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Former Saugus cable television station operations manager discusses “missing money” and “a missed opportunity”

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FINDING CLOSURE ON DIFFICULT TIME: Rich Garabedian, the former executive director of Saugus Community Television, during an interview last week at a local coffee shop. He says he’s still troubled by circumstances that led to his firing in 2013.

He also says fellow Saugus residents are entitled to know what happened to about a million dollars of “missing money.” (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler)

Editor’s Note: For this week, we some finance-related issues insat down with Rich Garabedian, volving the past operation of the the former executive director of cable television station. He also Saugus Community Television. wanted to express his concerns BRIEFING THE FINANCE COMMITTEE: Left to right, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and Interim Garabedian, 65, a longtime Sau- over what he perceives as “a Saugus Police Chief Ronald P. Giorgetti explain the Police Department budget to the Finance gonian, requested to be inter- missed opportunity” for the Sauviewed for “The Advocate Asks” Committee on Wednesday night. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) to bring to the public’s attention ASKS | SEE PAGE 4

By Mark E. Vogler funds for three additional po- as the Finance Committee relice officers – with two of them viewed the Public Safety budown Manager Scott C. designated specifically for the gets.

Finance Committee memCrabtree has made pub- new traffic unit within the Polic safety the top priority in the lice Department. At the same bers were receptive in their Police Department’s beloved German budget he has crafted for the time, the town manager is re- feedback to the proposed pubShepherd dog gets his final ride 2020 fiscal year, which begins questing enough money to lic safety spending, as Interim through the streets of Saugus hire two additional firefighters. Police Chief Ronald P. Giorgetti in July.

“We have an all-time high of and Fire Chief Michael C. NewThe proposed spending plan

By Mark E. Vogler Late in the morning and early that the Annual Town Meeting police and firefighters,” Crabafternoon, the 9-year-old Gerwill vote on in May includes tree declared Wednesday night FY 2020 BUDGET | SEE PAGE 4 esterday was a sad day for man shepherd, who had been members of the Saugus on the Police Department since Police Department, especial- February of 2011, got an escort ly for K-9 Officer Tim Fawcett, from about 30 cruisers from one of many who gave their fi- Saugus and area communities nal farewells to a dying friend Saugus....Perfectly located 2-bedroom Condo R.I.P. K9 BRUIN | SEE PAGE 2 -- K9 Bruin. offers spacious living room with decorative

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R.I.P. K9 BRUIN | from page 1 during his final ride through the streets of Saugus.

“He touched many lives,” Interim Saugus Police Chief Giorgetti said yesterday.

“Bruin was a great K9, and served the department well. … He will be missed greatly by the Saugus Police Department and all members of the pub-

lic.” he said.

There was an outpouring of support from the Saugus community.

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Laura Eisener, president of the Saugus Historical Society remarked that the community “does seem to be getting behind the Fawcett family and the Police Department in general.

“It is nice to see signs from several of the businesses along Route 1 saying ‘Thank you for your service K9 Bruin’.” she said.

Members of the Saugus Police Department and the Saugus Police Patrol Officers Union sent out a flurry of emails and announcements, beginning Wednesday night.

“As you’re aware, K9 Bruin was recently diagnosed with untreatable cancer. Unfortunately over the past few days his condition has worsened,” read the brief news item posted yesterday on the Saugus Police Department Official website.

“K9 Bruin loved patrolling the streets of Saugus and department personnel are honored to provide him with one final ride by his favorite spots,” it continued.

The hour-long tribute ride began in Peabody where K9 Bruin left his handler’s home for the final time and ended in the VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital, where the ailing dog was put to sleep.

In between, the police escort traveled down Route 1, to Lynn Fells Parkway, to Main Street, to Vine Street, to Essex Street, to Cliftondale Square, to Central Street and through Saugus Center, to Elm Street, to Saville Street, to Hamilton Street, to Main Street and onto Wakefield.

A subdued Police Chief Giorgetti spoke briefly about K9 Bruin before Wednesday night’s Finance Committee meeting in the first floor conference room at Saugus Town Hall, where he appeared to brief members on the proposed Police Department budget for the 2020 Fiscal Year, which begins July 1.

CLASSROOM PARTNERS: K-9 Officer Tim Fawcett and K9 Bruin were frequent visitors to schools in Saugus and other communities. Fawcett said goodbye to his terminally ill dog for the final time yesterday. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate)

“Bruin is terminally ill and tomorrow will be his last ride,” Chief Giorgetti told The Saugus Advocate.

“It’s been hard for him and his family and it’s been tough for us and the organization,” the chief said.

“We’re going to have a memorial in the next couple of weeks to recognize Bruin,” he said.

No plans have yet been made to replace Bruin.

“We’re going to allow the department to mourn the loss of Bruin before we make any decision,” he said.

The chief said he couldn’t single out any signature moments for which the K9 dog will be remembered.

“He was only a year and a half old when he began with the department (February 2011) and there have been a lot of moments throughout Bruin’s career,” Chief Giorgetti said.

“But, he’ll be missed by a lot of people in the community,

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“Welcome back!”

Former Saugus Health Director Giacalone returns to Saugus for temporary, part-time duty

By Mark E. Vogler

WORKING TOGETHER AGAIN: Left to right, Board of Health Chair William Heffernan and former Saugus Health Director Frank Giacalone get reacquainted at Monday’s meeting. Giacalone has accepted a temporary, part-time job, filling in as health director while Saugus looks to fill the vacancy. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)

cluding significant development along the Route 1 business corridor. “It’s great to see some of the old landmarks – like the Hilltop Sign and the Dinosaur – and some of the new ones, like the new High School.

There’s just a lot of development going on,” Giacalone said.

“I’m just happy to be back and helping out while they’re looking for a new director. I feel I can be of service – knowing the community and the department as I do,” he said. “It’s really nice to be able to step in and help make for a smooth transition.

baum – left the Saugus Director of Public Health position on Jan. 25 to take a comparable job in Salem, Mass.

Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year that begins July 1 provides a base salary of up to $85,000 for the health director’s position.

In an interview after the meeting, Giacalone said he began working for the town about four weeks ago and expects he could be in town up to two months – or until the posi-

Board meets in Executive Session The Board of Health meets next on Monday, April 1.

Attorney George Hailer, special counsel to the Town of Saugus on Environmental Affairs, met in executive session with the board at this week’s meeting, citing potential litigation against Wheelabrator as a reason for the 10-minute closed door session. The agenda notice citing the Executive Session stated the purpose for adjourning in secret session was

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onday was like old times for Saugus’s former Director of Public Health, Frank Giacalone, who left town three years ago to accept a similar position with the Health Department in the City of Newburyport.

But, there he was in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library, assuming a familiar role at the town’s most recent Board of Health meeting. “I would like to welcome back Mr. Frank Giacalone, who has very graciously decided to help us out for a little while,” Board of Health Chair William Heffernan noted toward the end of Monday’s meeting.

Giacalone said he worked about 13 years for the Health Department – the first seven as an inspector and the last six as its director.

Heffernan told fellow board members that Giacalone will work on a temporary, as-needed basis for the Saugus Health Department while the town seeks to fill the vacancy in the director’s position. Giacalone’s successor – David J. Green-

tion has been filled. “Shortly after the director [Greenbaum] had left, they reached out to me to see if I would be able to help out,” Giacalone said.

“I’m hoping that after a couple of months, they will be able to hire somebody,” he said.

Giacalone said he plans to be working out of the basement office at Town Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. on Mondays. And he plans to be available by appointment after 4 p.m.

A lot has changed in Saugus since Giacalone left town, in-

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gus Middle-High School under construction: not to also become the future home of Saugus Community Television. Garabedian was born in Rochester, N.Y., and moved to Saugus with his family when he was in the fourth grade.

He has lived in the town most of his life. He is a Vietnam War Veteran who served three years in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the Army Security Agency. He was discharged as a Specialist-4.

Garabedian received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from Emerson College.

He worked 20 years at Polaroid in Cambridge, running the video production facility. From 20072013 he was the executive director of Saugus Community Television, Inc. He is the founder of Garmedia LLC, a video production company based in Saugus, and he also does security work.

He is the father of two adult children. Some highlights of the interview follow.

Q: Okay, Rich. You were interested in talking with us and said you wanted to “bring some closure” to your situation. You worked previously as executive director …

A: Yes, I was the executive director of Saugus Community Television back in 2007.

Q: You worked up until …

A: 2013.

Q: So, you were discharged at the time.

A: Yes. I was terminated at the time, for political and philosophical differences.

Q: So, a lot of people probably aren’t even aware of your situation, because it’s been more than five years since you left the station. But you said you wanted to come back and talk about it, so please proceed.

A: Thank you for the time meeting with me today. I appreciate it and that you are helping me to find closure on a difficult time in my life. I had a wonderful opportunity to “give back” to a community I know and love and did to the utmost of my capabilities. It was a rare opportunity to grow an open-

ness and honesty within a community. I and many others tried.

Basically, I want to address just a few financial issues that were never resolved, not only for me, but for other people in the community. We’re interested in finding out about what happened with some missing money: what happened to the funds that were there when I left. When I was terminated, there was over $750,000 in cash and there was $300,000 in CDs. Nobody knows where that money went. There’s no accountability or transparency on what happened.

Q: I understand that you attempted to get some audits related to this?

A: Yes. Q: Please tell me, what was the result of that?

A: After I left the station, the last final audit, I believe, was in 2012. And there was no significant deficiency; it said that everything was fine, under my tenure. However, under subsequent years following – in 2014 and 2105 – there are no records, no audits. There is no accountability. There was no transparency. We don’t know where any of those funds went, and we’d still like to get an answer to that.

Q: Now, you were showing me a letter that you had written …

A: Yes, that’s a letter to the town requesting some information regarding any audits for those years.

Q: So, you made a public records request in early 2017. Is that right?

A: Correct.

Q: And you got a response on Feb. 22, 2017....

A: Yes, I got a response from the town manager himself.

Q: And what did he say?

A: In regards to the Public Records request, which is dated Jan. 27, 2017, requesting an audit, he told me “there are no responsive records that exist.”

Q: That means the audits you requested don’t exist. … And you specifically requested the audits.

A: Correct.

Q: And just to clarify, for what

FY 2020 BUDGET | from page 1 bury briefed them on their proposals.

“I for one believe it’s time for Saugus to have a traffic unit,” Finance Committee Chair Kenneth DePatto said of the town manager’s recommendations to create a unit dedicated to enforcing posted speed limits throughout town in addition to other regulations.

Crabtree’s proposal comes in the wake of citizens calling on town officials to make town streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicle traffic.

DePatto said he believes that

Town Meeting members will be very supportive of efforts to create the special traffic unit when the Annual Town Meeting convenes on May 6.

Crabtree, a former officer on the Saugus police force, stressed that his administration seeks to address public safety concerns. If his budget requests are supported by the Annual Town Meeting, Saugus will have 52 patrolmen and 39 firefighters employed by the town.

Crabtree has recommended an increase of $791,123 in his proposed Police Department

years?

A: Specifically, 2014 and 2015.

Q: And that was for during a period after you had left and were no longer part of the station.

A: Absolutely. That’s why we are trying to find out what happened to those funds.

Q: Okay, so at that point in time back in 2017, you have a letter which essentially, if you read it at face value, says that there are no financial audits available for those two years.

A: Don’t you find that strange – that much money wouldn’t be accounted for? I do.

Q: So, to bring closure to this, what do you want? What do you hope for?

A: I’d like to find out whether there is any information available on what happened to those funds. It’s the public’s money and the public has a right to know what happened to it.

And another thing I would like to bring up … with all the improvements in the infrastructure and construction in the town that’s going on – under this Town Manager and Board of Selectmen, there is some wonderful progress being made. They’re building the new Middle School-High School; there are upgrades in roads; there have been renovations to Town Hall. But especially with the new High School, you would think that in order to maximize that, you would want to have a studio facility in there that would really help the kids and it would be state of the art. Concord has a thing like that where they really tie it into the community and the school.

Take a look at what the new Concord, Mass., High School complex accomplished with their local TV station. They’ve created a student- and citizenfriendly cable TV facility – a facility that helps both students and the community. We could have the same type of firstclass operation here.

Q: Have you ever approached

ASKS | SEE PAGE 10 budget for the new fiscal year.

That request includes $597,641 in additional funds for the salaries and wages of full-time Police Department personnel.

This includes salaries for the chief, nine lieutenants, nine sergeants, one administrative assistant, one principal clerk, one general assistant and the 52 patrolmen.

The town manager’s proposed budget includes an increase of $374,939 in the Fire Department budget from the current fiscal year. That request includes $334,871 in additional

FY 2020 BUDGET | SEE PAGE 6

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Construction approval?

Developer says its site plan was approved by default when Planning Board failed to file paperwork on time – a claim disputed by town’s special counsel

By Mark E. Vogler

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awyers for the developer of a proposed residential and commercial project located on Central Street are claiming approval of its site plan on a technicality because the Planning Board failed to file paperwork on time. “The Planning Board was required to issue its written findings and decision within fourteen (14) days of the close of the hearing and file the same with the Saugus Town Clerk,” wrote the Cambridge firm of Noble, Wickersham & Heart LLP in a Notice of Constructive Approval.

“The Planning Board did not make such a filing. In that the Planning Board failed to act on said Site Plan Approval Application within the time required, said application has, as a matter of law, been constructively approved.”

Noble, Wickersham & Heart LLP – which specializes in design, construction, environmental and land use law – filed the document on behalf of Steven Boccelli and 222 Central Street Trust, the applicant of a project before the Planning Board.

The board voted 4-0 last month to rejec t the site plan for a proposal to build a mixed-use development to be located in the Historic Mills Mixed Use Overlay District, on property located at 222 Central St. The project involved a three-story apartment building that featured eight two-bedroom apartments and 26 one-bedroom apartments, along with 2,000 square feet of commercial

space. But Regnante Sterio LLP, special counsel representing the Town of Saugus, declared in a two-page letter to Noble, Wickersham & Heart dated March 11 that the claim was “rejected as a nullity and is of no legal force and effect.”

“This represents an incorrect interpretation of the requirements of the Saugus Zoning Bylaw,” Attorneys Theodore C. Regnante and Jesse D. Schomer wrote in their two-page letter.

The Planning Board in its denial of the site plan following the Feb. 7 public hearing noted that the applicant had failed to apply for and obtain necessary permits, making its application incomplete, the town’s special counsel said.

The Planning Board Site Plan Review Action and the written findings of the Planning Board were filed with the Town Clerk’s Office on March 6.

Regnante Sterio said the applicant has the right to appeal the board’s denial of the site plan.

Planning Board Chair Peter A. Rossetti, Jr. said he is optimistic that the town would prevail in the dispute, noting that the information provided by the developer for the site plan was incomplete. “They’re going to have to go through other boards, and they’re going to run into the same problems that they had with the Planning Board,” Rossetti said.

“They weren’t ready. That’s why we voted against it,” he said.

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Rain barrels are an excellent way to accomplish these goals, as well as to help lower water bills. Rain barrels can also be an excellent resource to use for conserving water during periods of drought. Each rain barrel captures up to 60 gallons of rain, filling quickly with just an eighth-inch of rain. Rain barrels can individually capture thousands of gallons of water each year that residents can use for lawns and gardens instead of having it flow into the Town’s sewer system.

The Town began providing residents with an opportunity to benefit from free or discounted rain barrels in the spring of 2017. This event drew such a great deal of interest that the Town has extended the initiative to continue to offer free and discounted rain barrels for residents.

“We are thrilled to once again offer residents an easy way to collect and save water, and to help manage their water costs,” Crabtree said. “If every home in Saugus has just one rain barrel, our community could potentially eliminate 660,000 gallons of runoff for every eighth-inch of rain,” he said.

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barrel is 39 inches tall and 24 inches in diameter, and weighs 20 pounds when empty. Barrels come with an overflow elbow and spigot, and residents simply connect a hose to the spigot of the rain barrel in order to water lawns and gardens.

“Rain barrels collect a significant source of water that residents can use for free, and the widespread use of the barrels could help reduce the Town’s long-term sewer management costs,” continued Crabtree. “Rain barrels can help reduce pollution from entering the Saugus River and can help address systemic storm water infrastructure challenges, in turn resulting in the reduction of taxpayers’ expenses.”

The rain barrels, which have a retail value of $119, will be awarded by the Town to 25 residents for free. Interested residents can fill out a giveaway form in the Planning and Development Department, which is located in the lower level of Saugus Town Hall (298 Central St.). Residents may also fill out a giveaway form in the Town Manager’s Office, which is located in the main level of Saugus Town Hall. Residents have until Monday, April 1, to enter.

Winners will be selected on Friday, April 5. This giveaway is only available to Saugus resi-

FY 2020 BUDGET | from page 4 funds for the salaries and wages of full-time Fire Department personnel. This includes the salaries for the chief, the deputy chief, the administrative assistant, seven captains, eight lieutenants and the 39 firefighters.

Police chief cites significant “quality of life” impact “The contract for the Superior Officers’ Association and the Saugus Police Patrolmen’s As-

sociation will expire on June 30, 2019,” Giorgetti noted in his Police Department budget proposal booklet that was submitted to the Finance Committee on Wednesday night.

“This budget request is based on current actual pay rates,” he said.

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Saugus residents.”

“In 2018, the police department responded to approximately 24,157 calls for service, made 350 arrests and initiated 1,721 Incident Reports. The Department responded to 524 Motor Vehicle Accidents this past year and served 139 Restraining Orders. A total of 2222 Traffic citations were issued. We also logged into evidence 731 pieces of property,” the chief said in his report.

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For safer Saugus schools

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Police and school officials collaborate on making Saugus Public Schools safer

(Editor’s Note: The following story is based on a press release issued this week by Town Manager Scott Crabtree’s Office.) he Saugus Police De partment, working with the Saugus School Committee, is looking to address and improve safety, security and emergency preparedness within the Saugus Public Schools.

At the Thursday, March 14, School Committee meeting, Saugus Interim Police Chief Ronald Giorgetti was scheduled to present the School Committee with ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate), a comprehensive emergency response program that will better prepare the school department and improve the safety of the students and the community as a whole. This program will bring the Saugus Public Schools’ safety standards up to the nationally recognized standards of the ALICE program. ALICE is the #1 civilian response program for all organizations that provide options-based strategic methods to help individuals better respond to an active threat. This cutting-edge program will provide the Sau-

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“The safety of our children is the primary concern for the School Committee,” School Committee Chair Jeannie Meredith said.

“I am thankful that the Police and Town have brought in this nationally recognized response system that will prioritize the safety of the kids, staff and school, and better prepare ourselves for this changing environment,” she said.

The Town Manager, Police Chief and Superintendent of Schools have met several times over the past year to research, study and discuss improving the safety, security and emergency preparedness within the Saugus Public Schools through ALICE. “I want to commend the Saugus School Committee and the Superintendent of Schools for addressing school and student safety, in working with the Saugus Police Department,” Town Manager Scott Crabtree said. ”This comprehensive, multitiered certification-based program uses a blended model of

online courses and hands-on drills to ensure learning retention as well as proper application of strategies … Training modules, which will be made available to all staff, will be tailored based on students’ ages and needs,” he said.

The Massachusetts Task Force Report on School Safety and Security’s recommendations to the governor state that lockdown is no longer a stand-alone strategy to secure in place during an active shooter threat. The report specifically recommends ALICE, which is endorsed by the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the United States Department of Education. ALICE is also recommended by the state Secretaries of Public Safety, Education, and Health & Human Services, the Massachusetts State Police and the Massachusetts Teachers Association.

Historically, government agencies have recommended a lockdown-only approach that includes students hiding under desks or against walls.

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From AC/DC to U2, the Breakaway Music Hall covers Rock & Roll and more

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hat started as a plan to return the missing music scene to the North Shore and Greater Boston – Breakaway Music Hall in Danvers has met that goal and exceeded it. Since the heydays of the live Boston music club scene, such as the legendary Channel nightclub which held 1,500 guests to the still-running Paradise Rock Club with a capacity of 350, Breakaway has brought musical tribute acts, from the popular Bon Jovi tribute band ‘Livin’ on a Bad Name’ to country music’s ‘No Shoes Nation’ Kenny Chesney tribute band.

Breakaway Music Hall owner Joe Crowley, who purchased the former Village Green restaurant and bar less than four years ago, has turned the place upside down with renovations to the kitchen and restaurant of the nightclub – moving the stage to the west side to allow for a larger capacity – along with a renovated bar. After its start as a gamble with local cover bands – such as the popular

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The Doors Experience will return a Jim Morrison tribute to the Breakaway stage, which will also feature Livin’ on a Bad Name’s Bon Jovi lookalike. Taking the classic rock tribute to the next level or two, the worldfamous The Blushing Brides – The Rolling Stones tribute band who are celebrating 40 years – will play the Music Hall on Saturday, April 20. The Who tribute band called 5:15 will play on March 29; the Aerosmith tribute fave Draw The Line will play May 6.

Just last weekend, the U2 tribute band The Joshua Tree packed the club with hundreds of fans.

Breakaway will also feature national acts, such as John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, which is slated to play the club on Saturday, April 6, and tickets have been selling steadily,

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The venue has also featured Rick Derringer (“Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo”) as well as the band Boston guitarist Barry Goudreau with his new band, Engine Room. Ozzy Osbourne tribute band Ozzmosis joined Judas Priest, The Priest for a recent double metal bill that packed the music hall.

According to Crowley, he’s just getting started with building the club’s rep for not just local bands, but national acts from rock and country to alternative. Crowley credits Breakaway General Manager Dan Muccio’s background in music management and his many contacts in the industry with the band bookings.

“I think we’ve firmly planted the flag in Danvers as a great live club setting, and bands and their agents have been taking notice,” said Crowley. “I hope to see major national acts stop in for either an intimate club show during their major stadium tours or solo acoustic shows.

It’s all wait-and-see.”

Crowley has also planted the seeds for the local music scene by offering up the Music Hall stage for local performers to play with a professional musician, Brian Maes and his band on Tuesday Open Mic nights.

Budding musicians of all ages can work on their chops by signing in at 6:30 pm and jam with the pros.

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MIRROR IMAGE: Maurice “Mick Jagger” is shown on stage performing The Rolling Stones’ songbook. The Stones tribute band The Blushing Brides will be bringing their 40th anniversary tour to the Breakaway Music Hall stage on April 20.

“I want to give the local musicians an opportunity to play – kind of like giving back to the musical community, said Crowley. “Maybe someday they can return with their own band or as a solo act and get paid as a professional. I can say ‘I knew them when they first played at Breakaway’, he said with a smile.

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the School Department about that, or the Town?

A: As a matter of fact, The Saugus Advocate published a lengthy letter about this (Aug. 25, 2017), and there was no response from anybody, but I think the Board of Directors of the cable station should – rather than investing any money in old infrastructure – should consider the new school. You have to make it so the kids will come. As it is today, they are not going to go out of their way to go to a different facility.

Q: And to have a facility that is available to the community as well as the kids.

A: Absolutely.

Q: And it could become part of the curriculum?

A: Yes, and they could have it all there – computer graphics to art to theatre – everything.

There is already a fiber optics linkup within the educational community. Back when I was executive director, we had supplied every school in Saugus with production capabilities.

We gave them a three-camera studio – to the Junior High.

Q: So, what does this say to you? You have the studio currently housed in the High School, but there are no plans to include them in the new High School.

A: Well, it takes somebody with some patience and drive to push something like that through the community. But the problem is it actually has to be supported by the community and the powers that be.

It really has to come from the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen, as it should. They should see the value of having that kind of facility available to the students and the community in the new facility. I mean, everything would be beautiful.

Like I said, just take a look at Concord and take a look even at Wakefield, which has a similar facility. People forget … PEG [Public, Educational and Government] access was created for the community so different voices could be raised and alternative opinions – and not necessarily the mainstream.

Q: So, this kind of setup could be an adjunct to the video classes they have.

A: Absolutely. When I was there, we had a video club. We had students in classrooms learning about video.

Q: So, you wrote the Letter to the Editor and you never got any kind of response?

A: Not from anyone.

Q: Did you ever approach the current cable board or the selectmen?

A: No. That’s kind of my fault, but that’s what you get when you’re used to the normal response you get from them.

Q: So, you just didn’t feel

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 15, 2019 comfortable approaching them?

A: No, I didn’t.

Q: Because you didn’t think they would take your idea seriously after everything that had happened?

A: No, I didn’t. Or, if anything, it would go the other way [against] because of my involvement; because I’ve seen that, too, and I was the only one pushing this agenda. I had been in the community and had been in all of the schools, and they took that all away.

Q: So, what else do you see of the potential here with a new school being built?

A: It’s a remarkable opportunity. I’m just a firm believer in communications: the more, the better. If they don’t have that in their new educational facility, it’s a missed opportunity. Students could be receiving training in video production, graphics, arts, entertainment and so many other educational activities in a studio with all of the latest gadgets right inside the new school. The entire community would benefit from having the new facility located in the new school complex.

There are many factors why it is smart to incorporate such a new facility in the new school complex, including incorporating an up-to-date facility, which will both help and facilitate teaching media and communications; a centralized location offering ease of access by all in the community – along with being ADA-compliant – without incorporating additional construction costs, and plenty of parking and use for current and future municipal purposes. I just don’t see why they would want to take that opportunity away from the kids, especially in today’s digital age.

Q: You approached us and requested to do this interview, so what is the main thing you want to put forth?

A: The main thought that I would like to leave everybody with is that to proceed into the future, the best opportunity – especially for the school system – wouldn’t it be enticing to have all of the new technology in the school and available to the students, rather than not?

How can you not want that?

How can you not want upto-date communications and state-of-the-art studio stuff and all be paid for by the station – so that it’s not even an investment?

Q: So, the main point you are trying to make is that the cable television studio really belongs in this new educational facility?

A: Absolutely. I would back that all the way. That would be my number one goal and total satisfaction for me. The other thing is just accountability and

transparency, which all communications is about.

Q: So, you feel that the public is entitled to know what happened to that money that you say is missing and unaccounted for?

A: It’s at least a million dollars; so when I left, there was a million dollars and now it’s unaccounted for. Where is it?

Where did it go?

Q: You’re requesting information that other people in town have made similar requests for, but never received.

A: Absolutely. I had to account for the money when I was there, so why shouldn’t that apply to others?

Q: Anything else that you would like to share?

A: During my tenure as executive director, 2007-2013, we successfully built a two-channel, old municipality infrastructure, one-person operation with minimal programming into a powerhouse of community involvement ultimately generating over 80 hours a week of original programming.

This growth in programming allowed us to incorporate another channel in our lineup, establishing a third channel for dedicated programming. This took vision and much community and internal support to accomplish.

This support – seven fulltime employees, several parttime workers, including High School students on stipends – were all Saugus residents.

We had a mission statement to give back to and increase community involvement, which we accomplished. We also gained complete autonomy from the Town of Saugus, which included funding distributed by Comcast.

This we maintained openly and with fiduciary responsibility as dictated by our charter. I never had any signatory control over funding and had to get Board approval for any expenditures deemed necessary for the continued growth of the then Saugus Community Television station.

Upon my termination in May 2013, due to a change in community political direction, the funds that were in control of Saugus Community Television were 1) savings account, totally approximately $650,000.00; 2) two CD’s in accounts, totally $300,000.00.

Myself and several other Saugus citizens, although using the Freedom of Information Act, have been unable to discover what specifically happened to this $1 million.

Where did it go? Who was accountable? Why is there no record of where it went? This is our money as Saugus community members and Comcast users. We deserve to know what happened to it.

Emmanuelle Le Gal: An area artist displays her work at the Saugus Public Library this month

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rtist Emmanuelle Le Gal lives in Lynn. But she’ll be a big part of the town this month as the Saugus Public Library will feature her watercolors.

The subjects of her work range from places in France to more local environs, like the City of Lynn and the Saugus River. It will all be on display in the first floor Reading Room at the Saugus Public Library this month.

Le Gal came to Boston and

studied at the Massachusetts College of Art, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design. She focuses on water colors for their immediacy and simplicity and explores different subject matter depending on what catches her eye, constantly changing herself. Art has always been an integral part of her life and her desire to express beauty through art continues.

Sixth annual Chili Chowder Challenge to benefit local veterans – March 24

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ome join us for a fun day of FUNdraising to benefit local veterans and our Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School Veterans Club at the sixth annual Chili Chowder Challenge! It will be held on Sunday, March 24 from noon until 3 p.m. at the Prince VFW Post #1506 (428 Main St. in Melrose). Your $10.00 donation at the door will give you the opportunity to taste all that you can of the many different chili dishes, chowders, soups, etc., prepared by local organizations, groups and

several restaurants. Your entry fee will give you tickets which will allow you to vote for your favorite among the chilies, chowders and soups. The Melrose Emblem Club #89 hopes you’ll once again vote their clam chowder Number 1!

All funds raised will benefit Operation Resilient and this year will pair local veterans who have served in Afghanistan with 8th grade students from our Middle School for a once in a lifetime trip to the war memorials in Washington, D.C.

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Saugus River Watershed Council 2019 Scholarships

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he Saugus River Watershed Council is now accepting applications for 2019 environmental scholarships.

During 2019, the Saugus River Watershed Council will award one $500 Environmental Leadership Scholarship and one $500 Pamela Harris Memorial Scholarship to high school seniors graduating during the spring of 2019 and attending college next fall. This year’s recipients will be selected based

upon commitment to environmental protection, academic record, demonstrated leadership in school and community activities, and statement of personal commitment to protecting the environment. Financial need may be considered on a secondary basis among finalists.

Applicants demonstrating commitment to public health aspects of environmental protection will receive preference

for the new Pamela Harris Memorial Scholarship. “As a nurse, volunteer member of the Saugus Board of Health, and Saugus River Watershed Council Board Member, Pam was committed to improving public health for families in the Saugus River watershed by addressing even the most troubling sources of pollution,” said SRWC Program Coordinator Mary Lester. “We are extremely pleased to provide this

scholarship to honor Pam’s tireless efforts to make a difference by protecting public health and promoting environmental stewardship,” said Lester.

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

books or fees. Applications must be emailed to marylester@saugusriver.org by Friday, April 12, 2019. The scholarship application form is available at http://www.saugusriver.org/EnvironmentalScholarship.htm.

The Saugus River Watershed Council is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 to protect and restore the natural resources of the Saugus River watershed.

Stop & Shop will host Food Drive to Assist HS2 HISTORICAL |

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ealthy Students – Healthy Saugus (HS2) will hold a food drive on Saturday. April 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stop & Shop in Saugus Plaza at 164 Main St. HS2 is a program that assists Saugus students with food insecurity during weekends. Nutritional food is bagged at local churches on Thursday and then distributed to the students at the four elementary, middle and high schools on Friday.

HS2 volunteers will be at the two entrances/exits at Stop & Shop in Saugus on Saturday to hand out flyers with a list of needed food items to shoppers as they enter, and then to collect donated food from shoppers as they exit. There

will be an area set up inside Stop & Shop where the following needed food items will be located to make it easier for shoppers who would like to donate: • Mac and Cheese (7.5 oz.)

• Canned vegetables (15 oz.): sliced carrots, peas, green beans and corn • Granola bars • Peanut butter (15 oz.)

• Jelly (squeeze plastic bottles) • Canned tuna (five oz.)

• Canned chicken (10 oz.)

The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry – together with the Saugus Faith Community, the Saugus School Superintendent and area businesses and organizations – has been

collaborating on HS2. The initiative, which launched in October, currently serves 54 Saugus children with food bags each Friday.

Donations of food or checks can be given to any of the Saugus churches listed below, and checks should be made out to “Saugus Clergy Association” with “HS2” in the memo line. To make grocery donations, please drop off at any of the following local sites. If you can volunteer to help bag groceries, see the days and times listed.

St. John’s Episcopal Church, 8 Prospect St., Saugus; 781-2331242. Bagging groceries: first Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Cliftondale Church of the

Nazarene, 60 Essex St., Saugus; 781-233-2886. Bagging groceries: second Thursdays at 4 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Saugus, 105 Main St., Saugus; 781231-1690. Bagging groceries: second Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus; 781233-2497. Bagging groceries: third Thursdays at 7 p.m.

First Congregational Church UCC, 300 Central St., Saugus; 781-233-3028. Bagging groceries: fourth Thursdays at 4 p.m.

New Hope Assembly of God, 9 Assembly Dr., Saugus; 781233-6384. Bagging groceries: fifth Thursdays at 7 p.m. The church will also be a backup site in case another church cannot host on their day.

from page 8 er work created by local and international artists in the past 2 summers.

The next meeting of the Saugus Historical Society on April 10 will be a presentation by The Old Sachem, Bill Stewart. Bill’s writing, mostly about local sports events has been very popular in both the Saugus Advertiser and the Saugus Advocate. The Saugus Historical Society calendar incorrectly lists the date for the April meeting as the 17th but it is the second Wednesday of the month, April 10.

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Saugus-Lynnfield Bantam AAA team DelVecchio honored as MIAA wins Mass. Tier 2 Bantam State Title Sportsmanship Award Winner

The Saugus-Lynnfield Youth Hockey Bantam AAA team recently won Massachusetts Tier 2 Bantam State Title, defeating Billerica, 1-0, in the Finals. Shown from left to right: back row: Aidan Andrews, Brendan Powers, Manny Alvarez-Segee, Danny Storella, Drew Damiani, Larry Graffeo, Nate Alves, Jake McLaughlin, Nolan Drislane and Dante Mauro; front row: Ben Sieve, Ryan Ragucci, Evan Fitzmeyer, Nick Hubbard, Marcus Dennison and Lucas Cook. The coaching staff: Darren Damiani, John McLaughlin, Darrell Segee, Scott Ragucci and Mark Andrews. (Courtesy photo)

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h e S a u g u s / Ly n n f i e l d Stars Bantam Hockey Team went into the weekend of March 1st, 2019 with one goal, to bring home a state championship title for their hockey community. They had five games standing ahead of them before they could accomplish this goal.

Game 1 against Medfield ended in a 6-0 shutout win for the Stars. Goals in the 1st period by Larry Graffeo, Danny Storella with two and Brendan Powers. Second period goals by Nate Alves and Drew Damiani.

Game 2 against Billerica was a chippy affair by all accounts. Billerica was first to score but, 90 seconds later we answered with a goal by Brendan Powers assisted by Danny Storella. In the Second period Billerica went up again leading 2-1 but, in the 3rd period Dante Mauro notches a goal tying things up. Regulation time expires and we head into the first 5 minute overtime period with back and forth action with both goalies coming up with big stops. Time expires and we head into

the second overtime again with back and forth play but nothing on the board. Its shoot out time with the first team to score taking the win.

Coach Segee sticks with goalie Nick Hubbard who stops a rifle of a shot from the Billerica player. Manny Alvarez-Segee takes the ice for the Stars and cruises in beating the Billerica goalie glove side for the 3-2 win.

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by Brendan Powers to cap off

the game.

Game 4 versus the squad from Everett/Revere was a tough hard fought game. First period goals by Manny Alvarez-Segee assisted by Drew Damiani and Marcus Dennison assisted by Lucas Cook and Ryan Ragucci. Everett/Revere cut the lead in half in the 2nd period with a goal but, it proved not to be enough as the Stars win 2-1.

Game 5 we matched up against Billerica again to fight it out for the championship. Larry Graffeo lit the post with 4:08 left in the game on a rebound shot from Dante Mauro to give us a 1-0 lead.

It was another nail bitter of a game but, with absolutely fantastic team play and an outstanding performance by the goalie Evan Fitzemeyer on the afternoon of Sunday March 3rd the buzzer rang. Sticks, gloves and helmets went flying thru the air as the kids swarmed the ice.

Mission accomplished they were State Champions. The Saugus/Lynnfield Stars Bantam team went undefeated in those five games.

Congratulations to Derek DelVecchio of Saugus. Derek is a senior hockey captain at Bishop Fenwick High School who was honored by the MIAA at the Boston Bruins game and was one of the states MIAA Sportsmanship Award Winners. (Courtesy photo)

Lenten opportunities in Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following information was submitted to The Saugus Advocate by Mary Sue Strautin, secretary for the Saugus Faith Community, to inform the public of church and faith-related events happening during the Lenten and Easter season here is Saugus.)

Sundays Book club: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish; continues on March 24 and April 7 Tuesdays Lent Bible Study: “Lent: The Gift of a New Creation, A Lenten Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary” by Thomas L. Ehrich – 10:30-noon, St. John’s (8 Prospect St.).

Community Coffee Hour and Conversation: Panera Bread, 5-7 p.m. (not week of March 18).

Wednesdays Community Coffee Hour and Conversation: Dunkin’ on Hamilton Street, 10-noon (not week of March 18).

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament.

Thursdays Praying the Scriptures: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish; continues on March 21, April 4 and April 11.

Fridays Meager Meals: 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.; March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 at Blessed Sacrament (lower hall) Stations of the Cross: 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament.

Lenten Mission: March 24, 25 and 26; 7:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Parish with Fr. Paul Ruttle. The theme of the mission is Love is Ingenious. The Mon-

day and Tuesday morning presentations will be the same as the evening.

Easter Triduum Services: April 18, 19 and 20 Holy Thursday: 9:00 a.m.: Morning Prayer at Blessed Sacrament.

10:45 a.m.: Holy Thursday Service at Cliftondale Congregational Church.

5:00 p.m.: Agape Meal (potluck) at St John’s.

7:00 p.m.: Service of Holy Eucharist with Washing of Feet at St. John’s.

7:00 p.m.: Celebration of the Lord’s Supper at Blessed Sacrament; Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 10 p.m. and Night Prayer at 10:00 p.m.

Good Friday: 9:00 a.m.: Morning Prayer at Blessed Sacrament.

10:45 a.m.:Good Friday Service at Cliftondale Congregational Church.

Noon: Mary’s Way of the Cross at Blessed Sacrament.

Noon: First Baptist Church in Saugus.

7:00 p.m.: Celebration of the Lord’s Supper at Blessed Sacrament.

7:00 p.m.: Holy Eucharist with Veneration of the Cross at St. John’s Episcopal.

7:00 p.m.: Service with communion at New Hope Assembly of God. Holy Saturday: 9:00 a.m.: Morning Prayer at Blessed Sacrament.

Noon to 200 p.m.: Community Easter Egg Hunt at New Hope Assembly of God.

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American Legion Post 69 Malden offers Blue Star Banners to families with loved ones serving

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alden American Legion Post 69 would like to honor the many families in Malden and the surrounding area that currently have loved ones actively serving in either the armed forces or the National Guard. It is our honor to give each of these families a Blue Star Banner that symbolizes the American Legion’s way of saying thank you for serving, espe-

cially during our 100th anniversary celebration. Should a loved one want to receive the banner, and we urge them to do so, please contact the Post Adjutant at post 69 @verizon.net so we can arrange the presentation.

Since 1919, the American Legion’s Blue Star Banner has been recognized by Congress as a way to thank loved ones who have military members

serving our country to defend the freedoms we all cherish.

Post 69 will also provide a Blue Star Banner to businesses and government agencies that want to show support for employees actively serving in the armed forces, National Guard and reserve. Please let us know if you would like us to present a banner by contacting us by our email.

Boston City FC to hold open tryouts at Harry Della Russo Stadium in Revere Sunday, March 17 Boston City FC will hold Open Tryouts for prospective players at Harry Della Russo Stadium in Revere on Sunday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Lions technical staff will oversee the search for players with the potential to compete with the first team in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL)

and the Boston City FC II development squad in the Bay State Soccer League (BSSL).

Players wishing to join the tryouts must register and complete payment at the Boston City FC website. A sign-up form is now available. All tryouts participants must be aged 18 or older.

The 2019 NPSL season is set to kick off in late April, while the

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new BSSL league and cup campaign opens on March 30.

Open tryouts have given opportunities to several first team regulars, including 2016 top scorer Homero Morais, defender Marcelo Cunha who is the club’s appearances leader, and 2017 regional all-NPSL selection midfielder Michael Rincon. Last year, midfielder

Chris Gilbert and forwards Danny Apajee and “Reko”Wesad AlSaadi were among those who emerged from the tryouts and saw action in the BSSL and U.S. Open Cup qualifying.

Boston City FC plays at the highest level of the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) sanctioned league structure in the eight-team

North Atlantic Conference of the NPSL Northeast Region and will call Harry Della Russo Stadium in Revere home for the upcoming season. The neighboring city of Medford, where the Lions have strong ties to the local youth soccer community, will also host two regular season matches at Hormel Stadium.

to the Saugus Finance Committee.

“I believe that this budget will provide the proper emergency coverage for the entire FY 2020 budget cycle,” he wrote.

Newbury cited these as the key issues addressed in his budget: focusing on current and future staffing levels for a growing community; continued focus on maintaining an aging fleet of department ve-

hicles (Operational and Staff ); focus on additional funding due to new OSHA regulations; continued focus on a culture of training; and focusing on updating new training and operational technology.

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2.70% APY MAKING THEIR PITCH: During Wednesday night’s Finance Committee meeting, left to right, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and Saugus Fire Chief Michael C. Newbury highlight the major features of their spending plan for the Fire Department in the 2020 fiscal year. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)

“We continue to reach out to the community with Our Citizen Police Academy, National Night Out, District Attorney’s Summer Camp, Post Overdose Opiate Outreach and National Drug Take Back. We will continue to work with town departments and different groups/ organizations within The Town in an effort to engage with the community, develop partnerships and proactively address the concerns of the community.”

Fire chief highlights his budget Over the past year, the Saugus Fire Department responded to 30 residential fires which totaled $934,410 in proper-

ty damage. The bulk of the damage ($791,200) stemmed from the 18 house fires involving one- or two-family homes.

There were 11 fires involving apartments.

Overall, there was a total of 40 structure fires last year and 91 fires overall. There were 2,887 emergency responses, 19 mutual aid responses, 73 hazmat (hazardous material) responses and 4,892 for alltype incidents – 654 of which were false alarm responses.

“I believe that this budget proposal and the capital improvement requests are in the best interest of the Saugus Fire Department, and in turn, the entire Town of Saugus,” Newbury wrote in his cover letter

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THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS

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By Mark Vogler

signed and built by Selectman Jennifer D’Eon. It’s kind of a neatlooking derby entry that looks like a miniature Titanic on wheels.

But Jen is concerned that might be too heavy to speed down the track. Come down to Cliftondale to cheer Jen on, or root for the other competition. Check it out!

ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about Final Saugus Babe Ruth sign-ups this week in Saugus.

The final Saugus Babe Ruth Baseball sign-ups will be held at the Fox Hill Yacht Club on Ballard Street on March 25 from 6 to 8 The kids loved K9 Bruin p.m. Any Saugus resident 13, 14 or 15 years of age is eligible to I got an email early yesterday morning from Michael A. Smith, sign up. Also, 12 year olds who don’t qualify for Little League are the creative, talented and happy-go-lucky principal of Oakland- eligible for Babe Ruth. The cost for the season is $175 per playvale Elementary School. er. After teams are picked, uniforms and a game schedule will “Hey Mark, We just got some really sad news. Bruin, the K-9 unit be issued. The season is scheduled to start April 4. Most games here in Saugus, has taken a turn for the worse from the cancer will be played at World Series Park, which is celebrating its fifdiagnosis and will be put down later today,” Smith wrote. teenth season.

“The school is saying a special goodbye to him today around 11:30. Ofc. Fawcett has promised to drive by the school and the Youth sports collaborate this month! kids are going to line up and wave as he drives by. If you would Saugus Youth Soccer, Saugus Pop Warner, Saugus National like, please feel free to come by and take a few pictures. I plan Little League, Saugus American Little League, Saugus Softball to take some as well and will gladly send them to you if you are and Saugus Lacrosse are excited to announce our joint fundraisunable to swing by,” he offered. ing event! Come join us for a night of food, dancing, poker and I would have loved to have been there with kids of Oakland- lots of fun at Breakaway in Danvers on Friday, March 22! This is vale at that special, solemn moment where they pay their re- a great opportunity to support one league or multiple leagues spects to a Saugus K9 legend. But, when news is breaking on all at the same great event!

There are two ticket levels available for purchase: $20 General deadline and I have to fill the paper, a 45-minute drive down to Ticket – includes cheese pizza, salad and DJ entertainment; $40 Saugus and a similar ride back isn’t doable.

But, certainly it’s great news to hear the young grade school Poker Ticket – includes Texas Hold’em Tournament entry fee, kids appreciated Bruin’s past visit, along with his longtime han- cheese pizza, salad and DJ entertainment. Prizes will be awarddler and friend – K-9 Officer Tim Fawcett. I ran into Tim just a ed to players who place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Doors will open at 7:00 p.m., and the tournament will begin couple of weeks ago, as he was reading to a first grade class at Oaklandvale as the school celebrated Read Across America at 7:30 p.m. There is a limited number of tickets so make sure to Day and the birthday of the legendary children’s book author, purchase them early. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.

Dr. Seuss. I took a photo of Tim reading Dr. Seuss’s famous “The eventbrite.com/e/saugus-youth-sports-fundraiser-texas-holdemtournament-and-dancing-at-breakaway-tickets-55458865961.

Cat in the Hat.” As much as we love our kids, this is an adult-only event. Please So long, K9 Bruin. May your spirit live on in the hearts of all share with aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends so that we those Saugus kids who loved you a bunch. can come together to support all the sports that our children love to play!

Did the Chamber snub any Saugus members?

I’m wondering if I’ve been had by some of the Saugus representatives who never called me back about last week’s story A free film about a veteran Several members of local veterans advocacy groups have asked about the Board of Directors of the Saugus Chamber of Commerce and the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce voting “unan- us to let folks know about an upcoming film that residents will be able to see at no charge. imously to consolidate into one organization.”

“On Tuesday, April 2, GE is sponsoring the screening of “AmeriBased on some of the scuttlebutt I’m hearing now, it sounds like an exaggeration or gross misrepresentation of the facts as can Veteran” at the ReelAbilities film festival,” Dennis Gould wrote I now know. And after talking with longtime Saugus business us in a recent email.

“I served on GE Corporate Board for GE Veterans and was past leader Peter A. Rossetti, Jr., I have to wonder whether there’s a lot more to the story than some members of the new Chamber Commander GE Veterans Lynn so was asked to please get word out about this.” want us to know.

The film can be viewed on Tuesday, April 2, at 6:30 p.m. at Show“I wasn’t involved in the vote, and I was a little surprised when I heard about it,” Rossetti, a longtime member of the Saugus case Cinema de Lux Revere. It’s directed by Julie Cohen and is 70 Chamber’s Board of Directors, told me this week. “And I thought minutes long. It’s a documentary in English with Open Captions.

Here’s the synopsis: At age 21, Sgt. Nick Mendes was blown up I was a board member. But I wasn’t told the voting was going to by an IED in Afghanistan, paralyzing him from the neck down. take place,” he said.

Rossetti is not just a board member, but probably the most This unflinching and surprisingly funny documentary follows veteran merchant on the Saugus Chamber’s Board of Directors. him for five years as he readjusts to life. At the start of the story, he is in a V.A. hospital unable to speak, eat or even breathe on And that goes back more than three decades.

Perhaps Rossetti was one of the board members who was in- his own. By the end of the film, he is studying for a real estate litentionally left out of the loop because he wouldn’t have voted cense, using mouth-operated technology to play video games, in favor of the merger. “I didn’t think Saugus should merge with and fishing. Nick reunites with the soldier who saved his life in Lynn. That was my personal opinion. But I did not participate in Afghanistan and most amazing of all, he falls in love with and marries his medical caregiver. the vote,” he said.

A panel discussion will follow. Registration is strongly recRossetti thinks there may have been a few other members of the former Saugus board who didn’t know ahead of time of the ommended. For more details, go to www.reelabilities.org/bosSaugus vote either. So, it begs the question, why did some of the ton. Share this event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ powers that be among the Saugus ranks want to merge with the events/2161125913922656/.

Lynn Chamber so bad?

I’d love to hear from the Saugus representatives on the new Marching as one league – in one parade The newly formed Saugus Little League has announced it will board who didn’t return my phone calls when I wrote the story last week. Funny how it is that they wouldn’t want to be quoted host its annual Opening Day Parade on Saturday, April 20, at 9 a.m. This year the Saugus National and Saugus American Leagues in a local story that affects a few local Saugus merchants. will march as one.

Stay tuned.

Parade participants will assemble at 8:30 a.m. at the Oaklandvale School, which is located at 266 Main St. With a police and Pinewood Derby tomorrow For those who were disappointed a couple of weeks ago when fire escort, the marchers will leave the Oaklandvale School at 9 anticipated snow led to the cancellation of Saugus Cub Scout a.m. and head north up Main Street. They plan to arrive at the Elks Field, which is located at 401 Main St., at about 10 a.m., in Pack 62’s Pine Wood Derby, it’s back on!

It’s been rescheduled for tomorrow (Saturday, March 16) at the time for the Opening Day Ceremony.

Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Board of Selectmen Cliftondale Congregational Church, 50 Essex St. in Saugus. The Open Race (adults, Boy Scouts, parents and siblings) starts at 10 are expected to participate. Tom Whittredge, executive presia.m. Pizza will be served around noon. Cub Scouts start racing dent of the Saugus Little League, says he’s expecting 300 playaround 1 p.m. This free event is for anyone who would like to ers to participate in Opening Day. come down and watch some good, clean family fun.

One of the highlights of this year’s event could be a car de- Saugus River cleanup on Earth Day

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

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

Deadline for Town Meeting Warrant Anyone who has an Article to be inserted into the Annual Town Meeting Warrant may submit the Article with appropriate number of signatures to the Selectmen’s Office, no later than April 2, or bring it to the April 2 meeting.

The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium at 298 Central St. that night. For more information you may contact Wendy Reed, clerk of the Board of Selectmen, at (781) 231-4124 or email her at wreed@saugus-ma. gov or drop by the first floor office at Saugus Town Hall 298 Central St. The Annual Town Meeting begins on the first Monday in May, which would be May 6 this year.

It’s Budget Time The Finance Committee began the first of several budget review sessions on Wednesday nights, leading off with Saugus Public Schools last week (March 6) and the public safety budgets on Wednesday night (March 13). So, the work is underway to craft the budget for the 2020 fiscal year that begins July 1. Stay tuned for more details.

The agenda for next Wednesday night’s (March 20) Finance Committee meeting, which is set for 7 p.m. in the first floor conference room, is the Department of Public Works. This is generally one that attracts interest from Town Meeting members who like to know what street or sidewalk projects might be happening this year which would be of interest to citizens of any precinct in town.

In Memory of Pam Harris

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SOUNDS | from page 16 The Saugus River Watershed Council (SRWC) is now accepting applications for 2019 environmental scholarships. During 2019, SRWC will award one $500 Environmental Leadership Scholarship and one $500 Pamela Harris Memorial Scholarship to high school seniors graduating during the spring of 2019 and attending college next fall.

This year’s recipients will be selected based upon commitment to environmental protection, academic record, demonstrated leadership in school and community activities and statement of personal commitment to protecting the environment. Financial need may be considered on a secondary basis among finalists.

Applicants demonstrating commitment to public health aspects of environmental protection will receive preference for the new “Pamela Harris Memorial Scholarship.”

As a nurse, volunteer member of the Saugus Board of Health, and SRWC Board Member, Pam was committed to improving public health for families in the Saugus River watershed by addressing even the most troubling sources of pollution,” said SRWC Program Coordinator Mary Lester. “We are extremely pleased to provide this scholarship to honor Pam’s tireless efforts to make a difference by protecting public health and promoting environmental stewardship.”

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

Applications must be emailed to marylester@saugusriver.org

by Friday, April 12, 2019. The scholarship application form is available at http://www.saugusriver.org/EnvironmentalScholarship.htm.

Main attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library – for people of all ages – from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: • A Books in Bloom bulletin: Spring is here! Well, almost. But if you want a preview of what it could be like, come down to the library and sign up for this year’s annual edition of Books in Bloom.

There will be an informational meeting for exhibitors tomorrow

(Saturday, March 16) at noon for this special event that’s sponsored by the Saugus Garden Club and the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. This year’s event is set for Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to closing. The two floors of the library will be beaming with all sorts of spring colors on those two days, as the participants get creative by matching floral arrangements with books. They use flowers to interpret a book’s title, cover or theme.

There are four categories this year: Fiction, Nonfiction, Children’s Books and Young Adults. The deadline for entering is March 24. For more information, please contact Lorraine DiMilla (781233-7451) or Donna Manoogian (781-233-5640) of the Saugus Garden Club or stop by the library.

• Friendship Storytime on Fridays continues. This special program for children, which begins at 9:30 a.m., is sponsored by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skill with structured storytime.

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

• Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten playgroup! This program, which is sponsored by the Coordinated Community Engagement Grant, runs from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. It’s recommended for children ages three through five.

• Fairy Tale Players Theatre Presents: Little Red Riding Hood, Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m. This program is supported by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council – a state agency.

• Electronic Music Production – Thursday, March 28, 6-8 p.m. in the Brooks Room. Grades 6 and up. All of the music you hear today on the radio or in the movies needs electronic components.

Whether or not you have played an instrument before, this class will introduce you to becoming an audio engineer. Empow Studios will be back with another great class! Students will get to work with a digital audio workstation. This program is supported by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council – a state agency.

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

Page 17 poems as you like. Winners will be notified at the beginning of May. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place.

Winners will receive a poetry journal and a set of 18 finepoint colored pens.

• Make and Take DIY Aromatherapy! Thursday, April 4, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room; ages 11 to 18. Learn how to make mini bath bomb and face mists and how to design your own soap wrap. Learn about how Aromatherapy works and make your own spa products to take home. Please sign up in advance as space is limited.

• The Yoga Experience – Here’s a free, basic yoga class that is ideal for beginners.

This 60-minute slow flow class opens with a brief meditation followed by a gentle warm up, some core strengthening, standing postures, and flexibility poses. Each session winds down with deep relaxation.

Lisa Poto is a registered yoga teacher and a member of the Yoga Alliance. She graduated from Barre & Soul’s 200-hour yoga teacher training program.

“Yoga is my passion, and has been transforming in my life. I believe that yoga is for everybody. It is your own personal exploration and journey,” Poto said.

If this is something that

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FOR SAFER | from page 7 originated during the Cold War as a method of protection from a nuclear threat.

Today, government agencies have spent considerable resources researching active shooting events. Their findings have resulted in a change in guidance and a movement away from the Cold War era techniques typically used in a lockdown-only approach, and towards Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Public Information Meetings for the Tobin Bridge/Chelsea Curves Rehabilitation Project Monday, March 18, 2019 6pm – 8pm Wilmington Town Hall 121 Glen Rd, Wilmington, MA 01887

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 6pm – 8pm Ipswich Town Hall 25 Green St, Ipswich, MA 01938

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 6pm – 8pm Peabody City Hall 24 Lowell St, Peabody, MA 01960

Thursday, March 21, 2019 6pm – 8pm Saugus Town Hall 298 Central St, Saugus, MA 01906

Monday, March 25, 2019 6pm – 8pm Newburyport City Hall 60 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA 01950

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 6pm – 8pm Andover Public Safety Center 32 North Main St, Andover, MA 01810

“ With this cutting-edge safety and security program, we are providing educators, staff, children and residents with resources that could potentially save their life in an emergency situation … I would like to thank the School Committee and the Town for their support of this extremely important initiative,” Chief Giorgetti said.

Fo r m o re i n fo r m a t i o n , please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 781-231-4111.

~ LEGAL NOTICE ~

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES19P0521EA Estate of: Cynthia Anne Alba Also known as: Cynthia A. Alba Date of Death: 11/07/2018 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Bruce A. Alba of Saugus, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Bruce A. Alba of Saugus, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an unsupervised administration.

The purpose of this public meeting is to provide residents of Chelsea and adjoining communities with an opportunity to become fully acquainted with the construction phase of the Chelsea Viaduct Project, set to begin construction in spring 2019. The meeting will focus on the construction phasing and project timeline. MassDOT will present and address specific comments from residents, community groups, and the City’s government. The meeting will also provide an overview of 2019 construction on the adjoining Tobin Bridge rehabilitation and ways in which MassDOT is coordinating these two projects.

The Chelsea Viaduct carries Route 1 north and southbound over Chelsea between County Road and the Tobin Bridge. The viaduct was constructed between 1956 and 1957 and, while safe to traverse, is structurally deficient with many of its components in severely deteriorated condition. The structure carries approximately 63,000 vehicles per day including MBTA routes 426 and 428. The construction work will repair the supports of the viaduct and replace the structure’s roadway deck.

To be added to the project email list, please contact Donny Dailey, Office of Public Affairs, at 857-368-8902 or donny.dailey@state.ma.us.

The Chelsea City Hall is ADA accessible. Spanish interpretation will be made available at this public meeting. To request access or language accommodations in languages other than Spanish, please contact MassDOT’s director of Civil Rights at 857-368-8580, TTD/TTY 857-368-0603, Fax 857-368-0602 or by email at MassDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us.

IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before:

10:00 a.m. on the return day of 04/15/2019.

This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you.

UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

WITNESS, Hon. Jennifer M. R. Ulwick, First Justice of this Court.

Date: February 27, 2019

PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE

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Savvy Senior

by Jim Miller

How to Choose a Good Home Stair Lift Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good stair lift companies? I have a difficult time getting up and down the stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my house but could use some help choosing one.

Arthritic Ann Dear Ann, A good home stair lift is an excellent solution for those with mobility challenges who have trouble with steps. A stair lift will carry you up and down the stairs in a safe seated position, providing easy access to the second story or basement level of your home.

To help you choose a quality stair lift that meets your needs and budget, here are a few shopping tips, along with some top-rated companies that make them.

Types of Lifts There are two basic types of stair lifts that are sold today: straight and curved. The type you need will depend upon the design of your staircase.

A straight stair lift is one that travels in a straight line up a flight of stairs uninterrupted by landings, bends or curves, and costs between $2,500 and $5,000 installed. Curved lifts, however, are much more elaborate and will go around corners, bends and changes in direction. Curved lifts are also much more expensive, typically running between $8,500 and $15,000 or more depending on the complexity of the installation.

You also need to know that all stair lifts mount to the stair treads, not to the wall, so they are very sturdy and can be installed in almost any home.

If you are a large person, you may need to get a heavy-duty lift with a wider seat and bigger lifting capacity – all companies offer them. Or, if you’re tall, find out about raising the seat height during installation.

Most stair lifts available today also have seats, armrests and footplates that fold up out of the way, and swivel seats that make getting into and out of the chair easier. They also come with standard safety features like seatbelts, breaking systems and footrest sensors, push-button or rocker-switch controls located on the armrest for easy operation, and “call send” controls which allow you to call or send the unit to the other end of the stairs. Make sure the lift you choose has all these features.

Depending on the company, you may also have the option of choosing between an electric (AC) and a battery powered (DC) stair lift. Battery powered units charge at the base station (some recharge anywhere on the track) are quieter, smoother and better than electric lifts, and will work even if there’s a power failure in the home.

Where to Shop While there are many companies that make and sell stair lifts, two of the best, based on reputation and customer satisfaction ratings, are Bruno (Bruno.com, 800-454-4355) and Stannah (Stannah-Stairlifts.com, 888-465-7652).

Unfortunately, original Medicare does not cover stair lifts nor do Medicare supplemental (Medigap) policies, but some Medicare Advantage plans may help pay. There are also many states that offer Medicaid waivers that will pay for lifts to those that qualify, and the VA offers cash grants to veterans with disabilities for home safety improvements.

To save some money, you may want to consider purchasing a used or refurbished model. Or, if you need a stair lift for only a short period of time, consider renting one. Most companies offer these options, and many offer financing programs too.

To get started, contact some stair lift companies who will put you in touch with a dealer in your area. All dealers provide free in-home assessments and estimates and can help you choose an appropriate lift.

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.

R.I.P. K9 BRUIN | from page 2 because he was quite a ham. A lot of kids got to see him. With over 250 visits to the schools through the course of his career -- not only in Saugus -- a lot of what he did was in the schools,” he said.

The Saugus Police Patrol Officer’s Union paid tribute to Bruin and expressed members’ gratitude to the public in a press release it issued Wednesday to announce the details of “One Final Ride” for Bruin.

“The Saugus Police Department and the Saugus Police Patrol Officers Union are forever thankful for the outreach and show of support that the community has shown to K9 Bruin, the Fawcett Family and our Members,” the press release said.

“Please keep the Fawcett family in your thoughts and prayers over the next few days.”

SOUNDS | from page 17 sounds appealing to you or worth a try, mark down these dates to show up in the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library: Wednesday, March 20 at 1:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Homework helpers at the library The Saugus Public Library is again partnering to offer free, drop-in tutoring and homework help twice a week to the town’s elementary school students to help foster strong academic and study skills outside of school hours. Members of the Junior National Honor Society from the Belmonte Middle School will work with students in the library’s Community Room on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m.

Under the program, which has received rave reviews in town, the elementary school students get help while the Belmonte students get credits for community service.

No registration is required, but students must be signed in/out by a parent or guardian.

The parent or guardian must remain on library grounds while the student is receiving homework assistance pursuant to an unaccompanied minors policy.

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

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As the longtime K-9 Officer, Tim Fawcett was Bruin’s chief handler and housed him at his family home.

Bruin attended training with

his partner, Officer Timothy Fawcett, and was a certified patrol K-9. Bruin was also certified and trained to detect narcotics.

STUDENTS EMBRACE K9 BRUIN: Students of the Oaklandvale Elementary School line Main Street to say goodbye to the ailing Saugus Police Department K9 dog on his final ride yesterday. They also made signs and tribute cards for the occasion.

(Courtesy Photos by Michael A. Smith to The Saugus Advocate)

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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. ES19P0727GD In the Interests of: Anastasia Elizabeth Hudson of Saugus, MA Minor

NOTICE AND ORDER: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 03/13/2019 by Lisa A. Hudson of Saugus, MA will be held 04/08/2019 10:30 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing located 36 Federal Street, Salem MA 01970.

2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing.

If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing.

3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor.

4. Counsel for Parents: If you are a parent of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot afford to pay for one and if you give proof that you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned to you. Your request for an attorney should be made immediately by filling out the Application of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the application form in person or by mail at the court location where your case is going to be heard.

5. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests.

THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice.

Date: March 13, 2019

Pamela Casey O’Brien REGISTER OF PROBATE March 15, 2019

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commonly seen in the Northern Lights?

1. On March 15, 44 BC, who was warned to “beware the Ides of March”?

2. Which “Seven Sisters” women’s college does not officially exist?

3. “The Ballad of Jed Clampett” was what TV series theme song?

4. On March 16, 1751, what free-thinking U.S. president was born who is known as “Father of the Constitution” and main author of the “Bill of Rights”?

5. What French book title literally means “In Search of Lost Time”?

6. What saint did American poet Henry Bennett describe as “a saint so clever; O! he gave the snakes and toads a twist, And bothered them forever!”?

7. What U.S. state’s National Guard is unofficially known as the Green Mountain Boys, even though they include women?

8. On March 17, 1902, Monomoy Life Saving Station members died while trying to rescue two barges in a storm near what Cape Cod town?

9. What color is most

10. What U.S. president’s library became the start of the Library of Congress?

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12. What game uses the French term en passant?

13. Cross-country skiing is also called what?

14. What U.S. city dyes its river green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? 15. On March 20, 1886, the first American demonstration of an alternating-current (AC) system was used on Great Barrington’s Main Street for what?

16. What children’s book features Sam-I-Am and a breakfast dish?

17. What flower has varieties including Parrot, Fringed and Triumph?

18. On March 21, 1846, Antoine-Joseph “Adolphe” Sax applied for a patent on what instrument he made of wood?

20. What is the difference between green tea and matcha?

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Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate?

I’m always interested in your feedback. 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.

2:00 p.m.: Easter Community Party at Cliftondale Congregational Church.

7:30 p.m.: Celebration of the Easter Vigil – Blessed Sacrament.

Easter Sunday in Saugus 6:30 a.m.: Community Sunrise Service at Vitale Park, Ballard Street.

8:00 a.m.:Holy Eucharist at St. John’s.

10:00 a.m.: Holy Eucharist with Choir.

10:00 a.m.: New Hope Assembly of God. 10:45 a.m.: Worship Service at Cliftondale Congregational Church.

wife Jane of Winthrop. Caring son in law of Carol Mosca and her late husband Frank. Brother in law of Frank Mosca and his wife Maria, and Michelle Napolitano and her husband Nicholas. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502.

Eleanor M. Hayes f North Andover, formerly of Saugus, age 91, March 6.

Born in Saugus, she was the daughter of the late James and Mabel (Booth) Hayes; sister of the late Louise Hayes and M. Corinne Stebbins; and dear aunt of 1 nephew and 3 nieces. She worked as an employment consultant for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts at www.alz.org.

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“Doug” Joseph McGrath f Saugus on March 6, 2019. Beloved husband of Cheryl (Mosca). Loving son of Ann (Nolan) and the late George McGrath. Devoted father of Nikki McGrath and her mother Lois McGrath of Revere, Kaitlyn Mahoney and boyfriend T.J. Castiello of Re-

vere, Eddie Mahoney and girlfriend Marilin Berroa of Saugus, Makayla McGrath of Saugus, and Dougie McGrath Jr. of Saugus. Cherished grandfather Jayden, Akovi, Amari.

Dear brother of Ann Cheney of Winthrop, Pattie McGrath of Winthrop, Mary Hogan and her husband Dave of Winthrop, and the late George McGrath and his surviving

U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary safe boating course Registration opens for April classes

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The course will consist of eight classes on consecutive Tuesdays that will run about two hours each. Upon successful completion, a certificate and wallet card will be issued that will be recognized by all 50 states and will meet

the requirements of states that mandate a course to use their waters. Several subjects will be covered, such as Navigation Rules, Equipment Required, Aids to Navigation, and Boating Safety.

Please contact Flotilla Commander Ken Bornstein at 781581-2306 or kenborn1@juno. com to register for the course or for further information.

A three-lesson Basic Navigation Course will follow the BS&S Course for those interested.

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Route 1 Grill House sponsors World Series Park the Route 1 Grill House’s support and encourage people to try their delicious and reasonably priced food,” World Series Park Superintendent Bob Davis said.

“We hope that other new and already established Saugus businesses will help us by purchasing advertising signs and becoming one of our sponsors.

This kind of support is what got us started and has kept us going over the last 15 years. The Saugus businesses that have helped us deserve a lot of credit for making the park what it is today. All signs are made by Sachem Signworks of Saugus,” Davis said.

A NEW SUPPORTER: Left to right, Route 1 Grill House owner Jeffrey Floramo presents a check to World Series Park Superintendent Bob Davis in front of the Route 1 Grill House, which is located on Route 1 South in Saugus. (Courtesy Photo by Ken Howse to The Saugus Advocate)

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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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SAUGUS..QUALITY NEW CONSTRUCTION 8 rms on 3 levels, 3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths, gorgeous, gourmet kitchen w/quartz counters, stainless appliances, center island with seating, dining area w/sliders to deck, generous size livingrm, spacious master suite w/custom bath, oversized shower, walk in closet, finished third floor offers bonus room for 4th bedroom/family room or teen suite, 2 gas furnaces, central air, farmers porch, Super Home!.....................................................$749,900.

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38 Main Street, Saugus MA WWW.LITTLEFIELDRE.COM

781-233-1401

r e d n U ct a r t n Co SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed colonial. New windows, siding, new kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, new cabinets. New hardwood flooring throughout house. New heat. Central AC. New maintenance free deck..........$570,000

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

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

SAUGUS ~ 4 bed, 2.5 bath ranch. Great location, gas heat, pool, 2 car under garage, hardwood flooring, central AC, irrigation system ....$565,000

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

SAUGUS ~ Completely rehabbed 2 family. New windows, roof, siding. 2 New kitchens, new bathrooms, new hardwood flooring, new HVAC, fresh paint. Granite counters, SS appliances. ..... $715,000

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

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781-706-0842

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

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

SAUGUS ~ 4 bed colonial, hardwood, updated kitchen, farmers porch, vinyl siding, dead end street, newer roof and garage .............$489,900

SAUGUS Call Rhonda Combe at 781-706-0842 for details!!