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Saugus Police Lt. Anthony LoPresti discusses goal to run this year in his first Boston Marathon

RUNNING FOR A CAUSE: Saugus Police Lt. Anthony LoPresti, 49, who is also a veteran Saugus Town Meeting Member, plans to run in his first Boston Marathon on Patriots’ Day, April 15.

He’s running to raise money for the Dana Farber Marathon Challenge. He’s also dedicating the race to his father-in-law, Charles Saltzman of Lynn, who is battling cancer. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)

Editor’s Note: For this week, we sat down with Anthony J. LoPresti, Sr., a Saugus Police Lieutenant who is among the 19 Saugus residents who are registered to run in this year’s Boston Marathon, which is set for Patriots’ Day, April 15. LoPresti, 49, a veteran member of the Saugus Annual Town Meeting representing Precinct 8, grew up in Lynn and in around 1998 moved to Saugus, where he raised his family. He and his wife, Caroline LoPresti, have been married for 26 years.

They have three grown-up children – all graduates of the Saugus Public Schools: Hannah LoPresti, who graduated from Boston College, is a pediatric nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital; Anthony J. LoPresti, Jr., who received an engineering degree from the University of New Hampshire, works in construction management with PMA Consultants; Isabella LoPresti is in her second year of nursing school at Salem State University. LoPresti studied at Lynn English High School before enlisting in the U.S. Marines when he was 17 years old. He served four years (1987-91), discharging honorably as a corporal. He is a Persian Gulf War Veteran, having served in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He has received numerous military commendations and medals, including the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal.

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Special Town Meeting concerns TM member on the Finance Committee wonders about financial impact of proposed building moratorium

A HAPPY HERO: Giovanna Ferreira, of the Waybright Elementary School, holds her star award as a 2019 Unsung Hero. She was one nine students from the school district’s six schools who were honored Tuesday night (March 26) at the Saugus Business Education Collaborative’s (SBEC) 15th Annual Unsung Hero Awards Night. See more photos inside. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)

By Mark E. Vogler

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t least one Town Meeting member has concerns about the possible financial impact that a proposed moratorium on multifamily dwellings could have on the town’s revenues. Stephen M. Horlick of Precinct 8 raised some questions Wednesday night toward the end of a Finance Committee review of warrant articles for the April 8 Special Town Meeting.

Did Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree have a plan to replace any lost revenue that a twoyear moratorium on multifamily dwellings – three or more

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“This is going to make an impact,” insisted Horlick, who also sits on the Finance Committee.

Horlick suggested the town would be receiving less money in building permits as a result of a moratorium.

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Eliminating “an eyesore” Special Town Meeting will consider $840,000 for projects – more than half of it for Evans Park

By Mark E. Vogler

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augus Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree calls the neglected and deteriorating playground at the center of town behind Saugus Veterans

Park “an eyesore” that needs to be replaced with safer and more accommodating recreational facilities.

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Evans Playground) in disrepair, Crabtree told the Finance Committee Wednesday night that it would cost close to $640,000 to make long overdue improvements. One of the articles he is sponsoring for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for next month would provide much of the money that will be needed to finance a major overhaul of the park. “ This appropr iation of $500,000 includes but (is) not limited to a comprehensive plan for reconfiguration of the space at Evans Park including basketball courts, tennis court, security, parking, lighting, grading and drainage,” Crabtree said in a summary of Article 2.

He also noted that his request to borrow money to fund the project “is part of the continued investment in the improvement of the parks and playgrounds of the Town of Saugus” – “As you know, in 2015 we identified a need to make capital improvements to the parks and playgrounds.”

The article is one of three funding items totaling

$840,000 on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting set for 7:30 p.m. April 8 in the second floor auditorium of Saugus Town Hall. The other requests in articles initiated by the town manager include: – $310,000 to provide new concrete sidewalks, grass strips and granite curbing on one side of Highland Avenue. As part of the ongoing capital improvements to the town’s water infrastructure, the project includes replacement of about 1,000 linear feet of water line and a water main on Highland Avenue. This will improve water flow for the new Saugus Middle-High School under construction and will address concerns of residents who live in the neighborhood near the school. Article 1 seeks permission to borrow money for this project.

– $30,000 to replace a failed HVAC chiller compressor unit at the Veterans Memorial Elementary School. This project includes removal, replacement and installation of equipment related to the school’s airconditioning system. Free cash would be used to pay for the material and work.

“Years and years of not doing anything” At their meeting Wednesday night, March 27, Finance Committee members voted to give a favorable recommendation on the three articles. There are also three zoning articles included on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting (see related story).

Crabtree’s presentation included a breakdown on cost estimates for Evans Park improvements, design plans and layout and material plans. The project includes plans for two official High School–sized basketball courts, a tennis court and improved parking.

Current conditions of Evans

Park pose a hazard to adults and children who want to play tennis or basketball. A giant hole visible at the center of one of the two courts fills with water on rainy days. The fence that’s leaning and falling apart on the perimeter of the courts has several gaping holes and needs to be replaced.

Crabtree said it’s been clear for many years that improvements are needed at Evans Park because of “years and years of not doing anything.” The current tennis court isn’t even a regulation court, he added.

The town has come a long way since it embarked on a major capital improvement plan for parks and playgrounds, according to Crabtree. “When I took over as the manager, it was scary,” Crabtree told the Finance Committee.

“They had yellow tape on some of the playgrounds,” he said.

As one of his exhibits for the Finance Committee, Crabtree provided a breakdown in parks and playground capital project expenditures to date. Going back to 2015, Town Meeting has authorized the borrowing of $2.2 million for projects in addition to the use of $500,000 in free cash. The town received an additional $100,000 from a Wheelabrator settlement, according to the document Crabtree presented.

As of March 7, there was close to $200,000 in available funds from the $2.85 million of funds earmarked for parks and playgrounds since 2015. Receiving the most funding during that time were Bristow Street Park ($1.3 million), Veterans Memorial Elementary School Playground ($583,000), Belmonte Middle School Tennis Courts ($410,000) and Evans Park ($34,000).

Making improvements at

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ASKS | from page 1 LoPresti received his Bachelor of Science degree in Law Enforcement from Western New England College. He began as a transit police officer with the MBTA Police in 1996 and transferred to the Saugus Police Department in 2000. He has 23 years combined service in law enforcement and is in his 10th year as a Saugus Police Lieutenant. He worked previously for nine years with the K-9 Unit. He has been a Saugus representative on the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) for six years. Some highlights of the interview follow.

Q: How did you get involved in Marathon running?

A: I’ve worked security in the Newton portion of the race route with NEMLEC the last five years. And watching it really made me want to do it.

Q: And why Boston?

A: Always wanted to run it. I always said if I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it before I’m 50.

Well, this is the year I’m doing it. It’s my first time at 49.

Q: When did you start running?

A: I started running when I was in the Marine Corps be-

cause we had to. I’ve kept it up throughout the years, just not to the same extent, but it really kicked into high gear last year.

Q: How long have you been running? Why do you run?

What do you get out of it?

A: I’ve been running for 30 years or so: small runs to stay in shape, not long distance.

This will be the longest race I’ve ever trained for and run.

I did a 12-mile run one time, but I’ve never been a long distance runner.

Q: Talk about the sense of accomplishment you get from this exhausting and physically challenging activity. Not everybody gets out and runs a Boston Marathon.

A: It’s extremely challenging, especially training for your first one at my age – just want to prove to myself that if I put my mind to something, I can achieve it.

Q: What’s it like at the start of the race? Or what do you think it will be like?

A: I think it will be nervous excitement, and a little bit of stress and worry – to complete the marathon and do the best you can possibly do.

Q: Do you have friends or running buddies you’ll be running with in this year’s marathon?

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FOLLOWING IN HIS DAUGHTER’S FOOTSTEPS: Saugus Police Lt. Anthony LoPresti, left, worked security detail at last year’s race, but got time to greet his daughter, Hannah LoPresti, after she finished her Boston Marathon run.

A: Just my teammates on the Dana Farber Marathon Challenge Team.

Q: How many miles do you do in an average year?

A: Not sure – run a couple of runs a week, three to five miles – when not training for a marathon, maybe 400 miles.

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Nadeau helped Coller use a Skype connection in SaugusTV’s studio so he could be cast by a New York-based TV production director for a potential spot on a future television reality show that will have PIs confronting con artists.

“This was a new request that we did, something we’ve never done before,” Nadeau said in an interview this week.

“This was also something a little bit different,” Nadeau said of the request that involved an independent film production company that could wind up selecting Coller for a possible part in a reality TV show.

“He got the call and then asked us to help him out.

There was no cost for the Skype, but this is something we might consider a fee for in the future,” he said.

Coller said a colleague in the private investigation industry contacted him about Jupiter Entertainment doing the pilot project and urged him to seek the opportunity. On Tuesday, Coller essentially auditioned for a part in the TV show with a private about 40-minute interview while he sat behind a monitor with a blue curtain behind him in the SaugusTV studio.

“They are very selective and recruiting proposed talent for a reality investigative nationally televised pilot on citizens getting ‘conned’ by significant others,” Coller

GETTING READY FOR PRIMETIME?: Private investigator Michael Coller sits in a studio chair as SaugusTV Executive Director Bryan Nadeau sets up a Skype connection with New York City. An independent TV production company director interviewed Coller for a potential part in a TV reality show about private investigators. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)

said after his interview Tuesday.

“It will culminate by the PI – hopefully me – and the victim approaching the ‘con man/ woman.’ It is a casting for only a limited select few PI/Investigators in the country,” he said.

“It is a significant accomplishment to be even interviewed by such a conglomerate that has dotted lines to truTV, Spike and other reality moguls,” he said.

The TV production staff who interviewed Coller asked him a series of questions about his investigative approach, his personal makeup and how he deals with different kinds of people, he said.

“If I get this job, it’s a matter of investigating people that have been conned through personal or professional commitments, then I do the legwork and confront that person,

joined by the victim,” he said.

Coller believes his chances were enhanced by doing the Skype interview with the help of SaugusTV instead of doing it in his own home. Nadeau agrees that Coller was wise to make use of the local service available instead of attempting it himself. Doing Skype in a cable television studio has definite advantages. The studio removes outside noises that might interfere. It also deflects outside light and results in a more professional presentation.

“Some people don’t care if they look orange or if there are distractions that might get picked up,” Nadeau said.

“We were glad to do this. But we can do this for anybody – not just him [Coller]. And, in the future, there might be a cost associated with this, like a studio rental,” he said.

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Eyes on the parks and playgrounds Town manager credits security cameras with protecting town’s capital improvement projects from vandals

By Mark E. Vogler

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t won’t be long before police officers on nighttime patrol will be able to use their cell phones to catch vandals in the act of destroying public property – particularly at parks and playgrounds where the town has invested millions of dollars in capital improvements.

“Police will be able to pull it up on their phones,”Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree told the Finance Committee Wednesday night during a demonstration of the security cameras and related equipment the town has purchased.

“We’ve had a few incidents in town where we used the cameras to identify the individuals,” Crabtree said.

During a discussion of a warrant article sponsored by Crabtree for next month’s Special Town Meeting (7:30 p.m. April 8 in second floor auditorium at Town Hall) that seeks $500,000 for park and playground im-

provements, the town manager touted advancements in security.

“If we’re investing in these parks and playgrounds, what are we doing in security?”

Crabtree asked. Installing security cameras at parks, playgrounds and other public places where taxpayer money has been spent on major capital improvement projects, he answered.

At Wednesday night’s meeting, Crabtree revealed that the town has spent about $150,000 out of Town Meeting appropriations – “more than anticipated.” But the money spent on the security cameras can pay off in the long run by protecting the town’s capital investments, Crabtree added.

Finance Committee members got to view “real time” video taken from nine security cameras fixed on the Bristow Street Park, where $1.3 million has already been spent on improvements.

Currently, cameras allow the Saugus Police Department to monitor suspicious activity at schools, parks, playgrounds and other public places while it’s in progress. The cameras enable police to zoom in on the license plates of cars that are either at the scene or have left.

Police have credited the new security video cameras with solving several vandalism cas-

es, according to Crabtree. “We had a couple of vandalism issues and got the kids involved,” he said. Police solved the cases and were able to pursue restitution from those involved in the various incidents, the town manager said.

In an interview with The Saugus Advocate after the Finance Committee meeting, the town manager demonstrated how he can monitor town facili-

ties from his own cell phone to make sure vandals aren’t destroying public property. Eventually, individual police officers will make their own cell phones do the same thing as they drive through the town.

“Something to protect our investment,” Finance Committee Chair Kenneth DePatto said, expressing how impressed he was with Crabtree’s demonstration.

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Someplace along the way the size changed. Now the players for my alma mater, Boston University, are 6 feet tall or larger and weigh between 180 and 240 pounds. These are the size kids who will become NFL players in the future.

This brings us to the present, Zdeno Chára. Chára stands 6 foot 9 and 250 pounds, and there are a slew of players much larger than the ones I saw play in my youth. He was born March 18, 1977, in Trenčín, Czechoslovakia. He is the tallest player to ever play in the NHL. He is the first player born and trained within the Iron Curtain and the second European born and raised to win the Stanley Cup when the Bruins raised the Cup in 2011. Chára’s early hockey education was with a local team, the Dukla Trenčín and then Sparta Prague, then on to ŠHK 37 Piešťany as a Chech.

Chára was selected by the New York Islanders in the third round, 56th overall, in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft. His first season in North America was spent with the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League. Chára was sent to the Kentucky Thoroughblades and even spent time with the Lowell Lock Monsters of the American Hockey League. He spent the next four years in the Islanders organization as a deep defender with brawn to intimidate the attacking forwards. He was traded to the Ottawa Senators, where he played from 2001 to 2006. The Senators saw that the youngster was interested in improving his skating skills that were overlooked because teams wanted him for intimidation and because of his remarkable strength, able to clear attackers from the front of the net. As his skills improved, the Senators started using him on the power play, and during that first season in Ottawa he had 10 goals and 23 points. The following season, 2002-2003, he began to play like a NHL defenseman rather than a large, tough competitor. Chára accumulated 39 points with 33 assists. This got him his first All-Star Game selection, where he recorded the second hardest slap shot behind Al MacInnis in the Skills Competition.

The 2004-2005 season included the lockout, so he spent some time with Färjestad BK in Sweden. When the NHL got back to business, Chára improved to 16 goals and 43 points. He was the third leading player in the league with a plus-minus rating, the difference between his team’s scores and those of the opposition while on the ice, a very important measure for a defenseman. He again was selected to the NHL All-Star squad. The Senators were faced with a financial problem. They could not afford two top defensemen and had to choose between Chára and Redden, and as the negotiations got nowhere, Chára became a free agent in 2006.

On July 1, 2006, Chára signed with the Boston Bruins for $37.5 million for five years. He became the third Slovak born to serve as the team captain, following Peter Stastny and Stan Mikita.

Again named to the All-Star team, in 2007, he scored two goals.

The Bruins were going through a redevelopment period and he acquired a minus 21 rating because of the weakness of the

TOWN MEETING | from page 1 review warrant articles involving zoning,” said DePatto, discouraging any further discussion of a matter that the committee has no jurisdiction over.

The Planning Board has a meeting set for 6 p.m. Friday, April 5, in the Town Hall Annex Meeting Room to discuss

the proposed building moratorium and other zoning articles proposed by the town manager.

This explanation is provided by the warrant prepared for the Special Town Meeting: “The reason for this temporary moratorium is that the Town is ex-

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Zdeno Chára was a six time All-Star and won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2009 as the premier defender in the NHL. In Skills Competition he holds the record for the hardest shot recorded at 108.8 mph. In 2011 he was the Mark Messier Leadership awardee and led the league with a plus 33 rating.

That year the Bruins won the Stanley Cup behind his domination on defense. He was the Prince of Wales Trophy winner in 2011 and 2013, and won the Hockey News John Ferguson Award as the toughest player in the league.

Chára played for Slovakia in the Winter Olympics of 2006, 2010 and 2014. He also played for Slovakia in the Men’s World Ice Hockey Championships in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005 and 2007. Chára also played in the World Cup of Hockey in 2004 and 2016, and in the 2012 IIHF World Championship. In the 2012 Olympics he was the flag bearer for Slovakia.

Because of his size he plays with a stick two inches larger than the league rules, with an approved waver from the league. During his professional career (up to 2018) he played in 1,369 games, scored 277 goals and had 581 points. Internationally with Slovakia he has 82 games played, 11 goals and 24 points. In 159 professional playoff games, he scored 16 goals with 62 points.

The Bruins made a very good decision in 2006 to secure the top defender to play the game, and he now advises the younger defensemen on the squad to improve their game. periencing an unanticipated increase in the construction of multi-family dwellings and, as a result, the town is conducting an analysis and/or comprehensive study to determine the impact of said construction on police, fire, and emergency public

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

Sundays Book Club at St. Margaret’s: 2-3:30 p.m. on April 7.

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

Wednesdays Community Coffee Hour and Conversation: Dunkin’ on Hamilton Street, 10 a.m.-noon Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 3-4 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament.

Thursdays Praying the Scriptures: 7-8 p.m. at St. Margaret’s, April 4 and April 11.

Fridays Meager Meals: 5:30-7 p.m., March 29, April 5 and 12 at Blessed Sacrament (lower hall) Palm Sunday, April 14 10 a.m.: Palm Sunday – Jesus Triumphal entry into Jerusalem at First Congregational ChurchUCC Saugus.

10:45 a.m.: Palm Sunday Worship Service at Cliftondale Congregational Church.

– Agape Supper at First Congregational Church-UCC Saugus.

We will share a meal together, just like Jesus did at the Last Supper, listen to scripture readings and share communion together. The evening will end in the Sanctuary.

7 p.m.: Holy Thursday Service – Cliftondale Congregational Church.

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

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

Good Friday (April 19): 9 a.m.: Morning Prayer at Blessed Sacrament.

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

Noon: at First Baptist Saugus.

4 p.m.: Good Friday Service, Remembering the Crucifixion at First Congregational ChurchUCC Saugus.

7 p.m.: Good Friday Service – Cliftondale Congregational Church.

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

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

7 p.m.: Service with communion at New Hope Assembly of God.

Holy Saturday (April 20): 9 a.m.: Morning Prayer at Blessed Sacrament.

Noon-2 p.m.: Community Easter Egg Hunt – New Hope Easter Triduum Services Assembly of God. – April 18, 19 and 20 10 a.m.: Community Easter Holy Thursday (April 18): Party – Cliftondale Congrega9 a.m.: Morning Prayer at tional Church.

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7:30 p.m.: Celebration of the 6 p.m.: Agape Meal (potluck) Easter Vigil – Blessed Sacra– St John’s. ment.

6:30 p.m.: Maundy Thursday

TOWN MEETING | from page 6 safety, the school district, the water, sewer, and roadway infrastructures, and the safety of the general public.”

Article 5 would add a table of use and parking regulations for bed and breakfast establishments under residential category of the zoning bylaws.

Article 6 proposes that the town add the following new definition of short-term rental: “an owner-occupied, tenant occupied or non-owner occupied property including, but not limited to, an apartment, house, cottage, condominium or a furnished accommodation that is not a hotel, motel, lodging house or bed and breakfast establishment. A Short-term Rental shall mean rooms being rented for a period of not

more than thirty one (31) consecutive calendar days.”

Article 7 seeks to delete the word “Unit” from the definition Lodging Unit and replacing it with the word “House” as to read: Lodging House – adding the following to the end of the existing definition: No more than four roomers shall be allowed. Thus, the entire “Lodging House” definition shall read as follows: “Lodging House: One or more rooms for the use of one or more individuals not living as a single housekeeping unit and not having cooking facilities. A lodging house shall include rooms in boarding houses, tourist houses and rooming houses. No more than four roomers shall be allowed.”

Easter Sunday (April 21) in Saugus 6 a.m.: Wilbert Seymour Jessamey Memorial Worship Service, followed by breakfast, then the regular 11:00 a.m. worship service – First Baptist Church of Saugus.

6:30 a.m.: Community Sunrise Service – Vitale Park, Ballard Street, Easter Sunday. Join the Saugus Faith Community for its annual town-wide Easter Sunrise Service! Everyone is invited to celebrate Easter as a community as our local churches lead us through song, prayer and Scripture. In the event of rain, the service will be moved to Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. 7-9 a.m.: Easter Sunday Community Breakfast at First Congregational Church in Saugus.

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10 a.m.: Holy Eucharist with Choir.

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

10:45 a.m.: Easter Sunday Worship Service – Cliftondale Congregational Church.

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Let’s observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day

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The commemoration is intended to form a partnership between the Federal Government, local governments, private organizations and communities across The United States to honor a generation of Americans who served under difficult circumstances during a difficult time in our country’s history. Beginning on Memorial Day of 2012, the

Commemoration initiated a 13-year program that is intended to continue until November 11, 2025. The proclamation states “...While no words can ever be fully worthy of their service, nor any honor truly befitting their sacrifice, let us remember that it is never too late to pay tribute to the men and women who answered the call of duty with courage and valor...”

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across the Commonwealth and the nation this week in observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, including a ceremony on Thursday, March 28 at 10 AM in Memorial Hall at the Massachusetts State House.

We keep our Veterans and their families in our thoughts and prayers every day. Let us take a moment this week to offer a special “Thank You” and “Welcome Home” to our Vietnam veterans.

Respectfully Submitted, Jay Pinette Veterans Service Officer Saugus Veterans’ Services

Saugus parents should be outraged

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s many of you are aware, the superintendent and the school committee are in the process of privatizing the custodians. These custodians have worked here for anywhere between 10 to 30 years.

All are dedicated employees, who care about the other staff members and your children.

Since I have been at the high school for 19 years, I am proud to say that we have never lost 1 day of school because of a faulty boiler or flooded room or anything like that. We have always taken care of the problem. Also we have never lost 1 day of school because of any

infectious disease, outbreak such as MRSA or staph. When the private company comes in, I am sure they will not be able to say the same thing.

As far as security in the building, the custodians do most of that. Whether it is locking doors and windows or stopping strangers who have entered the building from a door that has been propped open – over the years, I have escorted strangers out of the building numerous times. One time in particular, I stopped a guy in the hall that was visibly under the influence of drugs. As I had him by the arm escort-

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Veterans Memorial Elementary School and taking over the playground used by the younger children, he said.

Articles with “timing issues” Article 1 is one of two articles on the warrant that involves “timing issues,” according to Crabtree.

In the area at the end of Highland Avenue and Pearce Memorial Drive, there is an area in need of work which needs to be done over the summer and completed before the 2019-20 academic schoolyear begins, the town manager told the Finance Committee. There have been discussions between the town and residents and the neighborhood about the sidewalk situation. There are partial sidewalks on one side of the street and no sidewalks on the other side. For the sake of the students who need to be walking on the sidewalk, as well as the residents, the sidewalk work needs to be done.

In addition, there is a water main in the area that has had multiple breaks and needs to

ing him out, he told me that he thought he was in the mall.

We called police and he was arrested on many warrants. My point is that with us here, there are problems, without us here, your child’s safety is at risk. So I would ask all parents to contact the superintendent and school committee members to tell them that this is unacceptable.

Two years ago they privatized the cafeteria workers.

Now the custodians. Who’s next….Paras? Clerks? Teachers?

Rick Nelson AFSCME 262 Executive Board Member be replaced so there is adequate water flow to support the new school and also support fire protection in the area.

“As a result of these capital improvements being completed, the Town can now make the necessary improvements to the sidewalk on Highland Avenue to provide safer travel for pedestrians such as students and residents,” Crabtree wrote in his summary in support of Article 1.

“This project will have a positive impact on the entire neighborhood,” he said.

Crabtree said he also included Article 3 on the warrant because of “timing issues” that require the town’s prompt attention. A dysfunctional air conditioning system can contribute to an undesirable learning environment at the Veterans Memorial Elementary School, the town manager said. “Now, we’re coming into the warm weather. It needs to be addressed,” Crabtree said.

“It’s important that we get this replaced,” he said.

The defective part of the air conditioning system is 19 or 20 years old – which is close to its life expectancy, according to Crabtree.

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ASKS | from page 3 Q: How do you prepare mentally and physically for this event?

A: Just do what the training dictates and try to keep a positive attitude.

Q: Any special meal regimen you do before the race? Like carbo loading?

A: Just pasta.

Q: How many pairs of shoes do you go through during the course of a year?

A: A couple. I’ll buy a new pair this week, making it three pairs this year.

Q: Do you have any personal connection to the Boston Marathon bombings? Like, lost a friend or relative?

A: No. Q: What cause will you be running for this year? If you are running for a charity.

A: I am running for the Dana Farber Marathon Challenge, and raising money for such a worthy cause in the fight against cancer.

Q: What’s your fondest Boston Marathon memory? That would be as an observer.

A: My fondest memory was watching my daughter, Hannah LoPresti, and my work colleague, Detective Stacey Forni, complete last year’s Boston Marathon in such harsh conditions, which motivated me to apply this year.

Q: How long will you keep running this race?

A: Not sure – might be my first and last.

Q: After running a Boston Marathon, what will you do the next day?

A: Relax and decompress and reflect back on all of the hard training and cold runs throughout the winter.

Q: Have any friends or family

GETTING READY: Saugus Police Lt. Anthony LoPresti trains for this year’s Boston Marathon. He is one of 19 Saugus residents who are registered for the 26.2-mile run set for Patriots’ Day (April 15). (Courtesy photos to The Saugus Advocate)

PERSONAL MOTIVATION: Saugus Police Lt. Anthony LoPresti, center, takes time to welcome Saugus Police Detective Stacey Forni, left, and his daughter, Hannah Lopresti, right, at last year’s Boston Marathon. Lt. Lopresti worked on security detail at last year’s Boston Marathon. Watching his daughter and colleague motivated him to apply for this year’s race, which is set for Patriots’ Day, April 15.

members run this race before?

A: My daughter, Hannah LoPresti, last year.

Q: Anything else that you would like to share about this experience?

A: Unfortunately, since being chosen for this team, the Dana Farber Marathon Chal-

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I’d also like to thank my wife, Caroline, and Julie Mitchell for being my fundraising team.

If anybody wants to donate and help me reach my goal of $13,000, you can drop off any donation at the Saugus Police Station with my name on the envelope. Checks should be made out to DFMC [Dana

Farber Marathon Challenge].

I have already raised close to $10,000.

Now that the major training period is over, I am getting excited about the day. I want to complete the Marathon and do it in a decent time.

This is something that I’ve always wanted to do. I guess the tipping point for me was watching a colleague and my daughter run last year – and also the cause. I’ve had aunts, uncles, grandfathers, friends – and most recently, my father-in-law – who all got cancer. I’m running to raise money to help fight cancer.

Double the fun Twice as many Saugonians are running the Boston Marathon this year

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nly three of the eight Saugus residents who completed last year’s Boston Marathon are back But 19 -- more than twice as many town residents -are registered to run in this year’s 26.2-mile race, which is set for Monday, April 15.

Abbey Chesna, 40, topped all Saugus runners last year, with a time of 4:15:02. That placed her 18,459 overall, 7,626 among women running in the race. Matthew Imbergamo, 40, and Robert Favuzza, 54 finished behind Chesna with times of 4:26:52 (20,099 overall, 11,527 among men) and 4:27:02, (20,121 overall, 11,537 among men) respectfully.

Sixteen of the Saugus residents who are registered didn’t run as Saugus residents last year.

There are six new men runners who are registered, including Saugus Police Lt. Anthony LoPresti, 49; Glen Harrington, 37; Branden Harris, 35; Dean Skiffington, 57; DJ Webster, 25; and Dave Jefska, 62.

These are the new women runners who are registered: Lauren Sanford, 25; Allyson Gagne, 33; Sheree Wheeler 44; Haley Erickson, 28; Brittany Sprague, 26; Brenda Lafrate, 54; Jessica Capozzi, 27; Annajean McMahon, 67; Regina Curran, 48; Maureen Johnson, 50.

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 29, 2019

Police chief cites security measures for annual carnival

By Tara Vocino

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However, police were never able to determine if it was due to the carnival or the movie that was playing at Showcase Cinemas where the carnival is held.

“After that incident, we worked with the carnival operators and signed a security agreement that they agreed to return last year,” Police Chief James Guido said Saturday morning. “Everything went well and I was satisfied with the proactive measures we took.”

Such measures have included installing cameras at the carnival entrance and exit as well as the Showcase Cinema entrance, limiting the times when the carnival could host bracelet nights and posting signage prohibiting backpacks. Police also increased the number of details on warm nights and when a large crowd was expected. Guido said the carnival owners have been cooperative and have assumed all costs.

“The officers on detail do a great job and the carnival is a huge source of income for

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Unsung heroes unveiled

Saugus Business Education Collaborative salutes nine students recognized for making their schools a better place

By Mark E. Vogler

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is principal and teachers say Emilio Johnson is a little guy who makes a big difference in the lives of his fellow students at Oaklandvale Elementary School – every day.

“Emilio always helps the ‘underdog,’” his teacher, Tayler DiPesa, told the gathering of 130 dinner guests at the Prince Pizzeria on Tuesday night as she extolled the virtues of the fifth grader who has warmed the hearts of faculty and staff by his work ethic and kindness.

“Whether it is a new student or just a kid feeling lonely at recess, Emilio never hesitates to go right up to them and ask them to hang out. On numerous occasions, other teachers have come up to me and stated that they saw Emilio playing with a kid who was previously playing alone,” she said.

“They’ve noticed the difference this has made for the other student. This behavior truly shows Emilio’s empathy and maturity. The ability to be so inclusive will continue to serve Emilio throughout his life,” she said.

DiPesa noted Emilio can be a peacemaker who knows how to resolve disagreements between students. He can also be an invaluable tutor to struggling students. He’s known as the kind kid – “the first student to reach out to others who need help.”

Emilio is definitely held in high esteem by faculty and staff, according to Oaklandvale Principal Michael Smith, who explained that is why his selection for this year’s Unsung Hero Award was “almost unanimous.”

Emilio was one of nine students honored at the 15th Annual Unsung Hero Awards banquet held by the Saugus Business Education Collaborative (SBEC) and sponsored

by Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc. Other winners selected from the town’s six public school houses were following: – Belmonte Middle School: Jake McLaughlin and Yasmin Nunes; – Lynnhurst Elementar y School: Maria Clara Silva; – Saugus High School: seniors Julia Azzari and Madelyn Claffey; – Veterans Memorial Elementary School: Calen Brennan and Alyson Mabee; and – Waybright Elementary School: Giovanna Ferreira.

Nine star-shaped trophies were presented to nine of the best students in Saugus Public Schools who were honored at this year’s Unsung Heroes.

They were accompanied to the awards table by their principals and the teachers, who read brief statements about why they were selected.

“The Unsung Hero Award is a special event because it recognizes students for being overall good individuals,” Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi, Jr. said.

“I appreciate all of the efforts of the SBEC and Wheelabrator Saugus to make this event happen for our students,” he said.

The Unsung Hero Award is based on a variety of factors, including academic effort, character, maturity, personality, standing among peers and staff, school citizenship and contributions to the entire school community.

“We congratulate the 2019 Unsung Heroes of Saugus schools and commend them for the positive role they have played in their school community,” Wheelabrator Saugus General Manager Peter Kendrigan said.

“This is an event that is very special to Wheelabrator Saugus and one that we have been proud to sponsor since its inception,” he said.

Wheelabrator was involved in the initial planning. The funds provided cover the costs for the event, including the meal, the awards, and photography. Wheelabrator also supports the event with volunteers, both in the planning and at the event. Wheelabrator’s Bob Faia, Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, attended the banquet and ceremony, assisting in the presentation of the awards.

State Rep. Donald Wong (RSaugus), brought citations from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to recognize each of the nine students receiving a 2019 Unsung Hero Award.

SBEC Co-President John J. Smolinsky again served as master of ceremonies – a task he has assumed since the beginning of the event. At the outset of the evening, Smolinsky told the parents to be proud of their child for being selected by faculty and staff at their respective schools, noting that the students stand out among more than 2,000 across the school district.

The purpose behind the Unsung Hero Awards is to recognize those unassuming students who work behind the scenes to make Saugus Public Schools a better place. Excellent students or good students with remarkable worth ethics, role models and mentors to fellow students, kind,

Saugus High School senior Madelyn Claffey holds her star award as a 2019 Unsung SHS teacher Kristina Crepeau, SHS Unsung Hero Madelyn Hero. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark Claffey, SHS Principal Michael Hashem and Bob Faia, manager E. Vogler) of Environmental, Health and Safety at Wheelabrator Saugus.

SHS senior Julia Azzari holds SHS teacher Michelle Lee, SHS Unsung Hero Julia Azzari, SHS a legislative citation recognizPrincipal Michael Hashem and Bob Faia, manager of Environ- ing her being named a 2019 mental, Health and Safety at Wheelabrator Saugus.

Unsung Hero.

Yasmin Nunes holds a legislative citation recognizing her being named a 2019 Unsung Hero.

Belmonte Middle School Principal Myra Monto, Belmonte Unsung Hero Yasmin Nunes, Belmonte teacher Nichole Kamann and Bob Faia, manager of Environmental, Health and Safety at Wheelabrator Saugus

HANGING WITH THE STARS: Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi, Jr., rear, far left, and Wheelabrator’s Bob Faia, rear, far right, stand with the nine 2019 Unsung Heroes from the school district’s six schools, who were honored Tuesday night (March 26) at the 15th Annual Unsung Hero Awards Night of the Saugus Business Education Collaborative (SBEC).

Each of the students received a legislative citation from state Rep. Donald Wong.

compassionate, caring, eager to help other students, a talent for making faculty and fellow students feel welcome – especially those sitting alone

in a cafeteria – and good citizens by example were some of the more common qualities that teachers cited when they gave short speeches from the

podium.

All five School Committee members, each of the school principals and several selectmen attended the event.

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Veterans Memorial Elementary School teacher William Palmerini, Veterans Memorial Unsung Hero Calen Brennan, Veterans Memorial Principal Tracey Ragucci and Bob Faia, manager of Environmental, Health and Safety at Wheelabrator Saugus.

Veterans Memorial Elementary School student Alyson Mabee holds her star award as a 2019 Unsung Hero.

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Veterans Memorial Elementary School teacher Marissa Concannon, Veterans Memorial Unsung Hero Alyson Mabee, Veterans Memorial Principal Tracey Ragucci and Bob Faia, manager of Environmental, Health and Safety at Wheelabrator Saugus.

Maria Clara Silva holds her star Emilio Johnson holds his star award as a 2019 Unsung Hero. award as a 2019 Unsung Hero. Lynnhurst Elementary School teachers Lana Montero and Trudy Williamson, Lynnhurst Unsung Hero Maria Clara Silva, Lynnhurst Principal Michael Mondello and Bob Faia, manager of Environmental, Health and Safety at Wheelabrator Saugus.

Calen Brennan holds a legislative citation recognizing him being named a 2019 Unsung Hero.

Belmonte Middle School Principal Myra Monto, Belmonte Unsung Hero Jake McLaughlin, Belmonte teacher Nichole Kamann Jake McLaughlin holds his star and Bob Faia, manager of Environmental, Health and Safety award as a 2019 Unsung Hero. at Wheelabrator Saugus.

MC AGAIN: SBEC Co-President John Smolinsky was again master of ceremonies for the Annual Unsung Hero Awards at Prince Pizzeria on Tuesday night. This is the 15th year that SBEC has hosted the event, which recognizes students from each of the district’s six schools. Nine star-shaped trophies set on the table behind Smolinsky along with legislative citations from state Rep. Donald Wong. Wheelabrator Saugus again sponsored the event.

GREETINGS FROM THE HOUSE: State Rep. Donald Wong (RSaugus) brought citations from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to recognize each of the nine students receiving a 2019 Unsung Hero Award from the Saugus Business Education Collaborative (SBEC).

Waybright Elementary School teacher Jason Logrippo, Waybright Unsung Hero Giovanna Ferreira, Waybright Principal Patricia Romano and Bob Faia, manager of Environmental, Health and Safety at Wheelabrator Saugus.

A TA B L E T H AT SHINES: Nine starshaped trophies for nine of the best students in Saugus Public Schools who were honored at this year’s Unsung Hero Awards Night.

Oaklandvale Elementary School Principal Michael Smith, Oaklandvale Unsung Hero Emilio Johnson. Oaklandvale teacher Tayler DiPesa and Bob Faia, manager of Environmental, Health and Safety at Wheelabrator Saugus.

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The Melissa Virus An $80 Million Cyber Crime in 1999 Foreshadowed Modern Threats

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wo decades ago, computer viruses—and public awareness of the tricks used to unleash them—were still relatively new notions to many Americans.

One attack would change that in a significant way.

In late March 1999, a programmer named David Lee Smith hijacked an America Online (AOL) account and used it to post a file on an Internet newsgroup named “alt. sex.” The posting promised dozens of free passwords to fee-based websites with adult content. When users took the bait, downloading the document and then opening it with Microsoft Word, a virus was unleashed on their computers.

On March 26, it began spreading like wildfire across the Internet.

The Melissa virus, reportedly named by Smith for a stripper in Florida, started by taking over victims’ Microsoft Word program. It then used a macro to hijack their Microsoft Outlook email system and send messages to the first 50 addresses in their mailing lists. Those messages, in turn, tempted recipients to open a virus-laden attachment by giving it such names as “sexxxy.jpg” or “naked wife” or by deceitfully asserting, “Here is the document you requested ... don’t show anyone else ;-).” With the help of some devious social engineering, the

virus operated like a sinister, automated chain letter.

The virus was not intended to steal money or information, but it wreaked plenty of havoc nonetheless. Email servers at more than 300 corporations and government agencies worldwide became overloaded, and some had to be shut down entirely, including at Microsoft. Approximately one million email accounts were disrupted, and Internet traffic in some locations slowed to a crawl.

Within a few days, cybersecurity experts had mostly contained the spread of the virus and restored the functionality of their networks, although it took some time to remove the infections entirely. Along with its investigative role, the FBI sent out warnings about the virus and its effects, helping to alert the public and reduce the destructive impacts of the attack. Still, the collective damage was enormous: an estimated $80 million for the cleanup and repair of affected computer systems.

Finding the culprit didn’t take long, thanks to a tip from a representative of AOL and nearly seamless cooperation between the FBI, New Jersey law enforcement, and other partners. Authorities traced the electronic fingerprints of the virus to Smith, who was arrested in northeastern New Jersey on April 1, 1999. Smith

pleaded guilty in December 1999, and in May 2002, he was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison and fined $5,000.

He also agreed to cooperate with federal and state authorities.

The Melissa virus, considered the fastest spreading infection at the time, was a rude awakening to the dark side of the web for many Americans. Awareness of the danger of opening unsolicited email attachments began to grow, along with the reality of online viruses and the damage they can do.

Like the Morris worm just over a decade earlier, the Melissa virus was a double-edged sword, leading to enhancements in online security while serving as inspiration for a wave of even more costly and potent cyberattacks to come.

For the FBI and its colleagues, the virus was a warning sign of a major germinating threat and of the need to quickly ramp up its cyber capabilities and partnerships.

Fittingly, a few months after Smith was sentenced, the Bureau put in place its new national Cyber Division focused exclusively on online crimes, with resources and programs devoted to protecting America’s electronic networks from harm. Twenty years later, with nearly everything in our society connected to the Internet, that cyber mission is more crucial than ever.

St. Margaret’s Annual Penny Sale is coming up S t. Margaret’s Parish – located at 431 Lincoln Ave. in Saugus – will be holding their 22nd Annual Penny Sale on Saturday,

April 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the lower hall. We will also be having an Ice Cream Social during the evening. Tickets are $1.00 each. Everyone is

welcome. Come join us for an evening of fun! For more information, please call St. Margaret’s office at 781233-1040.

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2018/19 SEASON CLOSES WITH THE HANDMAID’S TALE Anne Bogart directs East Coast premiere of Ruders & Bentley’s take on Margaret Atwood’s novel.

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OSTON – March 27, 2019 – Boston Lyric Opera’s (BLO) season of rebels and dissenters concludes with the East Coast premiere of THE HANDMAID’S TALE, an adaptation of writer Margaret Atwood’s zeitgeist-grabbing novel running May 5-12, 2019. With a newly revised orchestration commissioned by BLO, and helmed by theater and opera director Anne Bogart, the production will be installed at Harvard’s Lavietes Pavilion, 45 North Harvard Street in Allston, a basketball gymnasium that recalls the book’s fictional “Red Center” and numerous other locations.

The Handmaid’s Tale opera was written by Danish composer Poul Ruders and librettist Paul Bentley in 2000. Like the book and the hit television adaptation, the story takes place in Gilead, a dystopian society formed by American Christian fundamentalists who assassinate the President and construct a rigid class system for women. The Handmaid’s Tale is anchored by the story of Offred, a woman who rebels against theocratic patriarchal rules through alliances and secretive friendships that she hopes will uncover the fate of her husband and child. Stories of other handmaids, the tyrannical Aunts who run the Rachel and Leah Center, the men who control Gilead, and Offred’s life in “the Time Before” complete the narrative.

“Of all the projects I’ve ever done, this is the one that least needs an explanation of why we are doing it,” said Bogart.

“Every once in a while, a piece of literature, a fiction, or a painting becomes so meaningful to a culture that everyone pays attention, and the culture is changed because of it. In theater and in opera we create a democratic space with an au-

projection and video design. ak’s Dimitrij, Kurt Weill’s Lost in mances are Sun May 5, 2019 Sound design is by J Jumbelic the Stars, Verdi’s Macbeth, Belli- @ 3:00pm; Wed May 8, 2019 and movement direction is by ni’s Norma, and Bizet’s Carmen. @ 7:30pm; Fri May 10, 2019 @ Shura Baryshnikov (daugh- Her many awards and fellow- 7:30pm; Sun May 12, 2019 @ ter of Mikhail Baryshnikov and ships include three honorary 3:00pm.

Jessica Lange). doctorates (Cornish School of TICKETS Bogart is Co-Artistic Direc- the Arts, Bard College and SkidTickets to The Handmaid’s tor of the ensemble-based more College), a Duke Artist Tale are $25-$182, depending SITI Company, head of the Fellowship, a United States Art- on performance and seat locaMFA Directing program at Co- ists Fellowship, a Guggenheim tion. Tickets are available onlumbia University, and author Fellowship, a Rockefeller/Bel- line at www.blo.org/tickets, by of five books. With SITI, Bog- lagio Fellowship, and a Robert phone at 617-542-6772 (Mon.art has directed more than 30 Rauschenberg Foundation Res- Fri, 10 am to 5 pm) or by email works in venues around the idency Fellowship. at boxoffice@blo.org. dience watching something to- world. Her recent operas inDATES gether that speaks to what’s on clude Handel’s Alcina, DvorThe Handmaid’s Tale perforthe collective mind. The Handmaid’s Tale and the concerns it raises is on everyone’s minds right now.”

Ruders’ score blends folkloric music, a cinematic sound world of hypnotic and ominous repetition, haunting choral singing, NO POINTS moments of minimalism, and duets and trios that break tenets of traditional opera.

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Throwing the First Pitch

By Dr. Gary S. Smith Editor’s note: This article first appeared at Claremont Review of Books. n The Presidents and the Pastime: The History of Baseball and the White House former presidential speech writer, veteran journalist, and college professor Curt Smith provides a lively, informative account of our nation’s chief executives and America’s quintessential sport. Deftly interspersing engaging stories, statistics, and analysis of baseball with anecdotes and appraisal of the lives and tenure of presidents, Smith provides a thoughtful, engaging window into both America’s game and the work of its leaders.

Stories about baseball’s greatest stars—Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Roberto Clemente, and Willie Mays— and major events in the lives of presidents fill his pages. Smith also details various pennant races and World Series and their connections with occupants of the Oval Office.

Baseball, Smith argues, was very important to many presidents. Several of them participated in baseball growing up. Abraham Lincoln played an early version of the game, while Herbert Hoover played shortstop for Stanford. George H. W. Bush was a no-hit (.212 average), good-field first base-

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man at Yale after World War II. Barbara was his first love, he declared, but baseball was a close second. Donald Trump starred as a first baseman at the New York Military Academy; in 1964 the Boston Red Sox even offered him a minor league contract.

Many presidents rooted passionately for MLB teams as youth and adults. Numerous presidents attended games while in office, often throwing out the first pitch for the Washington Senators or Nationals or teams in other locales.

Franklin Roosevelt helped “save” MLB by keeping it going during World War II. In January 1942, he sent a letter to MLB commissioner Kennesaw Mountain Landis calling for continuing the sport because it enhanced the morale of American troops. Other professional sports like bowling and horse racing were suspended during the war, while some NFL teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles merged. Ronald Reagan broadcast Chicago Cubs games for a radio station in Des Moines, Iowa, and portrayed pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander (named for a president) in the 1952 movie “The Winning Team.” Most significantly, George W. Bush was a co-owner and president of the Texas Rangers, refashioned the franchise in the early 1990s, and knew baseball’s history, internal dynamics, and strategy extremely well.

Smith is well-versed in the history of baseball, having written earlier books about baseball broadcasters, longtime Los Angeles Dodger announcer Vin Scully, the celebration of Fenway Park’s Centennial. In addition, he has hosted the “Voices of the Game” series at both the Smithsonian Institution and the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. His work as a speech writer for George H. W. Bush, his 2014 biography of the 41st president, his interviews with most recent presidents, and his careful study of chief executives’ careers has enabled him to produce a judicious, balanced assessment of their lives and work.

From 1856 to the present, baseball has often been called our “national pastime.” Andrew Johnson became the first president to attend a baseball game when he watched the Brooklyn Excelsiors defeat the Washington Nationals 33-28 on September 18, 1866. Chester A. Arthur was the first chief executive to host a professional team at the White House when he greeted the National League Cleveland Blues in 1883. Many of his successors invited the winners of the World Series to the Oval Office to celebrate their achievement.

Surprisingly, Theodore Roosevelt, known for his love of the outdoors and sports, did not like baseball, but his successor, William Howard Taft,

who originated throwing out the first ball, could be termed “First Fan.” As a boy, Dwight Eisenhower aspired to be a Major League baseball player, and as an adult, his favorite movie was the 1951 “Angels in the Outfield” about the Pittsburgh Pirates. Richard Nixon played sandlot baseball as a youth, followed the game more closely than any other president while in office, and in 1972 named his all-time AllStar team.

Smith argues that baseball in America needs to make changes to enhance its popularity. In a 1964 Gallup Poll, 45 percent of respondents named baseball as America’s “favorite game,” while only 23 percent identified football. By 2014, however, the NFL led MLB by 35-14 percent as America’s preferred sport. Moreover, television viewership of World Series games declined from an average of 44 million in 1978 to 12.6 million in 2012. To rejuvenate the game, Smith recommends hiring broadcasters like Vince Scully, Mel Allen, Dizzy Dean, and Harry Carey to bring the game alive and entertain fans, regularly airing games on a national network not just the Major League Baseball channel, restoring “TV camera intimacy,” quickening the pace of games, and playing the World Series and AllStar games at times when the largest audience can see their conclusion.

As they did with religion,

presidents sometimes used their attendance of games and professed love of sports to identify with other Americans and enhance their popularity. I vividly remember the awkwardness of Jimmy Carter’s foray into the Pirates’ locker room as they celebrated their win over Baltimore in game seven of the 1979 World Series. Eager for publicity as the 1980 election grew closer, Carter came to congratulate players with whom he had no relationship and looked like a fish out of water.

Like Curt Smith, I saw my first MLB game in the late summer of 1960. He saw the Red Sox and Tigers at Fenway Park; I watched the Pirates beat the Atlanta Braves at Forbes Field on their way to winning the 1960 World Series. Those who love baseball will find Smith’s rich political, cultural, and anecdotal history a delight.

Dr. Gary Scott Smith is the retired chair of the history department at Grove City College and is a fellow for faith and politics with The Center for Vision & Values. He is the author of “A History of Christianity in Pittsburgh” (2018), “Suffer the Children” (2017), “Religion in the Oval Office” (Oxford University Press, 2015), “Faith and the Presidency From George Washington to George W. Bush” (Oxford University Press, 2009), “Religion in the Oval Office” and “Heaven in the American Imagination” (Oxford University Press, 2011).

Greater Lynn Senior Services offers scholarship to Saugus High seniors

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hrough the Lique Human Services Scholarship, Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) is accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to two high school seniors who attend one of the seven high schools located in the GLSS service area of Lynn, Lynnfield,

Nahant, Saugus and Swampscott. The scholarships will be awarded to students who have an interest in or are considering a career in human services and who have made an impact in their community or the world through community service.

Scholarship applications must be mailed to Greater

Lynn Senior Services, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA 01901, Attention: Andreza Chaves, and postmarked by Friday, April 5, 2019.

The scholarship is named in memory of Vince Lique, who served as the GLSS Executive Director for close to 25 years and who devoted his career to helping others, particularly

vulnerable senior citizens and people of all ages with disabilities, demanding that all people be treated with dignity and respect. Lique passed away in 2006.

“Vince’s legacy is firmly rooted in his compassion for people. He measured success by the quality of his service to and advocacy for others. I

believe in Vince’s theory that one’s individual success is directly related to the benefits received by those around us,” said GLSS CEO Paul T. Crowley. “The Vince Lique Living Legacy looks to honor the man and his service by encouraging others to do the same. We challenge you to succeed.”

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2018/19 SEASON | from page 15 BLO offers a variety of discounts at each performance for students, young professionals, community members and groups of 10 or more.

Contact Audience Services at 617.542.6772 or boxoffice@ blo.org.

RELATED EVENTS and CALENDAR LISTINGS NOTE: This includes updates of previously announced programs.

April 9, 2019 -- 7:00PM BLO SPRING BOOK CLUB – The Power and The Handmaid’s Tale Free public event (books sold separately) Trident Booksellers & Café, 338 Newbury Street, Boston BLO staff lead discussions on two novels that resonate with themes from the company’s spring season productions of “The Rape of Lucretia” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

Naomi Alderman’s novel, The Power, explores shifting male/ female dynamics when women worldwide suddenly develop extraordinary physical powers. Then, Margaret Atwood’s genre-defining novel, The Handmaid’s Tale, about a dystopian society that strips away women’s rights, remains a frighteningly relevant mustread before the season’s highly

anticipated opera production.

Details at blo.org/bookclub.

April 18, 2019 -- 6:00PM [UPDATED] (RE)CLAIMING THE STAGE: Anne Bogart on Directing, Opera and More Free public event District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston Seaport Renowned stage director Anne Bogart returns to Boston to direct Boston Lyric Opera’s production of “The Handmaid’s Tale.” On April 18 she sits down with WGBH’s Jared Bowen, host of the arts-focused weekly television series “Open Studio with Jared Bowen,” to discuss this politically timely opera – staged in a gymnasium that recalls the infamous Red Center from Margaret Atwood’s novel – and to reflect on her wide-ranging theater and opera career. A reception follows. Free, but RSVPs encouraged at blo.org/calendar.

April 23, 2019 | 6:00PM [UPDATED] BOOK CLUB AT BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: Naomi Alderman’s The Power Free Public Event Commonwealth Salon, Boston Public Library Central Branch, Copley Square, Boston Boston Lyric Opera joins the BPL Book Club’s “Fantastic

Books and Where to Find Them” for the first of two events related to BLO’s production of The Handmaid’s Tale. At this meeting, book group members discuss Naomi Alderman’s breakout novel The Power, inspired in part by Margaret Atwood’s classic dystopian tale. More details available here.

April 27, 2019 | 2:00PM [UPDATED] BOOK CLUB AT BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: “The Handmaid’s Tale” Libretto Group Read Free Public Event Commonwealth Salon, Boston Public Library Central Branch, Copley Square, Boston Boston Lyric Opera joins the BPL Book Club’s “Fantastic Books and Where to Find Them” for the second of two events related to BLO’s production of The Handmaid’s Tale. On April 27, book club members will do a group read of the opera libretto, comparing and contrasting the libretto with Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel. Free with registration here.

May 5-12, 2019 (times vary) PERFORMANCES: THE HANDMAID’S TALE Tickets $25-$182; blo.org/ tickets or 617-542-6772 This East Coast premiere production of writer Margaret Atwood’s zeitgeist-grab-

bing novel tell the story of a dystopian society led by religious zealots who put restrictions on women’s rights in what used to be the United States. With a BLO-commissioned revised orchestration of the 2000 Poul Ruders and Paul Bentley work, the production is helmed by theater and opera director Anne Bogart and will be installed at Harvard’s Lavietes Pavilion -- a basketball gymnasium that recalls the book’s fictional “Red Center” and numerous other locations. Performances are Sun., May 5, 2019 @ 3:00pm; Wed., May 8, 2019 @ 7:30pm; Fri., May 10, 2019 @ 7:30pm;

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Information at www.blo.org/ handmaids. # # # MEDIA CONTACT and INFORMATION For advance interviews, photo and video assets, or review tickets for Boston Lyric Opera’s production of THE HANDMAID’S TALE, contact John Michael Kennedy, jmk@jmkpr. com/781-620-1761; or Jennifer Astin, jennyastin@gmail.com.

Additional production information is available at blo.org/ handmaids.

Production photos will be available Sat, May 4 at blo.org/ news-media/.

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Lions Club looking for used glasses The Saugus Lions will be holding an eyeglass drive at all Saugus Public schools during the month of April. April is Sports Eye Safety month. To all our Saugus athletes, remember to wear your

By Mark Vogler protective eyewear to avoid eye injury. Please have your student bring any prescription glasses that are no longer used to their ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about schools beginning April 1. The Lions collect used glasses, then this week in Saugus. distribute to people who cannot afford to buy their own. We accept all glasses for adults and children. The Saugus Lions would “Best Night of the Year” like to thank the principals for allowing the drive to take place I met up with Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Da- in their buildings. vid DeRuosi, Jr. on Tuesday night at the 15th Annual Unsung Hero Awards Night at Prince Pizzeria. This was the fourth one for Help make your library better me as a guest at the invitation-only sit-down, family-style dinSaugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault asked me to put ner that honors nine stellar students from the town’s six public the word out that he and his staff are looking for public feedback school houses.

– loads of it if readers have the time to take a survey.

The superintendent and I talked sports briefly, comparing perSo, I’ll let Alan do the talking: ceptions on what’s in store for Tom Brady and the New England “How are we doing? What can we do better?

Patriots. We periodically talk about a team we both love and ad“The Saugus Public Library is in the midst of gathering data to mire. But the conversation quickly changed to the great night produce a five year strategic plan for public library services in Sauahead of us at The Prince, where the school district was about gus. We value your opinion and need your input to produce the to showcase one of its great hometown events. best possible plan. To accomplish this, we are conducting a surI told the superintendent that as far events go, this was an event vey concerning library services. We realize that everyone is busy I still enjoyed attending … even after four years. Where else do this time of year and we don’t want to impose on your valuable you get to toast nine students who represent every school in the time. The survey should take less than ten minutes to complete district – all six of them – to break bread alongside their fami- and will be of immense help in guiding the planning process. lies, the principals of each school and the teachers who prepare “Copies of the survey are available at both our Reference and speeches about why the students are “unsung heroes.”

Circulation Desks. An online version of the survey can be found We both agreed that it’s a great night – possibly even “The Best on the library’s Web site (www.sauguspubliclibrary.org) or in Night of the Year” as far as the school district events go, because hard copy at the library’s main desk.” it involves the entire district.

Alan, thanks you for your feedback.

When you cover the goings on in small town politics in places like Saugus, it’s a refreshing change of pace – and very up- “The Old Sachem” will talk about the river lifting – to meet some of the promising students and hear their Here’s a reminder from Laura Eisener of the Saugus Historical stories, and see how parents, teachers and administrators cele- Society about an interesting upcoming talk. brate their success.

“The Old Sachem” Bill Stewart will speak at the Saugus HisI listen to the speeches crafted by the teachers who present torical Society Meeting on April 10, being held this month at each student. And if I hear one I like, I usually go chasing after the Saugus American Legion Hall, 44 Taylor St., Saugus, MA. He the teacher, seeking a copy of the speech. Most of the teachers will be speaking about the Saugus River from a different point are so proud of their kids, they don’t part with the speeches. But, of view - kayaking on the river and seeing the town from a wausually there’s one teacher who doesn’t mind sharing. And if it’s ter perspective. Bill is well known as he writes “The Old Sachem” a good one, that’s the kid I focus on. column in both The Saugus Advertiser and The Saugus Advocate.

It doesn’t really matter with these kids, though. Each one of Bill teaches at Bunker Hill Community College, and has an engithem is a story deserving to be told. As a reporter, you really can’t neering degree and an MBA from Boston University. The meetgo wrong no matter who you focus on. ing begins at 7 p.m. and the general public is welcome free of They are all Unsung Heroes. charge. Light refreshments will be served.

I just happened to focus on little Emilio Johnson of the OakThere are still some positions open on the board slate of the landvale Elementary School. His teacher Tayler DiPesa was so Saugus Historical Society. Saugus residents who have an interest proud of Emilio. in local history are invited to consider joining the Saugus HistorBest line of the night? From Emilio’s principal, Michael Smith. ical Society board. Board members meet on the first Wednesday “I close off my announcement every morning … Have a great of each month. It is an all-volunteer organization. day. If not, make somebody else’s day great.”

Any Saugus resident who would like to discuss the possibility That’s a good positive attitude to be instilled in these kids. of joining the Historical Society board is welcome to call president Laura Eisener at 781-231-5988 or email ldeld@shore.net.

Census Day to be held at the Saugus Public Library The Saugus Historical Society will hold its election for board The United States Census Bureau is in the process of recruiting members in May. applicants to work on the upcoming Decennial Census. The SauFounded in 1928, the purpose of the Saugus Historical Society gus Public Library will hold a Census Day on April 1 from 9:30 a.m. is to cultivate an interest in the history of the town and to colto 12:30 p.m. A representative from the Census Bureau will be on- lect and preserve all matter pertaining to the town’s history and site to give information about the jobs they are recruiting for and citizenry. It is a 501c3 corporation which presents educational assist anyone interested in the online application process. The programs about local history. The popular Strawberry Festival is jobs are well paying with flexible hours. Employees will receive held each year on the third Saturday in June, and it publishes a paid training and be paid on a weekly basis. Work-related mile- calendar (available at Town Hall, the Library and the Senior Cenage is reimbursed as well. If you are not able to attend the Cen- ter as well as a few other locations) with historic photographs of sus Day on April 1, you can apply online at 2020census.gov/jobs. town sites and people.

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A letter from the MassDOT to southbound drivers Dear Staff/Constituents/Patients (etc.): Beginning on April 1st, 2019 MassDOT will begin a two-year rehabilitation project of the Tobin Bridge and Chelsea Viaduct which together carry Route 1 through Chelsea, over the Mystic River, and into Boston.

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ing mouth-operated technology to play video games, and fishing. Nick reunites with the soldier who saved his life in Afghanistan and most amazing of all, he falls in love with and marries his medical caregiver.

A panel discussion will follow.

Registration is strongly recommended. For more details, go to www.reelabilities.org/boston.

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Notes from the Saugus Senior Center Sheriff Kevin Coppinger from the Essex County Sheriff’s Department will be here at the Senior Center on Tuesday, April 9 to discuss the working of the Essex County Sheriff’s Department. He will explain what type of inmates come to their facilities, how they work with other agencies and what advancements they’ve made and successful projects they have completed. Most importantly, the Sheriff will discuss the reintegration process and the programs they have to help inmates succeed after incarceration. At that time, we are inviting approximately 15 High School students to attend this presentation. We are also inviting 15 of our seniors to attend. This will be a one-hour presentation with a pizza luncheon immediately following.

Saugus School Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi, Jr., Saugus High School Principal Michael Hashem and Maurice Pratt, Assistant Superintendent III, from the Essex County Sheriff’s Department, Saugus Senior Center TRIAD Committee, Shirley Bogdan, Mary Dunlop, Dottie Bockus, Outreach Coordinator, Cheryl Roberto and the Director of the Saugus Senior Center, Joanne Olsen, will all be in attendance.

And then there’s the upcoming Home Game Luncheon. It will be Red Sox Day on Tuesday, April 9 at 11:30, to celebrate Opening Day At Fenway luncheon here at the Saugus Senior Center. Hugh Kelleher will be here to sing and play keyboard for your entertainment.

Trivia and Prizes will all be A free film about a veteran part of this celebration. Thanks Several members of local veterans’ advocacy groups have to Sue Palomba from MP Reasked us to let folks know about an upcoming film that residents alty Group, here in Saugus, will be able to see at no charge. for sponsoring our Ice Cream “On Tuesday, April 2, GE is sponsoring the screening of ‘Ameri- Sandwiches. can Veteran’ at the ReelAbilities film festival,” Dennis Gould wrote us in a recent email.

Marching as one league “I served on GE Corporate Board for GE Veterans and was past – in one parade Commander GE Veterans Lynn so was asked to please get word The newly formed Saugus out about this.”

Little League has announced The film can be viewed on Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m., at Show- it will host its annual Opening case Cinema de Lux Revere. It’s directed by Julie Cohen and is 70 Day Parade on Saturday, April minutes long. It’s a documentary in English with Open Captions. 20 at 9 a.m. This year the SauHere’s the synopsis: At age 21, Sgt. Nick Mendes was blown up gus National and Saugus Amerby an IED in Afghanistan, paralyzing him from the neck down. ican Leagues will march as one.

This unflinching and surprisingly funny documentary follows him Parade participants will asfor five years as he readjusts to life. At the start of the story, he is semble at 8:30 a.m. at the Oakin a VA hospital unable to speak, eat or even breathe on his own.

By the end of the film, he is studying for a real estate license, us-

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Savvy Senior

by Jim Miller

Underutilized Palliative Care Services Can Help Relieve Pain Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about palliative care? My husband suffers from lung disease and is receiving radiation for prostate cancer but is not terminally ill. I’ve heard that palliative care can help him with his pain and discomfort. What can you tell me?

Searching Spouse Dear Searching, Palliative care is a very effective service that can help patients relieve the symptoms and stress that often comes with serious illness. But unfortunately, most people don’t know about it, or don’t understand how it can help them. Here’s what you should know.

What is Palliative Care?

Most people hear the words “palliative care” and think “hospice,” but they are different types of care. Hospice is reserved for when curative treatments have been exhausted and patients have less than six months to live.

Palliative care, on the other hand, is a medical specialty that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping and even depression. It can also help patients deal with the side effects of medical treatment.

Anyone with a serious illness can benefit from palliative care, including those with cancer, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, Alzheimer’s, HIV/AIDS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and more.

Palliative care is provided by a team including palliative care doctors, nurses, social workers and other specialists that work with your doctor to provide an extra layer of support and care. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness, and it can be provided along with curative treatment.

Palliative care teams are trained to help patients understand all their treatment options as well as the quality of life ramifications, so they can make informed decisions about what’s best for them.

Often patients assume their doctors will take care of their pain and stress, but most doctors in our specialized medical system have not been well trained in pain and symptom management. That’s why palliative care is invaluable.

Palliative care was developed in the United States in the 1990s but only became a formal medical subspecialty in 2008. Today, three-quarters of U.S. hospitals with more than 50 beds have a palliative care program, and 90 percent of hospitals with 300 beds or more offer it.

How to Get Care There are around 6 million people in the U.S. that have a need for palliative care, according to the Center to Advance Palliative Care, but most patients don’t know to ask for it. If you feel that a palliative care specialist could help your husband, start by talking to his doctor and ask for a referral.

If your doctor isn’t helpful, go to GetPalliativeCare.org, where you can search for a specialist in your area.

Palliative care can be provided in in a variety of places, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctor’s clinics and at your own home.

You’ll also be happy to know that most private insurance plans, as well as Medicare and Medicaid, cover palliative care services.

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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SOUNDS | from page 18 landvale School, which is located at 266 Main St. With a police and fire escort, the marchers will leave the Oaklandvale School at 9 a.m. and head north up Main Street. They plan to arrive at the Elks Field, which is located at 401 Main St., at about 10 a.m. in time for the Opening Day Ceremony. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Board of Selectmen are expected to participate.

Tom Whittredge, executive president of the Saugus Little League, says he’s expecting 300 players to participate in Opening Day. SAVE 2019 Environmental Scholarship available Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is offering a $500 Environmental Scholarship to Saugus residents of the Graduating Class of 2019. This is a scholarship for students who will be attending a two/four-year college or other educational institution and pursuing a degree in an area that would positively impact the environment.

Applicants can download the SAVE 2019 Environmental Scholarship Application Form found at www.saugusSAVE.org or www. saugus.org/SAVE or www.saugusSAVE.com. Together with the completed application form, please include a separate sheet (identified with your initials only) that provides a brief summary of any of your activities relating to the environment, and describe how you feel your career choice will positively impact the environment.

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

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

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

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

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

The Annual Town Meeting begins on the first Monday in May, which is May 6 this year.

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

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

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

Main attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library – for people of all ages – from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: A Books in Bloom Bulletin: Spring is finally here! What better way to celebrate here in Saugus than to come down to the library and enjoy this year’s annual edition of Books in Bloom.

This year’s event – sponsored by the Saugus Garden Club and the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library – is set for next Friday (April 5) and Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to closing.

The two floors of the library will be beaming with all sorts of spring colors on those two days, as the participants get creative by matching floral arrangements with books. They use flowers to interpret a book’s title, cover or theme.

There are four categories this

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

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By Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Massachusetts, because we’re There were no roll calls in the not the battleground states.

House or Senate last week.

But my view is that every vote matters. And the way we can ATTEMPT TO ABOLISH make that happen is that we ELECTORAL COLLEGE can have national voting.”

While on the stump in her Every four years there is talk presidential campaign last about abolishing the Electoral week, Sen. Elizabeth Warren College and electing the pres(D-Massachusetts) made head- ident based on the national lines and reignited a debate popular vote. This talk intenthat has been brewing across sified after the 2000 election the nation for years. Warren in which Al Gore (50,999,897 wants to abolish the Elector- votes) won 543,895 more popal College, the current system ular votes than George W. Bush under which the president and (50,456,002 votes) but was vice president are not actually beaten by Bush in the Elecelected directly by the voters toral College by a 271 to 266 but rather by “electors” who margin. The debate was reare elected by popular vote ignited when Hillary Clinton from each state. There are 538 (65,853,514 votes) won more electors with each state as- popular votes than President signed a number of electoral Donald Trump (62,984,828 votes equal to the number of votes) but lost to Trump in the its members of Congress. The Electoral College by a 304 to District of Columbia has three 227 margin. electoral votes. Electors are Eventually, though, the dechosen by political parties and bate settles down and the syspledge to vote for the winner tem stays the same. One of the of the state’s popular vote. key reasons for the reluctance Warren was on the stump in to change is that abolishing Mississippi last week and pro- the Electoral College would remoted the abolishment of the quire a constitutional amendElectoral College. “You know ment that is either proposed come a general election, pres- by two-thirds of each house idential candidates don’t come of Congress or by a constituto places like Mississippi,” said tional convention that would Warren. “They also don’t come be called if 34 states requestto places like California and ed it. In both cases, the pro-

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For more information, please contact Lorraine DiMilla (781233-7451) or Donna Manoogian (781-233-5640) of the Saugus Garden Club or stop by the library.

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

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

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

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

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

Winners will be notified at the beginning of May. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and

posed amendment would then have to be ratified by 38 states in order to become part of the Constitution. Both of these avenues are difficult, at best.

Along comes Fair Vote, a group with the goal of electing the president by popular vote without actually abolishing the Electoral College. It establishes an agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote.

The agreement would require states that join the pact to cast all of their electoral votes for the presidential candidate who wins a majority of the national popular vote in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The pact would go into effect when states representing at least 270 electoral votes — a majority of the 538-vote Electoral College — join the pact.

It is a clever end run around the Constitution by taking advantage of a part of the document that supporters say gives the states exclusive and complete power to determine how to allocate their electoral votes.

The pact would likely be challenged in the courts if it ever takes effect.

The National Popular Vote plan has bipartisan support and, according to Fair Vote’s website, the plan has been introduced in all 50 state legislatures. It has been signed into law in the District of Columbia and 12 states possessing 181 electoral votes — 67 percent of the 270 electoral votes needed to activate the legislation. The states include California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington State and Vermont. The Massachusetts House 114-35 and the Senate 28-9 approved the measure

in July 2010 and it was signed into law in August by former Gov. Deval Patrick.

Supporters say the Electoral College is an antiquated system that is inherently undemocratic and gives voters in states with a large number of electoral votes more voting power than those in other states.

They argue the system was designed by the framers because they did not trust the common citizen to vote correctly. They note that presidential candidates now concentrate on, and campaign in, a handful of swing states while ignoring most of the states that are already solidly Democratic or Republican.

Some opponents say that the Electoral College is a good system that has worked well and should not be changed.

They argue it actually gives voters in smaller states power that they would not have if the president was elected strictly by a popular vote system in which candidates would concentrate on states with larger populations. Some have argued that electing the president by popular vote would give wealthy fringe and thirdparty candidates a chance at success by focusing their efforts in a few major urban centers. Others suggest that changing from the Electoral College to a popular vote system is a very serious issue that needs more study.

(A “Yes” vote is for the lawmaking Massachusetts a member of the popular vote pact. A “No” vote is against the law.)

third place. Winners will receive a poetry journal and a set of 18 fine-point colored pens Make and Take DIY Aromatherapy! Thursday, April 4, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room; ages 11 to 18. Learn how to make mini–bath bombs and face mists and how to design your own soap wrap. Learn about how Aromatherapy works and make your own spa products to take home. Please sign up in advance as space is limited.

the library’s Community Room on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m. Under the program, which has received rave reviews in town, the elementary school students get help while the Belmonte students get credits for community service.

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

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

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

WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers.

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

During the week of March 18-22, the House met for a total of 12 minutes while the Senate met for a total of 29 minutes.

Mon., March 18 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:08 a.m.

Senate 11:06 a.m. to 11:11 a.m.

Tues., March 19 No House session No Senate session Wed., March 20 No House session Senate 1:01 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.

Thurs., March 21 House 11:00 a.m. to 11:08 a.m.

Senate 11:04 a.m. to 11:19 a.m.

Rep. RoseLee Vincent Not yet elected Fri., March 22 Rep. Donald Wong Not yet elected No House session Sen. Brendan Crighton Not yet No Senate session elected Bob Katzen

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mation on the following event outside of town that local veterans may be interested in.

A Veterans Career Day set for Greater Boston veterans with Harvard University students -- the students will volunteer from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 12 to support professional development of Boston veterans. Attendees must preregister no later than April 10.

Contact Ellen Shaw-Peterson or David Michelson for details.

It’s on the ninth floor of the JFK Federal Building in Boston, at 15 New Sudbury St. Feel free to contact Jay at his Town Hall office for more information on these events. Please call (781-231-4010) or email him at jpinette@saugus-ma.gov.

Homework helpers at the library The Saugus Public Library is again partnering with the Belmonte Middle School to offer free tutoring and homework help twice a week to the town’s elementary school students.

Let’s hear it!

Members of the school’s JuGot an idea, passing thought nior National Honor Society will or gripe you would like to share work with students to help fos- Of Veterans’ interest with The Saugus Advocate? I’m ter strong academic and study Veterans Services Officer Jay skills outside of school hours in Pinette has passed along infor-

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1. What sport has an April tournament in Augusta, Georgia?

2. How many horses race in the Kentucky Derby: 12, 15 or 20?

3. What Walt Disney movie has the songs “Little April Shower” and “The Thumper Song”?

4. What painter of flowers is known as the “Mother of American Modernism”?

5. In fox hunting what does tallyho mean?

6. On March 31, 1917, the United States took possession of what islands from Denmark?

7. What wizard of Arthurian legend sleeps in the form of a tree, yet to awaken?

8. What country originated the standard 52-card deck of in the four suits?

9. On March 31, 1855, what author of “Jane Eyre” died, who “would always rather be happy than dignified”?

10. In 1996 in an April Fools joke, what company claimed to have purchased

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Camusi. Beloved wife of Robert A. Nazzaro. Loving mother of Robert A. Nazzaro, Jr. and his wife Maureen, Stacy Florentino and her husband Erik and the 12. Who said he first late Michael A. Nazzaro. Adored installed a moving grandmother of Eriana Florenassembly line “along tino and Luke and Sophia Nazabout April 1, 1913”? zaro. Caring sister of the late J. Karen Camusi. Also survived 13. Bluegrass music’s by many loving nieces, nephname is derived from ge 84, of Rockport, MA, ews, cherished friends and her Pagewhat 22 band?

EVERETT ADVOCATE Friday, January 3, 2014 Luna and Winformerly of THE Pelham, NH, Marie E. (Camusi)- Nazzaro two grand-pups 14. In April 2003 what and Lexington, MA, died Thursge 70, of Saugus, passed nie. Donations may be made to day afternoon, March 21, 2019, away peacefully, sur- Friends of Breakheart, c/o Peter controversial at home surrounded by memrounded by her loving fami- Rossetti, 436 Lincoln Ave., Saumystery novel about bers of her loving family. Born ly on Monday, March 18, 2019. gus, MA 01906 or to the Sawalternative biblical in Saugus, MA, a graduate of Cherished daughter of the late telle Hospice House, 320 Haverhistory was first Malden Girl’s Catholic High Michael and Angela (Pasquale) hill St., Reading, MA 01867. published?

School, and the former Chandler School for Women in Bos15. What is the most | from page 20 ton, she was the wife of the recent animated late Edward Lee “Ed” Maddox. character to have a She is survived by three daugh- always interested in your feed- mvoge@comcast.net. star on Hollywood’s ters, Lorraine T. Arlan and her back. It’s been more thanEXPERT three Do ASPHALT you have some interWalk of Fame? husband Aaron of Nashua, NH, years since I began work at The esting views on an issue that PAVING INSTALLERS Joanne I. Maddox Kinslow and Saugus Advocate.

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

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

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

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

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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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CathedralTHE High School in Boston SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 29, 2019 to drive bus for school sports and school activities.

Bus parked in Malden. Competative pay rate.

Call Mr. Ladner: 617-542-2325 (Ext. 212)

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For State & Commercial Plowing.

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COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES & RENTALS

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Sandy Juliano Broker/President

As the temperature heats up, so does the real estate market!

Call today for a free market value of your home!

WE KNOW EVERETT!! Call TODAY to sell or buy with the best!

CALL TODAY TO SET UP A PRIVATE SHOWING AT ANY OF OUR LISTINGS! DON’T FORGET TO ASK ABOUT BUYER AGENCY. IT IS THE BEST WAY TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL PURCHASE AND IT’S 100% FREE!

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Call Joe @ 617-680-7610 Call Norma @ 617-590-9143

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NEW RENTAL EVERETT 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT $1,750/MONTH CALL NORMA FOR INFO!

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6 Cedar Court, Everett SINGLE FAMILY - $510,000

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NEW LISTING BY SANDY! 63 HARVARD ST., CHELSEA SINGLE FAMILY - $649,900

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- Agent

617.544.6274

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SAUGUS Sheffield Heights offer this great end unit featuring 7 rooms, 2 full & 2 half baths, finished lower level w/kitchenette, 1st floor den, updated kit, dnrm w/ slider to deck, cen air, 2 parking, cul-de-sac..................................................$439,900.

SAUGUS AMAZING, New Construction Col offers superb craftsmanship and quality in this 3 bdrm Col, gorgeous quartz kit w/lg center island, hardwood flooring, master suite w/bath, walk-up attic, deck, cen air, Two car gar, peaceful river views, cul-de-sac...........................................................................................................$749,900.

SAUGUS AMAZING contemporary in Indian Rock Farms. 12 rms, 4-5 bedrooms, 3 fireplace, lg kit w/lg center island & dining area, lvrm, dnrm, fmrm,office, 1st flr master suite, fin LL for the extended fam, IG pool, 2c gar, all amenities!.....$740,000.

SAUGUS 1st AD Wonderful Family Ranch offers 10 rms, 4 bedrms, 3 full baths, fireplace lvrm, eat-in kit, hardwood flooring, finished LL offers playrm, 2 additional rms, great for the extended family, updated gas heat, corner lot, located on great dead-end street $469,900.

SAUGUS QUALITY NEW CONSTRUCTION 8 rms, 3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths, kit w/quartz counters, stainless, center island w/seating, dining area w/sliders to deck, great open floor plan, spac master suite w/bath, walk in closet, fin 3rd flr offers bonus room, hdwd, cen air, 2 gas furnaces, 2 driveways, side st PERFECT!........$724,900.

PEABODY GREAT 7 rm Family Colonial, 3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths, huge 27’ familyrm, kit open to dining rm, 23’ master bdrm, fin lower level w/playrm, gar w/expansion possibilities, level yd w/AG pool, farmer’s porch, desirable cul-de-sac.......$599,900.

PEABODY GREAT 7 rm Family Colonial, 3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths, huge 27’ familyrm, kit open to dining rm, 23’ master bdrm, fin lower level w/playrm, gar w/expansion possibilities, level yd w/AG pool, farmer’s porch, desirable cul-de-sac...........$599,900.

SAUGUS 1st AD RARE Business Zoned parcel with many possibilities. This 34,000 corner lot houses a Federal Colonial style home with amazing details. Please call Saugus Inspectional Services for all permitted uses.....................................$725,000.

SAUGUS 1st AD RARE FIND! Two Family with 3 bedrooms, 5 rooms each unit, hardwood flooring, separate utilities including two laundry hook-ups, patio, large lot, located on great cul-de-sac Great Find!..........................................................$629,900.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Call Rhonda Combe for details!

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