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LOOKING FORWARD TO THEIR LAST GAME: Left to right, Saugus High School senior players BAD VIBES: Town Meeting Member William S. Brown said he Jake Morgante, Dante McGrane, Michael Florentino, Ryan Beliveau and Trini Altschul at last gets an “unsafe” feeling whenever he stands in front of the week’s Saugus Lions Club’s 46th Annual Football Meeting and Dinner – the traditional meal house at 178 Essex St. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) that honors seniors from Saugus and rival Peabody High School before their Thanksgiving Day showdown. This year’s banquet was hosted by the Peabody Lions Club for the first time

By Mark E. Vogler that way,” he said, pointing toin many years, at the Holy Ghost Society Hall in Peabody. See more photos inside today’s paward the traffic coming from per. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Greg Phipps) illiam S. Brown’s face re- Route 1, “I get a feeling that I’m veals an expression of unsafe,” Brown told The Saugus

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“My life was a mess” Levine said he got addicted to OxyContin and talked about losing close friends to drug overdoses. He emphasized the seriousness of the drug problem in present-day society.

“These drugs are out there and they’re easy to get. Don’t make the choices I made. Don’t think you’re invincible. The choices you make will affect you for the rest of your life,” he said. “I was raised with good

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SACHEM TEAM LEADERS: Left to right, Saugus co-captains Jake Morgante, Dante McGrane and James Moise at last week’s Lions Club’s 46th Annual Football Meeting and Dinner, which was hosted by the Peabody Lions Club at the Holy Ghost Society Hall. The Saugus High seniors and coaches sat down with the Peabody High School senior players and coaches to enjoy a meal – a longtime tradition before the rival schools clash on Thanksgiving Day.

values, but I decided to put my own spin on life. In seventh and eighth grade, I started veering off track and rebelling – stealing liquor from my parent’s liquor cabinet and smoking weed.”

Levine said he became a person nobody wanted to be around, “shooting heroin, sharing needles. My life was a mess.

It wasn’t pretty.” He said that with the help and support of many people he was able to turn the corner to recover.

Now a teacher in Everett and married with three children, Levine speaks to high school and middle school students about recovery and the dangers of drug abuse.

Peabody head coach Mark Bettencourt called Levine “one of the unsung heroes” in the community. “I have so much respect for Joel. He got himself help and never quit. He kept fighting. I’m very proud of him.”

this year’s contest with 4-6 records. Peabody owned a 4428 series lead and had won the last four Turkey Day clashes. The last victory for Saugus came in 2013.

Saugus head coach Mike Mabee, a 1996 graduate of the school, took over the position when Anthony Nalen was suspended a week before the season opener. Nalen was eventually terminated.

Despite the turmoil surrounding them, the Sachems have been competitive in most of their games and pulled off a playoff upset of Weston in round one of the Div. 5 North tournament.

“I played in three Thanksgiving games myself and never experienced a win. Hopefully, that changes this year,” Mabee said.

“Being the last game of your high school careers, you seniors will miss things like the bus rides to games and the hard practices, but you’ll probably “This is the game you’ll miss your buddies the most. remember the most” This is the game you’ll rememOn the subject of football ber the most. It’s something and the annual Thanksgiving game, both squads entered

you’ll never experience again, even in college.”

On the other side, Peabody head man Mark Bettencourt praised Mabee and the Sachems for their toughness and resilience under difficult circumstances. “I have the utmost respect for Coach Mabee and what the Saugus program has been through and what it has accomplished. But I represent our guys and I want to come out [on Thanksgiving] and get a W.” Bettencourt also recalled playing in two classic Thanksgiving contests against Saugus, particularly his senior year when Peabody edged the Sachems, 14-13, in horrendous conditions at Stackpole Field.

He remembered stopping Saugus on a two-point conversion at the very end.

“I played in two Thanksgiving games. What’s most special is what [the seniors] remember about this game because it’s [their] last,” Bettencourt said.

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BEING HONORED: Left to right, Saugus High School Coach Mike Mabee and his star defensive end and offensive tackle, Jake Morgante, this year’s recipient of the Saugus Lions Club “Heisman Award.” Morgante, one of three Sachem co-captains, received the award last week at the Lions Club’s 46th Annual Football Meeting and Dinner, which was hosted by the Peabody Lions Club at the Holy Ghost Society Hall. (Saugus Advocate photos by Greg Phipps)

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TREES FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Adult leaders and scouts of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 setting up trees on Sunday for their annual Christmas Tree fundraiser. After unloading the shipment of trees, some of the troop members and adult leaders took time out to say what they are most thankful for this Thanksgiving.The tree lot – which is located at 20 Salem Turnpike (Route 107) at Ballard Street, right after the lights in the northbound lane of Route 107 – is open Monday through Friday, 4-10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., now through Christmas Eve, or when the 300 trees sell out. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)

Editor’s Note: For this week, we went down to 20 Salem Turnpike, the lot on Route 107 at Ballard Street, right after the lights, where members of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 were setting up a shipment of Christmas trees which had arrived for their annual holiday fundraiser. With

Thanksgiving Day approaching, we had one simple question for the scouts and troop leaders we met: As a Saugus resident, what are you most thankful for? We also wanted to find out a little bit about that Alaska trip that this fundraiser will help support.

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own Manager Scott C. Crabtree said he didn’t realize how unsafe some of the town’s crosswalks are until he and a handful of town officials and residents participating in a walking audit about two months ago.

“It was revealing to me that a lot of the crosswalks we have go into open driveways …

They’re just not set up right,” Crabtree said at a recent Board of Selectmen’s meeting when a discussion arose over pedestrian and traffic safety on Saugus streets.

“A lot of the crosswalks are in the wrong places and not set up right … It was an eye-opener for me,” Crabtree said.

Crabtree was referring to the Sept. 12 report titled “Saugus Walk Assessment, Saugus, MA,” published by the group WalkBoston, an advocacy group that seeks to make walking safer and easier in Massachusetts.

WalkBoston conducted a walk assessment in Saugus on Sept. 12 with support from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS). Participating in the walk, along with WalkBoston staff, were Saugus residents

and representatives from the Town Manager’s office, Town Meeting, Fire Department, Police Department, Planning Department, and Public Works Department.

“The goal of the walk assessment was to recommend improvements to the local built environment that improve pedestrian safety,” the introduction of the report noted.

“Pedestrian safety has been a longstanding concern in Saugus and several recent highprofile pedestrian crashes with motor vehicles have further galvanized the issue. The extension of the Northern Strand Community Trail through Saugus will mean even more people walking and biking locally, so there is a critical need to improve safety for all road users,” it continued.

“The Town is currently planning to dedicate more police resources to traffic enforcement, so the built environment improvements described in this report will complement these activities and further improve pedestrian safety. The Town of Saugus has already pursued built environment changes by applying to the state’s Recreational Trails program for a grant to improve

six crossings where the Northern Strand trail intersects with motor vehicle traffic.”

The report, which is posted on the Town Manager’s website under the heading “WalkBoston Walk Audit,” made these overall recommendations: • Use fog lines, bike lanes, curb extensions/bump outs and pedestrian refuge islands to calm traffic, reduce long crossing distances and improve pedestrian visibility.

• Install traffic-calming measures and advance signage/ pavement markings on the approaches to the Northern Strand trail crossings.

• Improve conditions and locations of crosswalks and curb ramps for visibility, accessibility and ADA compliance.

• Create a comprehensive plan to improve sidewalks.

The walking audit also noted these major deficiencies: • Excessively long crossing distances and wide vehicular travel lanes present challenges for people walking in Saugus Center.

• Several crosswalks along Central Street end in driveways and lack ADA compliance • The parking lot at the Cen-

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wenty-two Saugus students from the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School are among the seniors who earned John and Abigail Adams Scholarships for eight semesters tuition free at any Massachusetts state college or university.

School Committee Chair Deborah Davis and Superintendent David DiBarri made the announcement last Friday.

Principal Carla Scuzzarella presented each of the school’s 74 scholarship winners with a letter of congratulations from the Massachusetts Department of Education during an awards ceremony on Nov. 15.

To earn a John and Abigail Adams Scholarship, students had to score advanced in either the math or English language arts section on their grade 10 MCAS. Students also had to score proficient or advanced

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“We’re extremely proud of our students who earnedJohn and Abigail Adams Scholarshipsfor their outstanding MCAS scores,” Superintendent DiBarri said. “This is indicative of the standard of excellence we continue to foster here at Northeast.”

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As coach Quinn stated, “You take a 110 pound boy and a 110 pound girl, he’s still going to be bigger, stronger, faster. It is totally evident in the Somerset-Berkley boys.”

They would like to see allboys teams of field hockey in their own leagues, or set a special league for the mixed teams. Pennsylvania has made it difficult for boys to play on girls’ teams, and has established boys’ field hockey teams. It is time for the MIAA to set up boys’ hockey leagues and keep the girls competing with girls.

The second item is American League MVP, won this year by Mookie Betts. But did you know that he is the 11th Red Soxer to attain that achievement? The list contains Dustin Pedroia in 2008, Mo Vaughn in 1995, Roger Clemens in 1986, Jim Rice in 1978, Fred Lynn in 1975, Carl Yastrzemski in 1967, Jackie Jensen in 1958, Ted Williams in 1946 and 1949, Jimmie Fox in 1938 and Tris Speaker in 1912. Babe Ruth did not win MVP with the Sox; he won his with the Yankees. But he did pitch for the Red Sox and became the only player to be the champion home run hitter and toss a no-hitter.

Now to Ron Johnson, the All-Pro running back, who was the first player in New York Giants history to gain 1,000 yards or more rushing yards in a season, and he did it twice. He was found to have Alzheimer’s disease in 2008, and a few have since been reportedly found to have the disease related to play in the NFL connected with damage to the brain from concussions. Ron was an All-American halfback at Michigan and was the first black player to be named captain. He scored 19 rushing touchdowns in the 1968 season that included five touchdowns in the game against Wisconsin.

Ron shares the Giants’ record for touchdowns in a game: three on passes and one rushing. He was 6 feet,

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Saugus Faith Notes

St. Margaret’s Christmas Stroll is Saturday!

This year’s Christmas Stroll is next Saturday, Dec. 1. We will be serving a meatball sub lunch from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at St. Margaret’s (431 Lincoln Ave. in Saugus).

And we will be serving breakfast a week from Sunday, Dec. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. There will also be 40-plus raffles, baked goods and Christmas gifts for you to purchase. Join us for a fun weekend!

If you have any questions, please call Carol at 781-2331040 or email her at cnadeau@ sauguscatholics.org.

Cliftondale Congregational Church hosts Advent Festival Join us for free family fun at Cliftondale Congregational Church’s annual Advent Festival next Saturday, Dec. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m.! We’ll have cookies and cocoa, crafts for both kids and adults, a Christmas carol sing-along and an ugly Christmas sweater contest. Save the

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For more information, contact Debbie at the church office (50 Essex St., Saugus, 781233-2663) or email her at office.cliftondale@gmail.com. Or check out the website: cliftondalecc.net.

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The First Baptist Church presents its Third Annual Gospel Musical Christmas Play, “Celebrate the King,” next month. This a twenty-first century version of Christ born to Mar y and Joseph. The cast will perform all of your favorite Christmas songs, such as “Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child,” “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” “King of Glory” and other great gospel songs. Get ready for some hand clapping, toe tapping, foot stomping gospel music, along with some jazzy and spiritual standards. You will enjoy The Stajez dance company in this exciting and energetic musical production along with the great voices of some of Massachusetts’s best gospel singers, The Higher Praise Community Gospel Choir. This is a family event. Two nights: Dec. 14 & 15. Come out and be blessed.

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close 28-24 decision to Woburn back on Nov. 9 at Veterans Memorial Stadium Saugus presented its annual Heisman trophy honor to cocaptain Jake Morgante. Other senior players honored for the Sachems were Dante McGrane, Michael Florentino, Ryan Beliveau and Trini Altschul.

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Healthy Students – Healthy Saugus launched in October and currently is serving 54 Saugus children with food bags each Friday.

Donations of food or checks can be given to any one of the Saugus churches listed below, and checks should be made out to “Saugus Clergy Association” with “HS2” in the memo line. www.reverealuminumwindow.com A list of foods needed and

Peabody awarded its Heisman trophy to Evan Bun for his commitment and dedication despite limited playing time – “He showed up for practice every day without any assurance that he’ll play on Friday night.

It’s important to recognize players like Evan who come out and give their all.” sizes are listed below. For those who might want to buy and donate food, it is suggested you go to BJ’s or Costco, where you can buy most of the menu items in bulk at reasonable prices. Examples: You can get 18 packs or 7.5 oz. macaroni and cheese and 8 packs of 5 oz. Tuna.

Anyone wanting to donate money or food or who has questions about the program can call Dennis Gould at cell 6172474847 or email him at atjdgould1969@aol.com.

Here is the 4 Week Menu Cycle – Saturday & Sunday WEEK 1 BREAKFAST: two granola bars.

SNACK: two bags of graham crackers.

LUNCH: one jar of peanut butter (15 oz.) & one jar of jelly or jam (15 oz.), one loaf of bread, two apple sauce cups

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SPEED PROBLEM | from page 1 for walkers and not much better for drivers. People just don’t slow down. And there aren’t any speed limit signs to slow them down either,” he said.

Brown, a Town Meeting member who represents Precinct 6, has years of personal knowledge of how dangerous the intersection is. “As long as I was a kid, I can remember my father coming up here often to replace the steps on the front of this house after a car crashed into them,” Brown said.

Eventually, after speeding cars kept crashing into the house, a guardrail was installed several years ago. But that doesn’t do much to allay Brown’s fears.

An accident that hit home “My mom was hit while walking. She was crossing Felton Street, right around the corner,” Brown said.

“A car hit her and knocked her right out of her shoes. Her hip was shattered and she never walked again. She died about 12 years after the accident. It was an accident that hit close to home. That’s the reason why I am so fired up about this,” he said.

“People will see in the paper that somebody who was hit by a car has non-life-threatening injuries. But I can tell you from my own experience that it’s lifechanging for those involved. It’s life-changing for both the family and the person who’s hurt.”

Essex Street at Felton Street is one of several intersections cited as potentially dangerous in a recent “Walk Assessment” report compiled by the group WalkBoston (see related story). “The intersection of Essex Street and Felton Street, which is crossed by many children at-

tending local schools, presents several challenges for pedestrian,” notes the report.

“Traffic moves at high speeds along Essex Street without slowing down, despite the presence of a flashing yellow light that changes to solid red when the pedestrian button is pushed.”

Trucks barreling through the intersection are particularly scary to anyone who stands behind the guard rail at the intersection. They look like they’re coming right at you.

There are no speed limit signs in the area. The closest thing to a speed limit sign is a neon green sign with a boy with a baseball cap, who is holding a red flag on a stick with black lettering “SLOW!” on his shirt.

“Individuals are saying they’re fed up with the speeding cars going by their house and the fact that the town hasn’t done anything to slow them down,” he said.

Ongoing efforts to improve the situation During last week’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree acknowledged that such citizen complaints reflect what’s been “a systemic problem for 40 years.” “We’ve piecemeal a lot of stuff for 40 years,” Crabtree told selectmen. “The traffic, congestion and speeding is problematic,” he said.

But the town manager also said he is engaged in ongoing efforts to improve the situation after completing a comprehensive, town-wide traffic study.

Crabtree agreed that the town needs to consider setting speed limits for various town streets and to post them properly with signage that current-

A SPEED LIMIT SUBSTITUTE: The closest thing to a speed limit sign is a neon green “KidAlert!

Visual Warning” sign boy with a baseball cap, who is holding an orange flag on a stick with black lettering “SLOW!” on his shirt.

ly doesn’t exist. Town officials also need to look at ways to make street crossing safer and to increase police presence on problem roadways to encourage drivers to obey local speed limits – or face warnings or traffic violation tickets.

But, ultimately, “the most important part” of a strategy to slow down the traffic while improving safety would be “bringing in additional police officers to be able to have a designated traffic unit.” This unit would work exclusively on traffic control.

Crabtree, a former Saugus police officer, said he will study the manpower situation before deciding his public safety priorities and what needs to be done to make the streets safer. The cost of improving traffic safety from a fiscal standpoint

is another concern.

“Clearly, there is an appetite for a slower speed limit on these main roads,” the town manager said of the public demand he senses for better traffic control.

Once local police establish a reputation for aggressive traffic control and enforcement, Crabtree said, “I can guarantee you the traffic will slow down on Main Street and every other street.”

The town manager said he is developing a scope of services for a traffic consultant who could advise the town on matters like what speed limits to set for various roads throughout the town and the best locations for placing the signs.

Crabtree stressed that he wants to have a consultant with experience in working on traffic-re-

lated issues in other communities and somebody who can take “a comprehensive look at what needs to be done.”

The town manager said he hopes some action to improving pedestrian and traffic safety can be taken early next year.

That could come in his proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year that begins next July 1.

Meanwhile, Crabtree said he could be using some state funds the town has received to make improvements in crossings along the Northern Strand Community Trail.

The town manage said his office and the Board of Selectmen have received considerable comment, including phone calls and letters from town residents. “We’ll continue to take anybody’s ideas or information,” Crabtree said.

POINT OF IMPACT: Eventually, after speeding cars kept crashing into this house at 178 Essex St., a guardrail was installed several years ago. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler)

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ASKS | from page 3 ka. Some highlights of the interview follow.

Q: As you prepare for Thanksgiving, what are you most thankful for?

Jake D’Eon, 12, a scout: Scouts.

They help you on a lot of things that you might need help with.

As a Boy Scout, you get to do a lot of fun things and learn a lot.

Ryan Dennison, 12, a scout: The food. The turkey. The stuffing. Cranberry Sauce. Dressing.

The desert. All of the food!

John Carbone, 11, a scout: Family and friends: my mom, dad, siblings and all of the friends I have at school.

John Kane, 42, Troop 62 Scoutmaster, 24 years as an adult leader and 35 years overall: For a safe country and family and friends.

Sam Craig, 15, a scout: I’m thankful for family.

vere continued, “We are gratified with the response we have received from the public regarding this event and are pleased to be able to offer it each year during the holiday season.”

In addition to the service, Woodlawn will again light a Me-

morial Christmas Tree while the carollers sing traditional Christmas hymns. Revered Thomas Coots and Father Vincent Gianni will celebrate the service.

Starting at 6:30 p.m., a sea-

Nicholas Finnie, 16, a scout: My mother, because she is very loving and she is always doing what she can for my family.

Carl Finnie, 14, a scout: Family and friends.

Chris Finnie, 42, an adult troop leader for six years: Time with my boys and family.

Dave Craig, 48, an adult troop leader for 15 years: I’m thankful for family and friends.

Fran Lynch, 48, an adult troop leader for 10 years: A healthy and safe family.

Q: So, the money coming from this fundraiser will go toward a future trip that the troop plans for Alaska. Please tell me about that trip.

Kane: Well, it is still in the planning stages. It’s probably two to three years out.

Q: Well, how did it come about?

Kane: Well, we were just joking around during the last trip

[to the Grand Canyon]. And we just got talking. “Well, where do you guys want to do next?” And they came up with the idea of going to Alaska. We haven’t decided the exact itinerary yet.

We may fly out to Washington State and take a ferry out to Alaska.

Sam Craig: I think it’s a really cool opportunity because we can camp on the ferry going over there. We could pitch tents on the deck of the ferry.

I think it’s cool that they allow people to do that while they are also able to go to Alaska.

Q: So, whereabouts in Alaska would you go?

Kane: That’s still undecided. Once we figure out what the costs might be, we’ll decide where we want to go and will map out a plan. But going to Alaska is something that the troop wants to do and has set as their next goal.

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School Department cracking down on out-of-town students

By Mark E. Vogler

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tudents who don’t live in town don’t belong in Saugus Public Schools.

And if these “illegal students” are discovered in classrooms in any of the town schools, Schools Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi declared, they will be removed.

“We’ve been getting more aggressive on this,” DeRuosi told The Saugus Advocate in a recent interview. “We have been working on this since the start of the school year,” he said.

Saugus Public Schools does not participate in the School Choice Program, which allows

parents to send their children to schools in communities other than the city or town in which they reside. Tuition is paid by the sending district to the receiving district. Despite that, some students who live outside of town have attempted to attend classes here – which winds up costing the town more than $15,000 for each nonresident, according to school officials.

“We came upon a situation where we had multiple people living at one address,” DeRuosi said.

“That flagged it for us – seven kids enrolled under the same address. I’ve been working with the police on this,” he said. “We

FAITH NOTES | from page8 (4 oz.), one can of green beans (15 oz.).

WEEK 2 BREAKFAST: two containers of cereal (small packages; can get 30-packs at BJ’s).

SNACK: two bags of Goldfish crackers.

LUNCH: two cans of tuna fish (5 oz.), four mayo packets, one loaf of bread, one can of peaches (4 oz.), one can of corn (15 oz.).

WEEK 3 BREAKFAST: two packets of oatmeal (1.5 oz.); can get 36-packs at BJ’s.

SNACK: two bags of animal crackers.

LUNCH: two cans of chicken (5 or 10 oz.), four mayo packets, one loaf of bread, one can of mixed fruit (4 oz.), one can of carrots (15 oz.).

WEEK 4 BREAKFAST: two containers of cereal (small packages, 30-packs at BJ’s).

SNACK: two bags of pretzels.

LUNCH: two boxes of macaroni & cheese (7.5 oz.; can get box-18 at BJ’s), two boxes of apple juice, one can of peas (15 oz.).

To make grocery donations, please drop off at any one of the following local sites. If you can volunteer to help bag gro-

EYE-OPENER | from page 4 tral Street trail crossing lacks a clearly defined path for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Wide travel lanes and wide turning radii present challenges for people walking at the intersection of Central Street and Winter Street.

• Wide expanses of pavement

and sidewalk crowding at bus stops detract from the pedestrian environment in Cliftondale Square.

• Shifting the crosswalk to the other side of the fire station will reduce pedestrians’ and cyclists’ exposure to oncoming traffic at the School Street trail

have been tightening up the attendance policies since the beginning of the year … Working with the police, we’ve tracked down several families through a variety of avenues. And we transfer them out on the day we determine they are not supposed to be here.”

The issue of students attending Saugus Public Schools while not living in town drew considerable discussion at last spring’s Finance Committee meeting. In fact, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree requested $40,000 for a truancy officer within the budgeted salaries for the Town Manager’s Office – a recommendation that was approved by Town Meeting –

after citing concerns about “illegal students.”

Crabtree said it’s been years since the town had a truancy officer to check on students who belong in school. Earlier this year, he wanted the town to hire a truancy officer who would also make sure that students from out-of-town aren’t hiding out in the classrooms of Saugus Public Schools.

“If there are 100 students who don’t belong, it’s $1.5 million in taxpayers’ money,” Crabtree told the Board of Selectmen on Wednesday night as he presented his preliminary $98.9 million budget for the 2019 fiscal year that began July 1.

“A lot of people are asking

the question: Are people who don’t live in Saugus going to go to our schools?” Finance Committee Chair Kenneth DePatto mentioned when Crabtree briefed the committee on his preliminary budget following the selectmen’s meeting during the spring.

Crabtree said he would probably hire a private investigator or a half-time police officer to fill the position.

DeRuosi said his office has not using a truant officer to weed out nonresidents from the classrooms. Instead, school officials have been relying on help from the police department, according to the superintendent.

ceries, see the days and times listed.

S t . J o h n ’s E p i s c o p a l Church, 8 Prospect St., Saugus; 781-233-1242. 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. 781-231-1690. Bagging groceries: second Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Summer St., Saugus; 781-233-2497. 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.

781-233-6384. 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.

Tell it to the town Got a special event at your parish that you would like to tell the community about? Email the information under the subject line Saugus Advocate Faith Notes to mvoge@comcast.net.

sonal music program will be performed by the Figgy Puddin’ Holiday Carollers. This a cappella quartet of Dickensian Carollers will perform traditional Christmas music in beautiful costumes.

This program is not recommended for children under 12 years old. Following the program, a collation will be held in Patton Memorial Hall. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. Seating is limited and may not be held for late arrivals; therefore, it is suggested you arrive early. For additional information please contact Paul M. Maniff, Director of Sales.

crossing.

• Crossing safety is a challenge at the intersection of Essex Street and Felton Street.

A bulk of the report included specific recommendations for improving the following: Central Street at Main Street/ Hamilton Street, Central Street, Northern Strand trail crossing on Central Street, the intersection of Central Street and Win-

ter Street just south of the trail crossing, Cliftondale Square, the Essex Street/School Street trail crossing, and the intersection of Essex Street and Felton Street.

Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member William S. Brown, who was among the handful of Saugus officials and residents who took the walking tour with WalkBoston, said he is disap-

pointed with the scope of the walking audit. “The document was fine for what it was, but it’s not all that encompassing,” Brown said.

“I think there’s far more to look at than just five or six spots or intersections across this town. The town got this report for free and it didn’t cost anything. But it’s only scratching the surface,” he said.

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Go Sachems Go, Beat Peabody!

Pictured in no particular order, are SHS Sachems Football Seniors Ryan Beliveau, Travis Fraser, James Moise, Jake Morgante, Dante McGrane, Dom Clark, Michael Florentino, and Trini Altschul.

6th Annual Linkfest Scholarship Jamboree and 13th Annual Ron McCarthy Alumni Game Date: Friday, December 7.

Location: Saugus High School Towers Gym. Times: 4:00 p.m.: Saugus 5th Grade Travel vs Revere 5th Grade Travel 4:30 p.m.: Saugus 6th Grade Travel vs Revere 6th Grade Travel 5:00 p.m.: Saugus 7th Grade Travel vs Revere 7th Grade Travel 5:30 p.m.: Saugus 8th Grade Travel vs Revere 8th

Grade Travel 6:00 p.m.: SHS Freshmen vs SHS JV 6:45 p.m.: SHS Boys Varsity vs Alumni (Linkfest Game) 7:30 p.m.: 13th Annual Ron McCarthy Alumni game, Odd years vs Even Years.

If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation to one or both scholarships, please send a check payable to: “Friends of SHS Boys Basketball.” Please

write in the memo which scholarship you are donating to and mail your check to: Christina Williamson Treasurer, Friends of SHS Boys Basketball 510 Central Street Saugus, MA 01906 If you have any questions, please call SHS Boys Head Coach Mark Bertrand at 781-820-9653 or Head of the SHS Boys Basketball Alumni Association Shane O’Donnell at 781-913-2365.

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31st Annual SHS Pancake Breakfast on Sunday at Saugus High School

State Rep. Donald Wong is shown with the SHS Sachems Football Team on Sunday.

Facebook.com/ advocate.news.ma Schedule for the 6th Annual Linkfest Scholarship Jamboree and 13th Annual Ron McCarthy Alumni Game Below is the schedule for the 6th Annual Linkfest Scholarship Jamboree and the 13th Annual Ron McCarthy Alumni game: Date: Friday, December 7, 2018 Location: Saugus High School Towers Gym Manning the grills were volunteer cooks, Scott Erickson, Jarrod Kaplan, Howie Burns, Ronnie Lusso, and Eric Surette.

4:00 pm Saugus 5th Grade Travel vs Revere 5th Grade Travel 4:30 pm Saugus 6th Grade Travel vs Revere 6th Grade Travel 5:00 pm Saugus 7th Grade Travel vs Revere 7th Grade Travel 5:30 pm Saugus 8th Grade Travel vs Revere 8th Grade Travel 6:00 pm SHS Freshman vs SHS JV 6:45 pm SHS Boys Varsity vs Alumni (Linkfest Game) 7:30 pm 13th Annual Ron McCarthy Alumni game Odd years vs Even Years.

If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation to one or both scholarships, please send a check payable to “Friends of SHS Boys Basketball”. Please write in the memo which scholarship you are donating to and mail your check to: Christina Williamson Treasurer, Friends of SHS Boys Basketball 510 Central Street Saugus, MA 01906 If you have any questions please call SHS Boys Head Coach Mark Bertrand at 781-820-9653 or Head of the SHS Boys Basketball Alumni Association Shane O’Donnell at 781-913-2365.

Pictured are all the moms that worked so hard to make the Pancake breakfast a great event.

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ings). Any people pictures need names. I’m looking most of all for pictures that are of interest to everyone,” he said.

Got an old photo that you think town residents would love to see?

Contact George at 508-878-8684 or at Park Press (781-233By Mark Vogler 0315). If you are worried about your photo being damaged or ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about lost, you can go to Park Press and ask them to scan it in while this week in Saugus. you wait.

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Turkey Day means One day trash delay There will be no trash pickup or recycling collection on Thursday -- Thanksgiving Day -- because of the holiday.

So, the trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay on Friday, (Nov. 23) and Saturday (Nov. 24), when services will resume on a one-day delay. The compost site will be open normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation.

The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site will close for the winter season on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. This site will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 8, prior to closing.

The site will re-open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month in January, February, and March, weather permitting.

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

another term.

If that’s the case, Coller may have to change his campaign chant to running against “The Terrific Three,” Stay tuned.

SRWC Annual Meeting next month The Saugus River Watershed Council and friends will hold its annual meeting with a delicious dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Spinelli’s Function Facility, Route 1 South (Peabody / Lynnfield line).

Kirstie Pecci, senior fellow from the Conservation Law Foundation, will provide a keynote presentation, highlighting the Saugus River Watershed.

This year’s Saugus River Stewardship Awards will honor: Cindy Luppi, Clean Water Action for outstanding contributions toward protecting natural resources and public health in the Saugus River Watershed.

Cindy has helped coordinate a number of coalitions and community based-efforts to reduce pollution and promote a cleaner, more sustainable economy.

Jay Walsh, Saugus River Watershed Council for exceptional work protecting the natural resources in the Saugus River Watershed. Jay has been a major voice within the watershed and his determination for conservation has been remarkable.

The event will also include a brief SRWC business meeting to elect 2019 officers and board members.

For $25 per person, guests will enjoy the keynote presentation, awards ceremony, plus a delicious dinner buffet by Spinelli’s.

Time for holiday lights downtown!

Just another week until one of the fun Saugus town events of the year. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s Office is gearing up for the official tree lighting ceremony and festivities, which is set for Friday, Nov.30, at Saugus Town Hall.

Residents -- young and old -- are invited to Town Hall for a funfilled evening with Santa, sleigh rides, a petting zoo, a moon bounce, hot chocolate, cookies, entertainment, hayrides, story time, and much more, according the press release issued by the Town Manager’s Office.

“The Town is also excited for the return of holiday trackless train rides, which will run weather permitting,” the press release said.

“Please join your family and friends and come out to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season as a community,” said Town Manager Crabtree. “This is one of our Town’s most unforgettable annual events, so I hope to see you all there.”

“Each year the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Festivities is bigThe Christmas trees are back! ger and more magical than ever, thanks to countless hours of Boy Scout Troop 62 is at it again this year, selling Christmas preparation and setup by volunteers, the Department of Youth trees of all dimensions and other holiday stuff at the lot adja- and Recreation, the Department of Public Works, the Building cent to the northbound lane of Route 107, just as turn left at the Maintenance Department, and numerous other municipal emtraffic lights at the intersection of Ballard Street. Storage LLC has ployees. This beloved event would also not be possible without generously provided use of the lot without charge and Armand the continued support and generosity from residents and loand Michael of AM Details are providing electricity. cal businesses.

The lot will be open at 20 Salem Turnpike Route 107, Monday This year’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Festivities will kick off through Friday 4-10 and Saturday and Sunday 9-9, now through at 5pm sharp next Friday (Nov. 30). The actual tree lighting will Christmas Eve -- or until the trees sell out. Troop 62 offers de- take place at 7 p.m., and the evening will conclude by 8:30 p.m. livery and also free tie down service. The troop will sell balsam For me, personally, as an outsider who visits Saugus three to trees and wreaths as well as kissing balls tree stands and oth- four days a week to cover the news, this event is right up there er accessories. with my other favorite “Founders Day.” Tree sizes range from table tops to 9 foot tall trees. Larger It’s the type of event where it’s great to see people put away ones can be ordered by request and the scouts will also be sell- their troubles and enjoy some quality time in their hometown. ing wreaths from 12” to 48”.

It’s also a huge “Kodak moment” for folks who want to snap In stock tree prices range from $25-$60. Cash and credit cards some photos of their kids and kin (yeah, grownups too!) with accepted. Money raised will go to the scouts’ next big trip to Santa Clause. Occasionally, you might say a local lady who feels Alaska like sitting on Santa’s lap for the photo.

Any way, if you are parents -- looking to do something fun with Old photos sought for calendar the children -- this is a good time. From what I see, senior citiGeorge W. Brown is at again -- looking for old photos that zens and middle age people like it too. might make next year’s Saugus Historical Society calendar a litAnd oh my gosh, by golly, that super Santa Claus (Charlie Naso) tle more interesting. they have working near the tree set up in the second floor auditoBrown says that nostalgic (if you’re a townie) calendar should rium at Town Hall is a classic. And he seems to love what he’s dobe out on the streets by around Christmas time. ing -- providing photo opportunities for several hundred people. Main Attractions at the But, there is still a window of opportunity, which he is trying For more information, contact the Town Manager’s office at Saugus Public Library to take advantage of.

781-231-4111.

There’s always something in“I am just looking for photos of Saugus (landmarks or old buildteresting or entertaining going Can we say “The on at the Saugus Public Library Terrific Three?”

-- for people of all ages -- from The 2019 town political sea- young children to senior citison is still months away. zens. Here are a few events to But, at least one candidate check out: -- Michael Coller -- has already A Dec. 2 holiday holiday jazz begun campaigning for select- concert! Join us for a Sunday man -- just a couple of weeks af- afternoon performance of holter losing in his election bid to iday jazz music by New England unseat incumbent state Rep. Conservatory of Music ensemDonald Wong, R-Saugus, who ble, 8 Legs. This free concert, coasted to a fifth two-year- from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, will take term. place in the Saugus Public LiColler, who lost last year in brary’s Community Room. No his campaign to get elected as reservation required. a selectman, has already deStroll on in through the Lisigned some political posters brary’s Taylor Street entrance for next year’s declared run. and enjoy some hot jazz to kick In recent weeks, he’s boasted off a cool holiday. how he’s ready to take on “The Former Fire Chief Blanchard Fabulous Five” again, his nick- will talk about home safety. name for the close knit board New Friends of Saugus Public 34” wide by 32’ long with rails and one 5x5 platform. that essentially ran as team Library are very pleased to anComes in four - 8 foot sections, easy to install and remove. last year. nounce a program on “Home But there has been politi- Safety” by Chief Jim Blanchard Ramp has a 43” by 44” total rise. Original cost $6,000, asking $2,500. cal speculation that not all five to be presented on Tuesday If interested in buying ramp, I will donate an Electric Hospital Bed incumbents will be running evening, Nov. 27, at 6:00 PM in with mattress free of charge. again next fall. There have been the Community Room. rumors flying that maybe only Call Carol 617-884-8531 three of the members will seek

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Jim Blanchard is a third generation Saugonian.He is a graduate of Saugus High and North Shore Community College and a US Navy Seabee Veteran.He is the former Chief of the Saugus Fire Department, retiring in 2012 after a career that spanned 40 years.Jim is a senior instructor at the Massachusetts Fire Academy.He is an engaging speaker and enjoys sharing his knowledge of fire prevention and home safety. Come join us for this free program.No registration is required.

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

Read to a Dog! A unique, fun program that returns to the library on Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Children can read to Lydia the Comfort Dog. Children must register to read to Lydia, who will sit on the floor in the Craft Room. Children, their caregivers and the dog’s handler will stay in the room. Children will read for 15 minutes time slots. Registration is required, at the Children’s Desk.

Space is limited. This program is designed for independent readers in grades K-5 to practice to their skills in a supportive environment.

LYDIA’S CONTACT INFO: northbostoncomfort@gmail.com http://www.messiahspirit.org/north-boston-comfort.html Town Announces reopening of CHaRM Center Recycling Drop-Off Site The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) site will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main Street.

There is no pre-registration or fee required to enter the site, however proof of residency is required.

At the CHaRM center, the Town will accept the same recycling items that can be placed outside for curbside collection each week, such as paper, cardboard, bottles, cans, and glass containers.

Additional acceptable items include: TVs and computers (up to three per year per address); car tires up to 22” (for a fee of $3); and

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textiles such as books, clothing, bedding, pocketbooks, belts, and shoes.

Plastic bags and rigid plastics are not permitted due to the international recycling market.

Residents are kindly asked to empty recyclables out of any plastic bags, and remove the bags from the site.

Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781231-4036 with questions or for more information.

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 disposed of curbside with $2 sticker 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 or rigid plastic items,” said Cerbone. “We encourage residents to recycle their plastic bags at your local supermarket or retailer, and dispose of any rigid plastic items curbside with a $2 sticker.”

JRM will only collect accepted items. 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.

Solid Waste/Recycling Department Announces Acceptable Recyclable Materials The Town of Saugus’ Solid Waste and Recycling Department Coordinator 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.

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Beacon Hill Roll Call

By Bob Katzen

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.

This week Beacon Hill Roll Call continues a series of report on how local legislators in 2017-2018 voted on roll calls raising, lowering or creating new taxes.

This week: Part two of a two-part series of reports on House members’ votes on tax proposals.

A NEIGHBORHOOD CAN FORM A DISTRICT WITH TAXING POWER (H 4546) House 149-2, approved a local option bill allowing a city or town to authorize the creation of community benefit districts which would permit owners of contiguous property in a city or town to form a district and impose taxes to pay for additional services, improvements, events and other projects and activities within the district. The districts would be operated by a nonprofit board. The measure never received final approval by the House and Senate and it has been stuck in the Senate since July 18, 2018.

Here’s what supporters and opponents said at the time of the debate: “Community benefit districts are another tool that

1. In what sport did the term “hat trick” originate?

2. What two days shortly after Thanksgiving are unofficial sales holidays?

3. Who was the first female ever to be roasted by the Friars Club?

(Hint: red hot mama.)

4. On Nov. 21, 1980, 350 million people watched what television show to see who shot J.R.?

5. How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last: five hours, one day or three days?

6. What are the state donuts of Louisiana and Massachusetts?

7. Handfasting means what?

8. What Irishman said,“After a good dinner, one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations”? (Hint: initials OW.) 9. Where is the earth’s lowest point on land?

10. On Nov. 22, 1896, George Ferris died; he created a giant observation wheel for the World’s Columbian Exposition in what U.S. city?

11. Did the first Thanksgiving in-

municipalities can use to help grow their local economies and build good neighborhoods where people can live, work and play,” said the bill’s sponsor Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn). “This nationally proven model will create opportunities in downtowns, main streets and town centers across the commonwealth.”

“The Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance believes that community benefit districts can be a game changer,” said Andre Leroux, Executive Director of the alliance. “Cities and towns in Massachusetts are struggling to maintain basic services for residents and businesses, much less provide the amenities that world-class, walkable places need to thrive. The bill establishes a way for communities to organize a public-private-nonprofit partnership to support their downtown, Main Street, cultural district, historic area or other important place. It’s really about empowering local people to tackle their own challenges.”

Rep. Denise Provost (DS omer ville), one of only two representatives to vote against the bill, said this new option allows certain property owners to create their own fiefdoms and the ability to assess other property owners for purposes determined by themselves. “These are the kind of activities for which local government exists,” said Provost. “Why would we want

clude potatoes?

12. Why didn’t the Mayflower’s sister ship, the Speedwell, also sail to Plymouth?

13. On Nov. 23, 1897, black inventor John Lee Love of Fall River, Mass., received a patent for what portable sharpener?

14. How many pilgrims were at the first Thanksgiving: 29, 53 or 90?

15. In the song, what state did Johnny B. Goode come from?

16. Who was the Boston Tea Party’s leader?

17. The Watson computer system was developed to answer questions on what TV show?

18. On Nov. 25, 1952, what Agatha Christie play opened in London?

(It became history’s longest continuously running performance.)

19. What well-known Concord, Mass., female novelist wrote “An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving and Other Stories”?

20. On Nov. 28, 1948, in Boston, Mass., what kind of camera first went on sale?

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to have a class of … private, parallel quasi-governments to perform these functions?

Is the democracy, transparency and accountability of local elected government a problem?”

“Homeowners, familyowned businesses and their employees could be negatively impacted by groups who manipulate or misuse the powers created under this bill that privatizes some of local government’s management and expense of tax dollars, community development and community services functions,” said Rep. Michelle DuBois (D-Brockton).

“Block by block they ’re coming for taxpayers,” said Chip Ford, executive director of Citizens for Limited Taxation. “Will the Legislature next propose also taxing us at the street level, then backyard by backyard? Today such speculation is not so far-fetched.”

(A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A “No” vote is against it.)

Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes 2018 SALES TAX HOLIDAY (H 4714) House 127-18, approved an amendment allowing consumers to buy most products that cost under $2,500 on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12 without paying the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax.

Supporters of the bill said the holiday, which has been in effect for many years, would boost retail sales and noted that consumers would save millions of dollars. They argued that the state’s sales tax revenue loss would be offset by increased revenue from the meals and gas tax revenue generated by shoppers on those two days.

Some opponents of the bill said the state cannot afford the up to $30 million estimated revenue loss and argued the holiday actually generates little additional revenue for stores because consumers typically buy the products even without the taxfree days. They said that the Legislature should be looking at broader, deeper tax relief for individuals and businesses and not a tiny tax-free holiday. Others said that legislators should not vote for this tax holiday when they have not yet restored all the local aid, education and other important program cuts made over the past few years.

(A “Yes” vote is for the sales tax holiday. A “No” vote is against it.)

Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes/Yes Rep. Donald Wong No/No

BEACON | SEE PAGE 19

Savvy Senior

by Jim Miller

How to Get Veterans’ Funeral and Burial Benefits

Dear Savvy Senior, Does the VA provide any special burial benefits to old veterans? My dad, who has late-stage Parkinson’s disease, served during the Vietnam War in the 1960s.

Only Child Dear Only, Most U.S. veterans are eligible for burial and memorial benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration. Veterans who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable are eligible. To verify your dad’s discharge, you’ll need a copy of his DD Form 214 “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,” which you can request online at Archives.gov/ veterans.

Here’s a rundown of some of the different benefits that are available to veterans that die a nonservice related death.

National Cemetery Benefits If your dad is eligible, and would like to be buried in one of the 136 national or 111 grant-funded state and tribal VA cemeteries (see www.cem.va.gov/cem/cems/listcem.asp for a list), the VA provides a host of benefits, at no cost to the family, including: a gravesite; opening and closing of the grave; perpetual gravesite care; a government headstone or marker; a United States burial flag that can be used to drape the casket or accompany the urn (after the funeral service; the flag is given to the next-of-kin as a keepsake); and a presidential memorial certificate.

National cemetery burial benefits are also available to spouses and dependents of veterans.

If your dad is cremated, his remains will be buried or inurned in the same manner as casketed remains.

Funeral or cremation arrangements and costs are not, however, taken care of by the VA. They are the responsibility of the veteran’s family, but some veteran’s survivors are eligible for burial allowances, which are explained below.

If you’re interested in this option, the VA offers a preneed burial eligibility determination program at www.cem.va.gov/ pre-need or call the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.

Private Cemetery Benefits If your father is going to be buried in a private cemetery, the benefits available include a free government headstone or marker, or a medallion that can be affixed to an existing privately purchased headstone or marker; a burial flag; and a Presidential memorial certificate.

Funeral or cremation arrangements and costs are again the responsibility of the family (some burial allowances may be available), and there are no benefits offered to spouses and dependents that are buried in private cemeteries.

Military Funeral Honors Another popular benefit available to all eligible veterans buried in either a national or private cemetery is a military funeral honors ceremony. This includes an honor guard detail of at least two uniformed military persons, folding and presenting the U.S. burial flag to the veteran’s survivors, and the playing of Taps by a bugler or an electronic recording.

The funeral provider you choose will be able to assist you with all VA burial requests. Depending on what you want, certain forms may need to be completed which are always better to be done in advance.

For a complete rundown of burial and memorial benefits, eligibility details and required forms, visit www.cem.va.gov or call 800-827-1000.

Burial Allowances In addition to the burial benefits, some veteran’s survivors may also qualify for a $300 burial allowance (or $780 if hospitalized by VA at time of death) and $780 for a plot, to those who choose to be buried in a private cemetery. To find out if your dad is eligible, see Benefits.va.gov/benefits/ factsheets/burials/burial.pdf.

To apply for burial allowances, you’ll need to fill out VA Form 21P-530 “Application for Burial Benefits.” You need to attach a copy of your dad’s discharge document (DD 214 or equivalent), death certificate, funeral and burial bills.

They should show that you have paid them in full. You may download the form at VA.gov/vaforms 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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“YOUR FINANCIAL FOCUS”

THE DECEDENT’S FINAL TAX RETURN JOSEPH D. CATALDO

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ursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 6012(b) (1), an individual income tax return must be filed by the Personal Representative of the estate or by a person charged with the property of the decedent. The tax return must be filed by the usual due date of the return which is April 15th following the end of the calendar year.

The tax return must be filed at the Internal Revenue Service center associated with

the decedent’s residence at the time of death. There is no continuing obligation to make estimated income tax payments on behalf of the decedent (assuming the decedent was making quarterly estimated income tax payments during the calendar year of his or her death).

A “married filing joint” tax return may be filed in the year of one of the spouse’s death as well as in the event both spouses die during the calendar year. A surviving spouse may use the “married

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ALLOW AMENDMENTS REDUCING THE MEALS TAX AND SALES TAX (H 4640) House 116-34 and 115-35, upheld the ruling of Acting Speaker Paul Donato that amendments reducing the meals tax and sales tax from 6.25 percent to 5 percent are beyond the scope of a bill being debated in the House and will not be allowed on the House floor for debate and a vote.

Supporters of the ruling said the ruling is correct because both amendments introduce a new subject that is not already part of the bill and bypass the legislative process.

Opponents of the ruling said the bill deals with taxes and the amendments are appropriate because they also deal with taxes. They noted that on the sales tax reduction amendment, the bill specifically creates a sales tax holiday which clearly is di-

rectly related to an amendment to reduce the sales tax.

(A “Yes” vote is for the ruling of the chair. A “No” vote is against it. The first vote is on allowing debate on the meals tax reduction. The second vote is for allowing it on the sales tax reduction).

Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes Rep. Donald Wong Yes HOW LONG WAS L AST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote

filing joint” tax tables for two years after the death of the first spouse even if the surviving spouse remains unmarried, pays for more than half of the cost of maintaining a home that is the principal residence for the entire year of a child who qualifies as a dependent on the surviving spouse’s tax return.

In the case of a sale of the principal residence by the surviving spouse, the surviving spouse may exclude $500,000 of capital gain (as opposed to $250,000 of capital gain al-

lowed for a single person) if the sale takes place no later than two years after the date of death of the first spouse.

The principal residence must have been owned by at least one of the spouses and used as the principal residence by both spouses prior to the death of the first spouse.

A tax return is required to be filed on behalf of the decedent if the gross income equals or exceeds the new standard deduction. For 2018, the new standard deduction for a single person is

$12,000. The new tax act eliminated the deduction for personal exemptions starting in calendar year 2018.

A tax return for the estate must be filed if in any calendar year the gross income of the estate is $600 or more.

The tax form to be filed is Form 1041. A tax return for a trust needs to be filed if the trust has any “taxable” income or has “gross” income of $600 or more, regardless of how much of that $600 in income is “taxable” income. A trust will also file using Form 1041.

in public view on the thou- Senate 11:10 a.m.To11:31 a.m. No Senate session sands of pieces of legislation Bob Katzen that have been filed. They FRI.NOVEMBER 17 welcomes feedback at note that the infrequency No House session bob@beaconhillrollcall.com. 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 November 12-16, the House met for a total of one hour and three minutes and the Senate met for a total of four hours and 34 minutes.

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Leahy, Jessica G

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Schulze, Christin

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Mae was born on September 7, 1930, in Malden, MA to the late Joseph and Louise (Meuse) Surette. She graduated from Malden High in 1948 and married the love of her life, George J. Santomango, in 1949. They bought a house in Malden and raised seven children. She was a homemaker and talented seamstress. She also enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles, reading, bingo and playing cards. Prior to George’s death, they were inseparable teaching religious classes for six years at Immaculate Conception. They also belonged to a couples bowling league for several years. They were involved with their children and loved spending time with their grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. They both loved the Christmas Eve tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes and it was the highlight of the Christmas season when the whole family gathered to celebrate.

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Snow Shovelers Wanted ~ HELP WANTED (Everett, Revere, Chelsea) ~ LAUNDRY ATTENDANT Earn extra money! Need to be in good health to shovel snow, spread salt, and run a snow blower.

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EXPERIENCED AUTO MECHANIC Full-time Auto Mechanic with minimum of 3 years experience wanted. The ideal person will enjoy getting to work each day, learning something new, and working with a team. Our team is a small unit of 3 persons who depend on each other to carry their weight and be willing to grow.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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