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The Advocate Asks “Spontaneous combustion” Officials determine oily rags caught fire and ignited 3-alarm blaze at Juniper Drive home

By Mark E. Vogler

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AMMUNITION RESTORED: Vietnam War veteran Gordon Shepard pats down the new granite cannon balls that recently replaced ones stolen years ago from the Civil War veterans burial plot at Riverside Cemetery. Shepard talks about the cannon balls and other improvements at the Civil War site – his latest veterans project of many in a decade of volunteer service -- in this week’s “The Advocate Asks” on page 3. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)

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State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Saugus Fire Chief Michael C. Newbury said in a joint press release issued Wednesday that the cause of the fire that left about $700,000 in building damage – almost double what the three-bedroom ranch house was valued at – “was the spontaneous combustion of rags being used to stain the back deck.”

“It is important to dispose of oily rags by hanging or spreading them out flat outdoors,” Chief Newbury said.

“Professionals should dis-

A DEVASTATING FIRE: Firefighters attached to Saugus Fire Department Ladder 1 battle Tuesday’s three-alarm blaze, which virtually destroyed the three-bedroom ranch house at 81 Juniper Drive in Saugus. Fire investigators estimated the building damage at about $700,000 – nearly twice what the Town Assessor’s Office valued the building at ($379,900).

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obert D. Hoffman hobbled up to the lectern in the second-floor auditorium of Saugus Town Hall on Wednesday to give first-person testimony on why the town needs to install speed bumps in certain crosswalks to make it safer for pedestrians who risk their lives crossing town streets.

“Last week, I almost got nailed crossing in front of Town Hall by an old lady,” said Hoffman.

Then Hoffman, a former, longtime Town Meeting member, shared his horrific pedestrian experience when he and his wife were mowed down while crossing Central Street back in January by a driver in his 80’s. “There are a lot of walkers in this town. I’m very concerned about it,” Hoffman told selectmen.

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COMBUSTION| from page 1 yourselfers should put them in an airtight container with a lid, like a paint can, and cover them with a solution of detergent and water, then dispose of at a hazardous waste collection event,” he said.

Witnesses told fire officials that the rags were stored in a small black plastic trash can on the deck, according to Captain Scott Phelan of the Saugus Department’s Fire Prevention section.

Workers had been in the house over the past few days painting and floor refinishing the house. The house’s listed owners – Alexander Silva and Elaine DeJesus – were away at the time of the fire.

Two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion. Lt. Eric Hansen was transported for treatment to Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Another firefighter returned to duty after being checked out by paramedics at the scene.

“Before we even arrived, it was a well-advanced fire,” Fire Capt. James Hughes told The Saugus Advocate Wednesday.

“We relied on considerable mutual aid for this fire because of the heat with temperatures in the 90s and the high humidity,” he said.

Fire Chief Newbury was the first Saugus Fire Department member at the scene soon after the first alarm sounded at 12:39 p.m. The chief ordered the second alarm (12:43 p.m.) within four minutes and the third alarm (12:48 p.m.) five minutes later. Fire departments from Wakefield, Melrose, Lynn, Malden, Revere and MassPort responded under mutual aid, sending in fire apparatus and crews.

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Captain Phelan said two propane tanks for an outdoor grill contributed to the problems that firefighters faced in fighting the fire. “The propane tanks just lent to the fuel load and speed of the fire while also advancing the size of the fire,” Capt. Phelan said.

“We knocked down the fire on the deck of the house pretty quickly, but the fire had already advanced into the house. It started on the back deck and got into the eaves of roof, where it was able to hide,” he said.

“The roof is pretty much entirely burned off. There is very little fire damage on the first floor or of the basement. But there’s a lot of heavy smoke and water damage. The guys did a good job under the conditions,” he said.

The Saugus Fire and Police Departments and State Police assigned to the Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a joint investigation of the fire, which took about 45 minutes to an hour to knock down.

Firefighters cleared the scene at 5:23 p.m.

Capt. Phelan noted that homeowners need to observe proper storage and disposal of oil rags at a home worksite, especially during hot summer days. “When using solvents or any petroleum-based products in your home, especially in the

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UNSAFE DISPOSAL OF OILY RAGS: State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Saugus Fire Chief Michael C. Newbury said the cause of Tuesday’s fire at 81 Juniper Drive in Saugus was the spontaneous combustion of rags being used to stain the back deck.

(Advocate photo by Mike Lahey) summertime when it’s hot, you The three-bedroom ranch need to store or dispose of it house was built in 1997 and last carefully in a closed, metal con- sold for $627,000 in 2002, actainer,” Phelan said. cording to town records.

A BURNED OFF ROOF: Firefighters from MassPort Ladder 1 try to salvage what’s left of the roof of the three-bedroom ranch house at 81 Juniper Drive on Tuesday. Owners of the house were away at the time of the three-alarm fire.

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~THE ADVOCATE ASKS~

An interview with Vietnam War vet Gordon Shepard on Riverside Cemetery’s Civil War Restoration project Editor’s Note: For this week’s interview, we went to Riverside Cemetery to ask Gordon Shepard about some major work that was completed recently at the Civil War veterans’ burial plot – the latest of several veterans’ gravesite projects he’s worked on at the cemetery on a volunteer basis. Shepard, 71, is a 1965 Saugus High School graduate.

He is a retired letter carrier who worked out of the Lynn Post Office for 34 years. He and his wife, Debra, are Saugus natives and longtime residents of the town.

A U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, Shepard has been doing volunteer work at the cemetery for a decade. He was named the 2014 Saugus Man of the Year at that year’s Founders Day for untold hours of work maintaining some 400 veterans’ graves in the cemetery’s three military lots.

Some highlights of this week’s interview follow.

Q: Gordon, I can’t help but notice all of the great work completed recently at the Civil War veterans’ burial plot. Please give me a rundown on the latest phase of your volunteer project here at Riverside Cemetery that’s been going on for well over a couple of years now.

A: I started the project about three years ago. The big thing right now – I needed Nick Milo to come in and help me out with this thing. Nick was huge on this project because he’s an engineer. Through his expertise, he helped get the right size on the cannonballs.

Nick also helped get the proper measurements of the posts for mounting the individual plaques for each of the Civil War veterans.

Q: I notice that you have two sets of cannonballs. Those are new, right?

A: Yes. There are four cannonballs on each side, each one mounted on a platform next to each of the two granite cannons at the entrance.

Q: Okay. So, when did those go up.?

A: Three weeks ago.

Q: So, that’s a new thing.

Okay, please tell me a little bit about those posts in the ground that hold the individual plaques, shields, markers – or whatever you want to call them – for each of the Civil War soldiers buried here.

A: The final phase of the project will be putting the lettering on the plaques. They’re going to be engraved in black, so they stand out. Then I’m going to repoint the entire wall here. I had a guy down here last week, and he said he would be willing

when we do the lettering, it’s got to be proper; it’s got to be right. I don’t want to be rushing around with people’s markers and making mistakes.

Q: Well, give me a ballpark.

Will it be another year?

A: No, I should have it done by the end of this year.

Q: The end of this year?

A: I think so. I don’t know about the curbing.

Q: So, will this be done in time for Veterans Day (Nov. 11)? Will that be possible?

A: Yes, but it’s not set in stone.

OLD (CIVIL WAR) GLORY: A 33-star American flag – a replica of Q: No pun intended, right! the one that flew over Ft. Sumter in Charleston, S.C., on April A: Ha! Ha! 12, 1861, at the site of the first battle of the American Civil War Q: Okay, you had a situa– is one of the early features of the Civil War restoration proj- tion where you couldn’t read ect that volunteer and Vietnam War veteran Gordon Shepard the9:04:57 writing on a lot of those FTHB Special Mario LA_SA_LPW.ai 1 6/19/2018 AM began at Riverside Cemetery several years ago. plaques.

A: Yes. Out of the 25, there are probably 10 that were completely unidentifiable; you couldn’t read anything on them at all. Then there were another 15 where you could read some parts of it; for some, you probably could read 40 percent of what was on it. And there were some that you could read, but within five years, you wouldn’t be able to read them at all. So, I decided to redo them all.

Q: So, there are 26 individuals who are buried in that plot, and that would include the unknown soldier? Saugus has its own unknown soldier.

A: Right, so everybody who is in there is accounted for. I don’t

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Q: So, a lot’s been done.

You’ve got the flagstaff put in before and a replica of the flag that has flown over Fort Sumter.

A: Yes, it’s a replica of the flag with 33 stars. I thought it was fitting to have that there, because that was the first battle of the Civil War, and you’ve got that little sign there telling about it.

Q: Now, when this is complete – and what’s the timetable now? What are you looking at?

A: I’m not really looking at a timetable, because I don’t want to rush anybody. Because

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he Saugus School Committee – through its apparent indifference to and defiance of the state Open Meeting Law (OML) – is inadvertently giving town residents and citizens across the state an education on the state Open Meeting Law this summer.

Citizens who encounter similar issues with School Committees in their respective communities – along with Open Government Law advocates – will be reading the determinations rendered by the state Attorney General’s Division of Open Government for months. That recent five-page opinion written by an attorney for the Division of Open Government has been posted on the website.

And it will provide citizens in other communities some invaluable insight on how the Attorney General views the issues which arose from the three complaints filed by The Saugus Advocate against the Saugus School Committee earlier this year. The five-page determination letter written by Assistant Attorney General Kevin W. Manganaro and addressed to Howard L. Greenspan, the attorney for the School Committee, cites no less than a dozen previous Open Meeting Law determination letters, spanning from 2012 to last year, that were used in crafting an explanation for the School Committee’s multiple violations.

It should also be noted that Atty. Manganaro’s determination letter will be required reading for all School Committee members who are elected or reelected during the next three town elections (2019, 2021 and 2023).

That’s right. The Certification component of the Open Meet-

ing Law Guide states the following: “Within two weeks of a member’s election or appointment or the taking of the oath of office, whichever occurs later, all members of public bodies must complete the attached Certificate of Receipt of Open Meeting Law Materials certifying that they have received these materials, and that they understand the requirements of the Open Meeting Law and the consequences of violating it. The certification must be retained where the public body maintains its official records. All public body members should familiarize themselves with the Open Meeting Law, the Attorney General’s regulations, this Guide, and Open Meeting Law determinations issued to the member’s public body within the last five years in which the Attorney General found a violation of the law.”

So, that means that moving forward, members of future School Committees will need to become familiar with the determination that was issued against the School Committee this year. The same requirement would hold true for the determination letter that the Division of Open Government issued in response to former School Committee Member Peter Manoogian’s complaint earlier this year.

It would behoove the chairpersons of the many elected and appointed boards and committees that make up Saugus town government to familiarize themselves with the violations that came into play that were cited in the two complaints issued against the Saugus School Committee: – Holding an Executive Session without a proper purpose (The Saugus Advocate complaint) – Holding meetings in locations other than those listed on the meeting notices. (The Saugus Advocate complaint) – Posting insufficiently detailed meeting notices. (The Saugus Advocate complaint) – Failing to respond properly and within 14 business days after receiving an Open Meeting Law complaint (noted by the Division of Open Government, although not raised by The Saugus Advocate in its complaint).

– Creating and approving insufficiently detailed minutes for an Executive Session (The Peter Manoogian complaint).

– Failure to file timely minutes for public meetings “within the next meetings or within 30 days, whichever is later, unless the public body can show good cause for further delay,”

according to the Open Meeting Law regulations adopted last fall (noted by the Division of Open Government, although not raised by Manoogian in his complaint). This, nevertheless, was a conspicuous violation, as minutes for some of the meetings went back as far as two years without being written and approved.

It appears there is still much work to be done, not just with the School Committee, but with other local government boards and bodies which are subject to the state Open Meeting Law. Here is a recent example: The Saugus Advocate found at least three violations of the Open Meeting Law in an agenda notice posted on the bulletin board of Town Hall for a recent meeting: – Posting insufficiently detailed meeting notices.

– Not listing the specific address for the building in which the meeting was to take place.

– Not listing a specific reason for an Executive Session that was announced on the agenda.

These violations are similar to many that The Saugus Advocate has observed in numerous meeting notices posted this year. This particular committee – which we will not identify by name unless we file a complaint at some point – isn’t the only committee which has posted notices like this.

As part of The Saugus Advocate’s year-long “Right To Know” project, we will be checking agenda notices, reviewing meeting minutes and even attending meetings to determine whether the various local boards and committees in Saugus are following the Open Meeting Law. So, it would behoove the chair of this local government body and others in the community to take a look at their agenda notice, their meeting minutes and the way they conduct their meetings to make sure they are in compliance with the state Open Meeting Law. If they have concerns, free advice is readily available at the Attorney General’s Division of Open Government (617963-2540). If your call is not answered immediately, you should leave a message with a request to talk to an attorney and leave a callback telephone number. Or, you can write to the Division of Open Government Office of the Attorney General, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108, or go to the division’s website at www. mass.gov/ago/openmeeting

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 13, 2018

Winter Street property owner faces potentially heavy fines

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Board of Health votes to uphold “public health nuisance” citation

By Mark E. Vogler

cause the smoke coming from neighbor said.

Apicella’s property was so thick.

“There’s more to this story “I can’t lift my window up be- than he has issues. He’s a hoardcause the air is so toxic,” one er and he has issues.”

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oseph R. Apicella said his service to his country as well as the service of his family should be considered as he and his attorney appealed to the Board of Health for the removal of the “public health nuisance” designation of his property at 128 Winter St. But the board voted 4-0 to keep in full force the order issued to him on May 30 while also calling for “substantial progress” to made immediately if he is to avoid hefty fines ranging from $1,000 to $25,000-a-day along with the potential for facing imprison of two years in the Essex County Jail.

“This needs to start when your client leaves this building,” Board of Health Chair William Heffernan told Lynn Attorney Joseph P. Franzese, who represents Apicella and J&J Realty Trust, during Monday’s meeting.

“We are here to protect the public health. This situation does not protect the public health. We’ll take all means to get this thing taken care of,” Heffernan said.

Director of Public Health David L. Greenbaum cited J&J Realty Trust and Apicella in a May 30 letter declaring the property at 128 Winter St. “a public health nuisance.”

Greenbaum noted in his letter that he observed numerous large piles of fill and debris, pallets and scrap wood littering the property and “innumerable 5 gallon buckets of unknown substance.” He also not-

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ed several temporary storage units with unknown contents on the property.

“Additionally, the property is overgrown creating a harborage for rodents, skunks and other pests,” Greenbaum wrote.

“Based on the inspection, it is the determination of the Board of Health that you have created an unpermitted landfill.”

Apicella, who is 81, said he served three years in the National Guard, “My family served this country,” he added.

Over the last seven weeks, Apicella has gone through eight dumpster loads of trash from the property, according to Attorney Franzese.

“He’s developing this property to be environmentally friendly,” Franzese told the Board of Health of the house at 128 Winter St. “He has solar and a wood stove … His goal is to move

RIGHT TO KNOW |frompage4 or email OpenMeeting@state. ma.us. To research past Open Meeting Law determinations, google www.oml.ago.state. ma.us/Search.aspx?section.

There is no need for any other Saugus government local bodies to become part of the OML case law and a footnote to similar complaints being investigated across the state. There is no need for committee chairs to waste taxpayers’ money on legal advice when verbal and written opinions are available at no charge from the Division of Open Government.

Here’s a key point for all concerned Saugus citizens to keep in mind as they consider whether the recent determination by the Attorney General’s office finding that the School Committee violated the Open

Meeting Law multiple times.

The Open Meeting Law complaint process encourages settlement at the local level before a complaint is investigated by the AG. The committee’s attorney chose to vigorously deny the accuracy of The Saugus Advocate complaints when there was ample case law to document the violations alleged by this newspaper.

At any time during the process involving any of the three complaints, the School Committee could have and should have initiated a dialogue with this newspaper instead of choosing to attack and disparage its editor publicly. Committee members’ efforts to ensure they were in full compliance with the Open

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with his family to 128 Winter St.,” the attorney said. He noted that Apicella currently lives with his wife in Malden.

Franzese contended his client has “taken remedial steps to clear the area and clean the backyard.”

“We are working to make sure we are good neighbors,” the attorney added.

But Greenbaum said he disagreed with that representation and added that he’s also troubled about potential waste the Board of Health doesn’t know about.

“There’s no way of knowing what’s on the property,” Greenbaum said.

“Where is this waste going?”

Neighbors who testified complained about their pets being attacked by feral cats.

They also said they were afraid to open up the windows of their homes on some days be-

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the Saugus High School Project Building Committee are pleased to invite Saugus children, residents, Town and State officials, employees, and business owners to attend a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on the brand-new, grades 6-12 MSBA Saugus MiddleHigh School project.

The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, July 17, at 1 p.m. at the existing Saugus High School property, located at 1 Pearce Memorial Drive.

Last June 2017, an overwhelming majority of Saugus residents voted to support a new, 21st century education plan and Middle-High School district-wide master plan solution that will continue to prioritize education within the community. Following the 71% approval vote the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) awarded the Town a grant of up to $63.8 million to build the school, which will change the way education is delivered and help the school district achieve its goal to become a top-rated, Lev-

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“The Board of Selectmen, the School Committee, the School Building Committee, and I are absolutely thrilled to invite everyone to attend this groundbreaking ceremony for the new Saugus Middle-High School,” said Town Manager Crabtree.

“I encourage children, parents, Town and State officials, and residents to take a few minutes out of their busy schedules to come to Saugus High School on Tuesday, July 17 and help us celebrate such an enormous milestone in this exciting project that will dramatically benefit the community and its residents for decades to come.”

“I’m excited beyond belief to see this vision become a reality,” School Committee and Building Committee Chair Jeannie Meredith said. “I can’t thank the community enough for their continued support. It’s been a long time since the kids of Saugus were put first. This new, grades 6-12 MSBA Middle-High School and district-wide master plan solution will put Saugus back on the map.”

When complete, the new Middle-High School complex will total 270,000 total square feet, including a 12,000 squarefoot gymnasium and capacity for 1,360 students in grades 6-12. It will house state-of-theart science labs and technology classrooms, fine and performing arts classrooms and a 750-seat auditorium. In addition, plans include a new sports complex and outdoor track, walking paths, outdoor classrooms, and student gardens.

This district-wide master plan solution also calls for renovations to Belmonte Middle School and Veterans Memorial Elementary School. Following renovations, Belmonte will be established as an Upper Elementary School for grades 3-5; and Veterans will become a Lower Elementary School for pre-K to grade 2.

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Mom’s Cancer Fighting Angels’ “Car Show Cruise Night” to benefit the American Cancer Society

Shown above, from left to right, are Alexis Comeau, Guy Moley, Beth Blasengame, Brenda Moley, Shawn Murphy, Lauren Murphy, Jodi Comeau and John Mellanson.

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his Sunday, July 15, from 4 to 8 p.m., the Mom’s Cancer Fighting Angels relay team will be holding their 4th Annual Car Show Cruise Night at Fuddruckers on Route 1 in Saugus to benefit the Ameri-

Alexis Comeau with many of the cars on display at the Mom’s can Cancer Society. The event Cancer Fighting Angels “Car Show Cruise Night”. will feature many classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. There Fuddruckers will be generous- year. The first year saw 112 cars, will be trophies, music, raffles ly donating 20 percent of all and last year’s show attracted and a 50/50. The 100.7 Walk sales to the American Cancer close to і300 and raised over Street Team will be there with Society during the event. $2,000 for the American Cangiveaways, and so much more.

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trict’s goal of moving from a Level 3 to a Level 1 school district.

• Allow the School District to provide fair and equal access to all students, enabling them to reach their highest poten-

tial and to continue to prioritize education.

• Maintain accreditation with New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

• Address health and safety issues, including identified

deficiencies in fire protection, sprinkler systems, and ADA accessibility, ensuring that children are in the safest and most secure schools.

“This new school, education plan, and district-wide vision will transform the way education is valued within this com-

munity. Most importantly, it will provide equal, equitable opportunities for students to access educational resources and reach their highest potential,” said Town Manager Crabtree.

“We hope everyone will join us on Tuesday, July 17 to cele-

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For any questions please call team captain Guy Moley at 781640-1310. brate this enormous, historic milestone. This is a tremendous credit to Town officials and the residents of Saugus in supporting and investing in our children and educational system.”

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

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The ceremony will consist of the plaque unveiling by Ed Stetson, a reading of names that appear on the plaque, prayers by Pastor Brendan Allison of True Vine Ministries and remarks by state and town officials. The reading of names will be done by Ed Stetson, Debra Panetta, Carolyn Davis

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and Bob Davis. Following the ceremony refreshments will be served.

The names of people who made donations to World Series Park of $100 or more appear on the plaque. Many people donated in memory of past loved ones, whose names appear on the plaque. In order to complete the plaque, a deadline of July 4 to make donations was announced; howev-

SAFER | from page 1 cause of this,” Hoffman said, referring to the dangerous drivers who don’t notice pedestrians until it’s too late.

“Once you raise the road, these speeders are going to slow down. They don’t care about lights. They don’t care about stop signs. They blow right through them,” he said.

Hoffman urged selectmen to follow the lead of other communities that have installed speed bumps in their roads. “You hit that bump, you lose your fillings,” he said.

Hoffman was one of several town residents who addressed the board on several road safety–related issues – including car accidents on Essex Street, one of them involving the fatality of a Saugus woman on Mother’s Day – which have prompted some residents to call for speed limits.

er, future donations with added names will be available.

World Series Park Superintendent Bob Davis said, “We really appreciate the generosity of the donors to the ‘Wall of Fame.’ The funds collected will be used for the upkeep and improvements to World Series Park. Our goal continues to be to provide a first-class facility for playing baseball in Saugus and to encourage the youth of

Saugus to play baseball.”

Donations to World Series Park for inclusion on the Wall of Fame should be sent to World Series Park, 8 Holden Ave., Saugus, MA 01906. Checks should be made payable to World Series Park. The World Series Park Committee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable organization.

Donations are tax-exempt. For any questions please contact Bob Davis at 781-233-4555.

“There have been lots of close calls,” said Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Robert James Camuso, who lives on Eustis Street.

“I fear for the neighbors. I don’t want to see my son become one of these statistics,” he said. Camuso advocated for the stop signs, saying “they’re only going to help.”

Some residents called for more aggressive enforcement: ticketing speeders and unsafe drivers.

Selectman Mark Mitchell reflected the sentiments of selectmen who listened to the testimony. “I think the community can feel confident that this is a major focus for us,” Mitchell told the residents.

“We’ll definitely do what’s in our power to do,” he said, calling it “a scary situation.”

Selectman Jennifer D’Eon said she is concerned about “many streets in town.”“We want this to be a safe town,” she said.

Following up on a suggestions by Wendy Reed, the clerk for the Board of Selectmen, Selectman Scott Brazis made the motion to continue the hearing to get more input from the Police Department on the various recommendations. Brazis said it is important for police to consider Camuso’s concerns as well as some of the business owners who are concerned about being affected adversely by the stop signs.

Town Manager Scott Crabtree was not at the meeting because of a family commitment. But Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta encouraged concerned residents to express their concerns about traffic safety issues and read a letter he recently wrote to selectmen about safety-related issues on town roads. “I have had discussions with the Chief of Police regarding the traffic concerns in and around Saugus as well as the pedestrian foot traffic and bicycles at crossings and around Town,” Crabtree wrote in his letter.

“There have been reports of motor vehicles speeding and pedestrians walking out into traffic at the crosswalks along the recreations trail. I have requested that his department look into speeding on the main streets,” Crabtree said.

“I have asked his department to participate in giving input into the infrastructure meetings with the recent state grant for the northern strand recreational trail grant,” he said.

Crabtree also noted in his letter that he asked the Police Department to research possible grant funding and locations for solar speed and stop signs and other sign options considered in other surrounding communities. “Furthermore, I have asked that there be a more definitive visible traffic enforcement effort (radar, motor vehicle stops, etc…) on the main streets to

New stop signs being considered At Wednesday night’s meeting, the board heard testimony on a proposal to install stop signs on Whitney Street at the intersection of Eustis Street, on Whitney Street at the intersection of Mount Vernon Street and on Warden Street at the intersection of Eustis Street. Selectmen voted to continue the hearing in order to get feedback from the Police Department.

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he latest listing of upcoming events and programs at Saugus places of worship.

Keeping town’s ministries in the public eye The Saugus Faith Community has created a Facebook Page at https://www. facebook.com/SaugusFaith/.

Follow this column and the new Facebook Page for future details of important upcoming events.

Christmas in July at First Congregational Church UCC Chill out in the heat of summer at “Christmas in July” on Friday, July 27, from 6:30-8 p.m. at First Congregational Church UCC (300 Central St., Saugus). There will be lots of holiday fun.

The hall will be decked out with Christmas trees and lights. On the snack menu are Christmas cookies, gingerbread men, and Fudgsicles (instead of hot chocolate). Carolers will serenade and the organ will ring out with the sound of carillon bells. There will be raffles for an array of prizes, games for kids, such as “Pin the Heart

ASKS | from page 3 know where the unknown came from, but he’s buried with the others.

Q: So, part of the research – you had to go over to find out who those people were – you had to go over documents to identify their burial spots.

A: Right. We went to the Cemetery Department. They had some stuff that the GAR [Grand Army of the Republic] people gave me, and I went through all their records.

Q: Now, who helped you with the research?

A: Pretty much I did it on my own, but Nick Milo helped me out quite a bit on what this burial plot once looked like.

Q: Please tell me what Nick did.

A: He wanted to make sure he got the posts right to hold in the plaques, and the measurements right for those cannonballs. He’s the one who figured out how big the balls are going to be. I didn’t know how big the balls were going to be. He came down with all of his protractors and measuring equipment, because he’s an engineer. And they fit perfect and then, of course, he was involved with the measurements for the new posts that replaced the ones com-

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make someone’s day brighter. Who doesn’t need a kind word now and again?

The first session is Wednesday, August 1 from 10-11:30 a.m. for kids in grades 1-5.

A parent, guardian or caregiver is required to stay with this age student. The second session is Thursday, August 2 from 1-2:30 p.m. for kids in grades 6-12. Older students may earn community service hours by volunteering to help the younger ones. The sessions are free and all art supplies are included. We hope you will help us spread a little kindness in Saugus – one rock at a time.

RSVP on Facebook, call 781-233-3028 or email uccsaugus@verizon.net. We are Kindness Rocks at an Open and Affirming ConFirst Congregational gregation and our building is Church UCC fully accessible for all mobilWill you help spread some ities. Come on down to this kindness in the world? It’s fun, family-friendly event for easy with Kindness Rocks! children of all ages.

What is a Kindness Rock?

It is a beach rock painted Blessing of the with a positive saying, such Animals on Founders as “Make a Wish,” “You Are Day at First Beautiful,” “Peace” or what- Congregational ever saying you can think of. Church UCC We invite kids to join us for On Founders Day, Saturtwo days of creating Kind- day, September 8, stop by for ness Rocks, which we hope a Blessing of the Animals at will spread around town and First Congregational Church

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on the Grinch,” and the collection of your generous donations of school backpacks and supplies to give to Saugus schoolchildren in September. A freewill offering will be taken to benefit the music program. There’s a possibility of a visit from Santa, too.

RSVP on Facebook, call 781-233-3028 or email uccsaugus@verizon.net. If you have a raffle item you would like to donate, please contact the Church, which is an Open and Affirming congregation with a building that is fully accessible for all abilities. Come on down to this fun, family-friendly event for children of all ages.

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

RSVP on Facebook, call 781-233-3028 or email uccsaugus@verizon.net. We are an Open and Affirming Congregation and our building is fully accessible for all mobilities. Come on down to this fun, family-friendly event for children of all ages.

ing up out of the ground. And Nick is the one who came up with all of the measurements on the plaques and where the drill holes should be, so Nick was huge – getting this done for me right – just huge.

Q: Now, please tell me about those posts. It looks like the older ones are different lengths.

And the replacements you just showed me are all one length.

A: That’s right. The new ones are 30 inches tall, and they go into the ground eight to 12 inches, with a lot of crushed stone. The older ones, some of them I find out of the ground every time I cut the grass.

Q: But the original ones look like they are different lengths.

A: Yes, they are: anywheres from a foot to 20 inches.

Q: Now, those cannon balls, those replace some that years ago were stolen.

A: Yes. Yes. I have an old picture – as you can see, the cannonballs are right there, and these gentlemen here are all Civil War veterans.

Q: What year was that picture taken?

A: I don’t know. It just says pre-1970, but as you can see, here’s one guy dressed up in his uniform and another guy dressed up in his uniform. I would say it’s back in the 1890’s or so. It’s a picture from the Historical Society.

Q: So, what’s been the most challenging aspect of this project?

A: Getting those posts all lined up in a straight line – that was a huge part – and making sure they are all level: up and down, sideways, back and forth, up on top.

Q: And how much has it cost to date on the project?

A: I’ve got about $9,000 invested in this already, with the cannonballs, the posts and the plaques that will be engraved with the veterans’ names. Of course, I’m saving a lot of money by doing a lot of the work myself as a volunteer. Tim [Fawcett, Jr.] and Andy [DePatto] helped me do the important work on those posts this week.

I don’t know what it would cost for the labor of the project. But these guys put in a lot of hours this week with the restoration work.

Q: So, how many hours have you put into the project so far?

I guess the question would be “How many thousands of hours?”

A: I don’t know. It’s been about three years; I have been working on this for a long time.

It’s hard to tell, when you consider time spent looking up RECENTLY PLANTED: Some of the new marble posts that were things, calling people and get- installed this week in the Civil War veterans’ burial plot at Rivting them to call you back. erside Cemetery. They will hold the new markers that will be inscribed with the names of the 25 Saugonians who served in the Civil War. An unknown soldier is also buried at the site.

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“Superintendent Dave DeRuosi told a recent SFC gathering that 35-40% of kids in Saugus receive free or reduced cost meals and are considered to be in the lower socioeconomic/high needs categories. Their families struggle to provide basic necessities for them, including regular meals. If a child is hungry, they cannot learn in school.

“Our faith traditions teach us that if one of us is in need, we all are. So, this is the plan: together with local businesses and organizations, we will collect the items needed, bag them up, and deliver them on Fridays to the schools so families can pick them up.

Details are being worked out this summer so that the program can start up in September.

Healthy students – “If you are interested in behealthy Saugus! ing a part of this effort, let us From the Saugus Faith know. Working together, we Community Facebook Page: can solve food insecurity in “The Saugus Faith Com- Saugus.” munity, in partnership with the Saugus United Parish Food Got a special event at your Pantry, the Saugus Public parish that you would like to Schools, and area organiza- tell the community about? tions and businesses is work- Email the information under ing on a program to provide the subject line Saugus Advotake-home bags of food to cate Faith Notes to mvoge@ students in need. comcast.net.

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Yeah, quite a while, Q: What’s the most interesting thing you learned in the course of this project?

A: Well, all these men up here – you see it says “Grand Army of the Republic” … but it doesn’t tell what regiment they were in or what company they were in.

Well, the other day, I took out my phone and I googled this particular fellow, and he was in the 17th regiment, Company F. That regiment was in battles at Shiloh, Gettysburg, Antietam and a host of other ones, so the man saw a bunch of combat, and nobody ever knew this by looking at his marker.

But there’s different regiments and regiments were a big thing back then, more than battalions and stuff like that. Each state had their own regiment.

Like, they had a 17th regiment in Vermont and a 17th regiment in New York and a 17th regiment in Massachusetts. So, you have to google 17th regiment of Massachusetts to get their history. It’s very interesting. I hope that when it’s all done, everybody can actually read the names, that people will come down here, and they will take the time to show their kids or their grandparents who’s there.

Q: A good project would be – like, these are 26 soldiers, including the unknown soldier, which you will never know about – let’s find out everything about them. So you have 25 soldiers; if you get 25 Saugonians buried here, at some point a good project would be to research what their military history was and what they did in the community later.

A: Yes. I think that would be a good school project for a histo-

A CEMETERY BRIGADE: Vietnam War veteran Gordon Shepard, center, leads a small work crew that finished off a major part of his latest veterans volunteer project this week at the Riverside Cemetery. Andrew DePatto, left, summertime help at the cemetery; and Tim Fawcett, Jr., far right, helped Shepard replace the marble posts that will hold the name markers that will identify 25 of the 26 Saugus Civil War soldiers buried in the Civil War veterans burial plot in Riverside Cemetery. The final phase of the project expected to be done at year’s end will include lettering on the name markers or shields that will go on each post.

The 26th person buried in the plot is an unknown Civil War soldier. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler)

ry class. I think some students should come down here and do this as a community service project.

Q: Do some gravestone rubbings, maybe?

A: Oh yeah. We could do some rubbings, we could do everything down here, once I get it all squared away for them.

It would be a nice class project.

Q: Yes, everything you can find out through researching about each of these soldiers, it’s all accessible through the government or military service websites, or through researching online.

A: Yes. Q: So, what do you see coming from this project? I mean, you are the heart and soul of this project. You’re getting some help from some people, of course.

A: I’ve been getting a lot of help from a few people. Nick Milo, I can’t thank him enough for all the work he’s done.

Q: Anybody else that you would like to acknowledge?

A: David DeFilippo of Woodlawn Cemetery Monuments in Everett. He was huge in help-

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OUT WITH THE OLD: Vietnam War veteran Gordon Shepard – assisted by Andrew DePatto, a summertime cemetery worker, and Tim Fawcett, Jr., a full-time cemetery worker – removed the old marble posts lined up against the wall and replaced them with new posts like the one in front of the orange bucket. These posts will hold future replacement markers that will identify all 25 Civil War soldiers buried with an unknown soldier in the burial plot.

NEW AMMUNITION: Two new piles of four granite cannonballs are now part of the wall at the entrance to the Civil War veterans’ burial plot at Riverside Cemetery. U.S. Army veteran Nick Milo, a mechanical engineer who has worked on many veteran monuments around town pro bono, volunteered his time on the design of the cannonballs and their installation.

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ASKS | from page 10 ing me out to contact the right people in getting this marble.

We were having a real hard time getting it, and Nick knew David DeFilippo. He introduced me to him and we started talking. And he said, “Yeah, I’ll help you out with this to get the marble.” Because the marble is very hard to get. Most of the marble quarries are closed down in Massachusetts, and we found two up in Vermont.

One wanted to help us out and the other didn’t, so David DeFilippo helped us, and it took about a year to get all of this stuff together.

Q: And these two guys over here? They’ve been up here several times helping you this week. Please describe what they’ve done.

A: Andy [DePatto] and Tim [Fawcett, Jr.] deserve a lot of credit for the work that got done this week. Oh, they dug the holes for me, set the stones, put the crushed stones in there and lugged the stuff around.

Those things [the posts] weigh 90 pounds, you know; each one of those posts weighs 90 pounds, so it’s a little heavy for a 71-year-old guy to lift them.

Q: I can imagine, and they helped with the cannonballs?

A: No, Nick did that pretty much all by himself. He got the drills, this, that and the other thing. That was his baby. He did a great job. Look at them.

They’re beautiful.

Q: And those cannonballs replaced cannonballs that disappeared?

A: Yes. Q: So, they were, like, stolen years ago?

A: Oh, a long time ago Q: What were the other cannonballs made of?

A: I think they were made of granite, but if you look at this picture – if you look at these granite balls and the ones in the picture, they are pretty much the same color, so they weren’t metal. And they wouldn’t put metal there, because metal would rust.

Q: What other interesting tidbits have you learned while working on this project, perhaps about the original burial plot?

A: Well, it wasn’t taken care of properly, as we can all see that – a lot neglect over the years – but it’s been tough with cuts in staff to keep up with the work. Now it’s on grass and a green and starting to look better again.

Q: Completion of this project is a real boost to anybody in the town who is interested in the history of Saugus or in the Civil War. A: Sure. They’ll be able to come down and look these people up and see what regiment they served in, what company they were in and what battles they fought in.

Some of these people were in the Navy.

One of the things I want to tell you, too. I’m not changing anything on these plaques. I don’t want anybody to think that I’m adding something or subtracting something to these markers, because I’m

not. These markers are going to contain the original information of what’s up there. Some men up there, like F.W. Blainey, was in the United States Navy.

And that’s all it says, and that’s all I am going to put back. I know when he died and I know when he was born, but if it’s not on his original marker, I’m not going to change it. It’s all going to be the same. Whatever is there now is going to be put back. That’s why it’s so important to get that right.

Q: Any plans to put a little placard with more detail, like you did to highlight the story of the Ft. Sumer flag?

A: No, not unless you’d like to do one!

Q: Well, it’s quite a project.

You’ve been involved in a lot of projects around the cemetery.

A: Yeah, over the course of 10 years.

Q: This is probably one of your more fun projects?

A: Yeah. It’s becoming very rewarding: the way everything is setting up and taking place.

Everything is nice and level and squared away, and it’s the way it should be. It shouldn’t be down on the ground. It shouldn’t be buried. I do what I do because I enjoy it. I want the veterans buried in this cemetery to have the right recognition – whether it’s the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam or Korea ... I want people who served our country and who are buried here to be recognized for what they’ve done Q: Anything else on the project that you want to talk about

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THE WORK SITE: Some major work was completed this week in Gordon Shepard’s ongoing Civil War Restoration project at the Riverside Cemetery. This is the latest volunteer project that Shepard has been involved with at the cemetery over the past decade. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler).

or would like to share? By the time this project is done, what will it cost? Just the materials themselves?

A: I think it’s going to cost well over $10,000 or $11,000.

Q: If people want to support this project, what do they do?

A: Well, they can send a check and address it to “Civil War Restoration” – no amount is too small.

Q: And send that check to?

A: Care of Gordon Shepherd, 26 Waban St., Saugus, MA 01906. And I’ll get that and I will put it in the special account just for the Civil War Restoration.

Anyone interested in more information about the Civil War Restoration project can contact Shepard at 781-231-0374.

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Reid’s Ride, a 28-Mile Bike Ride on Sunday July 15, 2018 travels along the Massachusetts north shore and is held each year on the third Sunday in July. It is a do-able, healthful, fun, affordable and cost-

effective way to participate in the battle against adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers. The funds raised by Reid’s Ride provide financial support to clinical and scientific programs targeted at finding improved treatments – and someday a cure – for the cancers that strike AYAs. The funds raised by Reid’s Ride since 2005 are responsible for opening two AYA Cancer Programs & Clinics which are focused on conducting

clinical research and providing specialized medical care for AYA cancer patients. The work of the AYA Cancer Program at Tufts was featured in a 2017 episode of Chronicle (WCVB TV Boston); in June 2018 the episode was awarded an Emmy.

The Annual support from our Premier sponsor, Dunkin Brands, began in 2005 starting with a small group of Dunkin Donuts franchisees and their stores. This expand-

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THE SOUNDS

OF SAUGUS By Mark Vogler few tidbits that you might want to know about this HereweekareinaSaugus.

She’s no fan of the Open Meeting Law It doesn’t sound like Saugus School Committee Member Linda Gaieski is an avid reader or big admirer of the state Open Meeting Law. It also appears she takes it awfully personally when a veteran newsman chooses to exercise the provisions of the state Open Meeting Law by filing a complaint as citizens are allowed to do under provisions of the law that’s designed to promote transparency in government.

In case Saugus Advocate readers didn’t see this week’s article in the Saugus Advertiser, Gaieski suggested that she may not be willing to accept the recent determination by the state Attorney General’s Division of Open Government that the School Committee violated the Open Meeting Law multiple times.

“Gaieski said in light of the state AG charges, she’s asked Committee Chair Meredith to arrange a meeting between the committee and attorney Howard Greenspan ‘to discuss both our legal options in dealing with the AG’s office with the possibility of an appeal, and Mr. Vogler’s malicious attacks on the committee,’” the Advertiser reported in its story.

“Gaieski called the complaints by Vogler an attempt to ‘try to bully us and smear us’ and labeled his attacks as a ‘personal vendetta’ against the committee,” the article continued. “‘He seems to have aligned himself with former disgruntled school committee people to literally harass the committee,’” Gaieski told the Advertiser. “‘Mr. Vogler never had an issue or complaint regarding either of these procedures until he joined forces with former School Committee persons in an attempt to bully and harrass the female members of the previous committee and now this newly elected committee.’ Gaieski said Vogler’s actions have cost the town money in legal fees,” the Advertiser reported.

Readers – even elected or appointed public officials are entitled to speak their minds – even if they are grossly misinformed, untruthful and defamatory in their criticism of newspapers.

My response to these rants is short and sweet: School Committee Member Gaieski doesn’t know much about me, or the state Open Meeting Law and has grossly exaggerated and distorted my reporting role in Saugus and my reasons for filing the complaints.

She and her colleagues are the ones who “cost the town money in legal fees” – not me or The Saugus Advocate.

She or any of her colleagues could have during all three complaints sought and obtained free advice from the state Attorney General’s Office. And they also could have requested a civil conversation with me to discuss ways to avoid any of the complaints being referred to the Attorney General.

But Gaieski and her colleagues never did choose to follow the less adversarial path. Instead, they went on the attack, using 14 minutes of a School Committee meeting to denigrate my integrity as a journalist, laugh about the complaints and mock me.

The truth is they know very little about me as a person and even less about the Open Meeting Law. They talk about “a vendetta” that exists only in their own minds.

There was no alignment with former “disgruntled” School Committee members. The complaints were based on my own personal observations and research. And the Attorney General’s Office agreed.

For the benefit of the misinformed, I am 65 years old and have been reporting and editing for newspapers since my junior year (fall of 1972) at UMass-Amherst. As a journalist in Massachusetts or any other state, I have never lost a complaint on Open Meeting or public records. And that goes back to the last time I covered Saugus (1987-92) for five and a half years and my cub reporting days at the North Adams Transcript (mid-70s), where I scribbled down license tag numbers of a quorum of selectmen who gathered at one selectman’s house in Williamstown.

When I was editor of the Nantucket Beacon, I wrote editorials about the selectmen meeting in the Tap Room of the Jared Coffin House for drinks after meetings – all five of them. And I would wave to them and asked them if they felt they were betraying the public trust. The fact is, I have filed hundreds of public records requests and complaints over the years. It’s what reporters do, especially those who care about the public’s right to know.

it comes to public access (public records and Open Meeting), the media need to stick together.

Had the Saugus Advertiser or The Daily Item in Lynn initiated the Open Meeting Law complaints against the Saugus School Committee instead of me, I would have written about it early on if I thought the complaints were legitimate and I would have also supported either paper.

As a newspaper guy in Florida, editing two weeklies (I also worked for several dailies, too, down there), I fielded calls from the big guns – the Miami Herald and the St. Petersburg Times – offering legal help if I needed it. Florida is the most competitive newspaper state in the country. But when an issue about the public’s right to know develops, they hang together. It’s no accident that Florida has the best public access laws in the country.

The Florida Press Association and the Attorney General’s Office and Florida Bar and Common Cause lobby hard for public access.

Heck, a lobbyist can’t throw a party without disclosing everybody who shows up. That’s truly “Government in the Sunshine,” as Floridians who were big on Open Government often boasted. And the way it was when I was down there in the mid-80s is still light years ahead of Massachusetts.

Down through the years of American history, the press has always played an important watchdog role in monitoring the activities of government.

As far as Open Government goes in Saugus, Open Meeting Law violations don’t always translate into government corruption. But following the rules of Open Government is indeed an important cornerstone to good government.

When local elected and appointed public officials decide they don’t need to follow the laws that govern them, bad decisions are made. And, in time, the bad decisions can lead to corruption or dishonest acts behind closed doors. So, newspapers, television stations and radio stations do share a common responsibility to advocate for open government.

Farmer’s Market returns The annual Farmer’s Market is back in Saugus for parts of another summer and fall. The market made its debut for this season Tuesday morning in the parking lot area of the Anna Parker Playground at 120 Essex St. The market will continue every Tuesday now, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through October. Stay tuned for more information. For details, call Peter Rossetti at 781-816-2419.

“Preschoolers in the Park” Ready for some summertime fun at the Saugus Iron Works?

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

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

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

Here’s this summer’s schedule for Saugus: July 23 – Archaeology and the Past August 20 – Life in the Past September 10 – Monarch Butterflies September 24 – Gardening Party Block Party for artists Artist & Craftsman Supply is hosting its first-ever block party on Saturday, July 28, from noon to 4 p.m. at 751 Broadway, Route 1 South. The party will include ArtSnacks Draw ‘n Swap table, local artists selling their work at the pop-up shop, product demonstrations, and deals on art supplies in the store. The event goes on rain or shine. People of all ages are invited, including kids. For more details, check out www.artistcraftsman.com.

‘BUY A BRICK’ Program to honor all those who have served their country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memory of a loved one, or just from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4” X 8” brick (3 lines), $200 for 8” X 8” brick (5 lines), and $500 (5 lines) for a corporate brick.

Each line is a maximum of 15 characters.

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

“The brick application must be in by August 30th to assure the bricks will be ready for Veteran’s Day. Please contact Corinne Riley at 781-2317995, for more information and applications.”

Town announces reopening of CHaRM Center Recycling Drop-Off site The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) site will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. There is no preregistration 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 toys, laundry baskets, Rubbermaid trash barrels, 5-gallon pails, etc.; car tires up to 22” (for a fee of $3); books; and textiles, such as 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 781231-4036 with questions or for more information.

Some upcoming library events There’s always something going on at the Saugus Public Library. Here are a few events to check out: • This summer the library is offering discount passes to see Bricks for the veterans the Lowell Spinners at familyCorinne Riley is making an appeal on behalf of all those vet- friendly Edward A. LeLacheur erans out there who deserve to be commended for service to Park (Capacity 5,030) in Lowell.

Of citizen concern this nation: As a longtime journalist, I ascribe to the philosophy that when “The Saugus War Monument Committee is sponsoring the

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Beach City readies for 15th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival Special performance by Cirque De Soleil to highlight event

By Sara Brown

T

he most awaited summer event is near as the sand drops this Friday for the 2018 International Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach.

The 15th annual festival will showcase live music, food trucks, fireworks and of course sandcastles. This year’s theme is literacy, and the centerpiece will be a 20-foot-tall, 30-footwide sculpture of beloved characters from children’s books.

“We try to improve each year … This year is going to be the best one yet,” said Chairperson of the festival John Hamel.

The competition will feature 15 sculptures as well as five duos from around the world.

Hamel said the festival has grown over the years and is the third-largest event in the state behind the Boston Marathon and the Big E festival. The annual festival draws upwards of 1,000,000 spectators from all over the country.

“It’s become a New England tradition,” he said. “People from all over come to Revere to see these beautiful works of art and enjoy the beauty of the beach.”

The centerpiece will start being built this Saturday, and the competitors can start their masterpieces next Wednesday.

The awards will be given out next Saturday, and afterwards participants can enjoy a fireworks display. There will also be a special performance on Saturday from Luzia by Cirque De Soleil.

“This year, Cirque de Soleil

Shown is one of the many amazing works on display at last year’s International Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach.

Luzia will be performing a 10to 15-minute performance for the festival on Saturday at noon at the main stage. This will include seven of their artists performing some of their juggling and football dance acts. Luzia is at Suffolk Downs from June 27 to August 12, and we are excited that they have agreed to share some of their artistry at the festival,” said Hamel.

Hamel said he is always amazed by what the sand artists create. “It’s simply incredi-

SOUNDS | from page 12 These passes, like all of the library’s discount passes, are funded by the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. Patrons can reserve passes.

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

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

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

This summer’s theme is “Libraries Rock!” Two different bands are lined up: • Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 1 p.m., Didgeridoo Down Under Band! (good for all ages) • Wednesday. Aug. 8, 3 p.m., Rolie Polie Guacamole Band! (good for all ages.)

• On Thursday Aug. 16 at 3 p.m., the library will host an “End of

ble,” he said. “I don’t know how they do it. To see them create these beautiful works of art out of sand is breathtaking.

Hamel’s favorite part is seeing Revere through a nonresident’s eyes. “A lot of people that come here, it’s their first time,” he said. “They are always like ‘Wow, I didn’t know Revere Beach was so beautiful. I didn’t know Revere was so nice.’”

Hamel believes the event gives the city a chance to show what it has to offer. “I grew up in Revere, and I have always

said Revere doesn’t always get its fair shake,” he said. “This showcases not just Revere Beach but Revere as a whole and how wonderful it is to live here as well as visit.”

Hamel also said how proud he is of how the festival has grown over the years. “There are so many different things people can do on a weekend, and that we have become a premiere event in the state is really valuable for the city,” said Hamel.

The festivities take place

from July 20–22. Hours for the 2018 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival on Friday, July 20, and Saturday, July 21, are 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and on Sunday, July 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Admission is free and open to the public. It is recommended to use the MBTA/public transportation to and from this event. The MBTA Blue Line can be taken to the Wonderland or Revere Beach stops. Parking is also available at the Wonderland Garage.

Summer Reading Ice Cream Party with Stephen the Magician! (good for all ages) Also this summer at the library: • Wednesday, July 18, 2 p.m., Hoopoe: Clown/Mime Show. Hoopoe (a.k.a. Chris Yerlig) blends pantomime comedy, movement illusions, sleight-of-hand magic tricks, and balloon wizardry in an all-ages show that will leave everyone smiling. Join the library for a highly amusing and imaginative performance full of surprises and opportunities for audience participation. This is the all-ages show that Chris has taken around the world. Saugus Public Library Community Room Wednesday, July 18, 3 to 4 p.m. This event is sponsored by a generous grant from the Foundation for the Saugus Public Library.

• Read to a Dog! A unique, fun program this summer at the Saugus Public Library is to have children read to Lydia the Comfort Dog. Children register to read to Lydia, who will sit on the floor in the Craft Room. Children, their caregivers and the dog’s handler will stay in the room. Children will read for 15-minute time slots: five 15-minute slots from 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m.; Wednesdays: July 18 and August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5. Registration is required.

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

Motor and Pretend Play materials and activities.

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

Countdown to kindergarten Preschool Playgroup: Every Tuesday, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Saugus Public Library will host its popular “Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten!”

This playgroup is geared to help families navigate and understand Preschool Development. Children will explore different Literacy, Art, Science, Building, Writing, Math, Fine Motor, Gross

Let’s hear it!

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

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

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~ First Congregational Church UCC News~ Christmas in July at First Congregational Church UCC Chill out in the heat of summer at “Christmas in July,” Friday, July 27, 6:30-8 p.m. at First Congregational Church UCC, 300 Central Street, Saugus. There will be lots of holiday fun to be had. The hall will be decked out with Christmas trees and lights. On the snack menu are Christmas cookies, gingerbread men, and fudgsicles ( instead of hot chocolate). Carolers will serenade us and the organ will ring

out with the sound of carillon bells. There will be raffles for an array of prizes, games for kids like “Pin the Heart on the Grinch,” and the collection of your generous donations of school backpacks and supplies to give to Saugus school children in September. A freewill offering will be taken to benefit our music program.

There’s a possibility of a visit from Santa, too.

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Come on down to this fun, family-friendly event for children of all ages.

Kindness Rocks at First Congregational Church UCC Will you help spread some kindness in the world? It’s easy with Kindness Rocks!

What is a Kindness Rock? It is a beach rock painted with

a positive saying like “Make a Wish,” “You Are Beautiful,” “Peace,” or whatever saying you can think of. We invite kids to join us for two days of creating Kindness Rocks which we hope will spread around town and make someone’s day brighter. Who doesn’t need a kind word now and again?

The first session is Wednesday, August 1 from 10-11:30 a.m. for kids in grades 1-5. A parent, guardian, or caregiver is required to stay with this age

student. The second session is Thursday, August 2 from 1-2:30 p.m. for kids in grades 6-12.

Older students may earn community service hours by volunteering to help the younger ones. The sessions are free and all art supplies are included. We hope you will help us spread a little kindness in Saugus - one rock at a time.

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Saugus Resident to perform in “CHICAGO”

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ome join Saugus resident Julia Colucci and Broken Leg Productions as they proudly present the jazzy, “CHICAGO: High School Edition!” July 19th, 20th, 21st at 7:30pm at the First United Methodist Church, 645 Main St, Melrose MA Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for students and seniors. Tickets will be available at the door and online at https://brokenlegproductions.com/tickets/.

Created in 2017, Broken Leg Productions (BLP) takes its name from the age-old theatrical saying, “Break a leg!” BLP is the result of Artistic Director Adam Schuler’s desire to continue to produce high-quality theatrical productions in unique ways. We strive to use theatre and education to make a real difference in people of all ages in the North Shore area.

BLP is producing four shows this summer: “CHICAGO: High School Edition,”“James and The Giant Peach JR,” “Aladdin JR,” and “Spring Awakening.” See our website to learn more brokenlegproductions.com.

The first high school summer session is the Kander and Ebb classic ‘Chicago’. Featuring twenty-four High School/College aged students from seven

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towns across the North Shore.

This show takes on the all too timely themes of celebrity, politics, crime and punishment and gives them a razzle-dazzle spin. In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to

take the rap…until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and

acquittal. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse. Please note: Chicago does contain adult themes, humor and strong language. The production is directed by Adam Schuler, with music directed by Me-

gan Discisio, choreographed

by Kathleen Tringale, stage managed by Anna Kahler and production managed by Alison Butts.

Please join and share the“Chicago” Facebook Event page at https://www.facebook.com/ events/264249730792485/

Saugus Softball 10-year-old All Stars

Shown are the Saugus Softball 10 year old All Star team District 16 Champions, Olivia Arsenault, Ella Castle, Taylor Deleidi, Peyton Dibiasio, Anna Enwright, Alyson Mabee, Layla Manderson, Alexa Morello, Kylie Prezioso, Neveah Rogers, Giana Sacco, and Danica Schena. The team lost a tough match against Woburn at the Belmonte Middle School Field Tuesday night, 7-4, but they’re back on the field tonight at 6 p.m. at Gonsalves Park.

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Beacon Hill Roll Call

By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators and representatives’ votes on roll calls from recent sessions. There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

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UAL ORIENTATION (H 4664) House 34-116, rejected an amendment to a bill prohibiting psychiatrists, psychologists and other health care providers from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of anyone under 18. Conversion therapy uses shock therapy and exposes the person to a stimulus while simultaneously subjecting him or her to a shock or some form of discomfort.

The amendment would still ban shock therapy but would also allow the provider to “utilize speech alone to assist patient in achieving his or her desired sexual orientation or gender identity.”

“I agree that aversive therapy should be eliminated,” said Rep. Jim Lyons (R-Andover), the sponsor of the amendment. “However, the bill as presented is a direct violation of both First Amendment rights and parental rights.”

Rep. Marc Lombardo (RBillerica) said that the U.S. Supreme Court, in a recent case ruled that “professional speech” is free speech and can’t be restricted.”

Opponents said the bill is constitutional. They argued the bill does not limit free speech but simply limits an unrecognized medical practice.

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

Rep. RoseLee Vincent No Rep. Donald Wong Yes

EARLY ED UC ATI O N (H 4665) House 151-0, approved and sent to the Senate a bill designed to improve early childhood education. The legislation would establish an early childhood mental health consultation grant program to provide consultation services to meet the behavioral health ALLOW TALK THERAPY TO needs of children in early edATTEMPT TO CONVERT SEX- ucation and care programs. It

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The proposal also requires the Department ofEarly Education and Care to review the subsidized rate structure on a regular basis to ensure it is adequate to deliver high-quality early education.

“High quality early education has been shown to be very effective in closing the achievement gap between those with resources and those without,” said Rep. Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley), the chair of the Education Committee and the original sponsor of the bill. “Each component of this bill is designed to support improved quality in licensed early education programs in the commonwealth.

The legislation builds on efforts over the past few years through the budget to stabilize the early education workforce through increased rates for providers and supports to address the challenging situations that even our youngest children encounter.”

(A “Yes” vote is for the bill.)

Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes

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Vehicles, watercraft and aircraft are exempt from this law as are any previously owned product that contains a retardant. Violators would be fined up to $1,000 for a first offense and up to $5,000 for subsequent offenses.

Supporters explained that since 1975, manufacturers have added chemical flame retardants to a wide array of household items including products with polyurethane foam, such as sofas, car seats, strollers and nap mats. They are also incorporated into electronic products and building insulation.

They argued that the retardants, while well-intentioned, do more harm than good and have been linked to an increased risk of cancer, fertility problems, neurological disorders and other major health concerns.

“I first filed this legislation several sessions ago, after I read about the negative health consequences from foam furniture and home products like mattresses, rug pads and children’s plush toys laced with dangerous flame retardants,” said the bill’s sponsor Sen. Cindy Creem (D-Newton).

“As the chemicals turn into household dust, they pose a risk particularly for small children and animals. When I refiled the bill, firefighter organizations became strong supporters because they have an even greater health risk from inhaling burning and smoldering toxics. I want to make homes safer and toxin-free to protect the next generation and our first responders now.”

(A “Yes” vote is for the bill.)

BAN TOXIC FLAME RETARDANTS (S 2555) Senate 37-0, approved and sent to the House a bill that would ban ten toxic flame retardants from children’s products, bedding, carpeting and residential upholstered furniture sold or manufactured in Massachusetts, except for inventory already manufactured Yes prior to January 1, 2019. An- Sen. Brendan Crighton other provision requires the Department of Environmental ROAD SAFETY (S 2570) Protection to review, at least Senate 37-0, approved and every three years, chemical flame retardants used in these

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Savvy Senior

by Jim Miller

Can a Debt Collector Take My Social Security Benefits?

Dear Savvy Senior, Can my Social Security benefits be garnished if I have some outstanding debts? I just turned 62 and would like to start collecting my retirement benefits, but want to find this out before I apply.

Worried Retiree Dear Worried, Whether your Social Security benefits are garnishable or not depends on whom you owe. Banks and other financial creditors, for example, can’t touch your Social Security checks. But if Uncle Sam is collecting on a debt, some of your benefits are fair game. Here’s what you should know.

Creditor Protections If you have credit card debts, medical bills, unpaid personal loans or pay day loans, you’ll be happy to know that your Social Security benefits are safe from your creditors.

Section 207 of the Social Security Act prohibits debt collectors or a bankruptcy court from dipping into your bank account to take Social Security money for purposes of paying off what you owe.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI), veterans benefits, federal employee and civil service retirement benefits, and benefits administered by the Railroad Retirement Board Administration can’t be touched either.

But be aware that your creditors can still take legal action against you to recover what you owe them, and depending on your state’s law, they may be able to garnish your wages and tap into other allowable assets, if you have any.

Government Garnishment If, however, you owe money to Uncle Sam, it’s a very different story. The federal government can garnish a portion of your Social Security benefits for repayment of several types of debts, including federal income taxes, federal student loans, state-ordered child support and alimony, nontax debt owed to other federal agencies, defaulted federal home loans and certain civil penalties. (If you receive SSI, those benefits cannot be garnished under any circumstance.)

How much can actually be taken depends on the type of debt you owe. In most situations, the government can pull 15 percent of your benefits to cover your debt, but under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, it must leave you at least $750 each month. That is, unless the levy is for federal income taxes. In that case, the government isn’t required to leave $750 behind.

The other exception is for child support or alimony payments. Depending on your state laws, the court may be able to take half of your benefits or more to pay your obligations to your children or ex-spouse.

If you think your Social Security benefits might be raided to pay overdue bills, you need to address the problem – don’t ignore it. Most government agencies are happy to work with you so long as you’re willing to work with them.

The government typically sends several letters about a debt before it takes action. The final letter will inform you of the intent to levy Social Security payments, and after that, you have 30 days to contact the agency and work out a payment plan.

Get Help To get a handle on your debt problems, consider contacting a nonprofit financial counseling agency, which offers free and low-cost services on managing financial problems. To locate a credible agency in your area, use the National Foundation for Credit Counseling website at NFCC.org or call 800-388-2227.

You also need to make sure you’re not missing out on any financial assistance programs. The National Council on Aging’s website (BenefitsCheckup.org) contains a database of more than 2,500 federal, state and local programs that can help seniors with prescription drug costs, health care, food, utilities, and other basic needs. The site will help you locate programs that you may be eligible for and will show you how to apply.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

RIGHT TO KNOW |frompage5 Meeting Law would have ended the need for the newspaper to refer any of the complaints to the Attorney General.

Through their arrogance to question the integrity and right of The Saugus Advocate to invoke the state Open Meeting Law, the Saugus School Committee wasted its time and town resources to defend themselves on matters that clearly conflict with the state Open Meeting Law and the concept of transparency in government.

About this series With the flood of complaints The Saugus Advocate has received over the past year alleging violations of the state Open Meeting and Public Records laws, the paper has decided to take an in-depth look at concerns about the Public’s Right To Know in Saugus. We plan to monitor various town committees and commissions to see whether they comply with the laws. We also plan to interview local and state officials to get their views, and we will assess what the town is doing to make local government more transparent. We invite readers to call or email us to express their concerns about whether they feel government is operating openly or in the dark, and what they believe can be done to make local government more transparent.

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Joseph D. Cataldo “YOUR FINANCIAL FOCUS”

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n a June 22, 2018 decision, Justice H. Douglas of the Suffolk County Superior Court rendered a key decision essentially making it clear that MassHealth must provide a clear reason as to why an applicant is being denied MassHealth benefits in the context of an irrevocable trust.

Currently, MassHealth simply sends out a denial notice stating that the applicant has excess assets. No clear reason is stated on the notice as to what provision(s) in the trust lead to the conclusion that all of the assets held in the trust are a countable resource for eligibility purposes.

Justice Douglas, who has an outstanding administrative law background, wrote an excellent and well-reasoned opinion making it clear that federal law requires a clear statement of the specific reasons supporting the intended actions to be taken by any administrative agency, including MassHealth.

He goes on further to state that the reasons for the de-

nial must be timely and adequate and must comply with 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 431.210.

The current approach by MassHealth is to submit its legal memorandum the day of the hearing. Justice Douglas stated this does not provide the applicant enough time to adequately prepare for the hearing. He stated it does not matter that the hearing is often left open giving the applicant additional time to present his or her response to the denial notice.

Often times, a hearing date is not even scheduled until months after the denial notice is first issued. I currently have a case where we filed for an appeal over six months ago. No hearing date as of yet. Six months later we do not know which provision(s) of the trust is being challenged.

Justice Wilkins went out of his way to let MassHealth know it must be timely and clear in the reasons for its denial notice. If not, the denial notice will not be in compliance with federal and state law. If that is the case, an action may be brought to obtain immediate approval of MassHealth benefits.

The fight for fair dealings and administrative consistency continues. Members of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys are consistently advocating for their elderly clients. It’s a cause worth fighting for.

Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, registered investment advisor, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation.

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REID’S RIDE | from page 11

1. What has Nova Scotia some- 11. What was the name of the Lone times been called?

Ranger’s horse?

2. During World War II, what was 12. What kind of a computer was called a Mae West?

Deep Blue?

3. In which culture would you find 13. What was the first U.S. city to the mythical thunderbird? host an Olympics? (Hint: two 4. What is the most famous kind of fermented tea?

5. In the United States, what means of transportation helped spread the game of poker from New Orleans?

6. On July 13, 1658, when it took Casco Bay, what colony continued annexing Maine?

7. Who sung the TV show theme song “Secret Agent Man”?

8. In what country is the Rubicon River?

words.)

14. What is a mulligan stew?

15. In what country are the native people said to sometimes “go walkabout”?

16. On July 18, 1955, what park opened in Anaheim, Calif.?

17. Colonial lamps burned what mammal’s oil?

18. In July 2009 what news anchorman died, who signed off with “That’s the way it is”?

cer so that each is given the chance to become a survivor of this devastating disease.

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The theme for this year’s Ride is Star Trek. There’s a famous quote from Star Trek that reflects the mindset of Reid’s Ride: “Things are only impossible, until they are not”. Reid’s Ride and the Reid R. Sacco AYA Cancer Alliance are making strides that seemed impossible just a few ago into realities today for current and future generations of AYA cancer patients. And we will continue our work until we’ve made something else a reality: A cancer-free future for all generations of AYAs. Again what differentiates Reid’s Ride from all other Charities is that we are an ALL volunteer Cancer Alliance. An example of that is, we, Lorraine and Gene Sacco the Co-founder of the Alliance and Ride Directors our every day is volunteered as is each of the AYA cancer alliance. This insures that every dollar raised is truly being directed to the patient.

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 Docket No. ES18P1871PM CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L c. 190B, §5-304, §5-405 In the matter of: KATHLEEN MAGUIRE Of: SAUGUS, MA RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor)

To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Kimball Rigby of Ipswich, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Kathleen Maguire is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that Kimball Rigby of Ipswich, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve Without Surety on the bond.

The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed conservator is appropriate.

The petition is on file with this court.

You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 08/21/2018. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.

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BEACON | from page 16 sent to the House a bill designed to make roads safer and decrease the number of fatalities.

The proposal requires bicyclists at night to use both a red rear light and a red rear reflector. Current law requires only a red light or a red reflector.

Current law and the new law both require a white light in the front.

The bill classifies several groups, including pedestrians, utility workers, first responders and cyclists, as “vulnerable road users.�

The measure requires the operator of a motor vehicle that is passing a vulnerable user to maintain a distance of at least three feet when traveling at 30 miles per hour or less and an additional foot of space for every ten miles per hour above 30 miles per hour.

Current law only requires motor vehicle operators to pass at “a safe distance and at a reasonable and proper speed.�

Another provision requires a vehicle that is overtaking a vulnerable user or other vehicle to use all or part of an adjacent lane, crossing the centerline if necessary, when it cannot pass at a safe distance in the same lane and only when it is safe to do so.

The legislation also requires certain large vehicles or trailers that are purchased or leased by the state after January 1, 2019 to be equipped with lateral protective devices, convex mirrors and cross-

over mirrors. “We need to keep working year after year to achieve a future in which traffic fatalities get as close as possible to zero,� said Sen. Will Brownsberger (D-Belmont), lead sponsor of the bill in the Senate. “This bill will help us move in the right direction.� “We have seen too many unnecessary and completely preventable fatalities on our roads,� said Galen Mook, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition. “Though we have not yet finished our work, this bill goes a long way toward the goal of zero deaths on our streets.�

(A “Yes� vote is for the bill.)

Sen. Brendan Crighton

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HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week.

Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers.

They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief

length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session.

During the week of July 2-6, the House met for a total of 44 minutes while the Senate met for a total of one hour and 46 minutes.

MON. JULY 2 House11:02 a.m. to 11:14 a.m.

Senate 11:46 a.m. to1:12 p.m.

TUES.JULY 3 House11:02 a.m. to 11:27 a.m.

No Senate session WED. JULY 4 No House session No Senate session THURS. JULY 5 House11:00 a.m. to 11:07 a.m.

Senate 11:07 a.m. to 11:27 a.m.

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~ Obituaries ~ Jon W. Brown f Stoneham, formerly of Saugus, age 53, July 1, late Local #7 Iron Worker.

Loving husband for 18 years of Marria (Villagracia) Brown.

Son of the late John & Kathy (Doherty) Brown. Beloved father of Lance Cpl. Tyler Brown of San Diego, CA, Alyssa Brown & Shauna Brown both of Stoneham. Dear brother of Kathleen Amabile of ME, Laureen Brown of Lynn. Also survived by many aunts, uncles & cousins. Funeral from the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home on Saturday, July 7, followed by a funeral mass at St. Patrick’s Church, Stoneham. A trust fund for the children will be established at a later date, details will follow. For condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com.

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Rev. Dr. Gordon J. Mercer f Saugus, July 2, 2018. Beloved husband of Winnie V. (Mulley) Mercer. Devoted father of Rev. Dr. David and Donna Mercer of Raymond, NH; Paul who preceded him in death and Kiki Mercer of Arlington; Rev. Dr James and Debo-

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rah Mercer of Burnett, TX; Karen and Robert Milordi of Lynnfield, as well as 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. US Navy Veteran, WWII. A memorial service was held in the Trinity Evangelical Church, N. Reading on Sunday, July 8.

For obituary, www.weirfuneralhome.com Stanley J. Norkum t age 67, died at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose on Wednesday, July 4th. He was the loving husband of Marissa (Hailer) Norkum with whom he shared 37 years of marriage. Born in Malden and raised in Saugus, Stanley was the son of the late Stanley J. and Rosa (Fenochietti) Norkum. Mr. Norkum was a machinist for General Electric having retired in 2011 after 39 years there. He was also a member of the Reedy Meadow’s Golf League and loved nature, particularly the White Mountains. He was an avid golfer, devoted husband and family man, proud papa and loyal friend. His thoughtfulness, sense of humor, charm,

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generosity, willingness to always help another and caring heart made him truly one of a kind. In addition to his wife, Mr. Norkum is survived by his three beloved children, James Norkum and his wife Barbara of North Reading, Jenna Albano and her husband Chris of North Reading, Kathleen Crowley and her husband Robert of Saugus; nine cherished grandchildren, Amy and Paige Norkum, Lily and Nick Albano, Jackson and Tyler Crowley, Colin, Ryan and Emily Hourihan; three sisters, Marlene MacDonald of Lynn, Judy Perullo of Saugus, Nancy DeGiacomo of Lynn; one brother, Dennis Norkum of Saugus; two stepchildren, Christine Hourihan of Northbridge and Gregory Thurell of CA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stanley’s name may be made to the American Heart Association at https:// donatenow.heart.org/. Funeral from the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 10, followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church, Saugus. For condolences www.

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“I have been informed that the Chief and his department have been and are working on these issues of public safety and will have some input to me sometime over the summer,” he said.

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2017 | FROM PAGE 8 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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