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Board of Health initiates another complaint against Wheelabrator

The Advocate Asks

Chair Heffernan claims company’s actions pose a “threat to public health, safety or the environment”

HOLDING THEM ACCOUNTABLE: State Representative RoseLee Vincent (D-Revere) addresses the Saugus Board of Health on Monday night regarding the latest noise complaints related to Wheelabrator Saugus, Inc.’s trash-to-energy plant. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler)

By Mark E. Vogler

T THE ART OF POLITICS: U.S. Marine veteran Alphonse D’Amico, 92, is so impressed with President Donald Trump that he voted in this week’s state presidential primary for his reelection. D’Amico adores the president so much that he went home after voting and returned with this abstract portrait of the president, which he displayed briefly on Tuesday outside of the Precinct 9 poll at Oaklandvale Elementary School. Please see inside for more photos and interviews with Saugus voters. See page 3 for story and photos. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)

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he Board of Health voted unanimously this week to initiate enforcement action against Wheelabrator Saugus, Inc. for several alleged violations – including noise complaints that led to threats of heavy fines last summer.

After convening in an Executive Session at Monday night’s meeting to discuss “pending and threatened litigation and litigation strategy” related to Wheelabrator Saugus, Inc., Board Chair William Heffernan referred to recent incidents at

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Saugus Department of Public Works not to engage in this practice • Elevated levels of ammonia being discharged into the Lynn Water and Sewer system After citing the three issues, Heffernan allowed citizens attending the meeting to comment on Wheelabrator’s alleged actions. Board Member Shawn Ayube then made the motion “that these actions pose a threat to the public health, safety and the environment and at this time to proceed with a formal complaint to Wheelabrator to initiate remedies. Heffernan explained that the board would direct Attorney George Hailer, special counsel to the Town of Saugus on Environmental Affairs, to draft the complaint.

“This board has voted that there’s an imminent threat with these three issues that we detailed out,” Heffernan said, “so the next steps – we are going to address these issues with possible remedies through a formal complaint through our attorney – set a date for an evidentiary hearing 45 days after the order is issued,” he said.

Wheelabrator had no comment on the Monday night vote taken by the Board of

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Health to initiate enforcement action. “We have not yet received any complaint from the board. If and when we do, we will review it and respond fully,” Wheelabrator spokesman Paul Halloran wrote in an email to The Advocate.

Meanwhile, Michelle Nadeau, Wheelabrator’s Director of Communications and Community Engage ment, issued this statement in response to the latest noise concerns: Statement on Turbine Repairs “Repairs to the steam turbine at Wheelabrator Saugus were completed and the facility has been operating at full capacity since Wednesday. Consistent with our culture of continuous self-improvement, we have invested millions of dollars in technology upgrades and other improvements. Like any energy-generating facility, Wheelabrator Saugus periodically undergoes scheduled and occasionally unscheduled maintenance and repairs. In every case, we prioritize minimizing community impacts through a variety of means, such as use of advanced noise-reduction equipment and expediting the retention of experts and acquisition of new parts to keep the repair period as short as possible.”

As possible remedies, which the board has been discuss-

ing, Heffernan said members would require noise monitoring, environmental assessment work into the ammonia releases and correction, ground water and sediment sampling around the unlined landfill and for Wheelabrator to comply with the water provisions within the town.

Heffernan said the latest incidents are a continuation of past problems at the Wheelabrator plant. “What this board had been doing in executive session over the last two to three months is detailing out the issues that we’ve seen with Wheelabrator,” Heffernan said. “No one sitting up here would tell you that there aren’t any. We know there are.

And we certainly can’t ignore it. Specifically, several occurrences at the Wheelabrator facility would be a threat to public health, safety or the environment.”

Much of the public comment involved discussion about a special committee that the Board of Health agreed to create as a means of dealing with Wheelabrator on several related issues, including the date for closing the ash landfill.

One of the citizens who addressed the board at Monday night’s hearing was State Representative RoseLee Vincent (D-Revere), whose district includes Precincts 3 and 10 in Saugus. The Wheelabrator trash-to-energy plant is

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~ The Advocate Asks ~

Saugus voters discuss their preferences for presidential candidates Editor’s Note: For this week’s paper, we spent about five hours on Tuesday afternoon outside the Precinct 9 poll at Oaklandvale Elementary School and asked voters about their choices in the Massachusetts Presidential Primary and why they backed certain candidates. Hereare highlights of what the 30 voters who agreed to be interviewed on the record said about the candidates they supported.

President Donald Trump, Republican Joe Lamonica, 57 I Like Trump’s policies. I like what he’s doing. I don’t agree with a lot of his methods and tweets, but I would rather have somebody who is a little rash and gets things done instead of somebody who gives lip service. I just think that the liberal agenda is too radical.

Nunziante Leo, 26, a casino worker at Encore Boston Harbor in Everett Donald Trump does things by the law and he’s for America.

He does what’s best for America and puts America’s interests first. He’s for the constitution and he’s for the people. And I

A HUGE TRUMP SUPPORTER: Alphonse D’Amico, 92, a U.S. Marine veteran, says he believes President Trump could have accomplished a lot more during his first term with more cooperation and less interference from Congress.

don’t believe in socialism.

Norma D’Amico, 87, retired I believe we needed somebody to save our country. Donald Trump loves our country. He cares for the people. And he’s going to make us great again.

Christina Vierra, 62, singer and entertainer I support Donald Trump for president because he comes from outside of government and he’s shaking things up

that needed to be shaked up. of others until you help your- have done without the interference and if he had some coI don’t believe in the “sanctu- self first.

Alphonse D’Amico, 92, real operation. ary city” stuff. I support DonDanielle Salsman, 42, ald Trump because he’s taken estate businessman/entremother and part-time clerk a very strong stand against it. preneur Trump. Why? His results and for Saugus Public Schools He puts the U.S.A first.

I’m for Donald Trump. I supwhat he’s done. I don’t care Susan Colella, 67, retired I’m unenrolled and I voted what he is or who he is. It’s ported him four years ago, and Republican this time for Trump. about what he has done for our I like the way we’re going in this I believe in his policies more country. Imagine what he could country. I just like how he wants to secure our borders. than the Democrats. I That’s my biggest thing: don’t like what they stand securing the borders and for right now. I have votmaking sure nobody gets ed Democratic for years. I through. voted for Trump last time Ralph DiVirgilio, 43, in the general election, landscape/construction but not in the primary. I I voted for Trump just don’t like full-term aborlike most of my friends tion. I’m not for open borin the Marine Corps. You ders. don’t hear much about Anna Maria Vigorito, ISIS anymore. No one is 57, paraprofessional at perfect, especially when Melrose Public Schools it comes to politics. But I voted for Trump and I for better or worse, he want him to be reelected. knows how to get things As an immigrant, I agree done. Because of my miliwith him securing the tary background, I’d rather borders. I like everybody have somebody who you to come in legally, like I want to lead you when did. I’m all for immigrants.

I came here 47 years ago. A SAUGUS MOTHER WHO LOVES TRUMP: you go into combat. The I like the economy and I Danielle Salsman, 42, with sons Jameson, world is crazy enough as like having America first. 8, left and Jaxson, 7, says she appreciates it is.

I’m all for helping others, what President Trump has done to secure but you can’t take care the country’s borders.

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Caddy Farm site

Special Town Counsel advises City of Revere to deny developer’s request to accept Muzzey St. as public way Dear Honorable City Council requested that we convey the Members and Planning Board Town of Saugus’ position with respect to the proposed acMembers: ceptance of Muzzey Street as a This office is Special Town public way.

We previously appeared beCounsel to the Town of Saugus. We write to you at the di- fore the Planning Board at its rection of Saugus Town Man- January 21, 2020 hearing on ager, Scott Crabtree, who has this matter. At that time, we advised the Planning Board that Town of Saugus is opposed 8 Norwood St. the to any proposal for the develEverett opment of the Caddy Farm site (617) 387-9810 that contemplates the use of local Saugus or Revere streets Kitchen Hours: for general access to the site.

Mon-Thurs: 12-10pm As we explained at that time Fri-Sat: 12-11pm – and have reiterated multiple Sunday: 1pm-10pm times to the developer’s representatives – the development www.eight10barandgrille.com of this site should proceed as part of a master plan involving both Saugus and Revere, with the proposed uses of the site identified by the developer and a plan for access to the entire site via Route 1 only, with access to local roads for emergency access only. Under this approach, we have argued, the laying out of public streets should take place at the end of the permitting process – not at Served All Day Tues., March 17 its outset.

In order to understand what is at stake in this matter, it is necessary to consider the toWhere everyone’s tality of the Caddy Farm site, Irish for a Day! which, in its entirety, is a massive tract comprising approximately 44 acres of land in both Try our 16 ITEMS Saugus and Revere. It spans the area from Route 1 northbound on the west to the former MBTA Saugus Branch rail line (which is today part of the Northern Strand Community Trail) on the east. It is bounded to the south by high voltage SINCE electrical lines and to the north by a single-family residential neighborhood serviced by lowvolume, dead-end residential Get Your Vehicle Winter Ready! streets such as Tuttle Lane, Nor-

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The proposal that is presently before you seeks to lay out Muzzey Street as a public way of the City of Revere, effectively extending Eustis Street, which is a public way of the Town of Saugus. As proposed, it would lead from Eustis Street towards Route 1, and would dead-end at another point along the Revere/Saugus line, with an additional road stub leading into Saugus, described as “future construction”. The roadway plan (copy attached) shows a connection to Treher Street and a future connection to Mildred Street, both unbuilt, private, paper streets in Saugus that lead to Route 1 northbound.

Problematically, the proposed layout plan gives no information whatsoever regarding the intended use of the property; thus, there is no way to ascertain whether the road, if approved, would be adequate for the use(s) of the land. When requested to explain the proposed use of the property, the developer has stated only that the “market will dictate” the use. There is also nothing on the plan preventing the developer from creating additional connections to local streets, such as Laurel Street, to which the developer’s initially-filed Muzzey Street layout plan showed a connection.

Since it was laid out as a public street nearly 70 years ago, Eustis Street has always been a low-volume, dead end local street whose sole purpose has been to provide access to the single family residences that abut this road. The proposal before you would not only extend Eustis Street, it also proposes to connect to other road-

ways in the developer’s Saugus land, and via these roads would enable direct through-traffic access to and from Route 1 to Essex Street and all local Saugus and Revere roads accessed thereby. This would result in the creation of a “cut-through” road, which would funnel significant traffic away from the larger “arterial” and “collector” roadways designed to handle such traffic and towards Eustis Street, a local road that is simply not designed to handle this traffic influx.

As discussed at the Planning Board’s January 21 meeting, the Town of Saugus has repeatedly requested that the developer provide a conceptual development plan of the property to the Town in advance of any formal discussion of any land development agreement and/ or memorandum of understanding and before any road acceptance proposals come to a vote. That development plan must provide for primary access only via Route 1, and must include permanent deed restrictions preventing access to local roads (other than for emergency vehicles). In addition, we explained that any consideration of the laying out and acceptance of streets in either Saugus or Revere would be premature until a master plan for the site and its proposed use(s) is presented and approved by both communities.

We believe that this position is consistent with the expressed concerns of Revere elected officials, Mayor Arrigo’s office, and the Revere Planning Department, and echoes sentiments expressed by multiple members of the Planning Board.

As you know, the Planning

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Rather, the developer’s request to lay out and accept Muzzey Street as a public way should be denied. If/when, in the future, the developer reconsiders its ill-advised stance and shows a willingness to work with both our communities, perhaps this matter can be revisited at the appropriate point. At the present time, however, the developer, through both its actions and its notable inactions, has created an impasse in the development of the site as it relates to Saugus.

In conclusion, on behalf of the Town of Saugus, we respectfully urge the Planning Board and the City Council to deny the Caddy Farm developer’s request to lay out and accept Muzzey Street as a public way at this juncture but allow the Developer without prejudice to file alternative plans in the future.

Board’s January 21 meeting hearing on this matter was continued for the purpose of giving the developer an opportunity to reach out to the Town of Saugus to address their concerns and to provide the development plan that the Town has requested.

We wish that we could report to you today that some progress has been made since then.

However, rather than initiating the necessary big-picture conversation regarding the development of the site, the Caddy Farm developer instead opted to file two additional piecemeal applications (1) requesting that the Town of Saugus lay out two more public “roads to nowhere” on the Saugus side of the Town line, and (2) seeking subdivision approval to extend Warden Street to provide an additional access point to/from the site via local residential streets in Saugus.

In an informal meeting between this office and representatives of the developer held on February 12, we advised the developer that the Town

of Saugus is interested in working with the developer and the City of Revere on developing a master plan for the Caddy Farm site, and we requested that the developer withdraw its premature road layout applications (including the application presently before you) as a showing that the developer is willing to work collaboratively and in good faith with our two communities towards the shared goal of the master planning of the site. This request was flatly refused by the developer and its counsel.

The Town of Saugus’s position in this matter has been abundantly clear for months, yet the developer continues to refuse to play ball in terms of the master planning of the site – insisting instead on trying to pressure the Town into taking action by means of piecemeal, Very truly yours, premature road layout proposREGNANTE STERIO LLP als. Given the developer’s refusSpecial Town Counsel, Town al to cooperate with the Town’s reasonable requests, the Town of Saugus

By THEODORE C. REGNANTE, of Saugus sees no purpose that would be served by postpon- ESQ. JESSE D. SCHOMER, ESQ. ing this matter any further.

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Janet Broatch, 78, retired I voted for Biden. I just have no interest in anyone in the Republican Party. I liked a lot of the other people (Democratic candidates). I liked Amy Klobuchar. I think we need somebody who’s there who knows what’s going on. God knows the jerk we have there now doesn’t know anything, and he treats people poorly. Biden has been there eight years [as

Joseph Biden, Democrat James Lawrence, 73, business owner He already has the experience as a former vice president and the experience from around the world. He can do the better job than all of the other candidates.

Josephine Lawrence, 70, business owner I agree with my husband that he’s the best candidate.

Rieng Kim, 36, produce worker I like Biden, because he’s a

vice president] and he’s a gentleman. I can’t stand how the Republicans have stood by this president – allow him to do what he’s done and just follow him like sheep.

Margaret Calla, 72, retired I think Joe Biden is going to make a change that we need.

I don’t want to go socialism in this country. It’s between Joe [Biden] and Bernie [Sanders], but I don’t think Bernie is going to make it. I just want to get rid of Trump.

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Saugus Faith Notes The latest listing of upcoming events and programs at Saugus places of worship

Corned Beef & Cabbage Supper at First Congregational The First Congregational Church in Saugus Center will host its popular Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper on Saturday, March 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. The menu consists of corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, Irish soda bread, drinks and dessert. The cost is a $12 per person donation.

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Helping hungry students The Saugus United ParFarewell lunch ish Food Pantry – in collabfor Rev. Heike Interim Pastor Heike Werder oration with the Saugus will be leaving the First Con- Faith Community, the Saugregational Church soon. gus School Superintendent Church members are plan- and area businesses and orning a special farewell lunch ganizations – is running an for Rev. Heike at 11 a.m. on initiative called “Healthy StuMarch 8, following the 10 a.m. dents-Healthy Saugus” that service. Church members and aims to address food insepeople in the Saugus Faith curity in the Saugus public

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cent as last week into the weekend, we had yet another intolerable noise event that has occurred at Wheelabrator Saugus. This is becoming an all too familiar pattern for residents of East Saugus and the Riverside section of Revere,” Vincent told the Board of Health.

“Sadly, Wheelabrator always has an excuse to try to explain their problems away. This time the noise was caused by a damaged oil deflector.

Last time it was a silencer that broke. The time before that, their entire plant went down because of a raccoon,” Vincent said. “The one common denominator in all of these issues is the age of the dinosaur of a plant. The bottom line is Wheelabrator Saugus cannot meet today’s standards, and it’s the people who live in its shadow who truly pay the price, which is unjust.”

Noise complaints emanat-

trash-to-energy plant last year prompted the Board of Health to conduct a show cause hearing in August. A dozen people testified. Heavy fines and a shutdown of Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc.’s trash-toenergy incinerator were the worst-case ramifications of the enforcement action initiated by the Board of Health back then.

The board called on Wheelabrator to attend the meeting to publicly explain what happened, why it happened and what the company would do to keep it from happening again. The board was expected to take action within a month after the show cause hearing, but never did.

Wheelabrator Saugus, Inc. later agreed to a number of measures – including hiring an acoustical consultant – to prevent or reduce loud noise generated at its plant similar to the sounds that disrupted

Bagging groceries, 4th Thursday of the month at p.m.: First Congregational Church UCC, 300 Central St. Calling all faiths Got a special event at your parish that you would like to tell the community about?

Email the information under the subject line Saugus Advocate Faith Notes to mvoge@comcast.net. There is no charge for letting the public k now about your event. neighborhoods in Revere and Saugus last summer during repairs at the plant.

The company could face administrative civil penalties ranging from $250 to $1,000 per day if it violates the provisions of a nine-page administrative consent order recently signed by an attorney for Wheelabrator and an official at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Northeast Regional Office.

“The parties have agreed to enter into this Consent Order because they agree that it is in their own interests, and in the public interest, to proceed promptly with the action called for herein rather than to expend additional time and resources litigating the matter,” explains the document signed by Michael F. O’Friel, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Wheelabrator Saugus, Inc., and Eric Worrall, MassDEP’s Northeast Regional Director.

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ou know all about big PGA winners such as Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, but do you know the player with the most tour wins? It isn’t any of the above.

It isn’t even Mickey Wright from last week’s column. It is Kathy Whitworth.

Kathrynne Ann Whitworth was born September 27, 1939, in Monahans, Texas. The family moved to Jal, New Mexico, where her father owned a hardware store. She started playing golf at the age of 15 in New Mexico and won the New Mexico State Amateur Championship in 1957 and again in 1958. She briefly attended Odessa College before turning professional in 1958 at the age of 19.

Whitworth spent four years on the tour before winning her first LPGA tour tournament in 1962 in the Kelly Girl Open. Kathy started out poorly the first year and considered quitting professional golf after earning only $1,300. She went to the renowned teacher of golf Harvey Penick, who convinced her to keep playing and gave her advice on her

swing. As a young woman on the tour she became friends with Mickey Wright, Betsy Rawls, Gloria Armstrong and Jackie Pung, who also convinced her to keep at it, that it takes a while to become a leading player.

Kathy won at least one tournament each year from 1962 through 1978, having great years in 1965 with eight wins, nine in 1966, eight in 1967, and 10 in 1968.

Kathy Whitworth won 80 LPGA Tour titles, six more than the second-place golfer, Mickey Wright. Among her major championships were LPGA Championship, which is now named the Women’s PGA Championship, three times, 1967, 1971 and 1975; the Titleholders twice, 1965 and 1966; and the Western Open in 1967.

She was the tour money winner, 1965 through 1968, and 1970 through 1973; the LPGA Tour Player of the Year 1966 through 1969 and 1971 through 1973; won the LPGA Vare Trophy 1965 through 1967, and 1969 through 1972 which is the award for the best scoring average for the year; Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year 1965 and 1966;

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ormer Vice President Joseph R. Biden was the favorite of Saugus voters on the Democratic ballot in Tuesday’s state presidential primary. Biden beat Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders 1,723 to 1,231, according to results compiled by the Town Clerk’s Office.

The 34 percent voter turnout fell far short of the 40 to 50 percent that was expected by election officials.

Four years ago, 8,105 (45.3 percent) of the town’s 17,897 registered voters turned out for the presidential primary. Sanders won 49 percent of Saugus voters in the Democratic Primary that year, nosing out the eventual party nominee Hilary Clinton, 2,129 to 2,112. Close to 69 percent of those Saugus residents voting in the Republican Primary voted for Donald Trump, who captured 51 per-

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In this year’s Republican Primary, Trump took Saugus again by a rout. But Trump pulled fewer votes this time -- 1,692 compared to 2,512 four years ago when there were 13 Republican candidates on the ballot. This year, there were only four, with former Massachusetts Governor William Weld drawing 66 votes as the runner-up in Saugus.

But Trump’s overall vote was still 461 votes more than Sanders and only 31 votes less than Biden drew. Biden drew 38 percent of the Democratic votes cast Tuesday. Sanders received 27 percent.

Biden topped the Democratic field in each of the town’s 10 precincts. Statewide, Biden re-

Biden. Basically, he’s been around for a long time and I think he deserves a shot, and tired I’m for Biden. He’s more I think he can beat Trump. I knowledgeable and has more like Bernie, but I don’t think he experience than any of them. can win.

Hopefully, he’ll beat Trump.

Angela Emmanuel, 35, Bernie Sanders, Democrat Nolan Myers, 20, college quality control/pharmaceustudent ticals I like Sanders. I don’t agree Biden. I think he’s more for immigration. He’s more for with Biden and nobody realequality – that’s the main rea- ly stands a chance to even get the nomination other than Bersons why I voted for him.

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ceived 34 percent of the vote compared to Sander’s 27 percent.

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren received 21 percent of the Massachusetts Democratic vote for third place.

But her showing in Saugus was worse: She received 580 votes, or 13 percent of the total, for fourth place. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg received 660 votes, or 16 percent of the total, to finish in third place in Saugus.

Other Democratic candidates receiving votes: Pete Buttigieg, 114 Amy Klobuchar, 55 Tulsi Gabbard, 52 Tom Steyer, 29 Deval Patrick, 25 Michael Bennet, 5 Andrew Yang, 4 Cory Booker, 2 Julian Castro, 2 Marianne Williamson, 2 John K. DeLaney, 1

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Here’s how you can help Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) make sure no Saugus children go hungry (Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the HS2 Board of Directors.)

Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) is a nonprofit group of volunteers that are helping to offset food insecurity households. HS2 provides a weekend supply of nutritious food for each eligible child when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends or school holidays during the school year.

HS2 relies on donations to create take-home grocery bags. All food is nonperishable and provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates.

Organizations, businesses and individual citizens are encouraged to collect items and

Salem Five Bank, 855 Broadcontribute them to the overall community effort. Items have way, Saugus Saugus McDonald’s Northbeen carefully chosen for their high vitamin and nutrient con- bound, 738 Broadway, Saugus Saugus McDonald’s Southtent. We ask that donations are not expired and come only bound,127 Broadway, Saugus from this list: Help us bag the food Macaroni & Cheese, 7.5 oz.

Volunteers are always welPeanut Butter, 15 oz.

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Canned beans Canned meals (i.e., Soups, Chilis, SpaghettiOs, Raviolis) Fruit cups Oatmeal packets Cold Cereal Granola bars Pasta Pasta sauce (cans only, no glass) Donation bins are located at: Saugus Town Hall, 298 Central St., Saugus

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Oaklandvale Elementary School celebrates Read Across America 2020

LET’S READ: Retired Saugus Police Department K-9 Officer Tim Fawcett keeps the class interested as he reads from a Dr. Seuss book at Oaklandvale Elementary School.

HERE’S A GOOD STORY: Saugus Fire Chief Michael Newberry reads from one of his favorite Dr. HELPING OUT: Several members of the Saugus High School Seuss books to students at Oaklandvale Elementary School. (Courtesy Photos to The Saugus Advocate) Student Council were on hand to assist during Monday’s very year, in honor of Read 1998 Saugus High School grad- University (2002). She also re- “Read Across America 2020” observance at the Oaklandvale Across America and the uate, has worked for 10 years in ceived two Master’s Degrees: Elementary School. late and great Dr. Seuss, Oak- Saugus Public Schools. She re- in Special Education from Sa- to becoming a Special Educa- tive, a Stoneham-based comlandvale School does some- ceived her Bachelor of Science lem State College (2006) and tion teacher in Saugus Public pany that serves students with thing special to celebrate. This degree in Communications in Reading and Literacy from Schools in 2009, Small worked various disabilities in grades year the teachers chose a book Disorders from Northeastern Endicott College (2009). Prior six years for SEEM Collabora- Pre-K through age 22.) that sparked an interest and decorated their door to exemplify. We were also fortunate to have many guest readers come in to read to the students. These readers included Fire Chief Michael Newbury, Retired K-9 Police Officer Tim Fawcett and several members from the Saugus High School Student Council. We all were excited to celebrate the spirit of reading!

(Editor’s Note: This article and the courtesy photos were submitted to The Saugus Advocate by Oaklandvale Elementary School reading specialist Karen Small. Small, a veteran educator in the Saugus Public Schools and the reading specialist at the Oaklandvale Elementary School, coordinated Monday’s observance of Read Across America Day while also honoring the birthday (March 2) of Dr. Seuss (the late Theodor Seuss Geisel), the famous American children’s book author and cartoonist who wrote more than 60 books HANGING WITH THE CHIEF: A class at Oaklandvale Elementary School hangs with Fire Chief Michael Newberry after he reads under that pen name. Small, a to them.

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Moulton shares thoughts on coronavirus Dear Editor: My team and I have re ceived a lot of calls and questions about the coronavirus over the last few weeks.

There is a lot of information out there, some good, some scary and some totally false.

I wanted to take a moment to share some steps you can take to be prepared and stay healthy, as well as some general information about the virus so you can stay informed.

It’s impor tant, first and foremost, to recognize we are fortunate to live in a region and country that leads the world when it comes to responding to public health emergencies. We have experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and at hospitals, in labs and on college and university campuses across the country who are working night and day to develop treatments, a vaccine and a better test kit for this virus.

I strongly support investing more in the CDC and the Na-

tional Institutes of Health because the cost of preventing something like this is way cheaper than the cost of responding to it. There’s a political argument to make about how much the president has cut medical re search budgets over the last few years, but there will be time for that debate later.

Right now, you should know that there are some smart people at work within our government who are stepping up to manage this problem and I know that leaders across the Commonwealth are working together.

In any public health emergency, it is important to get good, verified information.

Check in with the experts at CDC.gov for the latest and most accurate information.

Read trusted news sources like your local newspaper.

And, know that the people commenting on Facebook and Twitter are probably not public health experts.

The good news about coronavirus, if there is any, is that

if you know how to protect yourself from the flu, you know how to protect yourself from coronavirus. The public health exper ts my team and I have spent the last few weeks talking to all say the same things: • Wash your hands with hot, soapy water for at least 20 seconds.

• Cover your mouth, ideally with an elbow, when you cough or sneeze.

• Get a flu shot, not necessarily because it will prevent the spread of coronavirus, but so that you stay healthy and out of the doctor’s office.

• Like I tell my team, use your sick days. If you’re not feeling well, stay home from work and get better.

I wor k for you and I’m standing by to help. I am also making sure the federal government is working with our state and local communities to keep you healthy and safe.

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To be eligible for the Principal’s List, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.7; to be eligible for First Honors, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.3; to be eligible for Second Honors, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

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Strong second half highlights season for Saugus boys

By Greg Phipps

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he Saugus High School boys’ basketball team had qualified for the playoffs when they had just three wins due to a state rule regarding regular-season wins against higher-division opponents. But the team’s performance during the second half of the season proved the defining stretch for head coach Mark Bertrand and his squad in 2019-20. The Sa-

chems completed the regular season by winning six of their final eight games, including four Northeastern Conference wins, and entered the postseason feeling good about their chances to make some headway in the Div. 3 North tournament.

That did not materialize, as No. 13 Saugus was ousted, 56-45, by fourth-seeded Watertown in the first round last Tuesday. The game was com-

Transfer guard Myles Manalaysay proved a Center Nick Israelson made steady progress valuable addition by making the Northeastern throughout his varsity career, which Conference all-star team. culminated in a solid senior campaign.

petitive. Saugus trailed by four at halftime before struggling in the third quarter. The Sachems fought back in the final period with some clutch shots from Christian Correia (14 points) and Mason Nickolas (12 points) but it wasn’t enough. Fourfor-12 shooting from the free throw line (0-for-5 in the second half) really hurt.

Still, Bertrand said his team never stopped battling. “Overall I was happy with the effort of the team. They never gave up and that also sums up our season; we never gave up and won most of our games with second-half efforts,” he pointSaugus senior Christian Correia closed out a great career by ed out. Saugus finished 9-12 placing fourth on the school’s all-time scoring list. (Advocate Photos overall and 5-9 in league play.

by Greg Phipps) Coach Bertrand praised the

performance of his senior captains Correia and Michael Bertrand and their ability to keep the group together and on the same page even when the team sat at 3-9 through 12 games. He also cited senior starting center Nick Israelson for his effort all season, and backups Karl Moise and Andrew Aguilar for doing all that was asked of them.

“They brought outstanding effort every day and a winning attitude. I’m proud of all five of the seniors,” Bertrand said.

“Great students and leaders on the court and off. All are getting into great colleges.”

Correia and Myles Manalaysay both made the conference all-star team. Correia celebrated making the 1,000-ca-

reer-point milestone and ended up as the school’s fourth alltime leading scorer with 1,038 points.

Coach Bertrand said one of the season’s memorable moments was the last regularseason game at home – a 5147 win over Medford. “The kids gave me the game ball in the locker room after the game,” he remembered. “A special moment for me, and one of four lasting memories [from that game], along with Christian stealing the ball and laying it in to seal the win, Mason hitting one of the biggest threes of the year to give us the lead in the final minutes and Michael diving all over the floor and playing great defense.”

Saugus basketball players named to all-star team

By Greg Phipps

ceived Northeastern Conference (NEC) all-star honors for hree Saugus High School 2019-20. Meanwhile, two playgirls’ basketball players re- ers from the boys’ team re-

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ceived all-league recognition.

Taylor Bogdanski was one of six players league-wide named to the all-NEC team while teammates Molly Granara and Kiley Ronan received all-star nods.

Girls head coach Mark Schruender said Bogdanski, Granara and Ronan have been playing varsity since their freshman season and helped lead the program to an impressive 59-30 overall record (an average of nearly 15 wins per year) during that span. “That has happened despite our school having a lower enrollment than 80 percent of the teams we play. It is the most wins any class has ever had at Saugus High as far as I know,” Schruender observed.

Bogdanski was perhaps Saugus’s most effective offensive threat, especially inside the paint. She led the team in

scoring on several occasions this season. Granara came on strong the second half of the season and became a force up front both offensively and defensively. She also had a major impact on the boards.

Ronan was the team’s defensive specialist at the guard position, who could shut down the opposing team’s best scorers with her tenacity. She also had a knack for steals and was a strong penetrator to the basket on offense.

On the boys’ side, Christian Correia, who reached and surpassed the 1,000 career points plateau, and transfer guard Myles Manalaysay notched all-star honors. Correia ended up fourth all time in scoring at Saugus with 1,038 points while Manalaysay proved a valuable asset at the guard position and

almost always finished among the team’s scoring leaders. Correia was Saugus’s go-to guy and the player the team ran its offense around. He was also a major factor in the rebound category, finishing with several double-double efforts during the season. Manalaysay transferred to Saugus from the powerful Lynn English program and eventually fit in nicely with his quickness, scoring prowess and ability to get to loose balls.

“I’m very happy for them.

They both had great years,” said head coach Mark Bertrand. “It was a great moment for Christian and our program, with him getting his 1,000 points and how he did it.” Corriea reached the milestone when he exploded for 43 points in a late-season contest at Northeast Metro Tech.

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Saugus girls fall in first round “We had a group of underclassmen who did everything the right way. They did not play as much as our seniors, but they put the work in at practice and were good teammates all year,” he said.

“We have 15 values, which we call our Pyramid of Success.

Some of those values include team unity, maximum daily effort, and humility. I am really proud of how our entire roster embraced those values regardless of the outcome of the games.”

The six departing seniors (all captains of this year’s squad) are Taylor Bogdanski, Molly Granara and Kiley Ronan, who have played at the varsity level since their freshmen season, and Shaylin Groark, Jessica Nazzaro and Jill Ricupero, who played varsity since their sophomore years. The Lady Sachems have earned 59 wins over the past four seasons.

“More important than the

By Greg Phipps

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s always, the defense was there for the Saugus High School girls’ basketball team.

Unfortunately, the Lady Sachems struggled on the offensive end and that led to a 40-32 defeat to a red-hot Newburyport team last Friday night at home in the quarterfinal round of the Div. 2 North playoffs. The third-seeded Lady Sachems received a bye in the opening round and may have been the victim of too much time off after the regular season, as they had difficulty making their shots against sixth-seeded Newburyport. Saugus trailed by three after one quarter and seven at halftime. They managed just nine points in the entire first half but only trailed 16-9 thanks to their stalwart defensive play.

“Our defense was solid but our offense was not. At times we were over-dribbling and rushing up tough, contested shots,” said head coach Mark Schruender. “Other times, we got great looks at the hoop but the shots did not fall. The good news was our defense kept us in it, as it had all season. We were holding them to one shot and sometimes no shots by forcing turnovers.”

Despite the defensive effort, the Lady Sachems still found themselves behind by a 2715 margin entering the final period. They battled back to within six (scoring 17 points in the fourth quarter, more than the first three periods combined), but it wasn’t enough in the end. “We thought that if we held them in the 30s we

wins are the important relationships these players have forged. Speaking only for myself, I am so thankful for the time that I’ve spent with these players,” Schruender said of this year’s senior contingent.

“I had four of them as a teacher in the sixth grade and followed all six of them on their travel team since they were in the sixth grade. I’m sad that I’ll never get to coach them at practice or give them a pregame speech again.”

Schruender added that he’ll miss the close bond he made with the graduating seniors.

“When you spend so much time with a group, I don’t think it’s a stretch to say they are almost family,” he observed. “I have a deep appreciation for the work they put in and the way they have built our culture to what it is today.”

Senior Taylor Bogdanski made the all-NEC team in helping the Lady Sachems to a 16-5 finish in 201920. (Advocate Photos by Greg Phipps)

would have a shot,” Schruender pointed out. “Were it not for fouling them late to try to get the ball back, we would have held them to that point total in all likelihood.”

Newburyport’s defense was part of the problem as well.

“They were bigger than us and altered our shots at the rim,” Schruender said. “They also had excellent quickness and discipline with their perimeter defenders. We shot a season low field goal percentage as a result and just couldn’t overcome that to

win.”

With a 16-5 overall finish, Schruender said, this season established the program’s best winning percentage in the 21st centur y, and he emphasized that winning is not the top priority for the Saugus program.

Growth both on and off the court is the major objective.

Senior guard Shaylin Groark played her final game in a Saugus uniform last Friday in an opening round loss to Newburyport.

Fallon Millerick is one of several solid players returning next season for the Saugus girls.

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New Saugus Laws

New Board of Heath bylaws banning plastic bags and polystyrene food containers take effect next week annual routine food retail and food service inspections.

These are highlights of the article approved this week by the Annual Town Meeting and the proposal members will consider on May 20.

By Mark E. Vogler

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ffective next Thursday (March 12), it will be against the law, at least in Saugus, for food service establishments and retail businesses to use plastic bags and polystyrene food containers.

The Annual Town Meeting last May approved two articles authored by Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) – one designed to reduce the use of polystyrene; and the second one to eliminate single use plastic checkout bags that are distributed in town while promoting the use of reusable bags.

Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s Office recently issued a press release announcing the new bylaws, which can carry fines of up to $100 a day for violations. Meanwhile, the Saugus Health Department issued a mailing to all food establishment owners and operators notifying them of the upcoming effective date and enforcement.

The new bylaws were approved last September by the state Attorney General’s Office: Article 15, “Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw,” serves to protect the Town’s unique natural beauty and its water and natural resources by eliminating single use plastic checkout bags that are distributed in the Town of Saugus and to

A CATALYST FOR TOWN’S NEW ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS: Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Ann Devlin, who is also president of Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE), expresses joy last May after Town Meeting approved a bylaw reducing the use of polystyrene food containers. SAVE instigated the new law and another one that bans the use of plastic check-out bags.(Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler)

promote reusable bags.

Article 16, “Polystyrene Food Container Reduction Bylaw,” serves to eliminate polystyrene food and beverage containers in the best interest of the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Saugus.

“The Town of Saugus thanks residents and business owners for their cooperation of these efforts and compliance

during this transitional period,” the press release from the Town Manager’s Office noted.

To learn more about the new bylaws, visit the Saugus Health Department website at www. saugus-ma.gov/board-health or contact the Saugus Health Department at 781-231-4117.

In its letter to local businesses, the Health Department said it will start to enforce the bylaws starting March 12, during

“Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw” Use Regulations: Thin-film single-use plastic bags shall not be distributed, used, or sold for checkout or other purposes at any retail store or grocery store within the Town of Saugus.

If a retail store provides or sells checkout bags to customers, the bags must be recyclable paper bags or reusable checkout bags.

Thin-film plastic bags used to contain dry-cleaning, newspapers, produce, meat, bulk foods, wet items and other similar merchandise, typically without handles, are still permissible.

Enforcement: The responsibility of the Board of Health, which shall determine the monitoring process, which may be limited to responding to citizen reports.

Penalties: Noncriminal disposition fines – first offense, warning; second offense, $50 per day; third and each subsequent offense, $100 per day.

Effective Date: Six months after approval of the bylaw by the state Attorney General’s Of-

fice, or Jan. 1, 2020, whichever is later. The Board of Health could exempt a retail store from the requirements for a period of up to six months upon a finding of undue hardship or if a retail store needs additional time to draw down an inventory of checkout bags.

“Polystyrene Food Container Reduction Bylaw” Use Regulations: Food establishments are prohibited from dispensing prepared food to customers in disposable food service containers.

Enforcement: The responsibility of the Board of Health, which shall determine the monitoring process, which may be limited to responding to citizen reports.

Penalties: Noncriminal disposition fines – first offense, warning; second offense, $50 per day; third and each subsequent offense, $100 per day.

Effective Date: Six months after approval of the bylaw by the state Attorney General’s Office, or Jan. 1, 2020, whichever is later. The Board of Health could exempt a food establishment from the requirements for a period of up to six months upon a finding of undue hardship or if a food service establishment needs additional time to draw down an inventory of foam polystyrene disposable food service containers.

School Committee Member Hatch calls District Review Report school district’s “Bible” for turning Saugus Public Schools around

By Mark E. Vogler

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everal members of the Finance Committee were clearly troubled by a scathing report of the School Department that was released last fall by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

With the amount of money that the town has been spending on the school district in recent years, the findings of The District Review Report of Saugus Public Schools raised serious questions as to whether the district has been spending its money wisely or even knows how it’s been spending its money.

“That report is not a very glorious report,” admitted Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi,

Jr., after committee members quizzed him at Wednesday night’s budget review session.

“No one person owns it. It clearly states we haven’t been working together on anything,” he said.

DeRuosi and Pola G. Andrews, the School District’s Director of Finance and Administration, sat down at the table in the first floor conference room at Saugus Town Hall briefing the committee on a multitude of aspects of the School Department’s proposed budget for the 2021 Fiscal Year that begins July 1.

Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s proposed budget includes $30,075,250 for the School Department -- a $500,000 increase over the 2020 fiscal year budget approved last spring by Town

Meeting.

But the amount earmarked for Saugus Public Schools in the manager’s spending plan for 2021 Fiscal Year that begins July 1 is still $1.9-million less than what the School Committee voted unanimously to support last month.

At the outset of Wednesday night’s budget session, DeRuosi singled out the highly critical District Review Report as a crucial document that will have significant impact on next year’s proposed school spending plan.

The 90-page report that involved a comprehensive review of the entire Saugus Public Schools “was not that flattering,” the superintendent told the committee.

Yet, the report was one of two impacts on the proposed

school budget, according to DeRuosi.

“We put together a budget that would help meet those needs,” he said. The second major impact was the election of a new School Committee, which reflects a message of what the community is looking for in its education system.

“I believe this budget reflects a comprehensive review” along with the election fallout, he suggested.

School Committee Member John Hatch told the Finance Committee that the district review is a valuable guide for school officials and community leaders in making needed improvements in the town’s education as the town looks forward to the opening

of a new Saugus Middle-High School this spring.

“That comprehensive review of the district has become a bible to the five of us,” Hatch said.

“We carry it around every day,” he added.

“I can see why the education system has fallen off in 16 years.”

Hatch stressed patience, teamwork and commitment to turning things around.

“In order for us to fix the system, we need to work together,” he said.

DeRuosi noted that poor leadership and constant turnover in School Committees and superintendents contributed to the district’s regression.

“This document is calling out a district that is struggling

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Local robotics teams compete for world championships Saugus residents on two teams competing for robotics world championships

Team Steam Punks: eighth grade students McLaren Cook of Wenham, Matias W. Gebriel of Saugus, Sebastian DiModica of Saugus and seventh-grader Matthew Chatterton of Lynn.

Team Bros: elementary school students Ralph Gerber of Peabody, Brendon Sharwood of Saugus, Coach David Cook They have Nicholas Saia of Saugus and Gabriel Barbosa of Lynn. (Courtesy photos to The Saugus Advocate) to make complex decisions (Editor’s Note: This article was – consisting of eighth grade ementary students Ralph Ger- quickly, under pressure, and submitted by Christine Saia of students McLaren Cook of ber (Peabody), Brendon Shar- in front of large crowds. These Saugus, the Director of Admis- Wenham, Matias W. Gebriel wood (Saugus), Nicholas Saia kids not only discover what sions and Community Engage- of Saugus, Sebastian DiMod- (Saugus) & Gabriel Barbosa they are capable of techniment at North Shore Christian ica of Saugus and seventh- (Lynn) – placed highest of all cally, they also learn how to grader Matthew Chatterton of elementary teams in the tour- work in teams, how to win well School) Lynn – won the premier event nament to qualify for the el- and how to lose well, what it N o r t h S h o r e C h r i s t i a n at the tournament, The Team- ementary division of the Ro- means to encourage and to be School (NSCS) won the Mas- work Challenge Alliance Com- botics World Championships. encouraged. The program is as “In addition to all the hands- much about building characsachusetts/Rhode Island VEX petition. This win qualifies the IQ Robotics State Champi- Steam Punks for the Middle on learning that goes into de- ter as it is about building roonship held at Quinsigam- School Robotics World Cham- signing and building the ro- bots.”

NSCS began the robotics ond Community College in pionships in Kentucky on April bots, these tournaments provide a microcosm of real-life program because they beWorcester last Saturday, Feb- 26-28. ruary 29. Team Steam Punks Team Bros – consisting of el- experiences for our kids,” said lieve the best way to instill a

DISTRICT’S “BIBLE” with leadership,” he said.

Finance Committee Chair Kenneth DePatto said he thought the report was a useful document that should be accessible to anyone who was interested in improving Saugus Public Schools.

DeRuosi, who received the report last August, said he might consider posting the full report on the School Department website.

That’s a recommendation The Saugus Advocate made soon after it began publishing weekly stories about the report last year.

Anyone who is interested in viewing the report can go to the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website and look for District Review Report.

During this week’s Finance Committee meeting, DePatto referred to page 73 of the report which focused on net

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school spending.

Net school spending by Saugus Public Schools has consistently exceeded the required level over the past decade by margins ranging from 17.3 percent to 49.3 percent.

Yet, questions have been raised whether the school district’s resources are being allocated adequately and effectively.

“Many principals, teachers, and students expressed concern and frustration with the history of allocation of financial resources, which they stated has led to an inadequate deployment of staff, both at the leadership level and in key school-based roles, and insufficient provision of learning materials, textbooks, and supplies,” the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education notes in 90-page document titled the “District Review Report of Saugus Public Schools.

“Whether accurate or not, the widespread perception that the allocation of resources is inadequate and ineffective may be creating the impression that the district is not fully supporting the needs of staff and students,” the report suggests.

“The current allocation of resources may not be sufficient to improve students’ performance, opportunities, and outcomes.”

Those are the observations of a team of educational consultants that visited the school district for a four-day period back in March as part of its research for the report.

The District Review -- a process that every school district undergoes periodically (Saugus Public Schools had its last one in 2010) is used to assess a school district’s strengths and weaknesses and offer recommendations that can be used to make significant improvements in a school system.

lifelong interest in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) is to provide fun, engaging, and hands-on opportunities to explore and experience these for themselves. By its nature, robotics inherently incorporates all four pillars of STEM. This clean sweep of both the middle school and elementary school divisions of the invitation-only State Championships put NSCS firmly on the map as a high-quality STEM school on the North Shore and in Massachusetts.

This week on Saugus TV Monday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 9 -- Special Town Meeting ***LIVE*** Tuesday, March 9 at 7 p.m. on Channel 8 – Clif tondale Church Service from March 1 Wednesday, March 10 at 8 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting from March 5 Thursday, March 11 at 7 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting ***LIVE*** Friday, March 12 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board Meeting from March 5 Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9, &

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there’s changes that need to be made. I will make up my mind in the next day or so,” he said.

Looks like a routine and quick meeting on paper. But it could be a long night if Long decides to re-seek the moderator’s post.

By Mark Vogler It will be a secret ballot with an opportunity for each of the candidates to give a three-minute talk, according to Long.

And the victor must win with at least 26 votes – the majority ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about of the 50-members. this week in Saugus.

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Giving politics a bad name Over the course of my career, I have always enjoyed spending time outside a local election polling location, sampling the views of voters who proudly exercised one of this country’s greatest freedoms – the right to vote.

One of my first stories four years ago when I began working as Editor at The Saugus Advocate was to do a local angle story on the state’s presidential primary. So, I wound up spending a couple of hours interviewing people and taking photographs at the Precinct 9 polling place at Oaklandvale Elementary School. I talked to 25 people during the two hours I was there.

I decided to hang out again outside Precinct 9 on Tuesday.

Despite much better weather than the chilly, finger-numbing day of four years earlier, my reporting wasn’t as productive this time. It took me five hours to grab 30 people this time.

And instead of getting a good sample of local voters’ views of the presidential candidates, a lot of folks didn’t want to talk this time unless they spoke anonymously. Several people who represented themselves as Trump backers said they are afraid of possible consequences for publicly praising President Trump.

“I don’t get my customers angry,” one voter told me.

“Hey, this is a cliquey town and I don’t want to wind up getting abused. You know how it goes in Saugus,” another voter said.

What a bunch of hogwash, I thought. People publicly acknowledging their allegiance to President Trump and they’re afraid of being persecuted in a town that supported Trump with 54 percent of the vote four years ago? Right.

Then I ran into a couple of young liberal voters who gave me some good quotes on why they backed Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. But a couple of hours later, I received a text from one of them requesting that the photo I took and the interview that went with it not be published. Her friend made the same request.

Actually, I could have denied their requests and run the interview with the photo, because they knew they were talking to a reporter. But for the sake of a human interest story coming out of a small town, I gave them a pass.

But I got wondering about voters who shared their views freely and then sought privacy on their right to vote. That’s certainly a first in my 45-yearplus newspaper career.

I do respect the right of the old-timers who hold near and dear their right to privacy about who they vote for. I know a few folks like that.

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Special Town Meeting Monday Veteran Saugus Police Officer Kevin Nichols doesn’t want to be forced into retirement when he turns 65 this spring.

That’s why he requested a Special Town Meeting that would authorize selectmen to file special legislation that would allow him to work beyond the mandatory retirement age for law enforcement. The meeting is set for 7:30 p.m., Monday (March 9) in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall.

Town Moderator Stephen N. Doherty of Precinct 4 said he expects a fairly quick meeting, with that as the only Article on the Warrant, other than the election of the moderator. Doherty, who has served in that leadership position for six years, said he intends to seek reelection.

Selectmen voted unanimously to schedule the meeting for Monday, March 9. It’s the only Article on the agenda for that night.

Doherty said he’s heard reports that former Town Moderator Robert J. Long – who was elected to a Town Meeting seat in Precinct 9 last fall – is interested in running. Long confirmed yesterday “I am strongly considering it,” but will mull it over for a couple of days before making his decision.

“I’ve been called on to do it. Several people have asked me.

But if you’re going to do it, it requires you to do it right,” Long said in a telephone interview.

“You know, last election, there was a clear indication that people weren’t happy with their local government. Voters knocked the School Committee, replaced two selectmen and elected 20 new Town Meeting members. That was the public telling you that they were not happy with the way things were being done,” Long said.

“So, I’m giving it some very strong thought because I do think

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One irate voter The first voter I interviewed on Tuesday was not a happy camper. Joe Lamonica couldn’t believe he wasn’t on the voters list when he showed up to the Precinct 9 polls at the Oaklandvale Elementary School. “I’ve been registered for 30 years and they don’t have me listed,” Lamonica complained when I approached him to get his views on whom he voted for.

“It’s disconcerting. And this isn’t the first time it’s happened to me, so I’m a little angry. I got to vote but had to go through a lot of aggravation today,” he said.

But apparently there were some circumstances that delayed Lamonica’s voting day, somewhat. “Joseph Lamonica was on the voting list but the Inactive list due to not returning his census in 2 years,” Town Clerk Ellen Schena told The Saugus Advocate.

“By returning your census each year keeps you on the active list. Mr. Lamonica received a ballot and was able to vote,” Schena said.

So, is this a situation that occurs once in a while? “Yes, this happens at every election.

Citizens need to return their census,” Schena said.

Other than that, Super Tuesday went smoothly, according to the town clerk. She noted there was a problem with a voting machine caused by a paper jam, but that was corrected.

A week of early voting accommodated 604 voters, Schena said. But, in the end, the extra week for voters didn’t increase the voter turnout. And neither did the unseasonably warm weather that allowed people to be outside without their jackets.

“Yes, the weather was very accommodating. I do not know why the turnout in Saugus was not as high as four years ago,” Schena said.

Route 1 reflections Here’s an upcoming program that was brought to our attention this week by Laura Eisener of the Saugus Historical Society. She calls it “CLASSIC ROUTE 1,” and it should be of great interest to anyone who loves learning about the town’s rich history. As Laura writes: “Share your memories of Route 1 as we travel back in time. For many outside of Saugus, the town is defined as a 4 mile stretch of bright lights, restaurants, and shops. The Newburyport Turnpike that was built in 1805 suddenly blossomed in the mid-twentieth century as a destination

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“The interesting signs and businesses of Saugus, including Hilltop Steak House, Prince Pizza, Russo’s Candies, Red Coach Grill, Kowloon, Weylu’s, Augustine’s, Diamond Head, Chickland, Adventure Car Hop, Flamingo Lounge, Puritan Diner, The Continental, and so many more were known far and wide.

Some are gone, and some are very much still here. Come see a slideshow of iconic places of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s.

“This meeting will be held at the Legion Hall, 44 Taylor St. in Saugus while the Saugus Historical Society’s building at 30 Main Street is under construction for the addition of the SCTV studio.

“Classic Route 1 is the first program for the 2020 Saugus Historical Society season and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on March 11. It is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.”

A chance for residents to author Articles Citizens of Saugus who are interested in submitting Articles to be included on the Warrant for this year’s May 4 Annual Town Meeting still have plenty of time. The Saugus Board of Selectmen have announced they will close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant at their April 7 regular meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. in the second floor auditorium at Town Hall.

Anyone who has an Article they want to be inserted in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant may submit the Article with appropriate number of signatures to the Selectmen’s Office or may bring it to the April 7 meeting.

For more information you may contact the Selectmen’s Office at (781) 231-4124 or wreed@saugus-ma.gov.

A “Shout-Out” for the Cemetery work party Two Saugus Town Meeting members teamed up in offering this week’s Shout-Out. But Ann Kennedy, one of two-dozen citizens who showed up at the citizens’ input session last week, deserves an assist for publicly sounding off about Riverside Cemetery turning into “a real disgrace” because of people dumping stuff there

at night. “The cemetery is disgusting. It’s a dumping ground for people,” Kennedy told Saugus selectmen during their informal session. “A box spring, a mattress … a microwave …

They’re dumping refrigerators, TVs, electronic devices. These people have no shame in what they’re doing to our ancestors’ homes.”

I thought about going out to Riverside Cemetery and snapping some photos and doing a story about it if the mess wasn’t cleaned up within a few days.

But the citizen complaint didn’t just fall on deaf ears and was dealt with swiftly.

Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald M. Wallace sent me a text with photos on Sunday, along with a request for “a shoutout.” “Someone dumped mattresses in Riverside cemetery this weekend,” Wallace wrote to me.

“A group of Volunteers led by Corrine Riley & Anthony Cogliano did a cleanup Sunday A.M. Several Town Meeting Members & a few residents showed up to help also including myself. I’m also on the cemetery commission now.”

Then Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo – a frequent Shout-Out contributor who instigated that special feature for our “Sounds of Saugus” column, emailed me on Wednesday, essentially seconding Wallace’s recommendation. “We Saugonians are famous for Volunteering when anything needs to be done,” Bartolo noted.

“So when Vice-Chairman Selectwoman Corrine Riley received a picture of 4 filthy dirty mattresses, a lawn mower, a pool liner and a ton of debris dumped at Riverside Cemetery last Saturday she put a “Shout Out” on Facebook. It was no surprise Volunteers answered the call and showed up Sunday morning with their trucks at the Cemetery to help clean up the mess,” she continued. “In addition to Corrine and her husband Town Meeting Member Chris Riley and myself, this “Shout Out” go to the Volunteers who left their cozy homes on a freezing Sunday morning to show their respect for all who rest eternally at Riverside Cemetery: “Anthony Cogliano, Selectmen Chairman Rick Smith, Town Meeting Member Joe Vecchione, Town Meeting Member Ron Wallace, Town Meeting Member Bob Camuso, Town Meeting Member Police Officer Kevin Nichols.”

Page 17 Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian?

This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with the mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or photo.

Dog Days are here The New 2020 Dog Licenses are now available in the Town Clerk’s Office – must have a copy of the Rabies Certificate to license your dog or use the new web portal.

A chance to serve your town The Saugus Board of Selectmen is accepting applications for appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Library Board of Trustees in Saugus. These are volunteer/ nonpaid positions for Saugus residents. Those interested may submit a letter of interest/resume no later than March 17, 2020, to: Saugus Board of Selectmen Saugus Town Hall

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ASKS | from page 8 can be when it comes to Bernie against Trump. I think he has a good shot.

Ashley Benson, 34, fulltime mother I’m for Bernie. I like his ideas.

He’s a little old, but he has the right ideas. Some people think he’s too progressive and too socialist. But we need somebody like him to shake it up. It’s a new era out there. Feel the Bern.

Melissa Millien, 34, nurse I voted for Bernie. I like his policies. I don’t think he got a fair shake last time. This time I hope he gets his shot. I’m a big fan of affordable health care and living wages. I think that’s a right that everybody should have – and affordable health care and affordable medica-

1. On March 6, 1475, what Italian sculptor of the “Pietá” was born? (hint: one word.)

2. Which country is the largest food exporter?

3. What 34th U.S. president reportedly said, “The pay is good and I can walk to work”?

4. What kind of musical instrument is an erhu?

5. On March 7, 1933, Charles Darrow trademarked Monopoly, which was based on what resort city?

6. What sport was originally played with peach baskets?

7. The last line of the poem “Massachusetts to Virginia,” is “No fetters in the Bay State, – no slave upon our land!”

– written by what Haverhill, Mass., native? (Hint: initials JGW.) 8. What Pennsylvania Dutch name for dried apples is also the first name of a silent film actor’s stage name?

9. What doctor was played

by Joel McCrea, Lew Ayres, Richard Chamberlain and Mark Jenkins?

10. On March 8, 1950, the Volkswagen Type 2

she’s pretty qualified and talks ing up the wrong person for good. She’s a very well-round- the wrong reasons. ed candidate compared to the rest. I don’t think the party is backing her up; they’re back-

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A YO U N G E X-T R U M P SUPPORTER FOR BERNIE: Hayden Costa, 19, construction worker, says he was “a diehard Trump supporter” when he was in High School, but voted for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in his presidential primary.

began production – more commonly known as what?

11. The 1754 battle at Pennsylvania’s Fort Necessity was the first battle in what war?

12. In 1821 the flag of what country flew over California?

13. On March 9, 1959, Mattel introduced what first U.S. mass-produced doll with adult features?

14. Main Street, U.S.A., is at the entrance of what parks?

15. On March 10, 1913, what female escaped slave instrumental in the Underground Railroad was born?

16. The original pound cake recipe has a pound of what four ingredients?

17. What was the first virus to be discovered (in 1901)?

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FOR BIDEN: Joe Carvalho, 70, retired, says he voted for former Vice President Joseph R. Biden as the Democratic candidate in Tuesday’s state presidential primary because he believes he deserves a shot at the White House and can beat Trump.

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Dora Romero, 58, catering business I like Bernie because he’s a fighter. He’s going to fight for people like me.

Rigoberto Romero, 68, shuttle bus driver Bernie. I like his politics and what he promises.

Hayden Costa, 19, construction worker I like Bernie because a lot of people aren’t taking firm stands on the issues, and he’s one who is taking firm stands.

I’m a 2018 Saugus High School graduate, voting in my first national election. I used to be a diehard Trump supporter. I supported the hell out of the guy until I saw what happened. At first, I fell for his rhetoric – like he’s not like the other politicians – but it turned out to be a whole bunch of nonsense. Yeah, he sure did change the game, but not in such a good way.

Elizabeth Warren, Democrat Frank Schirripa, 81, retired I voted for Elizabeth Warren. I am ashamed to say my vote will be wasted because I don’t think she has a chance to win. She’s from Massachusetts, and I voted for her out of respect, but I don’t think she has a chance to win.

Catherine Schirripa, 72, retired I voted for Elizabeth Warren because she’s from Massachusetts and because she’s intelligent and has got some good ideas, but will she make it far?

I doubt it.

Tulsi Gabbard Aldo Barresi, 69, retired I voted for Tulsi Gabbard. I like her views. I don’t think she will win the nomination. But I like her views.

Rosa Barresi, 67, retired I think for someone her age,

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SOUNDS | from page 17 298 Central Street #4 SAVE 2020 Environmental Scholarship available Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is pleased to announce that it is offering a $500 Environmental Scholarship to Saugus residents of the Graduating Class of 2020. This is a scholarship for students who will be attending a two/fouryear college or other educational institution and pursuing a degree in an area that would positively impact the environment.

Applicants can download the SAVE 2020 Environmental Scholarship Application Form found at www.saugusSAVE.org. 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 24, 2020) to: SAVE, P.O. Box 908, Saugus, MA 01906 or email your application (no later than midnight on April 24, 2020) to: SAVE President Ann Devlin at adevlin@aisle10.net Again, the deadline for applications is April 24, 2020.

B o oks in Blo om 2020 gearing up It’s not too early to begin thinking about this awesome, creative event that allows the Saugus Public Library to host a grand celebration of flowers and books at the same time.

The Saugus Garden Club, along with the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library, will be holding its 6th Annual “Books in Bloom” event on Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4. This exhibit will consist of flower arrangements which interpret a book’s title, cover or theme. Categories include Fiction, Nonfiction, Children’s Books, Young Adults and Miscellaneous.

Entry to submit a design is open to the public, including children accompanied by an adult. To learn more, there will be an exhibitors’ meeting on Saturday, March 14, at noon in the community room at the Saugus Public Library.

Set up will be on Thursday, April 2, from noon to 3 p.m.

The show will be held on Friday, April 3, from 9:00 a.m. to closing, and on Saturday, April 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Light refresh-

ments will be served.

Entry forms are available at the Library front desk or from the Co-Presidents below, and must be submitted by March 31 to: Lorraine DiMilla, 8 High St., Saugus (781-233-7541), lmdimilla@comcast.net Donna Manoogian, 23 Hillside Ave., Saugus (781-2335640), donna23@comcast.net Call for more information or to get an entry form by mail or email.

Saugus Lions Club Comedy night If you love to laugh and want to help a good cause, mark this one down on your calendar.

The Saugus Lions Club will hold a Comedy Night on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Prince Pizzeria on Route 1 South in Saugus. The stars of the show are Tony V, Brad Mastrangelo and Chris Pennie.

Tickets, which cover the show and pizza, are $25. There will also be a raffle and silent auction. Call George Meimaris (617-771-3293), Frank Rossetti (781-718-4662) or Nelson Chang (781-233-8200) for tickets.

Proceeds will benefit the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research and other Saugus Lions Club Charities.

Breakfast at Legion Hall Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210 is in its seventh year of Friday morning breakfasts. The doors open at 7:30 a.m. at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9 a.m. The breakfasts will run through the end of May, with the exception of school vacations or Fridays when there is no school. A $6 donation is requested, with all proceeds going to help the Legion operate. Everyone is welcome, according to John Cannon, the cook on duty. There is no charge for World War II veterans.

Corned Beef & Cabbage Supper at First Congregational The First Congregational Church in Saugus Center will host its popular Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper on Saturday, March 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. The menu consists of corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, Irish soda bread, drinks and dessert. The cost is a $12 per person donation.

Tickets can be reserved by calling 781-233-3028 and will be available at the door. Come

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

Paid Training Apprenticeship Opportunity for Veterans The Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program (TTAP) provides hands-on, historic preservation trade skills training during an intensive fivemonth learning-while-working experience. TTAP allows the important work of preserving the cultural resources and critical infrastructure of national park sites to be passed on to the next generation at a time when many employment fields are becoming obsolete through modernization.

Traditional trades in their modern form require many of the same materials, tools, ingenuity, skills and hard work that have been required for generations and can never be replaced. The National Park Service has an agreement with Conservation Legacy to recruit and train youths and Veterans in traditional trades.

Please note that this is not a federal job. It is a paid training experience that will provide qualifications that will make the successful candidate a stronger applicant for a skilled trade position.

Four positions will be available in either Salem or Saugus, beginning in April. Two positions will be available from April 20 to September 4, and two positions will be available from April 20 to November 13. These positions are 40 hours per week at $16 per hour. Two weeks of paid travel to training in Frederick, Md., from June 8-19 is also required.

Eligible candidates are Veterans between the ages of 18 and 35 and must present a DD214 stating service under Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions.

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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: • Homework Help for elementary school students provided by the Junior National Honor Society from the Belmonte Middle School in

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he Saugus-Everett Elks will be hosting its annual Irish Night celebration on Thursday, March 12. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by a full boiled dinner at 7:30 p.m. as well as a few laughs and presentations to our guest of honor – Everett Police Chief Steve Mazzie – as our Public Servant of the Year.

Tickets are $10 each and can be reserved by contacting chairman Steve Doherty at stevedocd@comcast.net or 617956-2560.

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~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA. 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES15P1751EA Estate of: William J. Lombardi Date of Death: 04/05/2015

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Jonathan G. Lombardi of Georgetown, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order that Jonathan G. Lombardi of Georgetown, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Personal Surety on the bond and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.

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

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

The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

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SOUNDS | from page 20 ing new members after a successful recruitment effort on Founders Day. Cubs can sign up on Monday nights from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Please use the door marked office in the front of the church. The Cubs are located in the basement. Cub Pack 62 welcomes boys from

age five (kindergarten) to age 10 (Grade 5).

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