunny weekend visiting my siblings, helping my mom out around the yard, eating Kane’s Donuts (They are the best!)and watching the Red Sox. Q: What was your favorite Kane’s donut? Did they have it this time?

A: Favorite Kane’s donut is buttercrunch, and I had one and a half. Also, nearly every time I come to Saugus I have my hair

A NEW BOOK FOR THE LIBRARY: Left to right, Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault, Shirley Fallon of Saugus and her son, Ed Fallon, of Des Moines, Iowa. Ed and his mother showed up at the library on Monday morning (April 8) to donate a copy of Ed’s new book, “Marcher, Walker, Pilgrim,” which is about the 2014 march he organized to raise awareness about climate change.

cut at George’s. This time I didn’t need to, but I love that place, which I believe is the oldest barber shop in the U.S. owned by the same family.

Q: A review I read of the book tells about your “rebellious departure from the Catholic Church at the age of 16.” Was that here in Saugus?

A: St. Margaret’s.

Q: Was that a youthful overreaction?

A: Yup. I’d have handled it a lot differently these days. I think the priest was out of line, but there were better ways to address my displeasure.

Q: Please share with us how growing up in Saugus shaped the person you are today?

A: The [Rumney] Marsh was particularly important to me, developing my love for nature and understanding of the importance of protecting our planet. I organized two cleanups of the marsh when I was a teenager, and am very happy to see that it is still preserved.

Q: Did you visit the marsh on your recent trip?

A: I usually visit the marsh when I’m back, but didn’t squeeze it in this time.

Q: And you mentioned organizing some cleanups. Was this with the Boy Scouts, or did you work with some local environmental groups?

A: The cleanups were organized by me and a handful of neighbors, one of them old enough to own and drive a pickup truck. We hauled away several loads of trash. I also remember a guy named Tibbetts [first name?] who walked with me around the marsh a couple times and told me what some of the birds were. One year, two snowy owls showed up, and that was pretty amazing. I also remember learning that the area inside the race track (the side toward Lynn) was home to a big colony of black crowned night herons that I would sit and watch for a long time. It’s very gratifying that the marsh has been protected, and I hope the residents of Saugus remain vigilant and committed to maintaining and respecting it.

Q: So, are you a bird-watcher or

Audubon guy? And that would have been a direct result of your time spent at the marsh?

A: Yes, my fascination with birds and nature in general definitely sprung from the many hours I spent exploring the marsh. I would also fish there, and learned the edible wild plants one could eat from the marsh and in the surrounding woodlands.

Q: Any Saugus people you looked up to as heroes during your childhood here?

A: I spent many summers in Ireland as a kid, with my uncles on their farm, and I was so attracted to farming that I regarded some of the older farmers in the area as my mentors and heroes.

Q: Any fond childhood memories of time spent in Saugus?

A: Loved going to Fenway Park with the Saugus Boy Scout Troop. And since I was the troop bugler, I would play during the games while we sat in the bleachers, which only cost a buck back then. And I loved watching [Boston Red Sox baseball star] Carl Yastrzemski. His son and my brother went to school together.

Q: What Boy Scout troop and what rank did you reach?

A: St. Margaret’s Troop and Star rank.

Q: How often do you get back to Saugus?

A: Once or twice a year.

Q: And what have you noticed as far as changes to the town, the character of the town and the people.

A: Not a lot, really – very much the same.

Q: I understand you went to Lynnfield to make a special visit.

Please tell me about that.

A: Kathy, my mom and I stopped at my dad’s grave, unplanned. I decided to leave him a copy of my book. One of the chapters – “Father and Son” – is about him and very meaningful to me. Also, the wood for my walking stick and the wood for his coffin came from the same forest in northeast Iowa, both made by monks at the New Melleray Abbey near Dubuque.

Q: “The Great March for Climate Action” – other than the global issue, are there any Saugus connections to this march?

Either Saugus people involved in the march or contributions from people in the town?

A: Some people in Saugus donated to help support it, but I would have to go back to records to remember who. I do know that my mom contributed to our laundry fund so we could buy equipment to wash and hang laundry in our camp after a day’s march.

Q: You donated a copy of your book to the Saugus Public Library. What are some of the main reasons why you think this book is very relevant to the people of Saugus, as far as your message and as far as the content?

A: Climate change is relevant to all of us. It’s an existential threat that’s now out of hand and must be addressed immediately. Perhaps readers will also appreciate the amazing adventure and sacrifice of the march and the personal stories and struggles I went through at the time. The book can be purchased

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Q: Have you gotten any feedback you can share from Saugus residents about the book since it’s come out?

A: My brother Bill and sister and mom read it, but haven’t heard from anyone else yet.

Q: Were there any people from Saugus, besides your parents, who may have influenced you in writing this book?

A: Not really.

Q: Do you have any advice to offer to the people of Saugus, as far as what they can do as far as climate action or looking out for the environment?

A: Improve public transit, make streets safer for bicycles and pedestrians (some of the sidewalks are in rough shape, and sometimes cars block them so you have to walk in the street), hang your laundry and try to support local businesses and farmers.

Q: In some of the articles about you, you describe yourself as “a recovering politician.” How so?

A: I served for 14 years, and while I’m jesting a bit, there’s an adjustment to make back into other work.

Q: Is that to say you will never get involved again?

A: Not sure, but it’s not on my radar.

Q: So, you found it a good learning experience, but acknowledge that it does take its toll?

A: Yes. And I found I could make a difference both in and outside politics.

Q: And looking back, would you have run for public office again, knowing what you know now?

A: Sure.

Q: Please tell me, what is your game plan for tackling the issue of climate change?

A: To raise awareness through my book and now, especially, through getting presidential candidates and the media to take it more seriously.

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Books in Bloom 2019

Saugus Garden Club, New Friends of the SPL unite to promote reading and flowers

A GOOD CHILDREN’S BOOK: Amy Melton, the Children’s Librarian at the Saugus Public Library, near the entry she made to go with the book “The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies”

by Beatrix Potter.

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hen Mary O’Connell saw the book, she knew it wouldn’t take too much imagination to find the right floral arrangement.

“I love flowers, I love van Gogh and I love books,” O’Connell said of her entry in the Fifth Annual “Books in Bloom” event at the Saugus Public Library (SPL).

O’Connell, head of the Reference Department at the Sau-

gus Public Library, said her mind was made up after settling on the book “The Sunflowers are Mine” by Martin Bailey – a story that focuses on artist Vincent van Gogh’s famous masterpiece series of sunflower still lifes. “Sunflowers are my favorite flowers. And because I love them, it was an easy choice,” O’Connell said.

“And I found a vase at a tag sale,” she said Friday. Her entry was one of 40 on display last

LOVE THAT LAVENDER: Saugonian Paul Desantis said the pretty lavender-colored flowers and their fragrance drew him to the second floor table he chose at the Saugus Public Library last Friday (April 5) “to relax and do some research.” The floral arrangement assembled by Monique Todd to go with the book “Homeland” by R.A. Salvatore was one of 40 entries submitted for the Fifth Annual “Books in Bloom” event held at the Saugus Public Library last Friday and Saturday. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler)

Friday and Saturday throughout the library’s two floors during the two-day event cosponsored by the Saugus Garden Club and the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library.

Anyone climbing up the staircase to the second floor got to see O’Connell’s entry.

Meanwhile, Joanie Allbee, an artist who loves painting eagles, used her passion for nature to showcase her exhibit that centered around “The National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America,” which features an eagle on the cover. Allbee, who is also a Saugus Garden Club member, used one of her paintings to go with a floral arrangement that included a stuffed eagle in a nest to match up with the book.

“I just have a love for eagles,” Allbee said.

Jean Brunco of the Saugus Garden Club matched up some “In Alaska, I used to spend my flowers with the book “Tony’s Wife” by Adriana Trigiani. time with the eagles. I lived in

THE DOOR PRIZE: Lorraine Wilton of the Saugus Garden Club made this special arrangement that was auctioned off at this year’s annual “Books in Bloom” event at the Saugus Public Library. The event, which was held last Friday and Saturday, was sponsored by the Saugus Garden Club and the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library.

A TRIBUTE TO EAGLES: Joanie Allbee, an artist who loves painting eagles, used one of her paintings to go with a floral arrangement that included a stuffed eagle in a nest to match up to “The National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America,” which features an eagle on the cover.

Alaska from 2006 to 2017 as a military wife,” she said. She recalled having close encounters with eagles while working as a volunteer at an animal shelter.

“I just feel that in my first ‘Books in Bloom’ I should stick

A GOOD BOOK WITH SOME PRETTY FLOWERS: Saugus Garden Club Director Ruth Berg stands by her exhibit last Friday at the Fifth Annual “Books in Bloom” at the Saugus Public Library. The event was sponsored by the Saugus Garden Club and the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library.

with things I love,” she said.

The Community Room at the library again served as the area for drinks, pastries and snacks for visitors. There were floral

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POT OF GOLD: Saugus Garden Club Co-President Donna Manoogian with her exhibit, one of 40 entries in this year’s “Books in Bloom” held at the Saugus Public Library last Friday and Saturday.

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THE RIGHT COLORS: Pam Gill, co-president of the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library, matched up the colors of the book cover of “Postcards from Cedar Key” by Terri DuLong with a selection of flowers, mostly carnations. She also had the same colored balls of yarn to match up to the ones depicted on the book cover.

FOR THE BIRDS: Doris Napier, of the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library, shows off the floral arrangement – which includes a birdhouse – to go with the book “Build Your Own Birdhouses” by John Perkins.

A TRUE STORY: Saugus Garden Club Co-President Joyce Rodenhiser stands near her exhibit with flowers matched to the book “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood”

by Trevor Noah, a South African comedian and star of late night TV in America. The book focuses on Noah being born to a Swiss father and a mother who was black – which happened to be a crime during South Africa’s apartheid.

GARDEN CLUB | from page 14 cups and napkins that blended with the theme of the day.

“This year, we had hostesses, which we didn’t have in the past,” Saugus Garden Club CoPresident Donna Manoogian said. “They welcomed the patrons with a handout explaining ‘The Books in Bloom’ program. And we had refreshments – fresh goods and coffee … This year we also had five librarians entered in the event,” she said.

The afterschool program – Youth and Nature – sponsored

by the Saugus Garden Club, created tissue paper flowers.

There were plenty of flowers available for people to use if they didn’t have their own. Library employees and members of the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library made some floral arrangements. And, of course, there were plenty of flowers for children and other visitors to take home if they wanted.

“We thank Trader Joe’s for their generous donations of flowers to add to the ambiance of this event,” Manoogian said.

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“In a good year, we can raise about $20,000,” SBEC President John Smolinsky says. He’s expecting a crowd of 300 to 330 to show up for the event.

For more information, call Kim Lovett, SBEC Vice President at

By Mark Vogler 781-426-2133. For event information, contact John Smolinksky ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this at John.Smolinksky@comcast.net. Stayed tuned for more details. week in Saugus.

A letter from the MassDOT to southbound drivers Saugus has 20 runners in Boston Marathon Dear Staff/Constituents/Patients (etc): There are 20 reasons for Saugus sports fans -- particularly those Beginning on April 1st, 2019 MassDOT will begin a two-year who love running -- to get excited about Monday (April 15). rehabilitation project of the Tobin Bridge and Chelsea Viaduct Twenty Saugonians are registered to run in the 123nd Boston which together carry Route 1 through Chelsea, over the Mystic Marathon, which is set for Patriots Day. That’s more than twice River, and into Boston. last year’s contingent of eight runners from town who completThis project, known as the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Reed the race. habilitation will, ensure that the elevated portions of Route 1 Gina Spaziani, 52, recently became the 20th Saugus resident which have not been significantly rehabilitated since the 1970’s to show up on the entry list posted on the Boston Athletic Asso- can continue to safely and efficiently carry passenger and freight ciation website when we checked the list yesterday. She is list- traffic in and out of Boston. ed to compete in the Second Corral of the Fourth Wave -- the This vital project will have inevitable traffic impacts. To learn highest grouping of any Saugus residents who will be running more and sign up to receive email updates regarding project -- when the 26.2 mile race kicks off. progress, please see the attached fact sheet and visit: Abbey Chesna, 40, topped all Saugus runners last year, with www.mass.gov/tobin-bridgechelsea-curves-rehabilitationa time of 4:15:02. That placed her 18,459 overall, 7,626 among project women running in the race. Matthew Imbergamo, 40, and Robert www.mbta.com/tobinbridge Favuzza, 54 finished behind Chesna with times of4:26:52 (20,099 Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact overall, 11,527 among men) and 4:27:02, (20,121 overall, 11,537 the project team: among men) respectfully.

Tobin-Chelsea@dot.state.ma.us Other Saugus men registered to run in the race include: Saugus Police Lt. Anthony LoPresti, 49; Glen Harrington, 37; Branden Har- Lions Club looking for used glasses ris, 35; Dean Skiffington, 57; Dj Webster, 25; and Dave Jefska, 62.

The Saugus Lions will be holding an eyeglass drive at all Saugus The other women runners who are registered: Lauren Sanford, Public schools all this month. April is Sports Eye Safety month. To 25; Allyson Gagne, 33; Sheree Wheeler 44; Haley Erickson, 28; all our Saugus athletes, remember to wear your protective eyeBrittany Sprague, 26; Brenda Iafrate, 54; Jessica Capozzi, 27; An- wear to avoid eye injury. Please have your student bring any prenajean McMahon, 67; Regina Curran, 48; Maureen Johnson, 50. scription glasses that are no longer used to their schools. The LiHats off to these dedicated athletes -- eight men and 12 wom- ons collect used glasses, then distribute to people who cannot en -- who will do themselves and their town proud just by com- afford to buy their own. We accept all glasses for adults and chilpleting the race. And, many of them will be running to raise mon- dren. The Saugus Lions would like to thank the principals for aley for various charitable causes. lowing the drive to take place in their buildings.

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One-delay for trash and recycling The Town of Saugus announces that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay from Tuesday, April 16, through Saturday, April 20, due to the observance of Patriots’ Day. There will be no collection on Monday (April 15), which is Patriots Day, a state holiday observed in Massachusetts. Services will resume on a one-day delay on Tuesday (April 16). Residents whose collection day falls on Monday will be collected on Tuesday. Collection will continue to run on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week.

The compost site will be open normal hours on Wednesday (April 17) and Saturday (April 20), from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

Scholarship Application Form found at www.saugusSAVE. org or www.saugus.org/SAVE or www.saugusSAVE.com Together with the completed application form, please include a separate sheet (identified with your initials only) that provides a brief summary of any of your activities relating to the environment and describe how you feel your career choice will positively impact the environment.

Please mail your application (postmarked by April 26, 2019) to:SAVE, P.O. Box 908, Saugus, MA 01906 or email your application (no later than midnight on April 26, 2019) to:SAVE President, Ann Devlin at adevlin@ aisle10.net Again, the deadline for applications is April 26, 2019.

Saugus River Cleanup on Earth Day Join the Saugus River Watershed Council, Lynn Conservation Commission, Bike to the Sea, and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for an Earth Day cleanup along the Saugus River in Lynn and Saugus on Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 AM to Noon. Volunteers will work together to clean up Marshview Park in Lynn, areas along the Northern Strand Trail in Saugus, and the banks of the Saugus River in both Lynn and Saugus. Gloves, bags, tools, coffee, donuts and water will be provided.Please bring gardening tools and rubber boots if you have them.

Directions: Check in at Marshview Park adjacent to the Saugus River on Boston Street in Lynn, directly across the street from the previous O’Brien’s and across the river from the previous Spud’s.

Help make your library better Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault asked me to put the word out that he and his staff are looking public feedback.

Loads of it if readers got the time to take a survey.

So, I’ll let Alan do the talking: “How are we doing? What can we do better?

“The Saugus Public Library is in the midst of gathering data to produce a five year strategic plan for public library services in Saugus. We value your opinion and need your input to produce the best possible plan. To accomplish this, we are conducting a survey concerning library services. We realize that everyone is busy this time of year and we don’t want to impose on your valuable time. The survey should take less than ten minutes to complete and will be of immense help in guiding the planning process.

“Copies of the survey are available at both our Reference and Circulation Desks. An online version of the survey can be found Last call for Pam Harris on the library’s Web site (www.sauguspubliclibrary.org) or in Memorial Scholarship Calling all Democrats! hard copy at the library’s main desk.”

Today (April 12) is the last The Saugus Democratic Town Committee will be holding its Alan thanks you for your feedback. chance to apply for environAnnual Dinner on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Bertucci’s on Route mental scholarships from the 1 North, Peabody from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

One parade for one league SaugusRiver Watershed CounThe cost of the meal is $30.00 per person and will include spaThe newly-formed Saugus Little League has announced it will cil. ghetti and meatballs, ravioli, pizza, salad, rolls and a beverage. host its annual Opening Day Parade on Saturday, April 20 at 9 Applications must be emailed There will also be raffles which will benefit the Saugus Dem- a.m. This year, the Saugus National and Saugus American leagues to marylester@saugusriver.org ocratic Education Fund. RSVP by April 14. Please make checks will march as one. today.The scholarship applicapayable to: Saugus Democratic Town Committee and mail to: Parade participants will assemble at 8:30am at the Oakland- tion form is available at http:// Randy-Sue Abber vale School, located at 266 Main St. With a police and fire es- www.saugusriver.org/Environ10 Lawndale Avenue cort, the marchers will leave the Oaklandvale School located at mentalScholarship.htm.

Saugus, MA 01906 266 Main St., at 9am and head north up Main Street. They plan During 2019, the Saugus For more information contact Randy-Sue Abber at 781-231- to arrive at the Elks Field, located at 401 Main St., at about 10am River Watershed Council will 0877. in time for the Opening Day Ceremony. Town Manager Scott C. award one $500 EnvironmenCrabtree and the Board of Selectmen are expected to participate. tal, Leadership Scholarship and Taste for Education this month Tom Whittredge, executive president of the Saugus Little one $500 Pamela Harris MemoIf you love some tasty food and feel like supporting a worthy League, says he’s expecting 300 players to participate in Open- rial Scholarship to high school cause at the same time, here’s an event you should mark down ing Day. seniors graduating during the on your calendar for later in the month. spring of 2019 and attending The Saugus Business Education Collaborative (SBEC) is holding SAVE 2019 Environmental Scholarship Available college next fall. the 27th Annual Taste for Education” on Monday, April 29 at the Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is offerThis year’s recipients will be Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliot St., Danvers from 6 to 9 p.m. ing a $500 Environmental Scholarship to Saugus Residents of selected based upon commitThis is a popular fundraiser to benefit the Saugus Public the Graduating Class of 2019.This is a scholarship for students ment to environmental protecSchools and will feature food cooked up by 20 restaurants. who will be attending a two/four-year college or other educa- tion, academic record, demTickets can be purchased for $45 apiece at the following loca- tional institution and pursuing a degree in an area that would onstrated leadership in school tions: All Saugus Public Schools; the Roby School Administrative positively impact the environment.

Building at 23 Main St., Saugus; Peter Rossetti Insurance; CarpeniApplicants can download the SAVE 2019 Environmental

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Girls’ lacrosse: Saugus can’t overcome slow start

By Greg Phipps

MacEachern was solid on the 2, in a Northeastern Conference defensive end. tilt at Stackpole Field on Tuesday afternoon.

Sachem Boys’ LAX steamroll The Sachems got balanced Lynn for first victory scoring as eight players netted Coming off a season-open- goals, including Mario Desiming one-goal loss at Stoneham one with a hat trick. Joe Cross last week, the Saugus High and Dom Paolo each buried School boys’ lacrosse team responded by routing Lynn, 12-

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ess than five minutes into Tuesday’s Northeastern Conference game in the rain at Bertram Field in Salem, the Saugus High School girls’ lacrosse team found itself trailing 5-0.

From there, the Sachems were able to settle down and actually outscore Salem, 5-4, over the remainder of the contest. But it wasn’t enough to make up for the slow start, as Saugus fell to the Witches by a 9-5 count.

Saugus had a busy week with subsequent road games at Gloucester on Wednesday and Winthrop on Thursday.

Alivia Burke had a memorable outing for the Sachems on Tuesday, scoring three times while Jana Morgante and Carina Vaughan each tallied once. Goalie Kaylee Giuffrida had a strong game in net, making several key saves to keep it close. Offensively, Haley McLaughlin and Burke performed well while Cailey

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Saugus forward Carina Vaughan races a Salem player for the ball in Tuesday’s contest at Bertram Field in Salem.

Sachems player Jana Morgante closes in on a Salem forward in Tuesday’s loss. (Advocate photos by Greg Phipps)

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~ Letters to the Editor ~

Saugus custodians To The Editor: There is a lot of controversy over the privatization of Saugus Public Schools and I am writing as a concerned wife of one of the 21 hardworking custodians.

My husband has worked as a Saugus custodian in some capacity, whether part-time or full-time, in one school or another, for the past 19 years. For the last 10 years he has been the lead custodian for one of the elementary schools. I would like to share a bit about my family so the Superintendent and the School Committee can read firsthand whose lives this move to privatize could impact.

I met my husband while we

both attended Saugus High School in the early 2000s. I went to college to get my degree in Elementary Education while my husband joined the workforce. After being married for quite some time, we welcomed our first son in 2016. When deciding where we wanted our family to plant their roots, there was absolutely no doubt in my husband’s mind that we would live in Saugus. He would say things like, “We grew up here, our families live here.” I was raised in Saugus since I was a baby, but my husband is a very proud, born and raised, fourth generation Saugonian and he was all the more excited for our children to become

fifth generation Saugonians.

So, even though I wanted to look in other towns, we happily bought our house in Saugus and are now expecting our second son in June – right before my husband’s contract is up. During a time when we should have been celebrating creating a beautiful little life, my husband was filled with dread and worry over how he was going to provide for his soon-to-be family of four.

When my husband first got the news that he may lose his job he was absolutely devastated. I have never seen my husband look so uncertain in the 16 years we have been together.

There were countless tears shed and even more sleepless nights.

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These custodians do so much more than we think they do. My husband does so much more than just “clean” his school. Every time we are out in public and kids see him, their faces light up and they call his name, most of them running up to say hi.

He plays soccer and basketball with the kids at recess.

He makes sure the building is safe for the staff and children.

He goes in over the weekend to snow-blow and clear all of the exits so they are ready for the staff and students to enter the building on a Monday morning. He helps the PTO set up and break down special events thrown at the school.

He knows every little personality that roams the hallways.

When he goes into to work it’s not, “Hey pal” or “Hey buddy” as he walks by a sea of faces he doesn’t really know. It’s “Hey Adam, how’s your brother doing?” or “Hi Erica, how’s your dad’s new job?” My husband is an integral member of the school staff that the kids enjoy seeing just as much as seeing their principals, teachers, paraprofessionals, secre-

taries, and cafeteria workers.

Between overtime, 2:00 a.m. alarm calls, weekend events, night events, these custodians do it all and it’s just not fair.

If you privatize, you would be getting rid of 21 custodians who have been dedicated to their schools, their staff, and this town for a very long time.

The average amount of years of service these custodians have under their belts speaks for itself. These custodians aren’t here for a few months or years and then leave – most have been here in the town for well over 10 years.

This is just one story out of 21. The move to privatize will not only affect the 21 families of these custodians, it’s going to affect the administrators, teachers, students, and the whole community of the Saugus Public School system.

Please think about the huge impact this is going to have on so many families.

Signed, Michelle Swanson, a very worried wife of a Saugus custodian and mother of (almost) two boys

“Privatization is a tool used by dictators ... to suppress democracy” Dear Editor: Let’s get this debate straight for the entire Community.

I’ve supported my written findings by excerpts from the Harvard Business Review.

Town Government is making an effort to gain more control of the community, its citizens by bullying and threatening taxpayers by using propaganda to state the cost is “30% to 50% more” to allocate funds which support Federal, City, Town employees.

Who’s the “man behind the curtain”? I haven’t read a word or heard a “peep” regarding it from the “Fab Five” or our State Representative.

Privatizing Custodians is just the beginning of losing any control the Townspeople of Saugus have remaining! Why would you vote someone to represent you who wants to take your job away?

I cite from an article published in Harvard Business Review November - December 1991, “Does Privatization Serve the Public Interest?,” by John B. Goodman and Gary W. Loveman.

“But most important, (former Reagan staffer Stuart) But-

ler contends, is that privatization can simply reduce the size of government. Fewer government workers and fewer people supporting a larger role for government means less of a drain on the nation’s budget and overall economic efficiency.

Butler’s arguments for privatization find sympathetic ears at the California-based Reason Foundation, which has been advocating privatization of both public assets and public services since the late 1970s.

Using language designed to push the hot button of the average taxpayer, the foundation claims: “If your city is not taking full advantage of privatization, your cost of local government may be 30% to 50%higher than it need be. The costs of state and federal government are also greater without privatization.”

I am convinced that Privatization is and will continue to be a tool used by Dictators to gain control over a functioning entity in order to suppress Democracy. Fact.

Respectfully Submitted, Michael A. Coller Former Candidate for State Representative and the Saugus Board of Selectmen

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Applicants demonstrating commitment to public health aspects of environmental protection will receive preference for the new “Pamela Harris Memorial Scholarship.“ As a nurse, volunteer member of the Saugus Board of Health, and Saugus River Watershed Council Board Member, Pam was committed to improving public health for families in the Saugus River watershed by addressing even the most troubling sources of pollution,” said SRWC Program Coordinator Mary Lester.

“We are extremely pleased to provide this scholarship to honor Pam’s tireless efforts to make a difference by protecting public health and promoting environmental stewardship,” said Lester.

To be eligible applicants must live in one of the following 11 communities that are part of the Saugus River watershed: Saugus, Lynn, Lynnfield, Wakefield, Reading, Revere, Everett, Malden, Melrose, Peabody, and Stoneham. Funds may be used for college tuition, books or fees.

Town sets Paper Shredding for Earth Day The Town of Saugus, in conjunction with North Shore Bank, will hold a Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, April 20, in celebration of Earth Day. During this free event, Saugus residents will have the opportunity to properly dispose of sensitive documents, such as taxes, bank records, pay stubs, utility bills, and hospital bills in an eco-friendly manner. Files will be shredded on-site in a mobile paper shredder, and then recycled.

In Massachusetts, hundreds of thousands of taxpayers’ dollars are spent each year burning paper and recyclables that could have been recycled. Once again, the Town is honoring Earth Day by encouraging residents to shred and recycle those personal documents.

The Paper Shredding Event will take place on Saturday, April 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Department of Public Works at 515 Main Street.

Residents are encouraged to call Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions.

CHaRM Recycling Drop-Off Site opens tomorrow The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 pm., beginning tomorrow (Saturday, April 13). The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main Street.

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); bulky rigid plastic items such as Little Tikes toys, laundry baskets, Rubbermaid trash barrels, 5-gallon pails, etc.; car tires up to 22” (for a fee of $3); and textiles such as books, clothing, bedding, pocketbooks, belts, and shoes.

Plastic bags are not permitted. 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.

~ Letter to the Editor ~

Reader questions custodian issue Dear Editor, Where is the humanity in the Town of Saugus?! How incredibly sad what is being done to the school custodians!

Where are the churches, teachers, parents, union, and the decent citizens left in this town? We elect people in SAUGUS to represent our wishes.

There have to be citizens left

in this town who understand the basic needs that are being pulled from these faithful employees and their families. Shame for sure on anyone who does not respond in some way to this sad situation.

Signed, Gini Pariseau Saugus, MA

Town compost site reopens tomorrow The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s compost site will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning tomorrow (Saturday, April 13). The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main Street.

Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25 at the Department of Public Works, and the Inspectional Services Department located on the lower level of Town Hall, 298 Central Street. Stickers may also be purchased at the compost site, by check only.

Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted.

Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves, and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted.

Entry to the compost site without a sticker will not be allowed.

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

Volunteers needed for park cleanup April 27 Please join the Saugus River Watershed Council and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for a cleanup at Marshview Park along the Saugus River on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to Noon. Volunteers will remove trash from the park and surrounding areas along the Saugus River and rail lines in Lynn and Saugus. We will also do some general landscaping. Gloves, bags, coffee, donuts and water will be provided. This event is being held in conjunction with the state’s Park Serve Day. All are welcome - no RSVP needed.

Directions: Marshview Park is located adjacent to the Saugus River on Boston Street in Lynn, directly across the street from O’Briens (former) in Lynn and across the river from Spud’s Restaurant (former) on Lincoln Avenue in Saugus.

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 continues. This special program for children ages 3, which begins at 9:30 a.m., 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.

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Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This program, sponsored by the Coordinated Community Engagement Grant, runs from 10 to 11am on Saturdays. It’s recommended for children ages 3 through 5.

Poetry Contest! This is open to students in grades 6 through 12. Drop your poems off at the reference desk during the month of April. Celebrate National Poetry Month by submitting as many poems as you like.

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The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total five-year price, fiscal years 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024. The bid will be awarded in accordance with Pioneer Charter School of Science Fiscal Policy. The contract will be awarded and informed by Wednesday, May 1, 2019, to the successful bidder.

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Beacon Hill Roll Call

By Bob Katzen

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This week’s report features the grades received from The Massachusetts Public Interest Group, the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund and Citizens for Limited Taxation.

CITIZENS FOR LIMITED TAXATION (CLT) CLT, founded in 1974, describes itself as the group that “defended state taxpayers against a proposed state graduated income tax, which it defeated on the 1976 statewide ballot, and again in 1994. CLT also limited property and auto excise taxes with Prop-

osition 2½ in 1980, repealed the surtax and created a state tax cap in 1986 and rolled back the “temporary” income tax hike on the 2000 ballot. For decades CLT has provided its annual ‘Rating of Legislators’ to provide taxpayers with easy access to the performance of their respective state representative and senator regarding tax policy.”

“For 45 years CLT has been the bulwark for taxpayers against unlimited taxation in a state that has an insatiable spending problem,” said Chip Ford, executive director.

“Since its founding, CLT has saved Massachusetts taxpayers billions of their hard-earned dollars.”

Key to scorecard: CLT used ten House votes and five Senate votes when calculating the 2017 ratings of the state’s legislators. Issues include the legislative pay hike, reducing the sales tax and income tax to 5 percent, imposing a graduated income tax, increasing the senior property tax deduction to $2,000 and requiring a social security number in order to get public housing.

More details on the scorecard at http://cltg.org/cltg/clt2018/2017_ Ratings.htm.

Here is the percentage of time local representatives and senators voted with CLT: Rep. RoseLee Vincent 0 percent Rep. Donald Wong 100 percent Sen. Brendan Crighton Not yet elected MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP (MASSPIRG) MASSPIRG, founded in 1972, describes itself as a consumer group that “stands up to powerful interests whenever they threaten our health and safety, our financial security or our right to fully participate in our democratic society. Since 1972, we’ve stood up for consumers, countering the influence of big banks, insurers, chemical manufacturers and other powerful special interests.”

“In our role as watchdog and advocate for the public interest, we monitor the voting records of Massachusetts’ state lawmakers each legislative session,” said Executive Director Janet Domenitz.

“We appreciate the hard work of the entire Legislature, and particularly those that scored 100 per-

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cent.”

“While a number of our legislative priorities passed into law, many more did not. Disappointingly, a number of popular bills were never brought up for a vote – despite being approved by a committee and being cosponsored by a significant number of lawmakers. We hope that the 2019-2020 session brings more transparency, and more wins, for the public interest,” she concluded.

Key to rating: MASSPIRG’s scorecard graded state lawmakers on a variety of votes and cosponsorships of bills including ones that would protect consumers, improve voter access to the ballot, invest in public transportation, promote government transparency, increase renewable energy, protect bees and reduce solid waste Members of the Senate are scored out of twelve points (eleven votes and one bill co-sponsorship). Members of the House are scored out of nine points (seven votes and two bill co-sponsorships.)

More details on the scorecard are at https://masspirg.org/sites/ pirg/files/reports/MAP%20Legislative%20Scorecard%20Final%20 2017-18%20session.pdf.

Here is the percentage of time local representatives and senators voted with MASSPIRG: Rep. RoseLee Vincent 89 percent Rep. Donald Wong 56 percent Sen. Brendan Crighton 100 percent PLANNED PARENTHOOD ADVOCACY FUND The Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund, founded in 1984, is the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts which was founded in 1928. It describes itself as “advocates for state policies that dismantle barriers to sexual and reproductive health care, including safe, legal abortion, improve access to comprehensive sex education and protect reproductive rights of all people.”

“As the leading advocate for reproductive rights in Massachusetts, the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund is working towards a state in which every person has the rights, freedoms, and opportunities to control their lives and

determine the course of their own futures—no matter what,” said Tricia Wajda, Vice President of External Affairs for the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund. By championing bold policies that break down entrenched barriers to health care, improve access to sex education, and defend reproductive rights against political attacks, The Advocacy Fund is helping build healthier and more equitable communities.”

Key to rating: The scorecard assigns each Massachusetts state representative and senator a rating of: “Champion,” “Ally,” “Mixed,” “Opponent” or “NEI” (not enough information) based on each legislator’s lifetime voting record, cosponsorship history, public statements and other factors. Here are the definitions: Champion: A legislator who has demonstrated leadership on the Advocacy Fund’s legislative agenda and works in partnership with the fund to advance its shared goal to improve access to sexual and reproductive health care and protect the health and rights of Massachusetts residents.

Ally: A legislator who consistently supports the fund’s legislative and policy agenda including protecting access to safe, legal abortion.

Mixed: A legislator who may oppose access to safe, legal abortion - but who supports preventive health measures – such as family planning and sex education – and is willing to work with the Advocacy Fund in support of these issues. In other instances, a “mixed” legislator may support abortion access, but has taken action against sexual and reproductive health care access either with a vote or public statement.

Opponent: A legislator who vocally opposes access to safe, legal abortion and/or access to sexual and reproductive health care more broadly. A legislator who supports some health issues included in the Advocacy Agenda may still be considered an Advocacy Fund opponent.

Not Enough Information (NEI): A legislator who has not participated in the Advocacy Fund’s endorsement process or has not taken a public stance on

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More details on the scorecard are at: https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-advocacy-fund-massachusetts-inc/elections/legislativescorecard.

Here is how local representatives and senators were rated by the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund: Rep. RoseLee Vincent Ally Rep. Donald Wong Mixed Sen. Brendan Crighton Champion 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 April 1-5, the House and Senate each met for a total of one hour and 16 minutes while the Senate met for a total of one hour and 26 minutes.

MON., APRIL 1 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:05 a.m.

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

TUES. APRIL 2 No House session No Senate session WED. APRIL 3 No House session No Senate session THURS. APRIL 4 House 11:00 a.m. to 12.13 p.m.

Senate 11:09 a.m. to 12:18 p.m.

FRI. APRIL 5 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com

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38 Main Street, Saugus MA WWW.LITTLEFIELDRE.COM

781-233-1401

r Unde t rac t n o C SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial. New windows, siding, new kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, new cabinets. New hardwood flooring throughout house. New heat. Central AC. New maintenance free deck..........$570,000

SAUGUS ~ Desirable 2 family. Each unit has 2 beds, updated kitchens and baths, vinyl siding, in-unit laundry, rear decks .......$499,000

SAUGUS ~ 2 family new to market! 4 bed, 2.5 bath, granite counters, SS appliances, newer gas heat/AC, prof landscaping, custom paint, new patio, 1 bed apt. .......................$739,000

PEABODY ~ 4 bed colonial, 2.5 baths, central AC, finished basement, SS appliances, hardwood throughout, great cul-de-sac location, gas heat....................$759,000

SAUGUS ~ 3 bed, 1.5 bath colonial. Open concept 1st floor, 2 car garage, newer gas heat, roof and HW heater, prof landscaping....$439,900

REVERE ~ 2 family located in the Beachmont area, 3 beds, one bath in top unit, 2 beds, one bath lower unit .....................................$639,000

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Rhonda Combe PEABODY ~ 3 bed, 3 bath, 1.5 bath ranch. Stainless appliances, granite counters, central AC, 2 car garage, professional landscaping, great location....... $549,900

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SAUGUS ~ Recently renovated ranch. Kitchen, appliances, heat, AC, roof and vinyl siding all replaced in 2011.Fenced in yard, hot tub, storage shed. .....$384,900

SAUGUS ~ 3 bed ranch, open concept, stainless appliances, private dead end street, newer gas heat, hardwood flooring, 10k lot, garage ..............$435,000

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