THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 20, 2020

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Coping with COVID-19

Town manager bolsters Health Department services to prevent potential spread of virus

By Mark E. Vogler

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own officials have expressed concerns in recent weeks about the need to hire a permanent full-time Health Department director, especially with the growing threat of COVID-19.

Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree took steps this week to address those concerns. He hired several new department staff members and also increased

the hours of current staff members as part of a series of recent measures to help prevent the potential spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in the community.

“The health and safety of the residents and employees of Saugus is our top priority during this uncertain time,” Crabtree said Wednesday.

“The Town of Saugus is here to assist the community in any way. Please do not hesitate to

call us with any questions or concerns,” the town manager said.

These are the new measures outlined on Wednesday In a press release issued by Crabtree’s Office: • The hiring of Tracy Nicholas as a public health nurse to work with the town’s current public health nurse, Mary McKenzie. Nicholas will work Monday through Friday as needed.

• An increase in work hours

Keeping calm

CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: As part of a strategy to contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect Town of Saugus employees, Saugus Town Hall was closed on Tuesday with the posting of these signs. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler)

for McKenzie.

• The hiring of former Director of Public Health Joe Tabbi to assist the Saugus Board of Health and Health Department. Tabbi will work for the town Monday through Friday and as needed, assisting Saugus Interim Health Director Robert F. Bracey, who has been working part-time.

• In addition, the town has

submitted an initial needs assessment survey to request immediate state funding for assistance for the Town of Saugus/ Board of Health to support local efforts to respond to the COVID-19 situation.

• Crabtree also hired two additional custodians for the town. All municipal buildings

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have been and will continue ing to jump right on and asto be sanitized and thorough- sist,” Cogliano said in an interly cleaned on a regular basis, view Wednesday night.

“We were also fortunate to he noted. find Tracy Romano Cammara (Nicholas), a former classmate Health Department of mine, to fill in as an addigets experienced help “Tracy Nicholas is a Masters tional Public Health Nurse. We prepared Licensed Registered also hired two custodians to Nurse with over 25 years of help with building cleanup and public health and school nurs- maintenance,” he said.

Crabtree’s press release ing experience, including as a clinical nurse educator,” a press urged Saugus residents to continue to follow the advice release noted of her hiring.

“She worked as a public of state and federal health ofhealth nurse for 15 years, dur- ficials in protecting themselves ing which time she developed against COVID-19: “While this Town-wide emergency plans, current public health crisis is a identified community health constantly evolving situation needs, and health promotion and State and Federal guideprograms,” the statement con- lines and policies are changing on a daily basis, residents tinued.

“Joe Tabbi brings many years are advised to continue to adof experience in Public Health here to the recommendations to the Town of Saugus. He pre- of the Federal Government, the viously worked as the Director Centers for Disease Control and of Public Health here in Sau- Prevention (CDC), Massachugus for 18 years, and then he setts Governor Charlie Baker, worked as the Director of Pub- and the Massachusetts Departlic Health in Winchester for 18 ment of Public Health (MDPH).

“The Town Manager is meetyears.”

Board of Selectmen Chair An- ing regularly with Police, Fire, thony Cogliano is one of sev- Emergency Management, and eral officials who has public- members of the Health Departly raised concerns about not ment and Board of Health to having enough people to man continue to monitor this evolvthe Health Department effec- ing situation. Town officials will tively. “I spoke with Town Man- continue to update the public ager Scott Crabtree last week as needed and as they are proand stressed the need to bring vided guidance from state and on additional staff to our Pub- federal officials and agencies.

“If you have any questions, lic Health Department, and we were fortunate to have Joe Tab- please contact the Saugus Health bi, our former Board of Health Department at (781) 231-4117.

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OFF LIMITS: Until further notice, Saugus citizens can’t walk into Town Hall unless they work there. That’s one of a series of precautionary moves taken this week by Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree.

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services should contact Saugus Emergency Management at 781231-4175, or call 911.”

Earlier this week, Crabtree announced that all municipal buildings in Saugus have been closed to the public out of an abundance of caution in order to help mitigate the potential spread of the virus and to ensure the safety of the residents of Saugus. Residents can still call or email all Town departments during normal business hours. Residents are also encouraged to use online services during this time.

New public safety measures In order to best protect residents and employees, the Town of Saugus is undertaking the following additional steps regarding public safety matters: Starting Wednesday, March 18, there will be limited public access to the Public Safety Building. Anyone in need of emergency services should call 911.

Abuse Prevention Order applications will still be available.

Those looking to fill out the applications should call ahead, if

Saugus reports first presumed case of COVID-19

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s of March 19, Saugus has one adult with a presumed positive case of COVID-19. This resident is currently recovering at home and will be monitored and supported by local public health officials.

As we know, this is a rapidly changing environment; there eventually might be more cases in Saugus. The Saugus Board of Health/Health Department continues to work closely with the state Department of Public Health (DPH) and the U.S.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to get any new and updated information out to Saugus residents as soon as it is received.

Recently, Governor Charlie Baker declared a State of Emergency with declarations. In addition, Baker announced that all childcare facilities will be closing as of Monday, March 23. Visit https://www.mass.gov/orgs/ department-of-public-health for additional updates.

possible, before coming to the department.

All records requests should be accessed through the Saugus Police Department website, by telephone or by mail.

You can access the website online at sauguspd.com, or you can call the offices at (781) 9411126 or (781) 941-1125.

Prescription drop off, sharps disposal and fingerprinting have all been temporarily suspended.

Civil Police Academy and use of the training room has also been suspended until further notice.

Firearms licensing will be conducted by mail only until further notice. Firearms applications should be mailed to Firearms Licensing Officer, 27 Hamilton St., Saugus, MA 01906.

All other activity can be conducted over the phone. Nonemergency questions and routine business calls can be made at (781) 941-1183.

For the foreseeable future, parking appeals will not be done in person. Parking ticket appeals must be done in writing or online.

The Treasurer’s Office takes payments for parking tickets or can assist with appeal options.

Treasurer’s Office staff cannot reduce or negate tickets. This can only be done through an appeal. You have 21 days from the date of issue of the ticket to make payment or appeal. Options to appeal are as follows: • Schedule an appointment for an in-person hearing. Hearings are held every other Monday. To make an in-person appeal appointment, please call (781) 231-4135. Your ticket will go on hold until you have had the opportunity to speak with the Parking Hearings Officer.

• Make a handwritten appeal, which will waive your in-person hearing option. The ticket will be placed on hold until the next review or hearing date, and you will be notified by mail or email with the Hearing Officer’s resolution. You can mail your appeal letter with a copy of your ticket (and a copy of your HP placard (if applicable)) to Town of Saugus, Parking Hearings Officer, 298 Central Street, Suite 5, Saugus, MA 01906. Forms are available online on the Treasurer’s Office website.

• You can make an appeal online, which will waive your inperson hearing option. Once you are on the Police Department website, go to “I would like to appeal my parking ticket” and upload pictures or a detailed letter to go with your appeal. The ticket will be placed on hold until the next review or hearing date. You will be noti-

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~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~

Saugus town and school officials discuss COVID-19

Editor’s Note: For this week’s paper, we asked each of the members of the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee several questions related to COVID-19 challenges that Saugus faces and how well they think town government and the Saugus Public Schools are doing. Highlights of the interviews follow.

Questions to the Board of Selectmen Is the town considering the possibility of Town Meeting being delayed this year? What steps and logistics are being considered in case that happens?

Do you know of any Saugus resident who has been tested and tested positive for COVID-19?

With the shutdown of restaurants, about how much does the town stand to lose per month in money coming off the state meals tax if the shutdown continues for several months?

What are the biggest challenges facing town government in this state and national emergency?

Has the town had to lay anybody off, or is that a possibility?

How soon do you expect government meetings to resume? Are there any contingency plans in place for future meetings?

About how many town employees have been working full-time since the town went into “Corona Mode” this week.

Were additional staff called in?

If so, what departments?

many more. I pray for the safety of all our residents. The President’s Coronavirus Team keeps telling us to wash our hands and practice safe distancing.

We all need to do our part.

As of now, no one has been laid off and I would hope we can stay the course.

Our local business owners are taking a serious hit. Restaurants are closed with the exception of takeout. Gyms, hair, nails and tanning salons are either closed or hanging on by a thread. The experts predict it will get much worse before it gets better. Certainly the worst of times I’ve encountered in my 53 years.

We will attempt to conduct our Selectmen’s meeting next Tuesday night through Zoom Video Conferencing. It is my plan to take the first 10-15 minutes of the meeting to explain to the public how to join in the discussion, but no one other than Board Members, our Clerk and Town manager will be permitted to attend. I’m sure it will be challenging but we will make it work.

As far as the video conferencing for Tuesday night’s meeting, it will be challenging but everyone that would like to participate will have a chance.

So much is happening so fast, and there may be more conditions placed upon us in the days ahead...for now we will take it one day at a time and hope for the best I spoke with Town Manager Scott Crabtree last week and stressed the need to bring on additional staff to our Public Health Department, and we were fortunate to have Joe Tabbi, our former Board of Health Director for many years willing to jump right on and assist. We were also fortunate to find Tracy Romano Nicholas, a former classmate of mine, to fill in as an additional Public Health Nurse.

We also hired two custodians to help with building cleanup and maintenance.

This is a true test for all of us, but we have good hardworking people here in Saugus that will do whatever it takes to take care of our residents, myself and all Board members included.

I’m asking you to follow all guidelines presented by the local, State and Federal Government.

Take care of your family members, be safe and stay healthy.

God Bless you all.

Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano The only way we get through times like these is by working together. No one could have predicted something like this could happen to us in the greatest Country on earth but it happened nonetheless. We have to help out by any means possible, providing food to the children that depend on school lunches, assisting our seniors with meals and medication and by being a good person. We must follow the guidelines presented to us and shelter down as much as possible.

It’s an awful situation but we can get through it.

It is my understanding that we have a person that’s contracted the virus and they are quarantined. I hope for a speedy recovery.

I heard about the resident through Town channels but Board of Selectmen Vice have no idea who the person is, Chair Corinne Riley The Board of Selectmen will just hope they are doing well.

There will be more, perhaps be meeting on Tuesday with a

plan of video conferencing. Any further meetings at this time haven’t been discussed, but I’m sure we will be soon.

The town manager has added at least two positions to the Health Dept. that I am aware of, as well as two custodians to sanitize buildings. As far as layoffs, I have not heard of any, but I hope it won’t come down to that.

I think the most trying issues are social distancing as well as the retailers not being able to keep up with the demand due to people trying to keep their homes stocked to hold them over for a couple of weeks. As much as we have everything today delivered to us: takeout, groceries, and we can watch any movie or show in the privacy of our own home, it is a welcomed way of life to have these available when we want them.

It is a different feeling when it is something that we are required to do. We need to be out and about, we need each other, especially in times like these, but with social distancing we can’t and shouldn’t, but I look forward to the day when this has passed and it’s safe to be around other people again.

As far as the meals tax loss, we received $1.1 million in 2019. It could certainly be a significant loss with the restaurants being closed.

better assist the public and employees during this ongoing global pandemic.

Town Meeting starts on Monday, May 4, and I haven’t heard any plans of a delay at this time.

I would speak to the Moderator, Steve Doherty, for more specifics. …the Town Manager is hiring more people, not laying people off. There are no plans to lay people off due to the Coronavirus.

The information surrounding the pandemic seems to be changing daily. The most important challenge the government faces it keepings its residents safe and healthy.

For Selectmen meetings, I know there has been discussions on setting up a Zoom video conference so that we can hold our meetings. However, I do believe there are some technical limitations that are being discussed with IT. Questions to the School Committee At this point, are you satisfied with the steps taking place? Is there anything further you think could be done? If so, what? Do you know if plans to move into the new school

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Selectman Debra Panetta This Coronavirus pandemic is a global crisis, something that we have never experienced before.

Our Town Manager has implemented several new measures in order to prevent the potential spread of the Coronavirus in Saugus. He has hired multiple new staff members and increased the hours of some current staff in order to

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But store managers say everyone should remain calm as supplies will be replenished immediately. “Some health and beauty care products as well as cleaning products – including Purell hand sanitizer and Lysol disinfecting wipes – are limited in supply on a national level,” Stop & Shop External Communications and Community Relations Manager Maria Fruci wrote in an email last Friday night. “At this time, fixed amounts of those products are being distributed to U.S. retailers.”

Simultaneously, Stop & Shop’s sales trends were boosted local-

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The egg shelves were bare Stop & Shop associates were seen disinfecting supplies on except for this sole container Monday afternoon. (Photo Courtesy of Stop & Shop) containing broken eggshells. ly as well as nationally. “Stop & But she did say that they do (Advocate Photo by Tara Vocino) Shop is seeing increased sales their best to support customon items, like hand sanitizers, ers while keeping them safe contact with suppliers, and as soon as quantities become disinfecting wipes, Lysol sprays, and healthy.

Customer Ed Anglin, who available to Stop & Shop, assobleach, antibacterial soap and other cleaning products, along said he didn’t feel any pan- ciates will work quickly to rewith non-perishable items, like ic, said there was a shortage stock shelves and make them rice, canned soups, canned veg- of white vinegar and cleaning available to customers. “We’re etables, and pasta sauce,” Fru- supplies, but overall, that the also working swiftly to identistore was in good shape. He fy similar, alternative products ci wrote.

Despite rising sales, their top just returned from Venezuela and brands that may be availpriority is the safety and health and noticed people coughing able in the marketplace to enof associates and customers. in the airports. Many Stop & sure our customers have access Stop & Shop has amplified its Shop customers had masks on. to the items for which they are As far as toilet paper and oth- looking,” Fruci wrote. “In many cleaning and sanitizing efforts to ensure customers can shop er necessities, Fruci went on cases, manufacturers are also with confidence. “Upon enter- to say that the store is in close ramping up productions.” ing all our stores, disinfecting wipes are available near the entrance, and customers are welcome to wipe down carriages, hand baskets, and ScanIt! devices before use,” Fruci wrote.

“Our associates are frequently wiping down self-service locations and checkout areas with disinfectant – this includes the belts and pin pads at our registers.”

Besides routine handwashing and hand sanitizing, the store has suspended food The Everett Stop & Shop was swamped with customers last sampling programs, in-store Friday afternoon. (Advocate Photo by Christopher Roberson) events, and community solicitation until further notice.

Per company policy, local managers couldn’t be interviewed or photographed. Fruci couldn’t say whether customers were friendlier because of which better enables social Special to The Advocate the lull or hyped up out of fear. distancing.

Although Stop & Shop will n order to allow more time for associates to unload de- not be requesting ID for entry, liveries, stock shelves and bet- they request that we all respect ter serve customers through- the purpose of the early openout the day, Stop & Shop has ing – and do the right thing for adjusted its hours of opera- older neighbors. Stop & Shop tion to 7:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. at will reserve the right to ask cusmost stores beginning March tomers to leave if they are not 16. Effective on March 19, a member of this age group.

Stop & Shop is continuing Stop & Shop has hours specifically geared to accommo- to maintain high levels of hydate customers 60 and older. giene and sanitation in its Stop & Shop stores will open stores and online operations. from 6 a.m.-7:30 a.m. only for The store is taking additioncustomers over the age of 60, al measures during this time, who the Centers for Disease which include wiping down Control and Prevention (CDC) checkout areas, including the and local health officials say belts and pin pads, with disinare the most vulnerable. Stop fectant even more frequent& Shop is making the decision ly. Stop & Shop will continue to allow community members to follow guidance from the in this age category to shop in CDC to help keep its customa less crowded environment, ers and associates safe.

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The COVID-19 Challenge Square One Mall closes to help contain virus

By Mark E. Vogler

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rystal Wu says she knew it wasn’t a good sign on Tuesday when she came to work at Square One Mall and noticed all the tables and chairs in the second floor food court were gone.

“People prefer to sit down and eat their sandwich,” said Wu, 34, of Quincy, who has worked the counter for more than three years at Charleys Philly Steaks.

“Maybe the mall will close.

People may eventually close it because there’s no business and everyone is worried about the virus,” she said.

Wu was right in her outlook on the uncertain future of her job and the mall. On Wednesday – just a day after the food court businesses were allowed to serve only takeout food

OUT OF BUSINESS: With Wednesday’s decision by Simon Property Group to close the Square One Mall on Route 1 in Saugus, food court business operators, like Kobe Jiiang and his wife Crystal Wu, are out of work – at least until March 29.

(Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler)

which couldn’t be eaten in the Property Group, a major U.S mall by customers – Simon shopping mall owner, decided

to close Square One and all of its malls at least until March 29.

“After extensive discussions with federal, state and local officials and in recognition of the need to address the spread of COVID-19, we will be temporarily closed,” Simon said in a brief statement on its website. “This measure will take effect from 7 p.m. local time today and will end on March 29. The health and safety of our shoppers, retailers and employees are of paramount importance and we are taking this step to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community.”

Wu, whose husband – Kobe Jiiang, 41 – who manages the sandwich business, said she understood the precautions which need to be taken to protect mall customers and employees from the contagious COVID-19. “Being healthy is the first thing people want,” she said.

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NO PLACE TO EAT: A COVID-19-fighting measure issued last week by Gov. Charlie Baker prohibits gatherings of 25 or more people and doesn’t allow the consumption of food in restaurants and bars. That’s why the tables and chairs were removed from the Food Court when the new rule went into effect on Tuesday.

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they are out? Or, are you concerned that there will be dewill be delayed now? Is con- lays in testing, seniors meeting struction being delayed on the graduation requirements and other delays in other issues afschool project?

Are you satisfied that steps fecting the schools? have been taken to ensure that School Committee Chair Saugus students at all grade levels will not fall behind in Thomas Whittredge This is a crazy time for every their studies during the time they are out? Or, are you con- district. I couldn’t be more hapcerned that there will be de- py with the way the Superinlays in testing, seniors meeting tendent and his administrative graduation requirements and team have handled this crisis. In other delays in other issues af- a very short time they have put together an online educational fecting the schools?

At this point, are you sat- plan for teachers and students. isfied with the steps taking They are also making sure all place? Is there anything fur- of the schools are being deep ther you think could be done? If cleaned and disinfected.

What I’m most proud of so, what? Do you know if plans is how, in partnership with to move into the new school will be delayed now? Is con- Healthy Students-Healthy Saustruction being delayed on the gus and Whitsons culinary, we were able to start a grab-andschool project?

Are you satisfied that steps go program where families in have been taken to ensure that need can still get breakfast and Saugus students at all grade lunch. It’s great to have policies levels will not fall behind in in place, but it’s more importheir studies during the time tant to remember how many

families are suffering because of all the shutdowns and isolation. It’s important to help one another anyway we can.

I’m not sure if the plans to move into the new building are on hold. Quite frankly, it’s secondary to making sure our students, staff and faculty stay healthy and safe.

I feel terrible for the kids. Lots of sacrifices have been made and will continue to be made for the foreseeable future.

We will certainly get through this sooner if everyone does their part and follows the social distancing guidelines.

School Committee Vice Chair Ryan Fisher What’s striking with COVID-19 is how we advanced our mindset day to day. Ten days ago we went from “Do you think schools will close?” to “When do you think they’ll be able to open again?” A nearby

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“I’m worried about the safety of the employees. If the mall closes, we lose our jobs, but I think it’s the right thing to do.

They need to do something strong to control the virus,” she said.

It was also apparent on Tuesday morning that it would not be a good financial decision to keep the food court businesses open – not when there were more mall walkers and people hanging out than customers.

“Yesterday [Monday] there were not that many people,” Wu said. “Today there were a lot of people. But the business is worse than yesterday. The people who come to the Food Court come just to hang out and not buy … the only place to go now is the mall.”

A group of 25 or more people congregating at the mall is prohibited under the COVID-19 measures issued last week by Governor Charlie Baker.

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Rocket Man

By The Old Sachem

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ast week’s column was about the little brother, Henri Richard. This week we study the big brother, Maurice Richard. JosephHenri-Maurice “Rocket” Richard was born in Montréal, Quebec, on August 4, 1921, and passed away on May 27, 2000, in Montréal at the age of 78. His playing size was 5 foot 10 and 180 pounds. He was a right wing who shot left,

and his playing career with the Montréal Canadiens was from 1942 to 1960. He played alongside his younger brother for five seasons with “The Habs.”

He was the oldest of eight children, growing up in poverty during the Great Depression – father Onésime Richard and mother Alice Laramée. Maurice began skating at the age of four on local rivers and a small backyard ice surface provided by his father. As a

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In one league he led his team to three consecutive championships and scored 133 of his team’s 144 goals in the 1938-39 season.

He left school at 16 to work with his father as a machinist, enrolling in a technical school to earn a trade certificate.

When Maurice was 18, he was taken by the Verdun Juniors, scoring four goals in 10 regular season games and six goals in four playoff games as Verdun won the Provisional Championship.

The Canadiens latched onto the rising star for their team in the Quebec Senior Hockey League in 1940. He did not get to play many games for the team; he suffered a broken ankle in his first game and was out for the season. He tried to enlist in the military in 1941 but was classified as unfit because of his ankle and other hockey injuries. At 17 years old, he met his future bride, Lucille Norchet, a younger sister of a teammate.

Richard advanced to the NHL Montréal Canadiens for the 194243 season. Remember, from early times until just after this time the Canadiens had first choice of any

lad from the Province of Quebec.

His first season he had five goals and six assists in 16 games. The next year he became a regular and scored 32 goals and added 22 assists. Maurice became the first NHL player to score fifty goals in a season, his third, 1944-45, then again in the following season. Understand, too, that these seasons were played by oldsters past their prime and youngsters who had not developed the skills expected by NHL teams. Canada entered the war earlier than the United States, supporting the United Kingdom as a Commonwealth member, starting in 1939.

That doesn’t necessarily diminish Richard’s accomplishments over this period. In the 1944-45 season he scored 50, the first player to reach this mark. In the following seasons he scored 27, 45, 28, 20, 43, 42, 27, 28, 37, 38, 38, 33, 15, 17 and 19 in his final season, 1959-1960. Overall, Richard scored 544 goals and 422 assists in 978 games, an average of better than a goal every other game.

During his career he scored 82 goals and 44 assists in 133 playoff games. During his time the Canadiens won eight Stanley Cups.

He played in 13 All-Star games and was selected to 14 NHL AllStar teams, eight as a first teamer.

Richard, Elmer Lach and Toe Blake were known as the “Punch Line,” the highest scoring line of the 1940s. Maurice led the Canadians to five straight Stanley Cups starting in 1956.

Richard was also known as a feisty player and often struck back after opposition players tried to take him out of the game by physical intimidation. He was fined numerous times by NHL President Clarence Campbell for on-ice incidents and one time was forced to post a one thousand dollar “good behavior bond.” His long dispute with

the league led to an incident in a game on March 13, 1955, against the Boston Bruins. Hal Laycoe of the Bruins hit Richard on the head with his stick. Richard retaliated by slashing viciously at Laycoe’s head then punched the linesman, Cliff Thompson, when the linesman tried to intervene.

Boston police attempted to arrest Richard after the incident only to be thwarted by Bruins officials, who told the police that the league would take appropriate action. Campbell suspended Richard for the rest of the season and the playoffs for his behavior.

The French fans of Quebec viewed the suspension as an unfair punishment given to a Francophone hero by the Anglophone establishment. Campbell received death threats and fans pelted him with eggs and debris when he attended the next Canadiens’ home game. He was also attacked by a tear gas bomb in the arena, which resulted in suspension of the game and a forfeiture by the Canadiens. A mob of over 20,000 people resulted in a riot in Montréal, and by the following morning 70 had been arrested for various assaults and smashed windows.

Among the awards given to Richard were first team All-Star eight times, second team AllStar six times, Stanley Cup Champions eight times, the Hart Trophy as the MVP in 1947, Canadian Press male athlete of the year in 1952, 1957 and 1958, and the Canadian athlete of the year, the Lou Marsh Trophy, in 1957. The NHL Hall of Fame waived the fiveyear waiting period and inducted Richard in 1961. He was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1975 and was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history. There was not a player of this caliber until Bobby Orr came along. Maurice was one of the greatest.

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Town shuts down municipal buildings in effort to thwart COVID-19 (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued this week by the Town Manager’s Office about the closing of town buildings on Tuesday, March 17.)

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pon evaluating COVID-19 (Coronavirus) recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree announced that all municipal buildings in Saugus will be closed to the public starting on Tuesday, March 17 out of an abundance of caution in order to help mitigate the potential spread of the virus and to ensure the safety of the residents of Saugus.

The following municipal buildings will be closed to the public: Town Hall, Town Hall Annex, the Senior Center, Saugus Public Library, the Department of Public Works, Youth and Recreation and Saugus Public Schools.

Residents can still call or email all Town departments during normal business hours.

Residents are also encouraged to use online services during this time.

As has been widely reported, the number of cases in Massachusetts and nationally increases daily. Public health professionals advise dramatic action to slow the spread of this virus and to minimize the impact on the most vulnerable segments of the population.

On Sunday, March 15, Governor Baker announced that gatherings of over 25 people are prohibited throughout the Commonwealth. “Gatherings subject to this Order include, without limitation, community, civic, public, leisure, faithbased events, sporting events with spectators, concerts, conventions, fundraisers, parades, fairs, festivals, and any similar event or activity that brings together 25 or more persons in a single room or single space at the same time in a venue such as an auditorium, stadium, arena, large conference room, meeting hall, theatre, gymnasium, fitness center, private club, or any other confined indoor or outdoor space,” states Baker’s Orders.

Governor Baker’s Orders also state that “Any restaurant, bar, or establishment that offers food or drink shall not permit on-premises consumption of food or drink; provided that such establishments may continue to offer food for takeout and by delivery provided

KIDS STOPPED PLAYING HERE: The town’s Youth and Recreation Center, normally a busy place for youth activity, will be closed for a couple of weeks.

READING INTERRUPTED: Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault stands in the empty adult reading room on Monday – the beginning of at least two weeks in which the library will be closed. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler)

that they follow the social distancing protocols set forth in Department of Public Health Guidance.”

In compliance with these Orders, the Town of Saugus has joined numerous surrounding communities in making the decision to close municipal buildings to the public during this time in an effort to combat this pandemic through social distancing, community mitigation and public health intervention.

The Town of Saugus has hired an additional public health nurse for Saugus and has increased the hours of the Town’s current public health nurse. In addition, the Town has hired another individual, a former Director of Public Health, to assist the Saugus Board of Health and health department during these extraordinary times.

In order to best protect residents and employees, the Town is undertaking the following steps: Saugus Town Hall: Town Hall will be closed to the public beginning on Tuesday, March 17.

Town Clerk: The Town Clerk’s Office will be processing all Vitals Records via mail. Please submit a mail-in request form or a letter requesting Birth, Death or Marriage Certificates and enclose a check or money for $10.00 (each copy) with a self-addressed stamped envelope. The mail-in request form can be found on the Town’s website under the Town Clerk’s page. The vital records request will be processed and mailed back to you.

The Town Clerk’s Office will be processing Dog Licenses via mail. Please submit your dog license application and a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate with a check with the appropriate fee of $12.00 or $15.00 per dog and with a self-addressed stamped envelope. The dog li-

cense will be processed and mailed back to you.

The Town Clerk’s Office will be accepting Marriage Licenses by appointment only. If you are getting married within the next 60 days and require a marriage license, please call the Town Clerk’s Office during Town Hall hours at 781-2314102/4103/4104 to schedule an appointment to come to Town Hall to complete the forms. Cost is $30.00 – cash or check only.

All voter registration can be done online at https://www.sec. state.ma.us/ovr/.

Please call the Town Clerk’s office about any questions.

Treasurer/Collector: Bills can be paid online through the Town of Saugus website at https://www.saugus-ma.gov/ treasurer-collector/pages/billpay or dropped off in the white mailbox in front of Town Hall.

Senior Center: The Senior Center will be closed through Sunday, March 29, unless oth-

erwise announced. Senior Center staff will remain available by phone during normal Senior Center hours, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., to assist Saugus seniors in any way possible. Call 781-231-4178 with any questions or for assistance.

Saugus Public Library: The Saugus Public Library will be closed through Saturday, March 28, unless otherwise announced. Item due dates and fine accruals were frozen as of 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Patrons may return Library items to the drop boxes located adjacent to the Central Street and Taylor Street entrances. Staff will be available to answer phone calls and respond to voicemails and emails as they come in. For assistance, please call 781-231-4168.

Depar tment of Public Works: The Department of Public Works will be closed to the public starting on Monday, March 16. For assistance, please call 781-231-4145.

Youth and Recreation: The Youth and Recreation Department will be closed through Friday, March 27, unless otherwise announced. All sports activi-

ties are suspended for a minimum of 30 days. The Summer Parks Program, Middle School Summer Program and various summer sports activities are still planned; however, that is dependent on the evolution of the current health situation. For assistance, call 781-231-4022.

Saugus Public Schools: Governor Baker announced on Sunday, March 15, that all schools throughout the Commonwealth would close for a three-week period, beginning Monday, March 16. Saugus Public Schools will be closed beginning Monday, March 16 until Monday, April 6 unless otherwise announced. Contact the Superintendent’s Office at 781-231-5000 x117 with any questions or concerns.

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Dealing with the Coronavirus Saugus residents share their experiences and concerns as they reshape their lives in uncertain times in the shadow of a contagious disease

By Mark E. Vogler

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lir Toci says he’s not one to panic in times of a pandemic, even one as uncertain and scary as the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

Toci, 57, didn’t seem to have a care in the world Wednesday afternoon as he sat back in a plastic SwayFun unit on the children’s playground at Veterans Memorial Elementary School reading a book while his three sons played on a day when they weren’t allowed in school -- for health and safety reasons.

“As a person, I don’t panic a lot and I don’t go into a panic spree,” Toci said.

“And the kids are a reflection of that. They are aware of the Coronavirus. But they don’t know the seriousness of it because we don’t go into it. So, they are not afraid. They sleep well. They eat well,” he said.

“It’s life. We have to deal with

it. We have to be away from sports. We have to be away from entertainment,” he said.

Toci, a native of Albania, has lived in Saugus since 2014. He and his wife Eva have three boys: Erjon, 8, a second grader at Oaklandvale Elementary School; Eduard, 11, a fifth grader at Oaklandvale Elementary School; and Ariel, 12, a sixthgrader at Belmonte Middle School.

When asked about the uncertainty and loss of liberties they have enjoyed all of their lives, the boys say they understand they have to make considerable adjustments in response to a national crisis.

But they say they are not afraid and they exhibit no signs of being afraid of the Coronavirus.

“If I panic, the panic is going to have a domino effect,” Toci said.

“I have to keep my composure so it doesn’t affect the kids.

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Toci, like many parents of school aged children in Saugus and other communities, has to make sure his sons follow good hygiene practices, avoid crowds and observe social distancing when they go out in public.

The crisis hit home this week when town residents learned that one of their own may have been infected with the virus.

“Saugus has one adult presumed positive COVID-19 case,” the town made public on its website yesterday.

“This resident is currently recovering at home and will be monitored and supported by local public health officials. As we know this is a rapidly changing environment, however, and we do expect to eventually experience positive cases in Saugus,” the announcement said.

“The Saugus Board of Health/ Health Department continues to work closely with MDPH

Ed Barile says he believes the shutdown of activities is necessary. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler)

Laura Eisener says overacting is better than reliving history.

dental instruments. As a result and the CDC to get any new of the Coronavirus, his hours of and updated information out work have been reduced. to our residents as soon as we His wife Eva works as a pareceive it. Recently Governor Baker declared a State of Emer- tient access coordinator at Tufts gency with declarations. In Medical. She has been able to addition, Governor Baker an- work at her job from home, nounced that all child care facil- from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“My work is physical. I can’t ities will be closing as of Monday, March 23. https://www. work from home,” Toci said.

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DEALING | from page 8 ton, which begins in mid-April and runs through October. But that job could be in jeopardy if the current Coronavirus lockdown continues into the summer and fall months.

Toci and his family currently live in an apartment complex on the west side of town, but have been trying to get into a house.

He considers the biggest challenge of the current health crisis is having his three boys adjust to an ever-changing routine and focusing on their studies during the period that school will remain closed.

“They’re used to a routine and being with their peers,” Toci said.

“Normally, I’d take them to McDonalds to have something to eat and play. But they can’t go there now. They miss their peers and teachers. And, it’s tough to tell them to do their work,” he said.

His three boys can’t do all the fun activities, like going to a movie or playing with friends. But they have games they can play at home, access to a home computer and their phones to keep them occupied.

“Social media also helps. But I have some concerns about some of the content they

could be exposed to,” he said.

“I think we’ll be okay if we follow the rules.”

It’s good to stay home Ed Barile, 73, came out for a coffee Monday at the Dunkin Donuts across the street from the Saugus Public Safety Building on Hamilton Street.

Still working in the engineering field, he said he can do his work at home without much disruption in his life.

He thinks state and federal officials are doing the right thing to fight the Coronavirus, but said they should have done it earlier.

“This is a virus that is very contagious that we don’t know how to handle yet,” Barile said.

“It’s good that people stay home so we can try to eradicate this thing and not have a spike in people going to the hospital,” he said.

Barile, who is a Democrat, said he doesn’t like the way President Trump initially treated the Coronavirus by suggesting that its health threat was exaggerated by the media.

The federal government should have taken a more aggressive approach to the virus much sooner than it did,

he said.

“Just look at what happened in Italy. It’s a mess,” Barile said “For once, Trump is listening to scientists and doctors instead of people who are full of crap. Politicians should listen to the scientists for once,” he said.

S o w h a t ’s t h e b i g g e s t change he’s noticed?

“The biggest change is our outlook,” he said.

“I think we’re in shock that it’s as serious as it is. People are finally getting it. And it’s starting to reflect back on the president. I think he’s been told to shut his mouth by people in his administration,” he said.

Laura Eisener, president of the Saugus Historical Society, said living in a world fixated on the Coronavirus has led to disruptions or inconveniences in her daily routine.

But she seems to be taking things in stride.

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the things on your to-do list,” she said.

Eisener, who is an avid reader of history, said she doesn’t believe that state and federal officials are over-reacting to the virus. She added that it’s important to reflect on past history too.

“It’s better to go slightly

overboard to keep people from dying,” she said.

“We had a program about 1918, the Spanish influenza and World War I. We don’t want to go through that again,” she said.

The Spanish Flu infected about 500 million people and took 50 million lives.

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“It’s made for a lot of changes every day. You have to realize what you plan to do is not what you will be doing,” Eisener said.

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and you What is coronavirus disease 2019?

What are severe complications from this virus?

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.

Some patients have pneumonia in both lungs, multi-organ failure and in some cases death.

Detenga la Propagación de Gérmenes People can help protect themselves from respiratory illness with everyday preventive actions.

Can I get COVID-19?

• Avoid closede contact with people who are sick.

Ayude a evitar la propagación enfermedades • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. respiratorias como la gripe y el COVID-19:

Yes. COVID-19 is spreading from person to person in parts of the world. Risk of infection from the virus that causes COVID-19 is higher for people who are close contacts of someone known to have COVID-19, for example healthcare workers, or household members. Other people at higher risk for infection are those who live in or have recently been in an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19.

Learn more about places with ongoing spread at https:// www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission. html#geographic.

The current list of global locations with cases of COVID-19 is available on CDC’s web page at https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/locations-confirmed-cases.html.

How does COVID-19 spread?

Lave manos frecuentemente conan The virussus that causes COVID-19 probably emerged from animal source, but is now spreading from person to person. jabón y agua tibia, o use un desinfectante The virus is thought to spread mainly between people who are close contact with onede another (within about 6 feet) deinmanos a base alcohol. through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.Learn what is known about the spread of newly emerged coronaviruses at https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of: • fever Limpie las superficies que se tocan • cough con frecuencia (como los picaportes y • shortness of breath mesadas o encimeras) con rociadores o toallitas húmedas para la limpieza del hogar.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.

If you are sick, to keep from spreading respiratory illness to others, you should • Stay home when you are sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Evite tocarse los ojos, la nariz y la boca.

What should I do if I recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19?

If you have traveled from an affected area, there may be restrictions on your movements for up to 2 weeks. If you develop symptoms during that period (fever, cough, trouble breathing), seek medical advice. Call the office of your health care provider before you go, and tell them about your travel and your symptoms. They will give you instructions on how to get care without exposing other people to your illness. While sick, avoid contact with people, don’t go out and delay any travel to reduce the possibility of spreading illness to others.

Is there a vaccine?

There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The Cubra su boca al toser o everyday estornudar.

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Is there a treatment?

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There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19. a evitar la propagación People with COVID-19 can seekAyude medical care to help de enfermedades respiratorias como la gripe y el COVID-19: relieve symptoms.

For more information: www.cdc.gov/COVID19

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Evite tocarse los ojos, la nariz y la boca.

Limpie las superficies que se tocan con frecuencia (como los picaportes y mesadas o encimeras) con rociadores o toallitas húmedas para la limpieza del hogar.

Cubra su boca al toser o estornudar. Use un pañuelo descartable o la parte interna de su codo, no sus manos.

Lavemás sus información manos frecuentemente con Evite tocarse Para visite: www.mass.gov/2019coronavirus jabón y agua tibia, o use un desinfectante de manos a base de alcohol.

Limpie las superficies que se tocan con frecuencia (como los picaportes y mesadas o encimeras) con rociadores o toallitas húmedas para la limpieza del hogar.

Cubra su boca al toser o estornudar. Use un pañuelo descartable o la parte interna de su codo, no sus manos.

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What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community.

Stay home except to get medical care

Clean your hands often

You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care. Do not go to work, school, or public areas.

Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry. Soap and water should be used preferentially if hands are visibly dirty. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home People: As much as possible, you should stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available.

Animals: Do not handle pets or other animals while sick. See COVID-19 and Animals for more information.

Call ahead before visiting your doctor If you have a medical appointment, call the healthcare provider and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the healthcare provider’s office take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.

Wear a facemask You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) or pets and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then people who live with you should not stay in the same room with you, or they should wear a facemask if they enter your room.

Cover your coughs and sneezes Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw used tissues in a lined trash can; immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60-95% alcohol covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry. Soap and water should be used preferentially if hands are visibly dirty.

Avoid sharing personal household items You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home. After using these items, they should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.

Clean all “high-touch” surfaces every day High touch surfaces include counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, and bedside tables. Also, clean any surfaces that may have blood, stool, or body fluids on them. Use a household cleaning spray or wipe, according to the label instructions. Labels contain instructions for safe and effective use of the cleaning product including precautions you should take when applying the product, such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.

Monitor your symptoms Seek prompt medical attention if your illness is worsening (e.g., difficulty breathing). Before seeking care, call your healthcare provider and tell them that you have, or are being evaluated for, COVID-19. Put on a facemask before you enter the facility.

These steps will help the healthcare provider’s office to keep other people in the office or waiting room from getting infected or exposed.

Ask your healthcare provider to call the local or state health department. Persons who are placed under active monitoring or facilitated self-monitoring should follow instructions provided by their local health department or occupational health professionals, as appropriate.

If you have a medical emergency and need to call 911, notify the dispatch personnel that you have, or are being evaluated for COVID-19. If possible, put on a facemask before emergency medical services arrive.

Discontinuing home isolation Patients with confirmed COVID-19 should remain under home isolation precautions until the risk of secondary transmission to others is thought to be low. The decision to discontinue home isolation precautions should be made on a case-by-case basis, in consultation with healthcare providers and state and local health departments.

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COVID-19 | from page 2 fied by email with the Hearing Officer’s resolution.

• Further appeals must be requested through the Essex County Superior Court and can be done by calling (978) 744-5500. An additional filing fee will be required to submit a Judicial Court Review.

Once the Town of Saugus Hearings Officer has made his decision, he will not review again.

Virtual meetings During this time, the Town of Saugus is exploring and working to implement virtual meeting platforms. More information on this will be announced as it is available.

Preventative, personal measures Residents are reminded to continue to adhere to the following preventative measures recommended by the State: • Wash hands often; • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; • Clean things that are frequently touched; • Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze; • Stay at home if you are sick; • Older adults and those with health issues are urged to avoid large crowds.

Individuals who live in households with vulnerable people, like elderly parents, should also consider avoiding crowds; • Think ahead about how to take care of yourself and loved ones if COVID-19 starts spreading in the community.

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The Walls Came Tumbling Down

By Tom Sheehan

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is name was Alex Destino, and he played for Gloucester High School when I was a pup. It was in the days we lived at Manning Bowl for weekends at a time, and he pulled off the greatest defensive move I can remember on that field. Every time I think of The Bowl coming down, brought to its end, the dust of generations spreading, I think of Alex and, as usual, my old teammates and the relentless foes we ran against. Time has its way of taking its measure, of course, for I lost another one last week when my old co-captain and center of the ’46 Saugus Sachems, Andy Forti, passed on. But we were there, my teammates or classmates and I, on fall days, Friday nights, Saturday matinees, on Saturday nights and again on Sundays when games were eventually scheduled to fully utilize that grand concourse. We played or we watched others play. There was no place else to be in the Thirties and Forties.

It seemed we were there forever. It still seems that way.

It was a Gloucester-Lynn Classical or Lynn English game; the runner broke loose, and with an escort came down the press box sidelines heading for glory at the Maple Street end.

The only one in the way was Alex Destino, one of Gloucester’s finest (and they’ve had a few), coming over from his defensive spot, eyeing the progress of the runner and the huge blocker out front. Instead of being coy about his maneuver, Alex raced at the tandem, threw himself at the feet of the blocker, bowled him over, came up on his knees and embraced the surprised runner. It’s as sharp in my mind as it was then.

Of course, when it comes to Manning Bowl, I am totally immersed in great scenes, great adventures and great games.

In rugged participation there were some we won, some we lost, but that venue was, for all the latter Thirties, all the Forties and Fifties, the haven and home and bright spot for a few generations of football fans.

I was one of them. As were all members of my family and untold thousands from Saugus and elsewhere on the North Shore.

My father was a great fan, too, but during the war years his job as a security guard at General Electric was a full-time job. Many days or nights, when we played at The Bowl, my fa-

The Saugus High team, 1945: pictured in the back row, from left to right: Tom Sheehan, Bruce Waybright, George Winters, Soupie Campbell, Andy Forti, George Miles and John Quinlan.

Pictured in the front row, same order: coach Dave Lucey, Dick Saugus vs Peabody, Manning Bowl, 1946, with referee Evans, Jim Blundell, Cushie Harris and Charlie Sampson.

Henry Hormel, Tom Sheehan running the ball and Hercules Haristopolous, of Peabody, in pursuit. We called him Herky Harris. (Photos courtesy of Tom Sheehan)

ther had to work and had to listen to the game on radio or to my replay late that night when he came home from work. But there was the night in 1945 when we had a game at The Bowl against Harry Agganis and Don Miosky and Stanley Brittan and George Pike and the rest of the Classical squad on the run for a great year.

On the last play of the first half, I threw my only pass of the game, a desperation completion to Jim Blundell or George Winters. During halftime, Coach Dave Lucey gave one of his famous talks, screaming at us, crying, patting some on the back, spittle coming at the corners of his lips. It was notorious.

It was infamous. We burst from the locker room and in the process nearly trampled Coach’s cohorts in the tunnel; Fire Chief George Drew, the Gibbs brothers Paul and Edward, Butch Batchelder, George McCarrier and other sundries in our path. Erupting from the locker room, we swept them aside in our anxiety and spirit. We were on fire, but for those in our way of escape, it was tidal.

We brought that fire onto the field. We were losing 12-7, late in the third period, when our Georgie Miles, a pepper pot if there ever was one and later a lieutenant on the Lynn Fire Department, forced a Classical fumble on our two-yard line or thereabouts, as memory will have it. But we started a long and torturous drive of some 19 plays and about 98 yards against that Classical juggernaut.

Meanwhile, up in the press box, Tom Lester of WESX was

broadcasting the game. Somewhere along the line, when we had fought our way past midfield on that fateful drive, old Tom got caught up in the excitement. “Saugus is going wild!” he said, and, in appreciation of a few sly moves, he added, “and Sheehan’s going crazy!”

We ran the Charlie Sampson Special a couple of times, the 42 Reverse a few times, the 46 Trap, the Halfback Spin around End, the fullback buck.

We didn’t pass, we ran. We ran and ran and ran.

My father, at his post at the main gate of the GE, was listening to the game. The chief told me the story some days later.

“Tom, I heard all this screaming and noise coming from the radio on the desk at the Western Avenue gate. The next thing I know is the damn GE ambulance is going out the gate with the siren screaming and it speeds off down Western Avenue in the direction of McDonough Square. The old redhead is at the wheel.”

To this day I can hear the siren screaming, see the ambulance pulling into the gate end of The Bowl and my father stepping out of the door in his guard’s uniform, much like a policeman’s. We had the ball on the nine-yard line. I ran it. Cushie Harris ran it. I ran it. Cushie Harris ran it. Then I called Cushie again and he pushed it over for the eventual winning touchdown. We won 14-12.

I did not see the ambulance leave, but I know my father went back to work. Duty had called, for sure, at both ends of the scale. When he got home from work, I was sound asleep.

In 1946 all Saugus home games were played at Manning Bowl; English, Classical, Beverly, Swampscott, Peabody, but it was all old hat to us then. I knew the tilt of the field, where the ball bounced best, where the ghosts were hidden or lurking or waiting to break loose in our favor. Stackpole Field that year was unplayable, so we went to our second home, a home away from home. Manning Bowl had all the creature comforts for us who longed for that sweet competition, who found respect in and among a host of great friends over the years, for we spent our summers together at Fisherman’s Beach in Swampscott, the adolescents on parade, graduation coming, Korea just around the corner for the unsuspecting.

But The Bowl was not past for me. In 1947, while at Marianapolis Prep in Thompson, Conn., in an undefeated season, we played Admiral Bullis Academy of Silver Spring, Md., in the first Shoe Bowl Game ever at The Bowl. Late in the game I tossed a pass to Walter Bellardineli, my tailback from Bethel, Conn. Walter, the best I ever played with, picked off the ball at about the 40-yard

line, some two yards beyond the safety. When he crossed the goal line, salvaging a tie game, he was 10 yards ahead of the safety. The game was December 7, 1947. The field was frozen from the 30-yard line into each end zone. Straw was piled on the sidelines.

It was my last call at The Bowl.

The Bowl memories keep leaping, and the names and faces and accomplishments keep coming back in a litany of images. Their names beget actions: Rocco Cerrone and Tony Andreotolla from Revere; Clayton Sheehan, Ernie Savory, Joe Penney, Rick Ricciadelli, Ruby Jules, Marty Smith, Jack Hennessey and Charlie Long (who later worked in my crew at Raytheon) from Lynn English; George Comiskey, Billy Ransom, Bob Debner and Al Ghouzi from Beverly; Pat Arena, Joe Palazolla and another Destino from Gloucester; the intrepid phalanx from Peabody of Herky Harris, Buddy Roche, Dick Keone, Pete Kravchuk, Luke McHugh, Art Adamopolous and tackle tandems Berger and Pelletier; and Harry Agganis, Don Miosky, Ray McClorey,

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Saugus spring sports delayed to April 27

By Greg Phipps

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ith the winter sports season having just ended early last week, spring sports athletes and teams were beginning to gather in anticipation of the upcoming season.

Due to the news of the increasing threat of COVID-19, public school in Saugus officially closed late last week and the spring sports season was initially delayed until March 30. The

date to begin the high school sports season was extended to April 27 after Gov. Charlie Baker on Sunday ordered that all schools statewide remain closed through April 6. The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) made the latest announcement Monday on the heels of Baker’s order.

“These decisions are based on available information and are made in the best interest

TUMBLING DOWN| from page 12 George Pike, Vic Pujo, Dave Warden, Stanley Brittan, Mecca Simirowski and Boley Dancewicz from Lynn Classical; and Jimmy Vizaukus, who a few years later I spotted walking down the Main Supply Route (MSR) as his outfit was relieving mine on Heartbreak Ridge or some such site in Korea, and I did not see him again until Founders Day in Saugus in 2002 (that day on the MSR we talked about Manning Bowl and our last encounter there in 1945); and a smiling quarterback named Rodriguez from an Air Force team at Fort Devens in 1950. He and I and Art Spinney rehashed our days

it will “ensure proper compliance with all current and future directives regarding the upcoming spring sports season” and will “adjust our preseason scrimmages when scheduling allows to fall within the MIAA’s updated framework for this season.”

Regular season games would begin after the state’s directed 10-day practice period has ended, according to Saugus Athletic Director Terri Pillsbury. Any

games previously scheduled prior to the new date will be rescheduled to fall within the updated season limits.

A post on the Saugus Athletic Department’s twitter site pointed out that “we are going through uncharted waters” and that the MIAA “is making every possible effort to keep our student athletes health and wellbeing in mind while still trying to maintain our spring sports season.”

at The Bowl after our game at Devens, just before we headed off to other destinies.

Now, dust falling around the site of The Bowl, memories floating in the air as I drive by on a number of occasions lost in reverie and nostalgia, my wife Beth came home from work one evening with a new story to shake me up. She manages an Alzheimer’s Ward in a nursing home. “We have a new patient in our ward. He floats in and out of memory. His name is George Faulkner. I told him my name and your name. When he heard your name, he said, in an apparent moment of lucidity,

‘I remember a Tom Sheehan. I think he played for Lynn Classical with Harry Agganis. I played against him.’”

He was a riotous and rambunctious and hard-nosed tailback for Arlington High School.

We played them in 1945 at Camp Edwards on Cape Cod, a game for the troops.

But old George wasn’t far off. He was almost right on the money; I spent more than half my career at Manning Bowl and most of my senior year. Not far off at all, for that old Spy Pond tailback who was losing his memory, yard by yard, like it was 4th down and one yard to Travis and Papi: My grandson Travis at 8 years of age waiting go for a touchdown. to see Papi play, hours before game time.

Thanks for the memories!

aged by how things are going after less than a week and will watch to see how things proceed.

We don’t yet know how this will impact testing dates and graduation requirements, and that’s a situation everyone else is dealing with as well. I know college seniors who called their parents three states away for a ride because they were told they graduated.

As to the new middle-high school, the construction is overseen by the town and I haven’t heard anything yet on a construction pause, but I do know a lot of people in that trade that are idling. I think it has to be expected and will certainly impact our timelines, especially if classes do not resume in time. I don’t think anyone can say with any certainty when things will be back to normal. I hope soon.

As for what do we need to do better, or change, beyond day to day? This is going to stay with each of us. After this is over, we’ll all have a case of hand sanitizer on the top shelf of our bathroom and an emergency stash of toilet paper in

the basement. Schools going forward everywhere will have revised policies and procedures for extended closures that teachers [and] administrators can realistically implement on a moment’s notice. That will be our focus when this is all over. But for today, I think our administrators and teachers are doing a great job in a difficult and changing situation.

My thought is if the construction is halted, that may delay the move-in, and we don’t know when we’re going to get that “all clear” to send the students back. These dates are clearly tentative. Everyone’s watching. I couldn’t have predicted a week ago you’d be asking me this question, so I think we’re going to have to wait and see how the next week or so goes with regards to move-in.

Personally, like a lot of people, I fear this will get worse, medically and on our lifestyles, before it gets better. I don’t have a lot of faith that warmer weather will make a difference but, hopefully, along with social distancing it’ll make an impact. It’s a serious situation. I’m writing dates in pencil.

Parents and students need to take this seriously. It’s not a vacation. What’s alarming about

ASKS| from page 5 district closed for six weeks and looked reactive. No one thinks that today.

As I write this, we’ve missed three days in the classroom.

In that time, Dr. DeRuosi and his team have partnered with members of the School Committee and many private organizations, including Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, to make sure that students who depend on food at school have proper nutrition during the closure. This all came together very quickly. Saugus residents rallied together with donations and assistance, and I know at least one of my colleagues on the committee emptied his own cupboards to help children in need.

Educationally, teachers are engaging with their students virtually and trying to instill some normalcy to all of this.

The school administration is working on a website with educational material for students, and that should be coming online shortly. This is an unprecedented situation that schools are dealing with worldwide, and it’s certainly going to be uneven to start, but I’m encour-

of our student-athletes, schools and communities,” the MIAA posted in a statement this week. “These decisions will be revisited and adjusted as needed.” The MIAA also voted to have completion of the regular season and tournament games

by June 20 with consideration of June 21 in case of weather and facility needs.

The Saugus High School athletic department posted a statement last week saying that

COVID-19 is you can feel perfectly fine for a week or two before you get symptoms, and at that point you’ve infected dozens of people you’ve come into contact with, and those people have done the same. Even if you don’t get very sick, you can infect an elderly grandparent or pass it on to someone who has compromised health.

As I’m writing this some of the shopping centers are closing and, hopefully, we’ll see people treat this more seriously, but you don’t know who last touched the water bubbler at the basketball court or who last touched the playground equipment. Listen to the experts. Their advice couldn’t be more clear.

School Committee Member Joseph “Dennis” Gould The Superintendent and staff are doing a great job trying to mitigate exposure, feeding the students that rely on school for their nutritional food and keeping the new 6-12 on schedule.

I am concerned about the seniors at SHS missing out on probably the best three months of the entire school experience in Saugus. I would hate for them to miss their prom, their graduation and

the final.

Goodbye to the SHS halls as the last graduating class of this school.

We do not know if construction may need to stop in the new 6-12 [middle-high school].

That could delay the moving of grades 9-12 over, but that is out of our hands.

I personally would like us to be able to move in April, but again, we are in uncharted waters and do not have control at this point.

The staff is working tirelessly to come up with homeschooling and should have it rolled out next week.

I am confident MCAS will be postponed and there will be something worked out Statewise that will allow our seniors to continue their education in college if so desired even if we are closed for the remainder of the school year.

The younger students are resilient, and I am sure they can get caught up when school starts up again.

I am also confident with the dedicated teachers, paras and administrators we are fortunate to have working in Saugus; they will double down on education needs and assist

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 20, 2020

~ Letter to the Editor ~

Moulton: “It is going to get worse before it gets better” Dear Editor: Over the past week, the virus has developed into a pandemic, and we now face a critical week as a country. We all have to do our part.

Decisions like whether business leaders let their employees telecommute, or whether we keep ourselves and our families healthy at home (practicing good hygiene, social distancing, sleeping well, and selfquarantining if we are sick) will determine how many people become severely ill.

It’s too late to contain the virus, but we can act decisively to flatten the curve of how quickly it spreads so that our healthcare system does not get overwhelmed.

This might sound alarming if your first introduction to this crisis was the cancellation of pro sporting events this week, but we have to take this seriously. This is real, and it is going to get worse before it gets better. For too long, prominent

government officials have been downplaying the crisis and delaying preparations, but you can count on straight talk from my team and me.

Rather than panic and overreact, we should take the time now to prepare, acting confidently and decisively, much like we would in advance of a large blizzard or hurricane.

If some of this looks and sounds familiar, you may already be following the reading list my office is updating daily with the news and research we use to keep ourselves informed of the latest facts and science.

For example, did you know: • The United States is behind on testing the public, limiting our ability to track and respond.

• Early and aggressive intervention is our best bet to keep the outbreak under control, as interactive models in the New York Times demonstrate.

• The healthy and the sick will both face added stress during the outbreak from the isolation paradox. Take steps to improve

your mental health.

Here are some reminders: • Wash your hands with hot, soapy water for at least 20 seconds.

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

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Minimize touching your eyes, nose, and face.

• Clean and disinfect surfaces frequently touched by others.

• If you are not feeling well, stay home from work and get better.

• Get a flu shot to stay healthy and out of the doctor’s office.

• Get plenty of sleep. It boosts the immune system.

• Plan for meals at home, just like you prepare for a hurricane.

Don’t forget your pets!

• A family can go through soap, paper goods, feminine products and diapers pretty quick. Check your supply.

• If you take prescription medication, don’t forget your next refill.

• Need new contact lenses?

Is that hearing-aid battery running low? Think through over the counter medicines next time you are at the pharmacy.

• Mental health matters.

Break out your favorite books, games, and household activities from the attic.

On my website, my team and I explain how we are following the call from public health officials for social distancing. We have a three-tiered system that explains how we continue operating at different threat levels. That way people know exactly what to expect, and also what the next step will be if we get there.

If you run a business or you’re just looking for a guide to make your own teleworking plan, please feel free to copy ours.

My team in Washington is currently operating at Threat Level 3 within our policy levels.

My team in Salem is at Threat Level 2.

Over the last few days, I have been speaking with mayors

and town officials, school superintendents, hospital officials, other government leaders, and many of you to better understand the situation and assist our response. We are all in this together!

This week, as the governor declared a state of emergency, we converted our previously scheduled town halls into virtual town halls and Q&A sessions to do our part to keep people safe. You can check out the first remote conversation I held this week. I have another town hall scheduled for Monday.

Though my team and I are mostly working remotely, we remain hard at work for you around the clock. You can continue to contact my office online or get help with a federal agency. You can also call my team in Salem, Mass. at (978) 531-1669 or Washington D.C. at (202) 225-8020. We will be answering the phones and returning calls as fast as we can.

Sincerely, Congressman Seth Moulton

~ Op-Ed ~

Urgent Challenges: Why I’m Running for State Representative

By Joe Gravellese

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ast week, I announced my campaign for State Representative for Revere, Chelsea, and Saugus.

I’m proud to be born and raised in Revere – son of a union operating engineer, grandson of a union teamster, and a graduate of Revere High School. I’m running because I deeply love my community, and want to give back to this place that has shaped me.

In my lifetime, there has never been a serious competition for this seat. With Massachusetts facing so many challenges that threaten our future, the residents of Revere, Chelsea, and Saugus deserve a positive and thoughtful debate.

Our public transportation system has been chronically underfunded – leaving it unsafe, unreliable, and out of reach to too many commu-

ASKS| from page 13 the students getting back up to speed.

Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini We are in some challenging times for sure. This virus is proving to be an unprecedented test, not only a test for Saugus or Massachusetts or the USA but a test for the entire world.

nities. This forces more commuters on to our crowded and crumbling roads and bridges.

The Boston area has the worst congestion in the nation. We must fix this.

Housing costs are pushing an entire generation out of Greater Boston. Not enough communities have access to reliable transportation, so neighborhoods that do have MBTA access see prices go through the roof, as demand far exceeds supply.

Mid-sized, modest housing for working families is essentially illegal to build in most cities and towns. We must fix this.

The working class jobs of the future are arriving in Greater Boston – but community college, associate’s degrees and job training programs remain out of reach to too many people due to cost or lack of access. Students who want to attend technical and vocational schools face waiting lists and not enough

seats. We must fix this.

Cities like Revere have worked hard to tackle the opioid crisis and have seen some success, with overdose deaths down over 40% in three years since the Substance Use Disorder Initiatives office opened.

But we still have a lot of work to do. In far too many communities, evidence-based strategies to address substance abuse are not embraced due to stigma.

We must fix this.

Climate change is not a future problem – it’s today’s problem. Residents are already being impacted by historic storms and flooding, and escalating flood insurance costs. Sea level rise will impact our district within my lifetime.

We need to urgently move away from fossil fuels and push for 100% clean, renewable energy – a transition that will not only make our air and water cleaner, but will also create a

new generation of good jobs.

We also must work to upgrade our seawall and make our communities more resilient.

My experience prepares me to deliver results for our district. While working at the State House for Rep. Lori Ehrlich, I helped build coalitions and advance legislation to hold utility companies accountable for gas leaks, protect working people from exploitation, and push Massachusetts toward a clean energy future.

At Revere City Hall, I was part of the team that worked on the nuts and bolts of making government work better – increasing access to substance abuse treatment, re-launching the city’s disabilities commission, expanding public health and recreation programs, and making government more transparent and accountable.

If elected as your Representative, I can’t promise that you’ll

agree with me on every issue.

But I can promise you that I will always listen, that I will always fight for you, and that I will always be honest and transparent.

I can promise you that I will always stand up for my values, but I will also be willing to roll up my sleeves, find common ground, and work with anyone who has good ideas on how to tackle the big challenges we all face.

We must be clear-eyed about this moment: we need serious action to tackle issues like transportation, housing, public health, the environment, and job training. I’m ready to fight hard and deliver results.

If you want to learn more, or if you’re ready to join me, visit www.joegrav.com, attend my Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, March 18 at 7 PM, or to commit to supporting me in the primary election on September 1.

This is a worry some always pondered that quickly became a reality. I feel the town has enacted some critical measures to help keep our residents safe and to continue to share information as it becomes available.

The Town Manager’s recent update last evening outlined several key steps that have been taken including: we hired a sec-

ond health department nurse as an additional resource to our administration and residents, hired Joe Tabbi to work within the health department as he was a longtime health director in Saugus, hired two additional custodians to clean all town facilities regularly, closed access to town buildings to help reduce the spread of the virus

and several other steps in an effort to protect our residents and slow/prevent the spread of the virus.

I strongly encourage each and every resident to check in regularly on elders and abide by the health suggestions issued from the state including: avoid contact with large groups (including groups of friends

getting together to pass the time), go outside and get fresh air, wash your hands regularly, encourage your children to also stay close to home. I feel we are all in this together, and if we can embrace these restrictions now, it will most definitely help restrict the spread of the virus and expedite the path to normalcy.

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Kowloon closes to patrons dining in

By Tara Vocino

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owloon Restaurant, a Route 1 landmark for nearly 70 years, is offering takeout and delivery service due to the coronavirus.

—Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com.

A portion of the parking lot was empty on Tuesday night.

(Editor’s Note: The following info is from an announcement submitted by Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy StudentsHealthy Saugus, providing information on a modification of the program since the closure of Saugus Public Schools because of COVID-19.)

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ere’s how you can help Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2) make sure no Saugus children go hungry during

A sign visible from Route Kowloon Restaurant is only offering takeout and delivery 1 indicates that Kowloon since large group gatherings aren’t allowed, per the state’s Restaurant is only offering executive order. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) takeout and delivery.

Living with the virus

this national emergency.

HS2 is now assisting all students in the Saugus Public Schools with grab-n-go meals.

We are not bagging up food weekly as before in order to maintain the social distancing recommendations.

USDA has approved waivers to allow schools where at least 50 percent of students are eligible for free or reduced priced meals to continue providing meals to students if the school closes. Saugus is just shy of

that 50% requirement. We are grateful for our school administration and community partners that understand the importance of local families with food insecurities during this uncertain time. HS2 is happy to partner with the Saugus school district to offset costs for feeding any student that comes to get a grab-n-go meal.

Any student can go to Saugus High School on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to ob-

tain breakfast and lunch. Students are fed for five days and will receive two breakfast meals and two lunch meals on Mondays and Wednesdays.

On the first day of serving, we provided 65 meals and believe the number of participants will grow as news spreads of the service.

We are grateful to all those that have donated to these efforts so far. GE Good Neighbor Fund, Wheelabrator and Whitsons have all contributed in

addition to local citizens that have donated through online websites.

The uncertainty still exists as to how long we will need to provide this service.

If anyone would like to help we are accepting donations online or by mail: https://givebutter.com/HealthyStudentsHealthySaugus. Checks can also be mailed directly to Salem Five, c/o Healthy StudentsHealthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway. Saugus, MA 01906.

Baker files legislation to address municipal government challenges due to COVID-19

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ov. Charlie Baker recently announced that his administration will file a package of legislation to help address challenges to municipal governance resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, including potential delays in holding town meetings and adopting municipal budgets for fiscal 2021. The legislation would: • Amend the existing statute that authorizes town moderators to postpone town meetings by 30 days during a “public safety emergency” by adding “public health emergency” as a reason that permits postponement.

• Permit town boards of selectmen to postpone town meetings beyond the statutory June 30 deadline (end of fiscal year) when the governor has declared a state of emergency and conditions prevent the completion of a town meeting.

• Permit boards of selectmen, at local option, to temporarily adopt lower quorum rules.

• Permit continued monthto-month spending into fiscal 2021 by towns based on

the prior fiscal year budget with approval of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue’s Division of Local Services (DLS) during a state of emergency. The month-tomonth authorization would continue so long as a state of emergency prevents the adoption of a budget. Cities have similar authority under existing state law.

• Permit towns to access their free cash balance for fiscal 2021 spending with approval of DLS. This would be based on the July 2019 certified balance and could continue until a fiscal 2021 budget is adopted.

• Permit municipal spending from revolving funds at the level set by their fiscal 2020 appropriation until a fiscal 2021 budget is adopted.

• Authorize a three-year amortization period for deficit spending incurred as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The default rule would require a fiscal 2021 tax rate to provide for one-year amortization, and this change would follow the

2015 precedent for snow re- vices. The administration will provide additional guidance moval costs. as the end of the closure approaches.

School and other closures The administration said it Baker also announced a three-week suspension of is “critical” that students and school operations for edu- their families, as well as school cational purposes at all pub- staff, stay home as much as lic and private elementary possible and strictly follow and secondary (K-12) schools social distancing guidelines. in the Commonwealth be- School staff are urged to plan ginning Tuesday, March 17, for “how best to equitably proas well as a number of other vide alternative access to student learning opportunities emergency actions.

“We know that a lot of the during this period and pomeasures we are putting into tentially beyond.” School perplace, including mandatory sonnel are also urged to find school closures and prohibit- ways to ensure, to the greating gatherings of 25 people est extent possible, that famor more, will cause disruption ilies have access to essential in people’s day-to-day lives,” nonacademic services for their Baker said. “With the steps we children – particularly special are taking today, we can en- education and food services.

The Department of Elemensure residents can still access key state services while taking tary and Secondary Education necessary precautions to limit (DESE) will work with school districts to develop strategies the spread of COVID-19.”

The suspension of educa- and resources to sustain learntional programming would ing and vital services throughnot necessarily affect the avail- out this closure period. DESE ability of school buildings for has received a partial waiver the provision of food or other from the U.S. Department of essential noneducational ser- Agriculture providing greater

flexibility regarding food service in certain districts with higher concentrations of lowincome students, and DESE is pursuing additional waivers for the remaining schools and districts.

All nonemergency state employees working in Executive Branch agencies were told not to report to their workplaces on March 16 and 17. The administration is working to expand alternative work arrangements for the Executive Branch workforce and develop plans to continue to provide essential state government services.

All commercial insurers, selfinsured plans and the Group Insurance Commission are required to cover medically necessary telehealth services related to COVID-19 testing and treatment. Insurers must do so without requiring cost-sharing of any kind, such as copays and coinsurance, for testing and treatment. Additionally, insurers cannot require prior authorization for these services.

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THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS

By Mark Vogler

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ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus.

A journalistic challenge I’ve been reporting and writing for newspapers for close to five decades, and I’ve never encountered a journalistic challenge quite like this one. Covering a multi-faceted story where you can’t walk into a government office for records or you can’t interview somebody over a hot or cold beverage at a local coffee shop or a nice sandwich at a sub shop or restaurant.

If your subject would rather have you go to interview him or her, that’s no longer such a great idea.

In the current national and state emergency involving the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, coffee shops, restaurants and bars are no longer fertile reporting grounds because you can’t consume any food in these establishments under government rules now in effect in Massachusetts to help contain and eradicate the virus.

Sure, you can catch the people coming out of the coffee shops and restaurants. But a majority of the folks you run into want nothing to do with newspaper reporters.

Few folks would invite them into their homes for an interview because they don’t want to catch something that might turn out to be the Coronavirus. And who can blame them with the new rules of social distancing being advocated by health and government officials on all levels.

So, at age 67, I find myself making some major adjustments in reporting and newsgathering techniques -- relying more on technology and less on face-to-face contact with potential news sources.

In the coming weeks -- and months, if this extreme period of isolation lasts that long, we’ll try to make adjustments on the fly to bring you an interesting package of news stories, photos and feature articles.

SORE ABOUT BRADY: Prince Pizzeria let Saugus know that folks at this popular Route 1 restaurant weren’t happy about the news of Tom Brady’s departure from the New England Patriots week. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)

If you have a news tip or want to opine on a subject related to AM – 11:00 AM,” said the email the Coronavirus, please call or email me. I welcome your feed- I received this week from Wendy Reed, Clerk of the Saugus back.

Board of Selectmen, who also oversees the operation of the Food Pantry still open Here’s some good news for people who find the food pan- all-volunteer food pantry “For the protection of our try in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus a key resource in helping ends meet. volunteers & clients, and Especially during these times of great uncertainty and anxiety. to limit personal contact & “I feel it’s important to let you know the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will continue to open of Fridays between 9:30

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This week on Saugus TV Monday, March 23 at 8 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting from March 12.

Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. on Channel 8 – Cliftondale Church Service from March 15.

Wednesday, March 25 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Finance Committee Meeting from March 11.

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important role it plays in providing students and families the nutrition they need,” said Wheelabrator Market Manager and crowding/gathering, the food pantry has been distributing HS2 board member John Farese.

“In times of crisis such as the one we are all living through, it pre-bagged groceries,” Wendy wrote.

“We understand clients may receive items they don’t want or is especially important to ensure that organizations such as HS2 need, but feel this is the best course of action to mitigate the have the necessary resources to avoid any disruption in servicpotential spread of COVID-19. Those in need, even for short term or one-time assistance are encouraged to come.

A Shout Out for the food volunteers We didn’t receive any nominations this week for our weekly “Shout Out.” So, we’ll go with an editor’s recommendation or two this week.

Let’s have a rousing “Shout Out” this week for Wendy Reed and all of the volunteers of the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry who give freely of themselves each week to help put food on the table of the community’s less fortunate people. They are being recognized this week because they all do God’s work and it’s a blessing that they continue to help so many people, week after week, year after year. At times like this -- when the food pantry may prove to be an even greater resource for the community -- these people deserve plenty of thanks.

Speaking of food volunteers, there is another group -- Healthy Students--Healthy Saugus, that deserves praise for what they’re doing.

Saugus Public Schools are currently closed for three weeks or more as Saugus, like communities across the country, deal with the Coronavirus crisis.

Meanwhile, Saugus Public Schools and Schools Superintendent David DeRuosi, Jr. continues to work even harder with the local churches, the HS2 Board of Directors and several local companies and businesses, along with Wheelabrator Technologies, In.. They are collaborating to make sure there is no interruption in service.

Wheelabrator has already donated $2,500 to HS2 this year.

The company was also approached about buying Stop & Shop gift cards that will be distributed to families over the next few weeks.

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1. On March 20, 1916, who published an academic paper on the Theory of General Relativity?

2. What fictional character said, “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door”?

3. March 21 is World Poetry Day, which UNESCO originated in 1999; what does UNESCO stand for?

4. The first Western film, “The Great Train Robbery,” was made in what year: 1903, 1920 or 1928?

5. On March 21, 1963, what prison closed?

6. In what U.S. city would you find Japantown and a Cherry Blossom Festival?

11. On March 23, 1912, what paper cup was invented?

12. In what movie/TV show would you find Morticia and Gomez?

13. How are “Love Child,” “Reflections” and “Let the Sunshine In” similar?

14. On March 24, 1976, what U.S. president recommended swine flu vaccinations?

15. What kind of animal was Maximillian The Bionic Woman’s pet?

16. Why is “observance” the collective noun for a group of hermits?

7. What do Frug and Funky Chicken have in common?

17. On March 25, 421 AD a church cornerstone was laid at noon, starting a settlement that became what city that has 118 small islands?

8. On March 22, 1972, what Constitutional amendment did Congress pass?

18. In what card game would you find “Small Slam” and “Grand Slam”?

9. What children’s book author hung out at zoos that employed his father?

19. What is the name of the rabbit at the Mad Hatter’s tea party?

10. What Founding Father said, “Keep flax from fire, youth from gaming”?

20. On March 26, 1827, what composer of nine symphonies died?

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1. Albert Einstein 2. Bilbo Baggins 3. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization 4. 1903 5. Alcatraz 6. San Francisco 7. They were 1960s dance crazes.

8. The Equal Rights Amendment 9. Dr. Seuss 10. Benjamin Franklin 11. The Dixie Cup 12. “The Addams Family” 13. They are 1960s albums by The Supremes 14. Gerald Ford

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Veterans Service Officer still on duty With this week’s shutdown of Town Hall -- and perhaps many more weeks or even months to continue -- Saugus veterans shouldn’t feel ignored because they can’t get in the front door of the old wooden government building.

“I wanted to let you know that, like the other offices in Saugus Town Hall, Veterans’ Services will still be available to assist Veterans and their dependents during the COVID-19 emergency,” Veterans’ Service Officer Jay Pinette wrote in an email to us.

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Okay, veterans who need help can contact Jay at (781) 2314010 or by emailing him at Veterans.services@saugus-ma.gov.

So, no need to feel isolated, all of you veterans out there.

The toilet tissue issue Hey, what gives with this stupid run on toilet tissue which seems to be quite the phenomenon throughout the state and many parts of the country.

People in Saugus and everywhere else I have traveled through during the past week have been hoarding bathroom paper like it’s precious.

I personally witnessed a man walk out ofa CVS store in Somerset, down in the Fall River area of Southeast Massachusetts, with two boxes of toilet tissue, leaving a huge empty spot on the shelves.

Something like this displays the worst kind of selfishness and inconsideration during a time when most are making all sorts of kind, noble and humane gestures for the benefit of people who truly need help.

If you are one of those hoarders, knock it off. Don’t give shoppers such a bad name.

If you are one of those people who truly needs the toilet tissue, here’s a tip that might help.

A Methuen-based business that I like to frequent apparently came across a stash of toilet tissue that it’s willing to share with toilet paper-needy customers.

“Get it to go!” screams a promotional on the website of Mann Orchards.

“All lunch orders get a free roll of toilet paper! Stop by or give us a call at (978)683-0361 to order from our Country Lunch menu. See the menu at www.mannorchards.com/menus/country-lunches/.

Kind of a novel way to market takeout meals during these challenging days of the Coronavirus.

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 may have 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.

An offer to help Saugus youth sports organizations Now that spring is once again upon us, many Youth Sports organizations will be looking for a place to hold meetings and recruit their players.

The American Legion / Post210 wishes to extend an invitation to ANY & ALL Saugus youth sports, the use of our Hall for meetings. We encourage all Youth Sports coordinators,and managers to utilize Post-210.

This includes,but is not limited to, Little League,Bath Ruth League,Pop Warner League, Youth Soccer, Girls Softball, etc The hall is free of charge to any Saugus Youth Sport for reBrady in perspective cruiting and for scheduling I’m a longtime New England Patriots season ticket holder -- meetings. dating back to 1993. And for the last 18 years, I never missed a Please contact John Cannon home regular season or playoff game. at 857-588-3180.

So, of course, I am disappointed that Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady won’t be entertaining us anymore, at least as a New Dog Days are here England Patriot.

The New 2020 Dog Licenses I know there are quite a few Pats season ticket holders living in are now available in the Town Saugus and many others who are diehard Patriots fans who fol- Clerk’s Office. MUST have a low their team on tv. And most of them probably feel the same copy of the Rabies Certificate way I do. to license your dog OR use the I really don’t care if Brady lights it up or stinks it up with his new new webportal: https://nextteam, down in Tampa Bay, Florida. petls.gopetie.com/saugus.masIf the Patriots should play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers down sachus there or up here, I’ll be rooting for the Patriots.

By the same token, I enjoyed the Brady run very much. He didn’t SAVE 2020 Environmental play much his rookie year.

Scholarship Available He only played a few minutes during the 2008 season when Saugus Action Volunteers he was injured in the first game and sat out the rest of the year. for the Environment (SAVE) is So, he gave us Pats fans 18 glorious years where he led the pleased to announce that it is team to 17 AFC East Division titles, nine AFC championships and offering a $500 Environmensix Super Bowl titles. tal Scholarship to Saugus ResSimply put, Brady pieced together the best 18 years of any quar- idents of the Graduating Class terback in the history of the NFL. The Patriots were 30-11 with of 2020.This is a scholarship for Brady in the playoffs and 219-64 in the regular season. The win- students who will be attending ningest quarterback of all-time. a two/four-year college or other So, I will always have fond memories of seeing Brady in all of his educational institution and purhome games win in Foxboro and a couple on the road. suing a degree in an area that What he does down in Tampa Bay won’t influence my view of would positively impact the enhis greatness. vironment.

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Boy Scouts can register on Tuesday nights from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church.

Our Boy Scout program is for young men ages 10 1/2 to 17 (Grades 6-12) Any questions on our Cub Scout program, please contactCubmaster Bill Ferringo at pack62saugus@gmail.com or bferringo@ comcast.net For Boy Scouts, please contact Scoutmaster John Kane at troop62saugus.org or 781-389-2708.

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 appliAG’s Office warnings on Coronavirus scams cation (no later than midnight on April 24, 2020) to:SAVE PresiThis is from state Attorney General Maura Healey, a warning to dent, Ann Devlin atadevlin@aisle10.net. Again, the deadline for Massachusetts residents to be on alert for individuals and busiapplications is April 24, 2020. nesses that may try to take advantage of uncertainty about the coronavirus.

Saugus Lions Club Comedy night “Fears about the coronavirus are on the rise and so are those If you love to laugh and want to help a good cause, mark this looking to capitalize on uncertainty about its impact in Massaone down on your calendar.

The Saugus Lions Club will hold a Comedy Night, Thursday, April chusetts,” said AG Healey. “We want consumers to be vigilant 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Prince Pizzeria on Route 1 South in Saugus. when it comes to fraud and abuse and encourage everyone to The stars of the show are Tony V., Brad Mastrangelo and Chris learn how to protect themselves from scams and use our office as a resource.”

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Healey encourages residents to follow these tips: Tickets, which covers the show and pizza, are $25.

There will also be a raffle and silent auction. Call George MeiBeware of false and misleading information. maris (617-771-3293), Frank Rossetti (781-718-4662) or Nelson Visit reputable sources like the Centers for Disease Control Chang (781-233-8200) for tickets.

Proceeds will benefit the Massachusetts Lions Eye Research (CDC), the World Health Organization, or the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for updates on the coronavirus and its and other Saugus Lions Club Charities impact in Massachusetts and beware of untrustworthy sources that might be spreading false information.

Paid Training Apprenticeship Opportunity for Veterans The Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program (TTAP) provides Stay home if you’re sick. hands-on, historic preservation trade skills training during an inMost workers in Massachusetts have the right to earn and use tensive five month learning-while-working experience. TTAP allows the important work of preserving the cultural resources and up to 40 hours of job-protected sick time per year. Under state critical infrastructure of national park sites to be passed on to the laws, workers must earn at least one hour of earned sick leave for next generation at a time when many employment fields are be- every 30 hours worked. Learn more about your right to paid coming obsolete through modernization.

Traditional trades in their modern form require many of the sick time on the AG’s website. If same materials, tools, ingenuity, skills and hard work that have you think your employer is violating the earned sick time law, been required for generations and can never be replaced.

The National Park Service has an agreement with Conserva- call the AG’s Fair Labor Division tion Legacy to recruit and train youth and Veterans in tradition- at 617-727-3465 or file a complaint online. al trades.

Please note that this is not a federal job. It is a paid training exGet help with health insurperience that will provide qualifications that will make the successful candidate a stronger applicant for a skilled trade position. ance questions.

If you have a problem with Four positions will be available in either Salem or Saugus, beginning in April. Two positions will be available from April 20 to health insurance claims or September 4 and two positions will be available from April 20 medical bills or think you might to November 13. These positions are 40 hours per week at $16 be the victim of a scam, the AG’s per hour. Two weeks of paid travel to training in Frederick MD, Health Care Division may be able to help. Call our helpline from June 8-19 is also required.

Eligible candidates are Veterans between the ages of 18 and with questions or complaints 35 and must present a DD214 stating service under Honorable at 1-888-830-6277. or General Under Honorable Conditions.

Watch out for high-priced Apply by contacting Ryan Tant at (304- 860 – 5073) rtant@conservationlegacy.org. Additional information may also be found at go.nps.gov/ttap Main Attractions at the Saugus Public Library All programs and events scheduled at the Saugus Public Library are cancelled until further notice.

Saugus Affordable Housing grants available The Saugus Affordable Housing Trust, a Town committee created to stimulate housing, announces in cooperation with CrossCountry Mortgage, housing benefits available to all Saugus residents,Town employees, people working in Town and those looking to purchase/refinance a home in Saugus.

CrossCountry will give a closing cost credit of up to $2,198.

There are no income or first time buyer requirements, property can be owner occupied or investment properties. Properties do not have to be located in Saugus and there is no repayment required. Conventional,FHA and VA loans are eligible. Please call (781)412-3300 and visit ccmaffinity.com/Saugus affordable for terms and Conditions.

Cub Scout and Boy Scout recruitment Cub Scout Pack 62 and Boy Scout Troop 62 are still seeking 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. We are located in the basement. Cub Pack 62 welcomes boys from age 5 (kindergarten) to age 10 (Grade 5.)

or low-quality products.

Media reports have suggested prices are increasing on products like hand sanitizer and face masks. The AG’s Office encourages the public to read health recommendations from theCDC when deciding whether a purchase is necessary. Research before you make a purchase, only buy from reputable companies, and don’t pay an unfair price for something you may not need. Report instances of what seem like unreasonably high prices or defective products to the AG’s Consumer Protection Division at 617-727-8400.

Don’t trust anyone offering vaccinations or other treatments.

There is currently no vaccine for the coronavirus. The AG’s Office stresses that the public should ignore online offers for vaccinations, medicine, and other treatments. If you are unsure about a product, check

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He is the beloved son of the late Austin Streeter and Gloria Streeter of Saugus, being their sixth child out of seven.

His siblings are Kathy Ossinger, Lebanon, Maine, Susan Street-

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Consider seeking a refund for cancelled travel.

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The AG’s Office warns that scammers may try to steal your money and information by sending phony communications via phone calls, emails, and texts. If a stranger claiming to be an expert on coronavirus contacts you, ignore them. Double-check links in emails and texts before you click on them, and don’t open anything from an unfamiliar sender. Consumers should report scammers to the AG’s Office.

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