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A RARE FEBRUARY RUN: Saugus native Stephen Boudreau says he’s been running the trails at Breakheart Reservation for more than half a century, but can’t recall consecutive days in February – like this past Tuesday and Wednesday – when unseasonably warm weather gave him the pleasure of an outdoor run when he’d normally be doing his daily workout inside, at the gymnasium or on the basketball court. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler)

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“I’ve been coming here for two years – mostly in the summer,” Zuleyka del Valle of Lynn said as she sat with friends and relatives on a blanket spread across the ground, enjoying a pizza picnic. “The weather is

good. This is the first time we’ve done this in the winter,” she said.

Saugus native Stephen Boudreau – a fit and frequent visitor who has been running the Breakheart trails for more than half a century – said this week was probably the best February running weather he ever encountered. “I can never recall the weather being this great in February. It’s either too windy or too snowy,” said Boudreau, after completing a 70-minute run over the trails.

“I’ve been running up here since I was 15 years old, and I’m going to be 71 in a couple of months. And I’ve never

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“That’s historic,” she said, noting that so many financial institutions were interested in loaning the town money – confirmation that financial institutions have confidence that the town has “strong economic capacity to repay the debt.”

After a briefing by Hatch, selectmen voted unanimously to approve the borrowing of $65,745,000 in general obligation bonds for four major projects: • $63.2 million for the new High School/Middle School • $1,164,500 for capital improvements to the Lincoln Avenue Sewer Pumping Station • $820,000 for the Elm Street Drainage project • $615,500 for a new fire en-

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The town accepted bids on the General Obligation Purpose Loan of 2018 Bonds in the amount of $67,845,000.

Under recent changes in the Municipal Modernization Bill, the town was able to reduce the loan amount to be repaid to $65,745,000.

“If everything goes according to plan,” the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new combination Middle School-High School project is set for September of 2020, Hatch told selectmen.

“Well this is so exciting and historical for the Town of Saugus!” Hatch wrote in the cover letter to the package she presented selectmen Wednesday night.

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“Normally, if I were to run this time of year, I would be in a sweat suit – or if it were really cold, on an exercise bicycle inside or playing senior basketball in Everett, so this is one of those days you really have to treasure,” he said.

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and coach, never quit running and over the past year has introduced a new generation of Saugus youths to running the same trails he has enjoyed. He helped his friend and exercise buddy Chris Tarantino bring back cross-country running as an official Middle School sport last year. And they have plans of expanding the running program to elementary school grades this year.“Breakheart is where Coach T and I bring the young kids to train every Saturday morning to do fun runs … We also use Breakheart for Belmonte Middle School cross-country meets.

And we had four home meets last year,” Boudreau said.

“We introduced the kids to running on the trails. Breakheart is the hidden jewel of Saugus.

On any given day, you can see numerous people up here running, exercising, walking their dog, spending time with their kids, bicycling or just enjoying nature. And on a day like today, it’s pretty special,” he said.

Tarantino, a 1990 Saugus High School graduate, has a reputation for mentoring young athletes in track and cross-country.

He himself learned as an athlete under the late and legendary Sachems coach William L. MacNeill, for whom the track and field behind the Belmonte Middle School was named.

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WINTER TAKES A VACATION AT BREAKHEART RESERVATION: Wednesday’s warm, springlike weather in the mid-70s gave kids throughout the region a chance to enjoy their February vacation week at Breakheart Reservation. On the left, boys walk their dogs on a trail while some visitors from Lynn enjoy a pizza picnic on a blanket spread across the ground. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler)

Coach MacNeill. “Coach McNeil used to have us run from the high school down Main Street onto Forest Street over the Fellsway into Breakheart … a twomile course and back to the high school. He would follow us on his bicycle,” Boudreau recalled.

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“BE THE CHANGE”: That’s the message that Saugus Catholics Youth Minister Scott N. Morin says he hopes students in grades 7 through 12 will learn by participating in the Saugus Catholics Youth FoodFast, which is set for Good Friday. Morin, in an interview this week, talked about the program that gives students “a real taste of what hunger is like” while helping hungry kids through a fundraising fasting event. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)

Editor’s Note: For this week, we sat down with Scott N. Morin, Youth Minister for the Saugus Catholics, to talk about the 2018 FoodFast event that is scheduled for Good Friday, March 30 at Blessed Sacrament Parish (14 Summer St. in Saugus). The event is open to all Saugus youths in grades 7 through 12. Morin has spent the past two and a half years coordinating youth ministry programs at Saugus’s Blessed Sacrament Parish and Saint Margaret Parish. Since 1992, he has worked at several parishes for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston.

Previously, he worked nearly 14 years at Immaculate Conception Parish in Malden as coordinator of youth ministry. Morin, 50, is a Danvers native and 1985 graduate of Danvers High School. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in business/corporate communications from Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y. in 1989. He initially got involved in his hometown as a volunteer in youth ministry before making it his career. His wife, Margo Morin, is a pastoral associate at Mary Queen of the Apostles Parish in Salem, Mass. They met in youth ministry and have been married since 2001. Morin sees his current role in Saugus as working with 50 adult volunteer leaders who in turn administer to some 400 students who are regis-

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An ongoing series on the challenges of making open government work in Saugus

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State Rep. Donald Wong, the Saugus Republican who will be seeking a fifth two-year term representing voters of the Ninth Essex House District -- and his two Democratic challengers spent more than $200,000 combined two years ago, according to the computer data, which is easily accessible to any Saugus resident who goes to the webevery Friday & Saturday Night site of the Office of Campaign and Political Finance. in The Lounge Records in the database must beginning at 8 PM! detail how much money each candidate raised, who made campaign contribution, how MONDAY'S Book Your Special the much was spent and where it Events with Us! SHUCK! was spent on their respective $1.00 Oysters Call 781-629-3798 campaigns.

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“Campaign financial data is displayed several ways on our website, www.ocpf.us, and the database provides several different options for searching information,” he said.

For instance, a citizen from Saugus searching the agency’s campaign financial data and other computer documents could: • Determine what lobbyists or special interests groups seeking to influence Massachusetts politics contributed to the campaigns of Rep. Wong or the two Democratic candidates (Jennifer Migliore and Saritin Rizzuto) in the last election.

• Retrieve the total amount of campaign contributions from Saugus residents over a certain time period while identifying every candidate they donated to.

• Identify all of the Saugus residents who contributed a maximum $1,000 last year (there were 22).

• Show who spent the most in the 2016 9th Essex House District race (Migliore, close to $86,000).

• Indicate whether there were any advisory opinions issued that are relevant to particular circumstances or a particular community.

• Show whether there were any transgressions of the law in Saugus as a result of complaints made to the agency.

Saugus has not been a hotbed of complaints. At least, the current documentation shows only one case of the town being cited for a public violation in recent years.

Last July, OCPF Director Sullivan wrote a public resolution letter to William Marchand, of the Saugus Parents for a New High/ Middle School about the results of an investigation into a complaint that the group raised and spent money to support the proposed override without organizing a ballot question committee.

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Sullivan noted in his resolution letter that administrators and group leaders received funds for the “Vote Yes” bumper stickers and then used the money to buy the bumper stickers.

While the group failed to organize as a ballot question committee, Sullivan pointed out that the group organized and filed its pre-election campaign finance report prior to the election.

“Because we believe the guidance provided as a result of this review will ensure compliance in the future, we have determined that no further action is required and this matter may now be closed,” Sullivan wrote.

Your Right To Know: Here’s how you can use the Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) resources to get a timely access to accurate and complete disclosure of campaign finance activity involving local and state elected officials representing your community: Legal Guidance: OCPF lawyers will answer your campaign finance questions promptly, by phone or email or issue “advisory opinions.” Viewers can search legal archives at www.ocpf/legal/search.

Computer assistance: Call the agency’s IT team at 617-9798300 for assistance.

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tate Representatives Donald Wong (R-Saugus) and RoseLee Vincent (D-Revere) announced in a joint press release yesterday that the Baker-Polito Administration has determined the Town of Saugus is eligible for three State Revolving Fund (SRF) loans totaling more than $6.8 million for local water and sewer infrastructure improvements.

Saugus has qualified for a $3.9 million loan to replace about 10,000 residential meters with a new Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system. The town has also been deemed eligible for a $1,072,500 loan to fund improvements to the Lincoln Avenue Pumping Station, as well as a $1,901,714 loan for a comprehensive sewer system rehabilitation project.

The three local projects were among 86 projects across the state to be approved in the lat-

est round of SRF funding. A total of $610.5 million in 2%-interest-rate loans is being made available to fund construction and planning projects that will improve water quality, upgrade or replace aging drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and reduce energy use and costs at treatment plants.

“This is great news for Saugus and will provide numerous benefits for the town’s residents,” Rep. Wong said.

“I appreciate the Baker-Polito Administration’s continuing commitment to fostering stronger state-municipal partnerships, particularly on something as critical as water and sewer management.”

“It is important for the state and local municipalities to work together to ensure proper infrastructure, particularly with regard to water and sewer,” Rep. Vincent said.

“This funding will surely help the Town of Saugus with these projects and will have a positive impact on the people I represent.”

The funding for Saugus includes the following: • $3.9 million to completely replace the town’s aging residential meter system with an AMR system, which will provide for more accurate meter readings and will help to identify water leaks. A fixed network data collection system will be used to

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Saugus Faith Notes The latest listing of upcoming events and programs at Saugus places of worship Keeping town’s ministries in the public eye The Saugus Faith Community has created a Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/ SaugusFaith/. The Saugus Faith Community’s next meeting has been tentatively set for noon on March 14 at the First Congregational Church UCC. Plans are in the works for various interfaith and Holy Week events. Follow this column and the new Facebook Page for future details.

The First Congregational Church in Saugus Center will host its popular annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper on Saturday, March 10 at 5 p.m. The menu consists of a full boiled dinner, Irish soda bread, drinks and dessert. The cost is a $12 donation. Tickets can be reserved by calling 781-233-4555. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Come celebrate an early St. Patrick’s Day with some good food and good fellowship!

5-18 who have experienced the loss of a loved one in the last two years, please share with them information about Camp Kangaroo (http://seasonsfoundation.org/ camp-kangaroo/). The camp is July 14 and 15, 2018 and is free of charge. The purpose of the camp is to help children process grief that they may be experiencing.

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Saugus Catholics events March 4, 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and after daily Mass at Saint Margaret’s with Fr. Paul Fagan; the theme of the mission is Walking by Faith: A Spirituality for Living Now. The Monday and Tuesday morning presentations will be the same as the evening presentations.

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Wednesday, April 18: Guest preacher will be Reverend Patricia Batten, Interim Pastor of the Community Congregational Church in Billerica.

Thursday, April 19: Guest preacher will be Reverend Martha Leahy, Pastor of the First Congregational Church in Saugus.

Friday, April 20: Guest preacher will be Reverend Timothy Allen, Pastor of the Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Dorchester.

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Saugus man indicted on drug charges

Investigators seized over 330 grams of cocaine in case also involving trafficking of heroin and fentanyl (Editor’s Note: This information is from a press release issued last week by the Office of Attorney General Maura Healey.)

Saugus man has been indicted in connection with trafficking heroin, fentanyl and cocaine, Attorney General Maura Healey announced last week. Carlos Roman-Vazquez, 24, was indicted Thursday by an Essex County Grand Jury on the charges of Trafficking 200 grams or more of Heroin, Trafficking Fentanyl and Trafficking 18 Grams or more of Cocaine (one count each). He will be arraigned on the charges in Essex Superior Court at a later date.

Roman-Vazquez was arrested in Saugus in November 2017.

The charges stem from a joint investigation by State Police assigned to the AG’s Enterprise, Major and Cyber Crime Division, the Massachusetts State Police Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement Team (CINRET), and

the New England Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) into a suspected heroin and fentanyl trafficking operation in Saugus.

Authorities seized more than 220 grams of heroin, more than 20 grams of cocaine, approximately 45 grams of fentanyl and $5,280 in cash in November during the execution of a search warrant at a Saugus residence. In total, authorities have seized approximately 330 grams of heroin as a result of this investigation.

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Q: What are your expectations for this year as far as participation in this?

A: I’d like to increase the amount of young people participating, at least by 20 percent, so we can go up to maybe 70 people. We’ve had in the past at different parishes over 100 people participating. And the more people who participate, the more the word gets out – the more that people begin to hear about children who are starving throughout the world and dying every day. And

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my volunteer days in 1989 in Danvers. Every parish that I’ve worked for, we’ve incorporated an opportunity for young people to experience hunger, to learn about social justice and to be in solidarity with those who go hungry. We’ve always had a component where young people in the Catholic Church can learn about these things and feel it – feel the hunger by not eating for so many hours. In the beginning, we used to do 30 hours.

At this point, we’re down to 20 hours, due to scheduling with students because schools are in session now on Good Friday, when in the past they weren’t.

Q: So this would involve all denominations? Not just youth of Catholic faith.

A: The idea is something that is for all denominations. Our group – the Catholic Church is hosting it – but we welcome all young people of any denomination joining us. Yes. We feel that every person can relate to, unfortunately, the suffering in the world. And every person can relate to wanting to make a change.

Q: How many people did you have last year?

A: I believe we had about 50 to 60 young people and adults participating in the FoodFast last year. And we raised about $1,500, which provides food for children throughout the world – not just in the poorest of countries, but even here in the United States. We provide donations for Catholic Relief Services, based out of Baltimore, Maryland. It’s the social justice arm of the Catholic Church … Catho-

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OSTON – An MBTA trolley operator has been charged with fraudulently collecting workers’ compensation and disability insurance after allegedly paying an associate to attack him on the job in 2016, MBTA Transit Police Chief Kenneth Green and Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said on February 22. On February 21, a Suffolk County Grand Jury returned indictments charging Thomas Lucey, 47, of Saugus, with two counts of insurance fraud and single counts of workers’ compensation fraud, misleading a police investigation, and perjury.

“I’m very proud of my detectives,” Chief Green said. “The perseverance and professionalism displayed in this case is demonstrative of the daily commitment the Transit Police have to the public we serve.”

“Effective investigators follow the evidence wherever it leads,” District Attorney Conley said. “Here, it led us away from first appearances and toward a staged assault for financial gain.

We allege that this was a deliberate deception and a crime. Ev-

ery dollar spent on a fraudulent claim is a dollar that can’t go to someone who deserved it.”

“I want to express my sincere gratitude to Chief Green and his detectives for their diligent pursuit of the facts in this case,” said MBTA General Manager Luis Manuel Ramirez. “Programs like workers’ compensation are in place to benefit hardworking employees with a strong commitment to public service. When someone abuses the system, we need to call it out and state very clearly that such conduct will not be tolerated.”

MBTA Transit Police responded to Cedar Grove Station on the Mattapan Trolley line shortly after midnight on Oct. 30, 2016, after a man in dark coveralls wearing a “Michael Myers” Halloween mask and carrying a plastic pumpkin boarded the trolley and allegedly attacked Lucey, the operator. Lucey reported that the assailant pulled him out of the trolley and punched him repeatedly as he lay on the ground before fleeing the area.

Lucey was transported to Carney Hospital after the assault.

Responding officers collected the plastic pumpkin left be-

hind by the alleged assailant as he fled. Fingerprints lifted from that pumpkin ultimately led to an acquaintance of Lucey who cooperated with the investigation. He made statements to Transit Police that Lucey had paid him $2,000 to take part in the planned “attack,” which was corroborated by bank records and phone records that showed communication between the two before and after the assault.

In the aftermath of the planned assault, Lucey filed paperwork to begin receiving workers’ compensation. On that paperwork, Lucey allegedly made false statements regarding the assault and signed the document under the pains and penalties of perjury. He also received long-term disability insurance, citing post-traumatic stress resulting from the incident.

MBTA Transit Police detectives investigated the assault, and Assistant District Attorneys Cailin Campbell and David McGowan led the grand jury presentation.

Lucey is represented by Steven Borelli. Arraignment in Suffolk Superior Court is expected to occur on March 20.

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and 8th graders.

Q: What time?

A: 1 p.m. on Good Friday till 11 p.m. The High School students begin at 1 p.m. Good Friday and go into the next day, until 9 a.m., so they are doing a 20-hour fast. And they will try to find people to make donations to them, somewhat like people make donations for the Walk for Hunger, which is one of the largest single-day fundraisers in the country, or at least in Massachusetts. You make a donation – you could do it for hour or you just make a donation of $20. Any amount of money is accepted, of course, and there is a form for that as well in the packet – kind of a fundraising form that allows young people to keep track of who made the donation and then how much money they are collecting. And they bring that with them on Good Friday to the event.

Q: Based on your previous two events, who were the most active? The Middle School students or the High School students?

A: Here in Saugus, it’s been equally active. The young people in both Middle School and High School both seem to love being a part of something that’s bigger than themselves, where they know they can make a difference. We are very clear to share with them that every dollar they raise actually can feed a child for a day. It may not seem like a lot in our society.

But in countries where food is scarce, there are special programs where special nutritional meals can be put together for a dollar, and it does save children’s lives, so every dollar they raise saves a kid’s life. And it’s inspirational for young people to come together and be a part of that.

Q: And you have all denominations, not just the Catholic faith?

A: Right. Most of the kids who will come will be from the Saugus Catholic Collaborative.

But like every event we have, friends are welcome, regardless of what faith they are or if they don’t believe at all. We welcome all young people to participate, and again, it’s great – not only because we are building community – but we’re making a difference in the world. The theme this year is “Be the change.” And that comes from [Mahatma] Gandhi’s statement of “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” And young people have that opportunity. We’re seeing it more and more in the news – that young people are stepping up to make a difference – and this is one way young people can change the world for the better. And they have been doing it for decades, through programs such as FoodFast.

Q: What’s the biggest thing that a kid individually can derive from this experience?

A: I think young people get a

we raise more money to save kids’ lives. The statistic varies. It can go from 13,000 to 14,000 children possibly could be dying every day, due to malnutrition and the side effects of malnutrition. Every dollar we raise, can feed a child for a day with a special meal that’s fortified and sent to countries that need it – also for programs and education for people who need it for farming and different things like that.

Q: If somebody wants to participate in this, how do you start off?

A: Basically, you would start off by – now that you are reading about this, you can go to our website and download a packet – a FoodFast packet, which includes everything that you need to prepare yourself to participate in the FoodFast, which happens on Good Friday here at Saugus Catholic Collaborative on March 30. So, the Food Fast packet includes a letter to the parents explaining what a FoodFast is, the safety concerns, why we are fasting, where the money is going, who benefits, how young people’s role is important in this and raising money; so that’s the information the packet covers. There’s a permission form, of course, which parents must sign to give you people permission to participate in this event. So, for Middle Schoolers, they fast for 10 hours, 7th

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ASKS | from page 9 personal satisfaction from knowing that by giving up something for an amount of time – such as food – that, yes, it’s a challenge, but in the end they know they are going to get their food back.

And what’s powerful is they see images and hear stories of young people who don’t have

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SITE OF THE FOODFAST: Saugus Catholics Youth Minister Scott N. Morin says he hopes that many students in grades 7 through 12 – particularly members of the Saugus Catholics Youth Collaborative – will learn about hunger and how to help hungry kids by participating in the 2018 FoodFast on Good Friday (March 30) in the Blessed Sacrament Parish Lower Church at 14 Summer St.

feed children.

Q: And this is an overnight thing?

A: So, for the high schoolers, it is an overnight thing, which is a draw, because it allows young people to build community. We have our hall with a very large screen and we watch movies overnight. And we separate the hall: One part of the hall is just boys and another part of the hall is just girls; and we have an area in the center where no people are allowed, to keep them separated. And we have adults

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who stay up all night to monitor the situation, and we’ve never had any issues on FoodFast. I think every young person comes with a desire to make a difference. And they understand that’s their goal.

Q: And last year, you raised …

A: About $1,500.

Q: And what’s the goal for this year?

A: I’d like to get it up to $1,700 or maybe $2,000. We ask the High School students to set as a goal $150 and the Middle School students, $75. Some young people go way over that.

Some young people raise $200 or $300 themselves, and they get a lot of help from their parents at work. In the neighborhood, people they’re able to ask.

In the parish, sometimes, people just make checks out and leave them here at the office because they know what’s going on. Now that this is in the paper, we accept donations from any person in the community who would like to make a donation, writing a check out to the Saugus Catholics Youth. And then we send the check to Catholic Relief Services.

Q: Has anybody registered for this yet?

A: We just started the registration and don’t have anybody registered yet.

Q: So this week, it starts.

A: Yes. This Sunday is when

we’re sending it out to our 10th graders. We’re going to be meeting with them this Sunday, and that’s when we’ll be rolling it out.

Q: And then for the High School …

A: The 10th graders, specifically, will get this this weekend. We will email it to everyone’s home in 7th through 10th grade that we have registered this coming Friday. They’ll get an email on this, and then we will actually start speaking to the students about it this coming Sunday.

Q: You can actually get juniors and seniors to participate in this event?

A: Yes, because we have juniors and seniors who after they are confirmed continued to be involved in the parish and the activities that we provide.

And that we – they still feel like a community – like they’re important to the community, and they do like being a part of programing.

Q: So this is the third year coming up, so what is the most interesting thing from the previous two that you have been involved with? Either a reaction from a kid ...

A: Some young people have loved a sense of accomplishment – that their life matters and that they can make a difference,

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Sachems boys’ hoops team heads into states with momentum

By Julian Cardillo

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he Saugus High School boys’ basketball team is heading into the state tournament with some momentum.

They took down Essex Tech, a team that had beaten them last month by seven points, on Wednesday night in a 6131 rout.

“It was a big win, probably our best played game so far,” said Saugus coach Mark Ber-

trand, whose team is now 5-15 – “That’s five wins, which certainly helps in the standings as far as coin flip situations.”

Having a fifth win may up Saugus’s seeding in the state tournament from 14 to 12.

Match-ups for the tournament, which begins next week, will be made on Friday.

Sophomore Christian Correia had a banner night on Wednesday, putting up 18 points, eight rebounds, five assists,

three steals and two blocks.

“He had a monster game,” Bertrand said.

Joe Lusso chipped in 14 points with five assists. Paul Stamatopoulos had 12, including six in the fourth quarter.

The Sachems led 16-7 after one and took a 32-16 lead into halftime. They extended their advantage to 45-23 in the third.

“We’re starting to gel,” Bertrand said. “I’m really happy with how we played. I told the

guys that this is a tournamenttype atmosphere and that it was a must-win. I put pressure on a young team – which isn’t something I usually like to do – but they stepped up to the challenge and did well.”

Saugus should be set for another upgrade next week as they expect senior Mike Mabee to return from an illness.

The Sachems’ first tournament game will likely be either Monday or Tuesday.

Joe Lusso chipped in 14 points with five assists to the Sachems’ 61-31 rout of Essex Tech. (Advocate file photo)

Groton-Dunstable, Arlington Catholic test Lady Sachems’ hoops team

By Julian Cardillo

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he Saugus High School girls’ basketball team is headed into the state tournament with a pair of losses, but that’s not a concern to Coach Mark Schruender, who sees the bigger picture. Saugus lost a pair of exhibition games against Arlington Catholic (4133) and Groton-Dunstable (7242) or Sunday and Monday,

respectively. The two losses, which came against two of northern Massachusetts’ best teams, pushed the Sachems to 12-9 on the season.

“To be better we have to play better teams,” said Schruender.

“We certainly could have lined up easier opponents for our final two games of the regular season, but we didn’t want to.

It was a great experience for us because playing against great

teams helps you push your own limits.”

Despite the losses, Saugus had a number of fine performances. Alessia Salzillo, who scored nine against Gorton and 13 against Arlington Catholic, was named to the all-tournament team.

Groton proved to be a tough test, though competition was decidedly closer against AC. “Arlington Catholic is very

good; they played in the tournament at the Boston Garden last year,” said Schruender. “We actually had more shots, rebounds and free throws than AC, which I feel is a pretty clear sign that we could have won.

Shots just didn’t fall.”

At 12-9, the Sachems don’t have the easiest path in the postseason, but that doesn’t matter much to Schruender either. “It’s been kind of a roll-

er coaster this year, up and down overall, though I think we’re playing our best basketball of the season now,” Schruender said. “I love the positivity of this group.”

Saugus’s state tournament begins next week, though match-ups are still being decided. Schruender thinks his team will likely play Newburyport or Wilmington in the opening round.

two goals while Gemma Demento, Ashley Miles and Syd Mignosa each scored once to catapult the Sachems to victory. Saugus concluded the regular season 12-5-1 and have a decent bid at securing a home

game in the first round of the state tournament once pairings are announced.

Coach Anthony Martucci is pleased with his team’s form ahead of the postseason. “We’re playing well at the right time,”

Martucci said.“I’m happy with our movement, our skating, our passing. I think we should be all set if continue what we’ve been doing.”

Three Sachems icemen to play NEC boys’ All-Star Game Three Saugus boys’ hockey

players will participate in the Northeastern Conference All-Star Game on Saturday at Salem State.

Senior goalie Nick Sanderson, senior center John Torres and junior defenseman CJ Graffeo have all earned calls to the team.

Saugus High School hockey round-up

By Julian Cardillo

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he Saugus girls’ hockey team won their regular season finale, 5-2, against Haverhill-Pentucket-North Andover.

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One sport ends, another begins for Saugus’ Joe Alba

By Tony Capobianco

S

augus senior captain Joe Alba hung up his wrestling shoes for the final time in his high school career and quickly grabbed his spikes for the upcoming track season.

Alba is also the senior captain of the Saugus track team and considers it to be his favorite sport.

“This season I want to be a

great leader and want to go out there and do the best I can,”Alba said. “Since track has been my sport forever and it’s my senior year, I want to do the best I can and show everyone what I am capable of.”

Alba closed out his wrestling career with a personal best 24-9 record. Alba was recovering from a shoulder injury that occurred late in the season. He toughed it out for a total of four

matches in the D3 North Section Tournament in Melrose, saying, “I was in a lot of pain but I didn’t let it slow me down.”

“It was hard,”Alba said.“I mean, wrestling with any kind of injury is awful, but I faced the same struggle last year with my right shoulder, but this year it was my left. My coach didn’t want me to go out there because he didn’t want me to make it worse, but I ended up going out there and

Joe Alba celebrates a wrestling victory. (Tony Capobianco photo)

doing the best I could possibly do.”

Alba considers himself a utility runner, meaning he can be both a sprinter and distance runner.

His best events are the 400- and 800-meter dash, as well as the long jump.“If [the coaches] need me to run in any event, they will

put me in it because I love to try new events,” Alba said.

Alba said he plans to run track and cross-country at St. Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine, next year. “I really like the coach and it’s somewhere I can see myself going in the future,” Alba said.

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Saugus High School Boys Basketball Honors Seniors at Final Home Game last Thursday Night

#22 Captain Michael Mabee with his parents, John and Michele and his brother, Ryan, sister, Alley and proud grandparents.

Briana Forgione with her parents, Sarah Trabucco with her parents, Capt. Britney Miranda with her parents, Captain Julia Dreyer with her parents, Linda and Rich.

Kimberly and Roger.

Jenn and Mike.

Cathy and Andy.

The Sachem Varsity Cheerleaders

#10 Robert McGrane with his mom, Cheryl.

#23 Vincent Cirame with his mom, Dineen and the rest of his family. #11 Paul Stamatopoulos with his parents, Diana and Paul and Jenna.

(Advocate photos by Al Terminiello)

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And there will be a book behind each floral arrangement that’s part of the annual “Books in Bloom” event.

“Floral Arrangements Interpreting a Book’s Title, Cover and Theme,” is the essence of the friendly competition co-sponsored by the Saugus Garden Club and New Friends of the Saugus Public Library, which is set for Friday, March 16 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Saturday, March 17 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

This year’s categories include: Fiction (works of imagination -- novels, short stories and/or plays) Nonfiction (Fact-based -- biography, history and current events).

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A young adult’s book.

Miscellaneous (horticulture, flower arranging and hobbies).

The overall guidelines: Arrangements must interpret a book’s title, book jacket or theme. Some fresh plant material should be in each arrangement. One entry per category per person, with a maximum of five entries per person.

Entry forms should be submitted by March 13 to: Lorraine DiMilla (781-233-7541) or Donna Manoogian (781-2335640).

It’s a great, creative event that blends flowers with reading.

I understand there will also be efforts this year to encourage more participation by the youth of Saugus.

Some Citizen Concerns For the folks that care about details in the town’s spending plan for the 2019 fiscal year that begins next July 1, there is a budget session set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 in the first-floor conference room at Town Hall.

The agenda notice is brief, noting the meeting will focus on the selectmen’s budget review and recommendation.

The Saugus Advocate takes the same position that it did on the proposed budget for Saugus Public Schools – that it ought to be posted on the town’s public website, so that information is readily available to all residents who want to know what’s being spent on municipal government in Saugus.

There’s no harm in making the budget process as transparent as possible to Saugus residents, especially the 50 Town Meeting members who represent the 10 precincts.

For the record, I filed a public records request last week with Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta. We believe that since Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree has already submitted his spending plan to the board, that it should be treated as a public document since there are no exemptions that can be cited.

After all, it is the public’s money. And, it would be helpful to have some background when the town begins its formal budget proceedings.

It’s called transparency.

Stay tuned.

Work off your taxes Town Meeting Member William Brown this week called the paper to suggest that town official follow through on Article 21 which he said the Annual Town Meeting approved back in May of 2014 The article would allow senior citizens to do volunteer work for the town to help pay off part of their tax bill.

“The town would take the pay they would normally get and apply it to their real estate taxes,” Brown said.

Not a bad idea.

There are probably all sorts of projects that could be tackled by town residents who wouldn’t mind a little volunteer service in return for a reduction in their taxes.

tor Lorna Cerbone would like to remind residents that the following materials are recyclable and may be placed curbside for collection each week: paper, cardboard, pizza boxes, and mixed containers such as glass, tin, plastic cans, various containers, and jugs.

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

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

Styrofoam – should be placed in the trash.

Clothes hangers – can be given to dry cleaners.

Plastic hoses – dispose in the trash.

Rigid plastics and kids toys – may be recycled at the drop-off site located behind 515 Main Street.

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

“Due to recent international recycling restrictions, our local collection facility is no longer able to recycle materials in plastic bags,” said Cerbone. “We encourage residents to recycle their plastic bags at your local supermarket or retailer.”

JRM will only collect accepted items. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation.

The compost drop-off site will be open tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 17) and Saturday, March 17, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

each year on the third Saturday in June, and it publishes a calendar (available at Town Hall, the Library, and the Senior Center as well as a few other locations) with historic photographs of town sites and people.

The Saugus Historical Society holds regular meetings in March, April, May, September, October, and November. At each meeting there is a program related to local history. Meetings are usually held at 7 PM at 30 Main Street. Doors open at 6:45. The general public is welcome free of charge. Light refreshments are served.

Board members meet on the first Wednesday of each month.

It is an all-volunteer organization.

Any Saugus resident who would like to discuss the possibility of their joining the Historical Society board is welcome to call President Laura Eisener at 781-2315988 or email ldeld@shore.net.

Kindergarten registration information Here’s some information straight from Saugus Public Schools.

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. David DeRuosi, Jr, has announced that registration for Kindergarten (all-day and ½ day) will take place at neighborhood elementary schools on March 12th & 13th, 2018 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. There is no charge for ½ day Kindergarten. Registration for All Day Kindergarten is on a first come first serve basis, and requires a $200.00 (non-refundable) deposit. Online payments are recommended and can be completed on the district website prior to registration. Please bring the printed receipt, otherwise a certified bank check or money order only, payable to: Saugus Public Schools. Securing a slot is contingent on submission of paperwork, by May 1, 2018. Flyers are available at your neighborhood school and at the Roby Building at 23 Main St. At the time of registration, parents will be given an informational packet with instructions for September 2018 registration. Kindergarten screening dates and packet return dates will be assigned at registration.

According to School Committee regulation, children must be (5) five years old on or before August 31, 2018 to register for Kindergarten. No exceptions will be made.

Parents are reminded that Massachusetts State Law requires that before children are allowed to enter the public schools proof must be provided that they have been immunized against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DPT), Polio (OPV), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B, and Varicella.

NO STUDENT WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE SAUGUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNLESS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS RECEIVED WHEN PACKAGE IS RETURNED Child’s birth certificate, Vision Screening Certification (current within the previous 12 months).

Proof of lead screening (test results) Proof of Immunization Proof of residency ( i.e. Mortgage Payment, Lease or Landlord Verification form) Proof of child’s most recent physical examination, an or upcoming appointment Proof of student withdrawal from previous school Copy of student IEP or 504 if student needs these services Picture identification of parent/guardian driver’s license and/or passport THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS WILL BE HOSTING AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON Monday, March 5, 2018 AT 6:00 PM IN THE LIBRARY AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL SCHOOL, 39 HURD AVENUE

News from the New Friends This just in from Pauline Gautreau of the New Friends of Saugus Public Library.

The New Friends are now set up to accept donations of stock transfers as well as cash, according to a press release we received from the group this week.

“Also, New Friends has been and continues to be accepted by the GE Match Program.Your gift of $25.00 or more may be matched.

Stock donations are also eligible for the match program,” says the press release she emailed us.

“This program is for current GE employees, retirees of GE and spouses of deceased GE retirees.We encourage GE people to help us out. Your donation is tax-deductible,” the press release states, “Checks should be payable to: New Friends of Saugus Public Library and noted ‘eligible for GE Match’. Drop off or mail to Saugus Public Library, 295 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906.Please mark the envelope, ‘Attention: New Friends”.

“Report your donation of check or stock to:The GE Foundation Matching Gift Center at 1/800-305-0669.When you call, please have the following information available:your social security number, zip code of the Saugus Public Library, amount and date of your gift.

“Over the past year, New Friends Has provided reduced rate museum/zoo passes as well as many free programs for all ages.Also, when the library lost a beautiful tree near the Taylor Street entrance, New Friends replaced it with a new young tree and watered it throughout the summer and fall.Hopefully, we will all be able to enjoy the beautiful pink blossoms for many years to come.

“Our current plans for 2018 include providing new book-

Historical Society schedules March election The Saugus Historical Society will hold its election for board members on March 14, at 7 PM. There are still some positions open on the board slate. Saugus residents who have an interest in local history are invited to consider joining the Saugus Historical Society board.The annual membership in the Saugus Historical Society is renewable at this time.

Founded in 1928, the purpose of the Saugus Historical Society is to cultivate an interest in the history of the town and to collect and preserve all matter pertaining to the town’s history and citiWhat’s acceptable solid waste/recycling materials? zenry. It is a 501c3 corporation which presents educational proThe town’s Solid Waste and Recycling Department Coordina- grams about local history. The popular Strawberry Festival is held One day recycling delay The Town of Saugus announces that the trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay through tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 24), due to the observance of Presidents’ Day. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation.

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

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 23, 2018

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Boston Police catch motel robbery suspect P

olice Chief Domenic J. DiMella reported that a man charged with robbing a Saugus motel and assaulting an employee was recently placed under arrest by Boston Police. John Bowden. 47, of Melrose, has been charged with unarmed robbery and assault and battery, Chief Di-

Mella said in a press release issued by his department this week.

A man later identified as Bowden walked into the office of Chisholm’s Motor Inn at 1314 Broadway on Feb. 13 and demanded money from an employee inside, according to DiMella. Bowden

SOUNDS | from page 14 cases for the Community Room, supporting many programs for adults, young adults and children as well as bringing in two exciting authors:Ted Reinstein from Channel 5’s ‘Chronicle’ and author and well-known television reporter, Hank Phillippi Ryan.Watch for more information regarding these two free programs.

“Please consider helping New Friends In working to keep our library a busy and vital part of the community.”

A playgroup for 3-year-olds Fridays, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., now through May 25.

Literacy, music, games and art will be the basis for exploring and exercising emotional development.

The focus will be on friendship, self-soothing, transitions, emotions and feeling words. Play, both parallel and cooperative.

Check it out at the library.

Boston Bruins on the library team!

The Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive began yesterday and will go through March 15. You can help out by bringing donations of new pajamas to the library.

This is to help needy babies, children and teens.

Countdown to Kindergarten Preschool Playgroup Every Saturday, at 11 a.m., the Saugus Public Library will host “Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten!”

This playgroup is geared to help families navigate and understand Preschool Development.

Children will explore different Literacy, Art, Science, Building, Writing, Math. Fine Motor, Gross motor and Pretend Play materials and activities.

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

Absentee Ballots for the March 6th Special State Election are now available in the Saugus Town Clerk’s Office, according to Town Clerk Ellen Schena says Also, the Clerk’s office needs election workers for the March election, especially for the Warden and Clerks roles.If interested, please go to the Clerk’s office at Town Hall to fill out paperwork.All positions are paid.

This election is necessary to fill the seat vacated by former state Sen. Thomas McGee, who was elected as the new mayor of the City of Lynn. The Lynn Democrat vacated his Third Essex District seat at the beginning of the year.

State Rep. Brendan Crighton, D-Lynn, who worked for a decade at the State House as an aide for McGee before running for his state representative seat in 2014, will be the only one running -- unless somebody mounts a write-in campaign.

Town Hall seeks volunteers Wanted: ZBA candidates Want to serve on the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals?

Please send applications and letters of interest to Board of Selectmen by March 13 to the following address: Saugus Board of Selectmen Saugus Town Hall, Suite #4 298 Central Street. Same address or drop-off spot for this volunteer position Wanted: Library Board candidates Interested in serving on the Library Board of Trustee?

Applications and letters of interest to Board of Selectmen by March 13. Same address or drop-off spot for this volunteer position Annual Food for Fines The Saugus Public Library wants to strike a deal with those read-

pushed and struck the employee in the face several times and ordered the alleged victim to give him money out of the cash register, police said, and after tying the victim’s hands with a shoelace, Bowden fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money. The victim

received injuries to his face, but did not require medical attention, according to DiMella’s statement.

The victim called 911 after managing to free himself.

Police identified Bowden and issued a warrant for his arrest following an investigation. Boston Police arrest-

ed him on separate charges.

DiMella praised the investigative efforts of the Saugus Police 1-9 Patrol Division and Criminal Investigation Unit. He also lauded the work of the Boston Police Department for their investigation and assistance, which led to Bowden’s arrest.

ers who are procrastinating in paying their overdue fines.

You can reduce the fines in return for donations of food which will be given to local food pantries.

The standing offer from the Saugus Public Library Board of Trustees and staff is that your fine will be reduced by a dollar for each item donated.

Food items that are needed include cereal, pasta, rice, tuna, dry milk, pancake mix, baked beans, baking mix, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruit or juice, canned vegetables, canned or dry soups, macaroni and cheese dinners, instant potatoes, canned tomatoes or sauce and canned meat.

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

Students helping students Here’s an example of great collaboration between the Saugus Public Library and a Belmonte Middle School teacher -- and, of course, Junior National Honor Society students from the Belmonte Middle School.

Each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 pm, the library provides tutoring and homework help for the Town’s elementary school students. The elementary school students get help, the Belmonte students get credits for community service.

The library again will be partnering with the Belmonte Middle School to offer free, drop-in homework help in the Community Room to Saugus elementary school students to help foster strong academic and study skills outside of school hours.

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 our unaccompanied minors policy.

Let’s hear it!

Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been nearly two years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for The Advocate Asks interview of the week.

Feel free to email me at mvoge@ comcast.net.

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

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 23, 2018

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Melrose Arts and Crafts Society

By Diane Howard and Cynthia Watkins

T

he M elrose Ar ts and Crafts Society will hold its monthly meeting Monday, February 26 at the First Baptist

ASKS | from page 10 so there’s a lot of joy, even at the end of 20 hours of not eating.

Young people – almost every one of them – said,“I forgot that I haven’t been eating for 20 hours.

It went by so fast, I wasn’t even

Church at 561 Main St., Melrose. Meetings are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Classes this month are “Straw Hat Magnets” and raffia dolls.

Members have pre-enrolled for these classes last month. These

classes are from 9:00 to 11:00. The teachers for the “Straw Hat Magnets” are Sue Camberlain and Linda Camberlain. Cynthia Watkins will teach the raffia doll class.

At 11:00 the monthly program will be presented by Linda

Brown. The topic will be “Quilting – Tips and Techniques.”

A business meeting at 12:00 will be followed by the luncheon hosted by Linda Camberlain and Joanne Runne with help from assigned members.

Melrose Arts and Crafts Society is supported in part by a grant from our local Cultural Council. The society welcomes new members. The next monthly meeting will be March 26 at the First Baptist Church.

hungry.” And they are so surprised that they can go without while raising money and awareness for world hunger.

Q: Now while they are fasting, you said there are movies going on at night?

A: Yes. The older kids stay

over – the High School kids – so there are movies for the overnight. And we have a guest speaker that comes; his name is Tony Bellizzi, and he comes from Queens, N.Y. He’s a national speaker, and he comes in. He has a foundation called Hope for the Children Foundation. And we will make a donation to him as well, to support his ministry or working with inner city young people and also children around the world – Columbia, where he works training young people to be jugglers and street performers so that they can make money to have chickens and goats and raise money for their families. These are teenagers around the world who are trained to be entertainers, and we help him with this ministry.

Q: Now, is there a target country this year for your fundraising efforts?

A: No, there’s no target country. The money will go mostly to Catholic Relief Services, and they will provide the need wherever the need is. They know where the money needs to go.

Q: Anything else that you would like to share about this program or your experiences with the past FoodFasts?

A: For some young people, they walk in and they think, “This is just going to be something I’m giving up. … I’m giving up food and it’s going to be dreadful. What are you getting me into here?” Their friend drives them along. And by the end of the event, they are surprised – like I said earlier – that they weren’t hungry. They didn’t understand the statistics that 13,000 to 14,000 children die every day from hunger and hunger-related issues and that they can help reduce that number. That number, though, fluctuates. It’s hard to pinpoint, but it’s a horrible number. And young people come away with a real joy and sense of accomplishment.

They realize that not only were they fasting, but they were experiencing a prayer that they never knew that they could do. They were experiencing a service project that they didn’t know was possible. They really enjoy being a part of something bigger than themselves and being challenged. It’s a real challenge – the nice thing – it’s a serious challenge.

Q: During the FoodFast, the only thing they are allowed is water?

A: Water and juice. We call them juice breaks, and we will provide juice breaks for young people, and there are young people who, if needed, can have a modified fast, for diet or health reasons. Of course, there’s plenty of information

on fasting at Catholic Relief Services’ website of FoodFast. org. But we will never put anyone in jeopardy. We put safety first. There are plenty of adult volunteers, and there’s a pro-

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n what was most likely the first case in Massachusetts involving the issue of having a nursing home applicant’s patient pay amount (PPA) increase due to an imputed rent income figure assessed

by MassHealth, we were fortunate enough to not have to appeal on that issue. The PPA is the amount the nursing home applicant has to pay to the nursing home each month once approved

by MassHealth. It consists of social security income, pension income, immediate annuity income, etc., less a personal needs allowance of $72.80 and less any health insurance premiums.

In our recent appeal involving an irrevocable trust, the hearing officer deemed the condo held by the trust not to be a countable asset.

The trust contained a use and occupancy provision.

When we recently received MassHealth’s approval letter and its calculation of the PPA, there was no imputed rent income figure added on to the applicant’s PPA. We were certainly pleased with that result.

MassHealth has been attempting to argue that property held in trust can be rented and that the fair market value rent of the proper-

ty should be added to the PPA. In our case, as part of our initial appeal regarding excess assets, we certainly argued that MassHealth must first deduct any and all necessary monthly expenses against this imputed “gross” rent income figure to arrive at “net” rental income.

We further argued that since the applicant’s spouse was still residing in the condo, at best MassHealth should then be using a figure equal to 50% of the net rental income. Had MassHealth increased the PPA by several hundred dollars based upon this imputed monthly rent income theory, we may have not appealed on this issue due to a cost/benefit analysis.

However, we did not have to make that analysis as MassHealth did not increase the PPA by $1.

We were also prepared to argue that in reality, there is no rental market based upon this set of facts. What would a ready, willing and able renter pay for the right to live in a condo with someone else’s wife still occupying it? The answer is no one.

There is no such renter market in this situation.

The next case to keep an eye on is the situation where there is no spouse at home and the condo is empty.

MassHealth may look to increase the PPA arguing that the condo could indeed be rented out to a third party.

We’ll look to see if any case gets decided with that set of facts.

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

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, February 23, 2018

Beacon Hill Roll Call

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’and representative’s votes on roll calls from the week of February 12-16.

RIGHTS OF CONSUMERS ON CREDIT REPORTS (H 4232) House 152-0, approved and sent to the Senate legislation that would prohibit consumer reporting agencies, like Equifax, Experian and TransUnion from charging fees for freezing and unfreezing a person’s credit information. Under current law, companies can and have charged up to $5 per freeze or unfreeze. A freeze makes the report inaccessible until the consumer unfreezes it. Since banks and other lenders require access to the borrower’s credit report before giving a loan, this greatly reduces identity thieves from getting a loan or credit in another individual’s name.

The proposal gained momentum following the 2017 crisis when from May to July the personal information including names, social security numbers, addresses, driver’s licenses, and

credit card numbers of 145 million Americans was stolen from Equifax’s systems. Equifax didn’t reveal the breach until September and consumers lost valuable time to act.

Other provisions prohibit businesses from obtaining a consumer’s credit report without obtaining written, verbal or electronic consent from the consumer; shorten the waiting period to implement a freeze; allow consumers to request a freeze by phone or electronically; require notice of any breach to be sent out immediately even if the scope of breach has not yet been determined; require credit monitoring services to be available for one year for some consumers affected by a breach and establishes additional protections for minors and incapacitated adults.

“Every year, thousands of Massachusetts residents become victims of credit fraud, costing them millions of dollars, collectively,” said Rep. Jennifer Benson (D-Lunenburg), the sponsor of the original bill.

“I filed legislation last year to make it easier to freeze consumer credit reports so that victims of fraud could more quickly regain control of their credit and their lives. After the Equifax breach, I worked with the attorney general and advocates to strengthen the bill with additional language offering fur-

STATE LOANS | from page 5

ings.

• $1,072,500 for improvements to the pumping station at 24 Lincoln Ave., which is the primary pumping station used by the town to convey wastewater to the Lynn Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, but which has

experienced equipment failures on multiple occasions.

• $1,901,714 for a Comprehensive Sewer System Rehab, which will include the rehabilitation of pipelines and manholes and the removal of private inflow sources to help eliminate inflow and

ther protections.”

“Massachusetts will become the fifth state to provide free credit freezes to all residents,” said Rep. Tackey Chan (D-Quincy), one of the bill’s sponsor. “[The bill] updates current laws to reflect the modernization of our world, with the addition of electronic and verbal communications procedures for consumers’ interactions with consumer reporting agencies.”

“Older adults are increasingly the target for identity theft, and one of the most effective ways to protect consumers is through a security freeze, which safeguards a person’s credit report,”said Michael Festa State Director of AARP Massachusetts.

“Without access to this information, identity thieves would be unable to obtain credit in that person’s name, minimizing potential for fraud.”

(A “Yes” vote is for the bill.)

Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes

the shortage of skilled workers and raise economic opportunity. Grants are awarded through this program to expand vocationally oriented course offerings and develop partnerships with Massachusetts employers.”

Under current law the program is only available to “notfor-credit students.” The bill would expand the program to allow“for credit students”to take advantage of the program.

“While the commonwealth laudably helps not-for-credit students obtain job-related skills, no sound policy rationale exists for making a course for a biotechnology technician degree ineligible for a training incentive grant,” said bill sponsor Sen. Eileen Donoghue (D-Lowell). “Given the need to increase our talent pipeline, my legislation improves the status quo by expanding the program to include for-credit courses so that community colleges can more effectively educate our future workforce.”

EXPAND COMMUNITY COL(A “Yes” vote is for the bill.)

Senate seat vacant LEGE TRAINING INCENTIVE PROGRAM (S 2297) Senate 35-0, approved and HOW LONG WAS LAST sent to the House a bill expand- WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill ing the Community College Roll Call tracks the length of time Training Incentive Program. Ac- that the House and Senate were cording to the state’s website, in session each week. Many legthe program“encourages public islators say that legislative sescommunity college training op- sions are only one aspect of the portunities that promote work- Legislature’s job and that a lot of force development, minimize important work is done outside

of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session.

During the week of February 12-16, the House met for a total of eight hours and 43 minutes while the Senate met for a total of seven hours and 58 minutes.

infiltration from the system. The Town of Saugus will also use this funding to install a lining system to improve the quality of the service to the mainline connection.

Approximately 13,100 feet of 8-inch and 2,650 feet of 10-inch pipelines, 226 connections and 97 manholes will be impacted

by this project.

SRF financing is administered by the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (MCWT) and funds projects that are deemed to offer significant public health or water quality benefits that are implemented by cities and towns, regional water supply

and wastewater treatment districts and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). Communities offered SRF funding in this round must decide to move forward with the project by June 30, 2018, and secure local funding authority.

scholarship is always available in case a young person can’t come up with that. We have supplies and gifts that we like to give kids. We offer a group t-shirt with the theme of the event on it: “Be The Change.”

And any money that we don’t use in the $40 for the things we need to run the event, we put that into the donations, so any extra money goes toward donations.

Q: And I guess there are some goals for the fundraising.

A: Yes, it’s nice to have goals: $75 for the Middle School kids and $150 for a High School kid to raise. If they can reach that, we’ll make a lot of money for young people around the world. And it’s really about saving young children’s lives.

And I’m really happy that we can share this event with the town of Saugus. The people of this town have been so generous over the years.

Q: Anything else that you would like to say to the Saugus

community at-large about this upcoming event?

A: With a focus on global poverty and justice, FoodFast provides an experience of faith that celebrates Catholic traditions and inspires us to a life of faith and service; an experience of solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world who are living in hunger and poverty; and an experience of community, working together to create lasting change in the world.

We will go without food for up to 20 hours so that we can have a real taste of what hunger is like. During this time we’ll engage in many different activities, from community service projects and volunteer work to praying, having fun and making new friends. The money raised is sent to Catholic Relief Services and Help for the Children Foundation, where it is put to work in areas like Haiti, Ethiopia, Bolivia, Philippines and in the U.S.

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1. At the ancient Olympics, what did athletes wear?

2. What was Shakespeare’s wife’s first name?

3. On Feb. 23, 1997, what kind of female was the first mammal to be successfully cloned?

4. “Dancing Queen” is a song in what Broadway musical?

5. Mr. Snuffleupagus appeared on what TV show?

6. On Feb. 24, 1955, what Pixar and Apple entrepreneur was born?

7. The story of Purim is in what book of the Bible?

8. What fictional detective wore a deerstalker hat?

9. Does TWIF stand for the Tug of War International Federation or The Women in Football International Federation?

10. In the first half of the 20th century, what sporting organization awarded prizes for art inspired by sport?

11. On Feb. 24, 1969, who performed “A Boy Named Sue” for San Quentin

inmates?

12. What vegetable is celebrated in March and is an ingredient in Waldorf Salad?

13. What U.S. county is the most populous? (Hint: a Spanish name.)

14. What 1976 sci fi film featured David Bowie and Rip Torn?

15. On March 1, 1872, the U.S. Congress made land (now in three states) into what national park?

16. In the 1970’s, who sang “Rainy Day People”?

17. What does madding mean? (Hint: “Far from the Madding Crowd”) 18. In 1958 who ordered the “Great Leap Forward”?

19. Who wrote, “Indoors or out, no one relaxes / in March, that month of wind and taxes, / The wind will presently disappear, / the taxes last us all the year”? (Hint: initials ON.) 20. What will be the first city hosting both the summer and winter Olympic Games?

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gram throughout the entire process that we follow. So, not only are we doing serious activities, but we’re doing fun activities. We’re doing creative activities and we’re doing activities that are more thoughtful.

Q: Now, are there other members of the Saugus Faith Community who are working with you on this event?

A: Other parishes are doing their own thing. I think St. John’s is doing a similar event.

If a young person has a friend who wants to join us from another faith community, they would be welcomed in, but we’re not doing this as a unified event. This would be just Saugus Catholics Collaborative that we’re hosting. But all young people in High School are welcome.

Q: So is there a fee for participation?

A: There is a cost for the event: $40 to register. But

MON. FEB. 12 House11:06 a.m. to12:01 p.m.

Senate 11:05 a.m. to11:47 a.m.

TUES.FEB. 13 No House session No Senate session WED. FEB. 14 House11:03 a.m. to 3:34 p.m.

Senate1:08 p.m. to 4:04 p.m THURS. FEB. 15 House11:00 a.m. to 3:12 p.m.

Senate 11:01 a.m. to 3:23 p.m.

FRI. FEB. 16 No House session No Senate session Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at bob@beaconhillrollcall.com

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Everett on Tuesday, February 20. Funeral Mass in the St. Mary Church, Revere. Interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ronnie’s memory may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. Ronnie was so very proud of his large and loving family, to him it was his greatest blessing. For more info 1-877-71-ROCCO or roccofuneralhomes.com.

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f Saugus, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly, on Monday, February 19, 2018 in the Melrose Wakefield Hospital. She was 76 years old.

Born in Chelsea, Audrey lived in Saugus for many years. She attained her Associates Degree from Merrimack College. Audrey was a supervisor for Patients’ Financial Services at the Winchester Hospital, retiring after over 12 years of service.

Beloved wife of Guy J. Macauda for over 50 years. Dear and devoted mother of Julieann Hoell and her husband, Hen-

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FINANCIAL MOMENT | from page 1 ty. “I was here in the dark times,” Panetta said, recalling meetings with the state Department of Revenue.

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Savvy Senior Strength Training Tips For Seniors Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve fallen several times over the past year and my doctor has recommended that I start a strength-training program to help prevent future falls. But at age 72, I’ve never lifted weights before and could use some help. What can you tell me?

Looking for Help Dear Looking Weak leg muscles and poor balance are two of the biggest factors that cause seniors to fall. Most people, after age 40 lose about one percent of their muscle mass each year, which really adds up over time. But study after study has shown that it’s never too late to rebuild muscle through strength training.

Regular resistance or strength training can help you build muscle strength, increase your bone density and improve your balance, coordination and stamina, and will help prevent falls. It can also help reduce the signs and symptoms of many chronic conditions too like arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, back pain, depression and obesity. And some studies even show that it helps improve cognitive function too. Here are some simple ways to help you get stronger.

Getting Started After you get your doctor’s okay, consider working with a professional trainer or physical therapist for a few sessions to help you develop a safe and effective routine you can continue on your own. Or go to GrowingStronger.Nutrition.Tufts. edu for a free program from Tufts University in Boston and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Also see Go4Life.NIA.NIH.gov, a resource created by the National Institute on Aging that offers a free exercise guide that provides illustrated examples of exercises you can do at home to strengthen your body. You can order your free copies online or by calling 800-222-2225.

To improve your strength you have to keep stressing your muscles, so you’ll need to exercise at least two or three days a week for 30 to 45 minutes, and increase resistance and the number of repetitions over time. But be sure you give your muscles a day off between workouts. It makes the muscle stronger and more able to resist future injury.

Equipment If you work out at home you’ll probably need to invest in some equipment. While some strength training can be done using your own body weight (like push-ups, sit-ups and leg squats), hand weights, ankle weights, medicine balls, resistance bands or rubber tubing, are all great tools for strength training. You can find all these products at sporting goods stores, or online at Amazon.com for around $10 or less. Cans of soup, water bottles or plastic milk containers filled with water or sand can also be used (like small hand weights) for resistance.

Senior Classes If you don’t like exercising alone consider joining a gym, or call your local senior center to see if they offer any strength training exercise classes.

You should also check out SilverSneakers (SilverSneakers. com, 888-423-4632) or Silver&Fit (SilverandFit.com, 877-4274788), two fitness programs offered in thousands of fitness centers, gyms and YMCAs throughout the U.S. that offer special classes designed for older adults. These programs are available for free to seniors that have certain Medicare supplemental policies or Medicare Advantage plans.

Aerobic and Balance Exercises Some other good fall-prevention exercises that can help you get stronger include aerobic activities like walking, cycling or water aerobics. And to improve your balance there’s Tai chi, along with a number of simple balance exercises that you can do anytime like standing on one foot for 30 seconds then switching to the other foot, and walking heel-to-toe across the room.

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.

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OBITUARIES | FROM PAGE 18 ry of N. Attleboro, Lisa Macauda and her fiance’ Robert Sartori of Melrose, Guy J. Macauda, Jr. and his wife, Margie of Everett and Michael Macauda and his wife, Jannine of Tewksbury. Sister of Robert King and his husband, Dr. Gary Jordan of Mansfield and the late Norma Garrett and Florence King.

Loving Meme of Meghan and Molly Hoell, Michael Masse,

Abbie, Alexandria and Michael Macauda. Daughter of the late Bertram and Kathleen (Jewett) King. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Audrey’s funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 758 Salem St. Lynnfield, Friday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Late Past Lodge Chaplain, SaugusEverett, #642 BPOE Contributions in Audrey’s memory to the Susan G. Koman “Find a

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er of Kenneth Van Horn of Saugus & the late Russell L. Van Horn. Beloved grandmother of Lorna Helms & Cheryl Cook.

Great-grandmother of Laura L. Cook, Marissa L. Helms, Jen-

Marjorie A. (Pearson) Van Horn f Saugus, age 93, February 14. Wife of the late Russell S. Van Horn. Loving moth-

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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.

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38 KENILWORTH ST. EVERETT, MA $359,900

LISTED BY NORMA

LISTED BY SANDY SOLD BY NORMA!

22 ARCADIA ST. MALDEN, MA - $439,900

SOLD BY NORMA!

SOLD BY SANDY!

66-72 FERRY STREET Everett, MA - $1,600,000

7 SUMMIT AVE. - $499,900 9 SUMMIT AVE. - $489,900

APARTMENT FOR RENT TWO BEDROOM

With utilities and ocean views

$2,200/ MONTH

SOLD BY SANDY AS BUYER’S AGENT!

Open House: Sun., Feb. 25, 2:30-3:30pm

SOLD BY SANDY!

Nahant

Call Maria @ 781-808-6877

36 GLENDALE AVENUE Everett, MA - $399,900

SOLD BY NORMA!

75 BUCKNAM STREET Everett, MA - $714,900

COMMERCIAL RENTALS Office Space with all utilities $850.00 month Office space with all utilities $750.00 Month Ask For Norma

SOLD BY SANDY!

SOLD BY SANDY!

SOLD BY DENISE!

SOLD BY DENISE!

21-23 LUKE ROAD Everett, MA - $534,900

19 GILMORE STREET Everett, MA - $498,900

74 BALDWIN AVENUE Everett, MA - $474,900

22 FREEMAN AVENUE Everett, MA - $330,000

SOLD BY SANDY AS BUYERS AGENT!

SOLD BY DENISE AS BUYERS AGENT!

SOLD BY SANDY!

SOLD BY MARIA!

APARTMENT FOR RENT STUDIO APARTMENT

NAHANT $1,750/ MONTH WITH RENTED!

Joe DiNuzzo - Broker Associate

ALL UTILITIES

Norma Capuano Parziale - Agent

Open Daily From 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 433 Broadway, Suite B, Everett, MA 02149

www.jrs-properties.com

20 GATEWAY LANE Lynn, MA

Denise Matarazz - Agent

474 REVERE BEACH BOULEVARD - Revere, MA

Maria Scrima - Agent

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3 LAUREL STREET Malden, MA - $475,000

Rosemarie Ciampi - Agent

Kathy Hang Ha -Agent

20 PUTNAM ROAD Revere, MA - $399,900

Mark Sachetta

- Agent

617.544.6274

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Offered at $249,900.

SAUGUS 1st AD Conveniently located 5 room, 2 bedroom Colonial offers 1 ½ baths, granite kitchen, wood flooring, 1st floor laundry, enclosed porch, deck, central air, security system, acre lot

Offered at $335,000.

MELROSE 6 room Expanded Cape offers 3 bedrooms, 27’ 1st floor family room w/woodstove & sliders to 26’ sunroom, hdwd, 1st floor master bdrm, central air, alarm, 3 car heated garage w/half bath, huge lot, located on dead-end street Offered at $599,900.

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LYNN ~ 2 bedroom condo, eat in kitchen, hardwood flooring, ocean views, short walk to public transportation. Call today! ........$219,900

MELROSE ~ 3 bed, 3 bathroom cape, Large eat in kitchen, hardwood flooring, finished lower level, fireplace, 3 car parking, Call today! .... $499,900

SAUGUS ~ 2 bedroom cape, finished basement, 2 sheds, great location, convenient to center of town and major highways ...................$335,000

New construction, 10 rooms, 4 beds, 2-1/2/baths 2 car garage, 3300-3600 square feet, 2 car garage Still time to customize! $950,000 Call Rhonda Combe

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Rhonda Combe MELROSE ~ Rehabbed colonial. New kitchen with quartz counters, SS appliances, new bathroom, new gas heating system, paver driveway, fresh paint throughout. Call today! ......$699,900

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SAUGUS ~ Come see this well maintained colonial, 3 beds,1.5 baths, granite counters hardwood flooring, gas heat, mudroom, oversized 13k lot, granite ..$399,900

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SOLD SAUGUS ~ Colonial, 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Detached garage, Fireplace living room, dead end street, gas heat. Hardwood flooring, Eat in kitchen ......$389,900

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SAUGUS ~ Rehabbed split entry. New kitchen with SS appliances, quartz counters, marble backsplash, new windows, finished lower level, great location, pool, cabana ...$639,900

SAUGUS ~ New construction 4 bed, 2.5 baths, granite kitchen, SS appliances, great location!!, hardwood, central AC, gas fireplace ...$685,000

FOR SALE SAUGUS ~ 1 bedroom condo, remodeled bath, pool, biking and walking trail steps away., conveniently located ...........................$189,900

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