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Two veterans in the real estate business say they’ve seen a lot of changes since the outbreak of the virus

By Mark E. Vogler

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endy Carpenito says COVID-19 has taken some of the fun and tradition out of the way people buy and sell houses.

“I like to go to the closings with buyers and sellers and wish everybody luck, but I haven’t done that for a while,” said Carpenito, who owns Carpenito Real Estate, Inc. of Saugus. “Closings aren’t the traditional sitting at the table anymore. They’re very untraditional. They’ll meet in cars and sign the documents with pens that have been dipped in alcohol. The attorney might do it face time with the buyer or through emails.”

A lot has changed in the real estate business since the beginning of March when Gov. Charlie Baker ordered a shutdown of public buildings and nonessential businesses. The real estate business was cleared as an essential business right from the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Real estate offices have been forced to make adjustments to guarantee the public’s health and safety.

But business isn’t that bad overall as real estate offices locally and across the state adapt to the process of social distancing.“The real estate market is still going crazy,” Carpenito said in a telephone interview this week.

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You have to schedule them at least 15 minutes apart. With the current situation [COVID-19], there are no more open houses. I set up a group showing from 3 to 6, and I set up as many people as I can,” she said.

During her 38 years in the real estate business, Carpenito said, she’s “never seen anything like this.” “What usually takes a half hour, takes an hour and a half now,” she said.

“It’s prime time for people who want to sell their house. If you’re a seller, now is the time,” she said.

Buyers will pay top dollar and more Eric Rosen, a salesperson for Littlefield Real Estate of Saugus, agreed that the current circumstances have made it very ideal for the sellers in today’s market. “The buyers are still out there and willing to pay top dollars for houses today,” said Rosen, who has been in the business for about 40 years.

“Some are willing to pay more than top dollar. I don’t know how long this will con-

WEARING TWO HATS FOR SAUGUS: Michael Sullivan, who chairs the Boards of Trustees of Saugus Public Library and the Saugus Cultural Council, relaxes during an interview this week at a picnic table at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, which “is considered the birthplace of the iron and steel industry in Colonial America,” according to the National Park Service. See page 3 for more photos and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)

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The Coronavirus count Confirmed Saugus COVID-19 cases surpass 500; town receives news of one more virus-related death

By Mark E. Vogler

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here were 26 new cases of Saugus residents testing positive for COVID-19 over the past week, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 506 – a 5 percent increase, according to new data released late Wednesday afternoon by the state Department of Public Health (DPH).

Meanwhile, the DPH notified the town that its death total from the virus had risen to 28 – an increase of one over the same period. No information was available on the Saugus residents who died from the virus. As of Wednesday, DPH officials reported 6,547 deaths statewide linked to COVID-19.

Of those, 878 have been reported in Essex County The DPH has been releasing numbers of COVID-19 cases for all 351 municipalities, broken down by city and town, every Wednesday. The agency on its website posts the number of cases of people testing positive for the Coronavirus, and the number of cases per 100,000.

The 506 cases reported for Saugus averages out to a rate of 1,780.10 per 100,000 – which is above the state average of 1,352.42 per 100,000 and is the 24th highest rate among all communities across the state, according to the data released Wednesday. But officials believe the numbers are substantially underreported in most communities because of the lack of aggressive testing for the virus.

“The Saugus Health Department strongly believes that additional unrecognized cases DO exist in Saugus,” the town advised in its press release. “Due to the fact that they are undetected, some of these infected individuals may not be properly

isolated or quarantined, which is why the [state] continues to strongly request that everyone stay at home unless it is essential, wear a cloth face cover over their face when around others, practice social distancing, avoid gatherings, and to follow the CDC and MDPH guidance. The Saugus Health Department expects those numbers to continue as does every other community in Massachusetts.

“Again, this is a reminder that as the CDC and MDPH has provided guidance to everyone regarding preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the Commonwealth.”

This is the ninth consecutive week since the first case of the deadly virus was reported in Saugus on March 19, that the number of town residents testing positive for the killer virus has increased significantly. Of the 2,358 people tested in Saugus so far, 21.5 percent tested positive for COVID-19. The state average for people testing positive is 17 percent.

As of Wednesday, there were 13,778 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Essex County, the third highest among the state’s 14 counties. There were 94,220 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus statewide.

Nursing home update Of the total 28 COVID-19-related deaths reported in Saugus, the town’s two nursing homes accounted for 19 of them. There were 14 deaths reported at the Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, which is licensed for 88 total beds. There have been more than 30 cases of confirmed COVID-19 at the facility. There were five deaths reported at Saugus Rehabilitation and Nursing, a long-term care facility licensed for 80 beds.

There have been more than 30 cases of confirmed COVID-19 at the facility.

The most recent Nursing Facility Audit Survey Results through May 15 show that both local nursing homes were “not in adherence,” due to deficiencies in core competency. They were each designated to receive “targeted infection control training” and were also subject to being audited by today (Friday, May 29). The latest state reports showed that 100 percent of the residents and 93 percent of the staff at both facilities had been tested for COVID-19.

gus to those in neighboring cities and towns as well as communities of similar size by going to the DPH website at https:// www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-response-reporting – then click on COVID-19 cases by city/ town. Here’s how nine other area communities compare to Saugus: Lynn: 3,281 cases, 3,251.63 per 100,000 (4th highest in state).

Revere: 1,582 cases, 2,597.00 per 100,000 (7th highest in state).

Everett: 1,565 cases, 3,224.38 per 100,000 (5th highest in state).

Malden: 1,110 cases, 1,638.29 per 100,000 (30th highest in state).

Peabody: 911 cases, 1,633.62 per 100,000.

Saugus: 506 cases, 1,780.10 per 100,000 (24th highest in state).

Wakefield: 293 cases, 1,084.99 per 100,000.

Melrose: 233 cases, 805.61 per 100,000.

Reading: 276 cases, 1,004.22 per 100,000.

Lynnfield: 89 cases, 764.01 per 100,000.

Statewide totals: 94,220 cases, 1,352.42 per 100,000.

(Data compiled by DPH and made public as of May 27, 2020, count and rate [per 100,000] of confirmed COVID-10 cases in Massachusetts by city/town, January 1, 2020–May 27, 2020.)

On its website, the DPH noted that the rate specifying the number of cases per 100,000 “provides a standardized way to compare the burden of disease in cities and towns regardless of the size of their population.”The DPH stressed “these are reported cases only.”

Tips to protect yourself from the Town of Saugus: “Please follow CDC and MDPH guidance to prevent COVID-19 illness by: “• Clean your hands often for at least: 20 seconds “• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth “• Stay at least 6 feet between yourself and others “• Stay home as much as possible – only leave for essential reasons “• Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others “Please stay healthy and please call us with any needs.

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Editor’s Note: For this week’s paper, we sat down with Michael Sullivan, one of many appointed members of Saugus local government boards and committees who has the distinction of serving as chair of the two volunteer bodies he serves on. He chairs the Board of Trustees of the Saugus Public Library as well as Saugus Cultural Council. Both boards have similar missions – primarily to promote knowledge and the cultural life of Saugus, making the town a better place for its residents. On a beautiful spring day this week, Michael agreed to sit down with us at a picnic table at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site for an interview over a cup of coffee, while practicing social distancing. We asked him to talk about his role with both committees, the respective challenges and goals of each and how the outbreak of COVID-19 has changed the way both bodies function.

Michael, 48, is an Everett native and a 1989 graduate of Everett High School. In 1993 he received his bachelor’s degree in History, and in 2000, his Doctor of Philosophy in History, both from Boston College. He studied European Cultural and Intellectual History. He also received a Certificate in Financial Planning and Services from Boston University (2016). He works as a certified financial planner. Michael and his wife, Michelle – a Malden native – have been married for 12 years. Michelle works in the financial services field. They have an eight-year-old son, Anthony, who will be a third-grad-

er at Veterans Memorial Elementary School next year. Since 2009 they have lived in Saugus.

Michael has been a member of the Saugus Cultural Council since 2017 and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Saugus Public Library since 2018. Because of his position on the library’s Board of Trustees, he abstains on Cultural Council votes for awarding grants, as library staff are frequent applicants. He is also an ex-officio and nonvoting member of the Foundation for the Saugus Public Library. In addition, Michael is an assistant cub master of Saugus Cub Scout Pack 62. Highlights of our interview follow.

Q: You serve as chair of both the Board of Trustees to the Saugus Public Library and the Saugus Cultural Council. That seems like a very challenging situation, to be chair of two different town Boards. Both boards meet monthly, so you meet as often as selectmen.

What attracted you to this kind of challenge?

A: I wouldn’t say it’s really challenging. The Cultural Council meets three or four times a year, and most of our work is in the fall during the grant cycle. And the library trustees meet nine to ten times a year, so it’s not really a lot of time commitment. I’ve been at Founder’s Day with the Cultural Council for the last two years. I wouldn’t say it’s challenging, rather it’s quite enjoyable because I get to meet a lot of great people in town, and it’s

actually energizing – getting to meet all of these people. I am not a native Saugonian, so it’s good to meet new people.

Q: What motivated you to seek appointment to the Board of Trustees to the Saugus Public Library and the Saugus Cultural Council?

A: I think it’s good to be involved in the cultural life of the community. And the library is the center of the community and libraries have become community centers. Libraries have evolved over the past 20 years. It’s not just checking out books. It’s not just going somewhere quiet. It’s a community center that provides impactful programming for people in town and visitors, plus out of town. And I have a background studying history, and I have always enjoyed knowledge. Plus, this inspired me to be on the Cultural Council. I’ve always enjoyed culture and knowledge. I have a little tagline here, why I do this: The life of the mind is critical to the health of the overall community.

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How does a shutdown restaurant get relief?

Six Route 1 eateries seek temporary modification of outdoor seating and entertainment from selectmen

By Mark E. Vogler

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ix Route 1 restaurants hope to get some outside relief from the Board of Selectmen next Tuesday.

They each have submitted requests for temporary modification of outdoor seating and outdoor entertainment that would enable them to recover some of the revenue they

lost when Gov. Charlie Baker issued an order shutting down restaurants and bars early last month in an effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus.

“I don’t take the virus lightly,” said Jeff Floramo, the owner of Route 1 Grill House.

“But there comes a point when the cure is worse than the virus. And right now, the cure is worse than the virus. Right now,

I think what the governor has done is overkill,” he said.

Floramo said he is frustrated that outdoor seating is already available to restaurants in two bordering states, but won’t be allowed for Massachusetts restaurants until June -- “but could still be pushed back.”

“I am frustrated with the way the governor is handling it,” he said.

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If that date doesn’t change, Floramo said he hopes that selectmen will have already given their approval to expand their business outside. When they convene in a Zoom Meeting via teleconferencing on Tuesday, June 2, the board will consider similar requests from Kowloon, Hooters, Fuddruckers, 110 Grill and Prince Pizzeria.

Other business on the agenda for the 7 p.m. meeting is a continued hearing on a request from Saugus Auto Repair, Inc., for a Special Permit (S-2) to allow storage of vehicles for sale, to be located at 74 Hamilton St. The applicant also seeks a Class II Auto Dealer’s License at 74 Hamilton St. There will also be discussion and a potential vote on setting a date and location for the Annual Town Meeting, which had been scheduled to begin May 4 before it was postponed because of COVID-19.

Floramo said Baker’s order to close restaurants and bars has forced him to lay off 26 of his

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“Now, they’re making more money staying home while collecting unemployment, so they are in no rush to come back,” he said.

Floramo said that getting approval by selectmen of his outdoor plans could be a significant boost to his restaurant as well as others.

He said that available space on an outdoor patio could provide up to 25 seats if spread six feet apart. He also hopes that space in the parking lot could be used.

“I feel bad for the restaurants that don’t have outside seating areas,” he said.

“I am lucky that the landlord has been working with me on my rent. That’s been a lifesaver.

“But the food costs are going higher and higher. The price of meat is going higher and higher. Everybody is in a ‘wait and see’ mode. And we’ll just keep plugging away and hope things will break for us soon,” he said.

his week the Saugus Business Education Collaborative (SBEC) announced its selection of nine Saugus Public Schools students as this year’s “Unsung Heroes.” This is the 16th annual award presentation, which is sponsored

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

The nine students – who represent each Saugus elementary school, Belmonte Middle School and Saugus High School – were honored for their academic efforts and contributions to their school community in a nontraditional format that reflects safe practices during the COVID-19 restrictions, according to a press release issued by the SBEC. The 2020 Unsung Hero Award recipients are as follows: Saugus High School: Jake Hogan and Christopher Surette; Belmonte Middle School: Nathaniel Chadwick and Sumayyah Iratni; Veterans Memorial Elementary School: Vance Knowles and Silene Pires Oliveira; Lynnhurst Elementary School: Ayva Torres; Oaklandvale Elementary School: Vittoria Valentine; and Waybright Elementary School:

Kiara McCarthy.A rolling parade was scheduled for yesterday (Thursday, May 28) to recognize this year’s recipients while following proper social distancing protocols. The students will receive a trophy, a citation from State Representative Donald Wong and gift cards.

“We congratulate and commend these Unsung Heroes for the positive role they have played in their school community,” said Wheelabrator Market Manager John Farese, who is an SBEC board member. “Even though we could not stage the traditional celebration, we wanted to make sure these students get the recognition they deserve. They are a credit to their school, their family and their community.”

He further stated, “Our support for the SBEC and the Unsung Hero Awards is just one of the ways in which we are proud to partner with the town and the schools. This is a program that is very special to Wheelabrator Saugus.”

“We are happy to be able to continue this tradition of honoring the students,” said SBEC President John Smolinsky. “The Unsung Hero Award is a special event because it recognizes students for being overall good individuals. I appreciate all the efforts of the SBEC and Wheelabrator Saugus to make this event happen for our students.”

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LED Street Light conversion underway (Editor’s Note: Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s Office issued the following press release) ork is underway for the Town Wide LED Street Light conversion, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree is pleased to announce. The New LED lights will increase Energy & Cost Savings.

The Town-wide LED street light conversion is part of a grant opportunity through the Massachusetts Area Planning Council (MAPC) and Department of Energy Resources (DOER)’s LED Streetlight Rapid Retrofit program. The Town’s participation in the program is part of an effort to increase energy and cost savings as well as provide residents with improved lighting and less light pollution in the community.

The LED Streetlight Rapid Retrofit program provides eligible communities with an opportunity to convert their street lights to LED by providing rebates and incentives. National Grid estimates that the Town’s return on investment for this work with the in-

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centives and grant is 2.37 years.

In addition, this conversion as planned will result in an annual estimated savings of $597,437, and then result in additional annual savings for the Town.

Last year, Town Meeting members supported an upfront investment of $1,035,000 for the Town-wide street light conversion project. This will also give the Town an opportunity to assess the current condition of the wiring, connectors, and hardware for safety and future maintenance of the streetlights. The Town will be considering any additional work that may need to be completed as well.

“We are thrilled to have been awarded this opportunity to convert our lights to more energy and cost efficient LED bulbs,” said Crabtree. “Not only will this effort result in short-term project cost savings of $438,000 with incentives and rebates and a full return on investment in an estimated 2.37 years, but it will also continue to provide the taxpayers of Saugus with an an-

For more information about For more information on the nual estimated cost savings of project, contact the Town Man- the Town of Saugus, visit www. $597,437.” saugus-ma.gov.

LED is one of today’s most en- ager’s office at 781-231-4111. ergy-efficient, rapidly-developing lighting technologies. Quality LED light bulbs last longer, are more durable, and offer comparable or better light quality than other types of lighting, according to energy.gov.

The Town of Saugus recently engaged Tanko Lighting to oversee the project, which includes an audit of the Town’s existing 2,852 street lights, the new energy efficient design, and installation of the LED street lights and fixtures.

The LED street light conversion was supported and approved by the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, and Town Meeting earlier last year.

“I would like to thank the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Town Meeting, and residents of Saugus for their continued support of important energy and cost saving initiatives such as this,” concluded Town Manager Crabtree.

This week on Saugus TV Monday, June 1 at 8 p.m. Channel 8 – Cliftondale Con- p.m. on Channel 22 – Saugus on Channel 9 – Board of Health gregational Church Service High Varsity Hockey vs. Lynnfield from March 3, 2017. from May 31.

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Saugus gardens in the pandemic Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable

By Laura Eisener

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his time of year could easily be called the peak of spring bloom for many garden flowers, and you are likely to find at least

one plant in bloom in every garden you walk by.

Donna Manoogian’s lovely garden in Cliftondale has several interesting things flowering this week. As co-president of

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Donna has an impressive line of basket-of-gold above a stone wall, where it glows like sunshine for one month and presents a pleasant gray-green ruffle for the other 11. Basket-ofgold has been blooming for several weeks with vivid lemon yellow flowers that almost completely cover the foliage.

This plant is truly evergreen, however, and even after being flattened under heavy snow the leaves bounce back so well that they even look great in February. It can be planted between stones in a rock garden, at the top of a wall or at the front of a perennial border – anywhere it will get sun almost all day. It is happy in dry areas and doesn’t need a lot of attention. If it’s planted at the top of a wall, it may seed another little border at the base as they go to seed in the weeks after the flowers fade.

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IT GLOWS LIKE SUNSHINE: basket-of-gold in Donna Manoogian’s garden. (Courtesy photos to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener)

VERY LITTLE ATTENTION NEEDED: Rock phlox can cascade over a wall or serve as ground cover.

a well-known summer species also popular in gardens). You will see it in many gardens in Saugus, close to the ground with quite a few choices of flower color that all seem to go well together: pink, light purple, magenta and white. They were not discouraged by the snow earlier this month and have made the transition to warmer weather very well – in different areas around town they have been blooming for about a month already. So flat to the ground that a lawn mower could pass right over them without taking off the flowers, they will survive in shallow rocky soil as well as deeper garden loams.

I have seen several very old cemeteries where the phlox has blended with the grass over several decades and it looks as though parts of the lawn become pink in spring. When it’s not in bloom, it is barely noticeable in the garden since its tiny pointed leaves resemble very short mowed grass.

Once established, phlox seems to get by with very little attention. Look for it in rock gardens, atop retaining walls and holding back steep slopes. It tolerates light conditions from full sun to partial shade.

On a sunny side of the house, Donna has a broom in bloom!

Scotch broom is a shrub with bright green stems year round that grow close together

and look a lot like straws on a broom. In winter they are among the brightest greens in our landscape, but in late May they are covered almost to the ground with soft yellow flowers.

While you could in fact gather the stems, tie them to a sturdy stick and sweep the house with it, folklore says it is bad luck to sweep with it while it is blooming, so at least wait until later in the year to try this. It’s in the pea family and when in bloom it does actually smell a bit like peas being cooked for dinner.

You may notice that there are not many leaves. You might find a few small leaves with three leaflets, but since the green stems produce quite a bit of chlorophyll themselves, leaves may not be as essential as they are on most plants. Broom is especially well adapted to coastal environments because it is salt tolerant. It is native to Europe and in some parts of the United States it is considered invasive.

Traditional Memorial Day (May 30) is the date to remember when annuals can be safely planted outside in most of New England. They are available in local nurseries for several weeks before this date, but I tend to keep them indoors until the end of May, or at least in a pot I can run out and bring in if frost is predicted at night.

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 29, 2020

I Remember Eck

By The Old Sachem

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ennis Eckersley was a righthanded pitcher for the Red Sox (twice), Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Eckersley was born October 3, 1954, in Oakland, California; he grew up in Fremont, California, and his Major League debut was with Cleveland on April 12, 1975. He was a fan of both the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland Athletics as a youngster; his Giants heroes were Willie Mays and Juan Marichal. Dennis adopted the high-leg kick of Marichal as his delivery style. At Washington High School in Fremont, he was a quarterback until his senior year, when he decided that there was too much possibility of injury, and he was very good at baseball. Pitching for Washington High he won 29 games; throwing speed was 90 miles per hour, and he had both a fastball and a screwball. He figured he was slated for professional baseball.

He was selected in the third round of the 1972 Major League Baseball draft by the Cleveland Indians, and he was very disappointed that the Giants bypassed him twice. He had a remarkable first year with a 13 and 7 win-loss record and a 2.60 Earned Run Average. He became the American League Rookie Pitcher of the year in 1975. With his long hair he was easy to spot, and his live fastball made him a hit with the fans. He had three good years with Cleveland, including a no-hitter against the California Angels in his home park, Cleveland Stadium, on May 30, 1977. While striking out 12 batters, he did allow two batters

to reach first base: Tony Salaita on a walk, and Bobby Bonds on a wild-pitch, third strike. He became a league All-Star and finished the season with a 14 and 13 win-loss record. Over his three years in Cleveland, his record was 40 wins and 32 losses, a ratio of .556 and ERA of 2.74.

The Red Sox traded Rick Wise, Mike Paxton, Bo Diaz and Ted Cox to obtain Eckersley and Fred Kendall. Over the next eight seasons with the Sox, he had a record of 88 wins and 71 losses with a percentage of .553 and an ERA of 3.92. His best Boston year was 1975 when he won 20 games while losing only eight.

He pitched poorly after his first season, but he developed a great slider to add to his arsenal.

Eckersley was traded to the Chicago Cubs on May 25, 1984, along with Mike Brumley for Bill Buckner. Bill Buckner was later to achieve a remarkable play in a World Series game for the Sox, but that story is for another time. He was helpful to the Cubs as they took their first postseason since 1945, but he was not very sharp in his only postseason game that year, giving up five runs in 5.1 innings to the San Diego Padres in the National League championship series.

He fell on bad times in 1986 with a six and 11 record and a 4.57 ERA. After finishing the season, he checked into an alcoholic rehabilitation clinic. He became aware of his problem after family members videotaped him while he was drunk and showed him the action the next day. He later said that “I was spiraling out of control personally. I knew I had come to a crossroads in my life.

With the grace of God, I got sober and saved my life.”

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The Oakland Athletics obtained Eckersley on April 3, 1987; manager Tony La Russa thought that Dennis would make a fine long receiver or even a setup pitcher. Eckersley started two games for Oakland before an injury to reliever Jay Howell; then Eck moved into the position. In 1987 he saved 16 games and a permanent role was found. The next season he saved 45 games to lead the league. During the regular season, Eckersley saved four games against the Red Sox, and then in the playoffs he saved all four games against the Sox as Oakland swept the American League Championship Series. Eck delivered the home run by Kirk Gibson in the 1988 World Series as the A’s lost to the Dodgers in five games. The next season playoffs were a different story, as the A’s swept the San Francisco Giants in four games; Eck was the winning pitcher in game two and saved the win in game five as the A’s took the World Series.

From 1988 through 1992, Eckersley was the dominant reliever.

He finished first in saves twice; second twice and third once.

During the five seasons he saved 220 games and never had an ERA above 2.96. In the 1989 season, he only walked three batters while pitching 57.2 innings.

In the 1990 season, he only allowed five earned runs and his ERA was 0.61. This season also set a record as he was the first relief pitcher in history to have more saves than baserunners

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allowed: 48 saves, 41 hits and 4 walks. In the 1992 season, Eck he had 51 saves and became the American League’s MVP and Cy Young winner. The 1993 season saw diminished Eckersley pitching capabilities, and he became a free agent after the 1994 season when the A’s decided not to exercise a four million contract extension. The team finally signed him to a one-year contract for 1995.

Eckersley signed with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1996, following La Russa becoming the new manager. In his two seasons with the Cards, he had 66 saves – keeping him among the best in the game.

Eckersley signed with the Red Sox for his final season, 1998.

He became the setup pitcher for reliever Tom Gordon as the Sox made the playoffs, and he retired at the end of the season.

His pitching style was unusual with a high-leg kick and a sidearm toss, with extreme accuracy.

When he became a reliever, he dropped his style to two pitches, a sinker and a backdoor slider.

The Sporting News ranked him number 98 on its list of the greatest 100 players of all time, and he was named to the

MLB All-Century Team. On January 6, 2004, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first try with 83.2 % of the votes.

Washington High School where Eckersley started out named their baseball field in his honor.

Dennis Eckersley became a broadcaster both as a studio analyst and color commentator for the Red Sox on NESN since 2003. In the 2009 season, Eckersley filled in for Jerry Remy when Remy had to stop because of health reasons. He continued with the Sox through the 2018 season and he also worked for TBS as a studio analyst from 2008 to 2017.

Eckersley was a League AllStar six times (1977, 1982, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992), pitched for a World Series Champion (1989), was AL MVP (1992), AL Cy Young (1992), ALCS MVP (1988), twice AL Rolaids Relief Man Award (1988, 1992), had a no-hitter on May 30, 1977. His number (43) was retired by the A’s and he was inducted into their Hall of Fame and the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame and selected on the MLB All-Time Team.

Boston fans will always remember the great Dennis Eckersley.

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Saugus Catholics Collaborative resumes a limited Mass schedule

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augus Catholics Collaborative will resume weekend Masses during the weekend of May 30/31. There will be one Mass on Saturday at 4 p.m. and one Mass on Sunday at 11 a.m.

Both Masses will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church, and both Masses will require attendees to preregister. For more information, including how to register, visit the Collaborative’s website at www.sauguscatholics.org.

The Collaborative’s pastor, Rev. Timothy J. Kelleher, is delighted

COVID-19 | FROM PAGE 1 tinue with sellers getting top dollar and with mortgage rates at an all-time low – the lowest I’ve ever seen,” he said.

At the same time, Rosen said he thinks “a lot of sellers are holding off putting their house on the market until things loosen up.”

“With sellers holding off, there’s not much for sale right now. But it’s possible we’ll be on the other side of things once the economy turns around.

And I do think the economy will come back” he said.

Carpenito agreed that the in-

Saugus Police respond to bird call Wild turkey in flight crashes through closed bedroom window

to be able to offer this opportunity to his parishioners again, but stresses that the safety of parishioners is essential. “We will do everything in our power to ensure a safe environment in our church, but obviously we cannot absolutely guarantee our parishioners’ safety. We want to remind everyone, especially those in a high risk category, that the Cardinal has suspended the Sunday obligation for the foreseeable future. And also, we will continue streaming Mass on Sunday

mornings at from St. Margaret’s church, with a new time of 9 a.m. rather than the 10 a.m. we have been scheduling. So if anyone is at all uncomfortable about venturing out, they can still participate in the Mass on their computer or smart TV. That said, we are all very excited about taking this first step back to whatever our new normal will be.”

Saugus Catholics Collaborative is made up of Blessed Sacrament Parish and St. Margaret Parish. Both parishes are in Saugus.

ventory of available houses has been limited. Some deals have fallen apart because of buyers falling on hard times. “We’ve lost a few sales because they were under agreement before the shutdown – before people lost their jobs,” Carpenito said.

With concerns about protecting everyone from the virus, house appraisals are now done with drive-bys instead of going into homes to see what’s inside. The appraisal companies are relying on interior photographs and other information already available, according to Carpenito. A major change that Carpenito has ob-

served is the meticulous, extra efforts that are now required for those involved in buying and selling houses.

“We have to have booties, masks and gloves whenever we’re showing a house,” she said.

“I put all of the lights on and open all of the doors so nobody has to touch anything,” she said.

The real estate offices aren’t doing smoke inspections nowadays.

“Everybody has been cooperative,” Carpenito said. “The agents and buyers understand what we’re going through.”

(Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued this week by the Saugus Police Department.) nterim Police Chief Ronald Giorgetti reported that the Saugus Police Department responded to a home in town on Tuesday afternoon after a wild turkey flew through a closed window. Police received a 911 call at 3:15 p.m. indicating that the bird had flown through a closed second floor bedroom window and was trapped in-

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COVID-19 | FROM PAGE 6 If you recall it wasn’t long ago that we had snow, and I have seen nurseries lose thousands of dollars worth of annuals by leaving them without a protective cover. By this point, though, it is usually safe. Plants like petunias, million bells, marigolds, impatiens, wax begonias and many others that will bloom throughout the summer can add a new dimension to the gardens for the next several months. It’s also safe to plant a lot of vegetables, like tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, although a few, like peas and

side the room. When officers responded, they found a badly injured bird with glass strewn throughout the room. Unfortunately, the animal’s injuries were such that it had to be euthanized at the scene. No residents were injured.

The homeowner was given a police report number for their property insurance purposes, and the animal’s remains were taken to the Saugus Police Safety Building for proper handling. lettuce, actually prefer the cool spring weather and could have been safely growing for most of this month already.

Editor’s Note: Laura Eisener is a landscape design consultant who helps homeowners with landscape design and plant selection and placement of trees and shrubs as well as perennials. She is a member of the Saugus Garden Club and offered to write a series of articles about “what’s blooming in town, since so many people have taken to walking the streets in their neighborhoods as a way to get some exercise and get out of the house!”

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~ Letter to the Editor ~

Moulton empathizes with reopening anxiety Dear Editor: Reopening doesn’t simply mean returning to normal.

Just as in the early days of this outbreak, we all have a role to play in protecting the vulnerable and preserving hospital capacity for those who need it. Keep practicing social distancing, wearing a mask and staying home if you or someone you’ve been in contact with develops symptoms.

We know anxiety is high all around. Many are anxious to get back to work and life as we knew it, while others are feeling anxious as we start to reopen. Many of our neighbors have lost family or friends to this virus and some are working nonstop on the front lines to keep us all safe.

Others are struggling to keep a family business afloat or to make ends meet. Please know that you are in good company, however you feel.

We’ve reached an important point in this crisis, as we’ve moved past the surge

and started to see a steady decline in cases and deaths.

This is going to be a slow and frustrating process as we try to get our lives back while keeping this virus in check. Every scientist and medical professional I hear from says we need the same six things, four Ts and two Ps: testing, tracing, treatments, time, PPE (personal protective equipment) and proof that what we think we know about the virus is accurate. You may recall that my newsletter a few weeks ago outlined this in more detail.

I also wrote about it recently in The Salem News.

The governor’s plan incorporates that advice. I know it’s frustrating that there aren’t precise timelines, but a smart plan is responsive to the pandemic as it evolves.

Because you can spread COVID-19 before you have symptoms, we have to reopen gradually or else we risk a dramatic increase in cases before we are able to

detect it.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Rep. Katherine Clark, among others, have raised important concerns about public safety and the availability of childcare as we try to go back to work. I have been pushing hard for frontline workers to get the PPE they need to keep themselves and all the rest of us safe.

Here is some information about how the plan affects your work or business, and you can read the plan online here (https:// www.documentcloud.org/ documents/6893409-Re opening-20Massachusetts. html). If you have questions, my team is working around the clock to answer them.

These are hard times. We will get through them, but we need to help each other and we need to be willing to ask for help when we need it.

Be well, Seth Moulton Congressman

ASKS | from page 3 able to get applications out – basically talking to people in town. As you can probably tell, I like talking to people, so it was a natural fit for me.

Q: What kind of commitment, time wise, does it entail to be an effective chair of the Board of Trustees for the Saugus Public Library?

A: It’s not a lot of time, as I said before.

Q: In your particular case, is it fair to say that being the chair of both local government bodies goes hand in hand? Being an effective chair of the trustees makes you a better chair of the cultural council; and being the chair of the Cultural Council makes you a more effective chair of the Library Board of Trustees? Please share your thoughts on how one helps the other.

A: Yes. Again, I get to see more people in town, and I get to know more people in town, and I get exposed to a lot more ideas. It’s kind of good to get to know people, and it expands my overall horizon.

Q: And they both have similar missions.

A: Yes, similar missions.

Through the Cultural Council, I get to meet people in Lynn.

Lynn has a very active Cultural Council, and they’re a much

Page 9 bigger municipality than we are, so I have gotten to meet people at the state headquarters at the Mass Cultural Council. I have gotten to meet trustees at various libraries. I have gotten to meet more people, build up my network and get new ideas. I get ideas from talking to other people.

Q: The Vision of the Saugus Public Library is “to be the foremost destination for the intellectual and cultural growth and social engagement of all.”

It seems like that the work of the Cultural Council augments that mission. How do you see it?

A: Yes. They are similar; they have similar missions. You want to promote the cultural life in town.

Q: Since you have been a member of the Library Board of Trustees, what do you see as the biggest accomplishment coming out of the board’s meeting and various projects?

A: We finished a new strategic plan in 2019. And we’re looking to update some of our services and bring in more programming. We brought in more ESL programing working with Alan [Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault].

Alan does all the work. He brought in more ESL program-

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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 29, 2020

Memorial Day 2020

Saugus remembers its fallen heroes in a nontraditional ceremony shaped by COVID-19

By Mark E. Vogler

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here was no parade down Central Street this year.

No marching bands. No color guards. No floats. No World War II Army soldier reenactors hanging out at Veterans Memorial Park. Nobody to sing the National Anthem. And no young children holding patriotic posters while sitting on the lawn in front of the town’s war memorials The annual Saugus Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony got cancelled for safety’s sake because of COVID-19. But the spirit of Memorial Day prevailed for about 20 minutes in Riverside Cemetery, where Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210 organized a scaled-down ceremony to remember the town’s fallen heroes this past Monday (May 25).

“There was debate whether or not we should have something like this today because of the illness,” U.S. Army veteran David John Aloysius Nelson told the crowd of about a hundred men and women wearing face coverings and standing spaced apart from each other in social distancing formation.

“This could not be passed over, said Nelson, a Vietnam War Era veteran who serves as American Legion Post 210’s financial officer.

In his introductory remarks, Nelson said the men and women who died in service had sacrificed too much for Memorial Day to pass without a ceremony for people to pay their respects.

“To me, this is the day that we must always come and thank the veterans that have served us,” Nelson said.

“We can never say ‘thank you’ enough, whether they have been wounded or whether they died. They have done too much for this country for us to bypass this day,” he said.

Memorial Day’s origin recalled Nelson quoted from an 1868 speech given by Major General and future U.S. President James Garfield on what was the first “Decoration Day” – which would later become Memorial Day – honoring the country’s Civil War dead at Arlington National Cemetery: “We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do know they summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtue of men and citizens.

For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubt and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.”

At the outset of his keynote address, Saugus Veterans Services Officer Jay Pinette urged residents to practice the theme of Decoration Day by “decorating their homes, windows and doors to show our patriotic spirit and to honor the service and sacrifices of our fallen heroes.”

“Whether on the battlefields of Bunker Hill, on the beaches of Normandy, in the jungles of Vietnam, in the mountains and deserts of the Middle East and in the Global War on Terror, brave Americans of every generation have given their last full measure of devotion in defense of our country, our liberty and our founding ideals,” Pinette said.

“On Memorial Day, we humbly honor these incredible patriots and firmly renew our abiding commitment to uphold the principles for which they laid down their lives,” he said.

Pinette also alluded to the challenges and troubling times of the country as it deals with COVID-19, although he didn’t refer to the virus by name. “It seems that every crisis we face produces new heroes. We have those brave individuals who run towards danger, when most are running away,” Pinette said.

“There are those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, but we also have the brave first responders and frontline medical professionals who have always answered the call to serve. This Memorial Day as we continue to honor those who fell for us in battle, let’s also pause to remember those who have also sacrificed their lives while serving others.”

PRESIDING OVER MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY: Left to right, Rev. Wayne L. Shirk, the pastor of New Hope Assembly of God; Saugus Veterans Services Officer Jay Pinette; and U.S. Army veteran David John Aloysius Nelson, American Legion Post 210’s financial officer, did all the talking at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony in Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Wayne did the blessing, Pinette was the keynote speaker and Nelson was the master of ceremonies.

A GOLD STAR WIFE: Donna Whittemore- VISITING A FALLEN UNCLE: Eugene and Arlene Farris, of Saugus, reflects on her late Decareau, a Saugus couple who have been married husband, U.S. Army veteran Everett 67 years, say they make annual Memorial Day Farris. He served in the Vietnam War but visits to Riverside Cemetery to pay their respects Saugonians pay their re- died years later of health complications to Arlene’s uncle – First Lt. Francis H. Bursiel of the directly related to his military service 9th Air Force – who was killed in action on Christmas spects It was an odd situation, nev- that left him paralyzed. (Saugus Advocate photos Day, 1944, when his plane was shot down over Germany. er seen before on any Memori- by Mark E. Vogler) al Day in Saugus or any other American community. People veteran of 60 missions and the who came into the cemetery holder of the Purple Heart, the donned face coverings in an ef- Air Medal with 10 Oak Leaf Clusfort to protect themselves from ters and two Silver Oak Clusters.

“I was only 11 at the time it an enemy virus which already has killed more than 100,000 happened,” Arlene recalled. “He people across the United States. went to Saugus High. He marYet, other than the masks, it ried and moved away. He nevwas traditional for people who er had any children. My mom came to visit fallen family mem- would come down and put bers and friends at gravesites – flowers on his grave every year each decorated with the Amer- till she passed away in 2002.”

Donna Whittemore-Farris, a ican flag.

“We come here every year to Gold Star wife of Saugus, came pay our respects,” said Eugene to reflect on the life of her late Decareau, who paused at the husband, U.S. Army veteran Evgrave marker of First Lt. Francis erett Farris, who had served in THREE-VOLLEY SALUTE: Members of the Marine Corps League Essex H. Bursiel of the 9th Air Force. the Vietnam War. County Detachment fire off three rounds to honor Saugus’s fallen Farris died about 10 years ago heroes during a Memorial Day ceremony at Riverside Cemetery.

Bursiel, who was the uncle of Decareau’s wife, Arlene, was a because of his military service, At the end of the ceremo- three rounds to honor Saubombardier who was killed in which left him paralyzed, acaction – his plane shot down cording to Whittemore-Farris. ny, a two-man team from the gus’s fallen heroes, and one while flying over Germany on She said he was a delayed vic- Marine Corps League Essex of them broke out a bugle to County Detachment fired off play taps.

Christmas Day, 1944. He was a tim of the war.

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Mass. college baseball coaches have great advice for prospects Despite missing H.S. season, parts of summer, opportunities still exist for recruitment

By Steve Freker

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igh school baseball players looking for a ticket to a potential college roster in their future still have plenty of opportunities to achieve their goal, according to a panel of college coaches who recently participated in an informative virtual discussion on recruiting.

Many high school baseball prospects, particularly Class of 2021 juniors, who consider themselves “next up,” were devastated when the coronavirus pandemic erased the spring sports season for all high schools nationwide.

Though many state officials nationally, as well as those here in Massachusetts, now say the surge in virus cases is behind us, the impact has already cut into the summer season. The spring school season, combined with the summer baseball months, was considered prime time for recruiting 2021 juniors along with top prospects from the Class of 2022 sophomore class of baseball prospects.

A group of well-known, Massachusetts-based college baseball coaches all said that far from the “all is lost” feeling experienced by some disappointed high school players, they instead should sharpen their focus and keep pursuing their dreams.

Looking for players who are “a good fit” for the program “We are still recruiting, we are still looking for good baseball players,” said Division 1 Merrimack University head baseball coach Nick Barese, “but most importantly we are looking for good baseball players who are a good fit for our program. That will never change.”

Coach Barese was joined on a three-coach panel which included Mike Rocco, head baseball coach at Assumption College, a Division 2 school located in Worcester, which plays in the NE-10 Conference, and Amherst College head baseball coach J.P. Pyne, a Division 3 school which is a member of the high-end academic New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). The three coaches combined to deliver a tremendous, nearly four-

Assumption College Coach Mike Rocco

Merrimack University Coach Nick Barese

Amherst College Coach J.P. Pyne

hour virtual “Zoom” session coordinated by the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association (MBCA), a 350-plus member organization comprised of Massachusetts high school and college baseball coaches. Over 50 high school coaches and about a dozen college baseball coaches participated in the virtual clinic.

year, especially in … uncertain financial times.”

Coach Pyne said the “senior return” factor did not affect his program as much for a lot of reasons, particularly since his brand of student-athletes at Amherst College were “strongly on the four-year track to graduation and seldom waver from that.”

Coach Pyne agreed with his colleagues that the recruiting calendar was indeed thrown a nasty curveball by the coronavirus pandemic, but it did not mean a great deal to the process overall. “We use a lot of factors in determining whether a prospect is right for our program,” Pyne said, echoing what Coaches Barese and Rocco had said. “The right fit is what has the most value as far as intangibles, when you have already considered academic achievement, athletic and baseball skills and ability.”

Researching the colleges they have on their radar and being prepared when an opportunity does arise for interaction between player and recruiting coach goes a long way.

“Anyone in our field can identify a good baseball player. It’s what happens afterward which creates a path to that player becoming a valued recruit to our program,” said Merrimack’s Barese, whose Warriors team kicked off its very first season at the Division 1 level this past spring, only to see the season cut short by the pandemic. “We are also looking for that high-character kid who works hard in the classroom.”

“It’s going to be different this summer in recruiting, for sure, but a lot’s going to be the same,” Barese added. “We’ve seen kids being more proactive this year than in past years.

We have received a lot more video this year than ever before, and that’s because we did not have a chance to see any of these guys in the spring.”

“But we are being positive and expecting there will be good opportunities to see a lot of players later this summer

Pandemic-related factors affect future college rosters Both Coach Barese and Coach Rocco confirmed that there would be fewer spots on their recruiting shopping list for Class of 2021 players this year, but they pointed to other pandemic-related factors as well. Namely, all collegiate baseball players have been granted an additional full year of athletic eligibility, since the college seasons were ended about three weeks after they began in the spring, due to the pandemic. That means that seniors who played this past spring can come back for another year to replace the season they missed, if they wish.

“Naturally, that’s going to tighten up rosters and reduce spots, depending on how many seniors come back,” Coach Rocco said, “but we are honoring any and all commitments we have made; that includes committed players from the 2020 and 2021 classes.”

“Some seniors will come back, others will just go out into the working world, not wanting to be full-time students an extra year just to play a last year of college baseball,” Barese said. “Obviously, there’s a cost involved with a decision like that, and parents and players will have a big decision to make on that value of another

Be proactive: Research colleges you are interested in All three coaches urged baseball prospects to be proactive when it comes to pursuing a college baseball future.

and probably into the fall,” Barese added. “I can’t wait to go spend 12 hours at a ballpark watching a showcase or a tournament and scouting players.

I speak for a lot of coaches on that, too.”

Both Barese and Rocco agreed that a lot of the most heavily recruited 2021 players have already made verbal commitments, including to their Division 1 and 2 programs, respectively. But both also acknowledged the door is still very much open.

Recruiting process will probably go later “This [recruiting] process is definitely going to go later than in the past...into the fall and probably early winter,” Barese said. “We encourage players to stay active and continue what they are doing.”

All three coaches encouraged baseball prospects to contact coaches of schools they are interested in, particularly schools they researched to determine if they, the players, appear to be a good fit for that school. Videos of any kind are also acceptable, whether it’s a workout or game film.

“J u s t u s e y o u r h e a d s , though,” Coach Pyne advised.

“The backwards-hat-wearing kid who uses the language he uses with friends that’s not fit for public ears is not going to help himself at all. Be smart about what you are projecting when sending a video.”

“Stay positive,” Coach Rocco said. “There is absolutely a spot for everyone at the college level for players who want to work to get better, are coachable and are willing to work in the classroom. You just have to keep searching to find that right match.”

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ASKS | from page 9 ming. We’re looking at conversation circles.

Q: What do you see as the board’s biggest challenge?

A: Because of COVID-19, we’re looking at virtual programming. We’re in discussion on that now. We’re looking to do curbside pickup. We haven’t done that yet, but we’re working on rolling that out – some sort of curbside delivery system. Then again, we have to work with the Board of Health.

As you can imagine, there are a lot of moving parts, so I’d say the board has a lot on its plate right now, working with Alan, because of COVID-19. We’ll meet next month and discuss some of the policies that we have to change. A lot of our programming will go virtual for a while. We’re going to discuss a virtual summer reading program. Amy Melton, our children’s librarian, is working on something in that vein. Initially, our goal was to focus on the strategic plan, but then COVID-19 came along. We’re going to see what happens.

I’m really proud of the library staff. They have been working so hard right now, behind the scenes. It’s been tough on them, and it will be tough when we reopen, so I really would like to thank them for their hard work -- Alan and the staff. You don’t see what goes on behind the scenes, but there’s a lot to think about right now.

Q: What do you see as the Council’s biggest challenge?

A: The Cultural Council’s biggest challenge is awareness.

Again, we don’t have a marketing budget; at the state level, the Mass Cultural Council doesn’t have a marketing budget, so it’s about grassroots and getting the word out.

That’s the biggest challenge.

But we’ve had some success.

Applications have doubled over the past two years, so we went from 17 grant applications to 34 applications. And we’ve had applications from the schools; we’ve had a big increase from the schools. For example, I have gotten to know a lot of the teachers at the Vet [Veterans Memorial Elementary School]. They’ve done a great job. Bill Palmerini, Kelly Donahue, Kristie Baker – they really care about the kids. I’m so happy that my son goes to the Vet. They have some really great teachers there. The more applications we receive, the better chances of getting more funds to award more grants in the community.

Q: Since you have been at the Cultural Council, what do you see as its biggest accomplishment?

A: We’ve increased the

THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 29, 2020 awareness of it, so we’ve increased the number of applications (for grants). We’ve received a larger allocation of grant money from the state.

This past year, we granted $13,000. The challenge now is that a lot of programs are being cancelled or postponed, so we are now reaching out to our grantees, asking them if they want to postpone until next year or modify their programming.

Q: How many members on the Council?

A: We have eight. There are six active members that generally show up to the meetings. There are eight members on the board.

Q: According to the Town website, you can have no more than 22 members on the Saugus Cultural Council. What do you see as the most ideal number of members as it relates to Saugus? How many members on the current council?

A: Six to eight – 22 would be a bit much. You could add more members, but you’ve got to get everybody to meet, so if you have 22 members and you need a quorum, you would have to have at least 12 members. Maybe for a larger community that would make sense, but for our town, six to eight is okay.

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GOING VIRTUAL: Even though the outbreak of COVID-19 forced the closure of Saugus Public Library, the library’s Board of Trustees Chair, Michael Sullivan, says a lot of planning is going on for virtual programing that will conform with Board of Health policies.

A HIDDEN ATTRACTION: Michael Sullivan says that although the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site has been underutilized, “People have discovered it since COVID-19.”

Cultural Council website, “The Saugus Cultural Council seeks to enhance the quality of life for Saugus residents by promoting and funding community cultural events through funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The Saugus Cultural Council awards a number of annual grants to individuals and organizations.

These grants in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences serve to add vibrancy to the town and introduce a cross-section of cultural events that enrich community life and connect citizens of different ages and generations.” So how has that worked out during your time as chair?

A: We’ve sponsored quite a few projects at the schools.

For example, we’ve paid for field trips. We sponsored a Shakespeare performance at the Belmonte Middle School.

We’ve paid for The Aquarium to come visit. They have a mobile Aquarium. We funded our first artist, Kelly Slater, to do a portrait of Breakheart [Reservation] in winter. That was back in January. That’s the first artist we’ve had since I have been on the Council, so that’s been a positive. We’ve had the Delvina Theatre Company and sponsored some of their events in town. Those generally take place at the senior center or the library. We sponsor events at the library because the library serves as the local community center.

Q: What do you see as the Council’s biggest accomplishment?

A: Getting in contact with the schools and getting an artist. And getting more people to apply.

Q: About how many grant applications does the Council get each year?

A: We had 34 in 2019. The previous year we got 17.

Q: What is the best possible outcome for Saugus if the town has an active and effective Cultural Council?

A: My dream someday would be for Saugus to have a cultural center – at some point down the road – maybe some rooms in a civic building. It’s something I’d like to see someday: a cultural center where we can hold meetings and people in the community can have access to space.

Q: Sounds like you could put dibs on one of those vacant school buildings in the near future. The schoolhouses are going to become available.

A: Who knows – down the road – but some dedicated meeting space for cultural events would be great. I think that would be a real dream for us. The town is short on meeting space, as you probably noticed. That would be my vision – someday.

Q: What is the best possible outcome for Saugus if the town has an active and effective Library Board of Trustees?

A: To keep the library at the top of mind for people in town and to promote a continued growth of our programing; getting more and more programming, updating the collection and taking advantage of technology. The library is on the right track. I just think we need to keep it on the top of the mind of people in town while embracing technology that will make it better.

Q: So, how has the COVID-19 situation affected the work of the Library Board of Trustees?

A: Well, you have to be virtual right now. There’s good and bad. It’s convenient, but I do like to meet with humans faceto-face, but we have to work with Alan and the town on policies and procedures, because of COVID-19. We’re working on that right now.

Q: Yes, those procedures have to be ironed out before the library can reopen.

A: Yes. Alan is working with the Board of Health. As I mentioned, we’re going to roll out some curbside service. We’re working on that – summer reading – we’ll have to go virtual. We’ll have to work on a way of delivering that. Alan is working on things right now.

Q: So, how has the COVID-19 situation affected the work of the Cultural Council?

A: We’ve met virtually – last week, virtually. We’ve reached out to our grantees and let them know that they can modify their grants or they could request to have their project postponed until 2021 and set aside the funds. That’s impacted us. Also, next year, we don’t know what the funding from the state will be. There’s been a decline in tax receipts, which could affect the situation.

Q: Anything else that you would like to share?

A: I’ve met a lot of great people in town, people who really care about the community.

I’ve met a lot of generous and kind people. I’ve made a lot of friends. That’s pretty much what I’d like to share with you.

I’ve met so many people and gotten to see how the town works. The town is moving in the right direction, and we have a lot to look forward to, here in Saugus. And it’s an honor to serve the people of Saugus. I’ve enjoyed working with everyone in town.

Q: Speaking of cultural, this [the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site] is one of the hidden gems in Saugus. Any thoughts on that?

A: They’ve done some programing here.

Q: Yeah, I know they have.

A: They’re only open a few months of the year, so that’s maybe the challenge, but it’s such a nice spot. I think they’ve done a car show here, and I think they could do some other stuff here.

Q: And they also did with the library, a couple of years ago, a really impressive program involving a Colonial reenactor group and the Lexington Minutemen. They were showing weapons and stuff.

A: This is a place where you could have events sponsored by the Cultural Council. You could certainly have an artist come here. It’s a beautiful spot.

An artist has mentioned doing a workshop here, so that could be a potential grant down the road from the Cultural Council.

Q: It’s really an underutilized facility, I believe.

A: Oh yeah. People have discovered it since COVID-19. I’ve come in here more since I’ve learned I could bring my dog in here.

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By Mark Vogler

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

A “Shout-Out” for Memorial Day helpers For this week, we received a few recommendations from people who want to recognize the Saugonians who helped to keep the town’s Memorial Day observance live this year rather than virtual.

The first one comes from Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Corinne Riley: “I would like to give a huge shout out to John Falasca and Tim Fawcett, Jr. for flagging the cemetery on the Friday before Memorial Day. Although it was not the traditional way it has been done because of social distancing and keeping everyone safe, they made sure that the fallen were honored.

“Also, thanks to everyone who made sure that a ceremony had taken place and that those men, women and families that sacrificed all for our country, were remembered.”

Saugus American Legion Post 210 Finance Officer David Nelson, a Vietnam War Era U.S. Army veteran who presided over this year’s ceremony at Riverside Cemetery, heaped high praise on Gordon Shepard – the most dedicated volunteer who has ever walked through the cemetery gates.

“You can say ‘Dave Nelson hates Gordie because he does such a phenomenal job,’” Nelson quipped after the ceremony. “Really, it’s an honor to know somebody like Gordie. He’s phenomenal, unbelievable and incredible – what else can I say about somebody who has done so much for the departed veterans who are buried here?”

This time of year, when Saugus residents or people from outof-town visit Riverside Cemetery, it’s always good to recognize the tenacious efforts of Gordie to spruce up the cemetery. And that usually draws a boatload of praise from those who appreciate the effort.

The National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War last year honored Shepard with the organization’s 2019 Founder’s Award for his outstanding service in the memory of Union Civil War Soldiers. Shepard was recognized for “decades of work in restoring and maintaining the veterans graves here in Riverside Cemetery, particularly, for his work in restoring the General Edward Winslow Hincks Post 95 Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Veterans Burial Plot.” He’s also been credited with restoring more than 400 gravesites belonging to veterans.

Want to “Shout-Out” a fellow Saugonian?

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

Coronavirus in context If you like surfing on the Internet with a particular interest in COVID-19, check out the Weekly COVID-19 Public Health Report, posted after 4 p.m. every Wednesday. Go to https://www. mass.gov/doc/weekly-covid-19-public-health-report.

Ever since the state Department of Public Health decided to release COVID-related statistics on a community-by-community basis, we have been publishing “The Coronavirus Count,” which aims to put the Coronavirus into some kind of context, at least in showing how Saugus compares with some other communities in the state. For instance, there is a stat called Rate (per 100,000) of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases. With some quick analysis of this information, you will find out that Saugus has one of the highest rates of cases per 100,000. And the most recent data posted this week shows the town ranks 24th among all communities in the state. And neighboring Lynn is fourth, followed by Everett at fifth and Revere at seventh.

Analysis of the data also enables you to find out how many people have been tested in Saugus or any particular community and what percentage of those people have tested positive. For instance, for Saugus the latest data shows that 2,358 people have been tested for the virus – and of those, 21.5 percent have tested positive.

Other data on the website enables the citizen seeking information to find the number of deaths at the local nursing homes and how many residents and staff have tested positive

LOOKING GOOD: The Riverside Cemetery looked well-maintained and in great shape this week as Saugus residents and folks from out of town visited to put flowers on the graves of deceased loved ones who served their country or just to visit. The cemetery is the subject of this week’s “Shout-Outs.”

for COVID-19.

It’s important to note that not every community in the top 25 list of COVID cases per 100,000 is a big city. The Town of Danvers is currently Number 9. Topsfield is 21. Tewksbury is 22.

The City of New Bedford, with way more problems than these towns, comes in at 25th.

Who knows what all this data means? What we do know is Saugus is in a county with the third highest number of cases in close proximity to five communities that are in the top 10.

As some readers have suggested, it would probably be a good idea for the town to post some of this information on its website.

Comcast got rid of “Arthur” Since I replaced my Jitterbug flip with a Samsung Galaxy cell phone S-9 more than a year ago, “Arthur” started popping up in front of my email address whenever I used the cell phone to send emails. Some readers and friends have said it was confusing to them. They figured my real first name is Arthur or I was using Arthur’s email account. I have periodically wasted time asking people who sold me the phone why this was happening, especially after Comcast corrected a similar problem with emails generated from my home computer several years ago.

This little quirk evolved when I moved into my grandmother’s house 16 years ago and changed the phone system from Verizon to Comcast. The old phone was in my grandfather’s name.

He died more than 40 years ago. Comcast technicians straightened that mess out several years ago.

But for some reason, Arthur returned to annoy me when I bought a more modern cell phone.

I am happy to report that after spending more than four hours on the phone with six Comcast people last Friday, a Comcast technician based in York, Pa., figured out to get rid of Arthur.

I never got an explanation as to why Arthur popped up in the first place. But, for the sake of my confused readers and friends, I am glad he is finally gone.

Beware of the Comcast email scams In addition to solving the “Arthur” problem, Comcast addressed a more serious problem that’s been happening with my computer – scam emails from the dark side of the web that pretend to be Comcast. I have received a bunch lately from different people telling me I need to update my Comcast email before it gets shut down.

There are no current plans by Comcast to redo the email system. A technician told me to refer these “phishing” emails to abusecomcast.net so they can be investigated as fraudulent scams.

“Phishing” is the technique that scam artists used in an attempt to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords and credit card details, by disguising themselves as legitimate. These con artists want you to respond by tapping the bar on the email that can compromise your computer system.

If you use emails, you probably have seen a bunch of these scams related to banks, credit card companies and various util-

ities. The best thing to do is to just delete them and be on guard for similar emails.

Some of these get deflected

by Spam filters and wind up in your Spam file. I have been getting scam emails from people from Africa or India who suddenly want to be buddy partners on some stupid investment. Don’t fall for those.

If you get an email from somebody pretending to be Comcast and they are threatening to shut you down unless you “update” by hitting the line, just ignore the email, report it as potential fraud and then delete. Don’t get hoodwinked.

Main attractions at the Saugus Public Library All programs and events scheduled at the Saugus Public Library are cancelled until further notice. Anyone who has books to return to the library gets a pass during the time the library is closed, according to Library Director Alan Thibeault.

Meanwhile, the library this week announced the first in a series of virtual programs that can be viewed each week on Zoom: The (virtual) Yoga Experience: Join us each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for a free, basic yoga class that is ideal for beginners. This 45-minute slow flow class opens with a brief meditation followed by a gentle warmup, some core strengthening, standing postures, and flexibility poses.

Each session winds down with deep relaxation.

This event will be held via Zoom. You can participate from your personal comput-

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Registration is required and you must register separately for each weekly session. To register, please send an email to sau@ noblenet.org and type the word YOGA into the subject line.

You will receive an email within a few days containing a link for the event. Please register before noon on the day of the event.

Spaces are limited.

Lisa Poto is a registered yoga teacher and a member of the Yoga Alliance. She graduated from Barre & Soul’s 200-hour yoga teacher training program. “Yoga is my passion, and has been transforming in my life. I believe that yoga is for everybody. It is your own personal exploration and journey.�

Virtual music & Mother Goose: Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.; registration required; email melton@noblenet.org to register. Recommended for children ages one to four years. Join us for music & rhymes, dancing & skipping, shaking & marching!

Virtual meditation: Join us online for meditation on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. This is a free program, held via Zoom, but registration is required. Please email us at sau@noblenet.org to register. Type the word MEDITATION in the subject line. You will receive an email with the log-in information. You can participate from your personal computer, mobile device or smart TV. For best results, download the Zoom app to your device.

The session will be led by Crayola Tidd, a certified mindfulness meditation teacher. Crayola led a meditation class at the library last February, and we are very pleased to welcome her back, although in virtual form!

If anyone in town has any ideas they want to bounce off Library Director Thibeault, you can call him by phone at 781-2314168 x3122 or email him at athibeault@noblenet.org.

Murder at Breakheart Laura Eisener wanted us to know about this interesting, upcoming program set for the fall, providing social distancing is no longer an obstacle: “Since the May meeting of the Saugus Historical Society had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, the program planned has been rescheduled to Sept. 9. Doug Heath and Alison Simcox have agreed to speak about their upcoming book which gives

new details about the murder at Breakheart in the early 20th century. It will be the first program in the newly enlarged Saugus Historical Society building since the SCTV moved in and began broadcasting from this site. All Saugus residents, whether or not members of the Saugus Historical Society, are welcome free of charge.�

For more details, contact Laura at 781-231-5988.

Food Pantry still open The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will continue to remain open on Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Fridays despite concerns over the Coronavirus. But they have made adjustments to protect their core of volunteers and the needy people who receive the food. “For the protection of our volunteers & clients, and to limit personal contact & crowding/gathering, the food pantry has been distributing pre-bagged groceries,� says Wendy Reed, Clerk of the Saugus Board of Selectmen, who also oversees the operation of the all-volunteer food pantry. “We understand clients may receive items they don’t want or need, but feel this is the best course of action to miti-

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1. On May 29, 1826, Ebenezer Butterick was born in Sterling, Mass.; he invented what kind of paper sewing patterns?

2. In the movie “Fun in Acapulco,” who sang “There’s No Room to Rumba in a Sports Car”?

3. What TV show featuring two women was an offshoot of “Happy Days”?

4. On May 30, 1856, the governor of what N.E. state signed the first U.S. milk quality law?

5. “The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come” is from the Bible’s “Song of Songs,” which is also called what?

6. What African mammal gives birth on land or in the water?

7. On May 31, 1852, Richard Julius Petri was born, who invented what?

8. In what state does the National Cherry Festival usually take place in Traverse City?

9. Is a mushroom a fungus or a mold?

10. On June 1, 1974, the Heimlich maneuver was first published, which is what?

11. What country has a bread called poori?

12. What musical with the songs “June is Bustin’ Out All Over” and “This Was a Real Nice Clambake” is set in Maine?

13. What do AM and PM stand for?

14. On June 2, 1954, a VTOL airplane was first tested; what does VTOL stand for?

15. In the game Monopoly, what are the “Chance” and “Community Chest” cards that can be kept until needed also called?

16. What U.S. president described a Washington, D.C., snowstorm as “snowmageddon”?

17. On June 3, 1937, what marriage of an Edward took place?

18. “La-La Land” is the nickname of what city?

19. Who was the Roman goddess of marriage?

20. On June 4, 1912, what N.E. state became the first U.S. state to approve a minimum wage law?

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Taking care of hungry students Julie Cicolini, a member of the Board of Directors for Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus (HS2), wants to make sure people in the community are aware of some recent program changes.

“Please be aware that Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus bags are now available on Thursdays instead of Fridays 10 a.m. to Noon,” she advised us. “Whitsons food service, that has been managing the grab-n-go meals for students and HS2 weekend bag distribution during the school closure, will be moving to 2 days a week. This is to help reduce contact and limit residents from leaving their home to pick up food…HS2 will provide weekly, no contact, delivery on Thursdays to ensure those we serve receive their HS2 weekend bags and keep everyone home. Please visit Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page and send a message to be added to the delivery list.”

Grab-n-go meals: “Grab-n-go breakfast/lunch meals will be distributed every Monday (three days of meals) and Thursday (two days of meals) from 10am-12pm. Please wear a mask/face covering when picking up food. Again, these changes are to help reduce contact and limit how many times people are leaving their home…Please visit Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Annual Town Meeting Warrant remains open Facebook page for updates.”

Because of the Coronavirus, selectmen are unable to set a date for the Annual Town Meeting – which is usually scheduled Food help for veterans This came in from Saugus Veterans Services Officer Jay Pinette: for the first Monday in May. This year would have been May 4.

“We want to share a couple of opportunities with you for food So, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree says Town Counsel John assistance that are being offered to Veterans and/or their surviv- Vasapolli has advised the Board of Selectmen not to close the ing spouses. First, the Melrose-Wakefield-Saugus Veterans’ Ser- Warrant yet. That means residents who are interested in subvices Offices partner with the Greater Boston Food Bank to pro- mitting Articles to be included on the Warrant for this year’s vide food to Veterans and their surviving spouses on the third Annual Town Meeting have additional time.

And to make things easier and safer during these times where Wednesday of each month. The food market is generally held at the Saugus Senior Center, but given the current COVID-19 communities are observing the practice of social distancing, pandemic, we are currently offering a contact-free, drive-thru Crabtree says anybody who is going to submit articles doesn’t food pantry at Memorial Hall on Main Street in Melrose. If you need to collect signatures. “Just put them in the box,” Crabtree are unable to pick-up, some limited deliveries may be available. said, referring to the box near the steps of Town Hall, where This offering is year round. Please call the Saugus Veterans’ Ser- residents are also able to submit envelopes containing payvice Office at 781-231-4010 or e-mail VeteransServices@saugus- ment for taxes.

For more information you may contact the Selectmen’s Ofma.gov in order to register. Proof of Veteran status is required.” fice at (781) 231-4124 or wreed@saugus-ma.gov.

Buy a brick to honor your vets The Saugus War Monument Committee once again is sponsor- Recyclers won’t touch contaminated bins/barrels Due to increasing contamination rates in curbside recycling, ing the Buy A Brick Program to honor all those who have served JRM will not collect any bin/barrel with contamination, accordtheir country. If you would like to purchase one in the name of someone who is presently serving or has served, in the memo- ing to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s Office.

Bins should contain aluminum/steel cans, food and beverage ry of a loved one, or just from your family, school, etc., the general pricing is $100 for a 4″ X 8″ brick (three lines), $200 for 8″ cartons, bottles and jars, mixed paper, newspapers, magazines X 8″ brick (five lines), and $500 (five lines) for a corporate brick. and cardboard and kitchen, laundry and bath plastic containEach line is a maximum of 15 characters. The improvement and ers. Please empty and rinse containers. Please remember: No upkeep of the monument on the corner of Winter and Central plastic wrap or bags, clothing, hoses, Styrofoam, rigid plastic, Streets rely on the generosity of donors through fundraising. toys, electronics, metal pans or glass dishes. These items would The brick application must be in by Sept. 30 to ensure the cause your bin/barrel to be rejected.

Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbricks will be ready for Veterans Day. Please contact Frank Manning at 781-929-9723, for more information and applications. bone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. For JRM Customer Service, please call 1-800-323-4285.

Helping the vets During these challenging times, your local Veterans’ Service Compost Site reopens with new rules The town’s Compost Site reopened. After a brief closure due Officers would like to share some information on a benefit proto the Coronavirus pandemic, the Town has resumed services gram that is available to those who qualify.

“If you are a Veteran or the surviving spouse of a Veteran, the at the Site but with new hours and by appointment only.

Residents are required to adhere to the CDC and DPH guide‘Chapter 115 Benefits Program’ is a Massachusetts state initiative that provides financial aid for Veterans and/or their surviv- lines regarding gatherings, social distancing and face covering spouses who reside in Massachusetts and meet certain in- ings while visiting the Site. The Town is concerned about the come and asset guidelines. Benefits may include monthly ordinary benefits and/or payment/reimbursement for medical expenses. Whether laid off, in transition or living on a fixed income, the program is designed to provide short term or long term assistance as needed to provide relief. The program is Part-time Secretary wanted for Everett overseen by the Massachusetts Department Veterans’ Serviccontractor. Duties include answering phone, es (DVS), which runs the program in partnership with local Vetcustomer service, and receivables/payables. erans’ Service Officers (VSOs).

Experienced preferred but will train.

“Every town or district in Massachusetts has a VSO. VSOs assist Veterans and their dependents in learning about, applying for, Hours/days negotiable. Job pays $20/hour. and receiving Chapter 115 benefits. VSOs can also help you in applying for other benefits and connecting with local resources.

“Your local VSO handles applications, obtains program apAsk for Peter proval from DVS, and provides local benefits. The program is funded by a combination of state and local funds. DVS pays for

health and safety of residents and employees, and the Town is requiring that the COVID-19 orders of Governor Charlie Baker and the Saugus Board of Health be followed at all times.

The Site is open by appointment only for the residents Monday through Saturday,

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The food pantry is located in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus.

75 percent and your city or town pays for 25 percent of the approved benefits.

“There are income and asset limits for the program. As a general rule, income and asset requirements are: “Family of 1-monthly income less than $2,081and an asset limit of $5,000 “Family of 2-monthly income less than $2,818 and an asset limit of $9,800 “To determine if you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Chapter 115 program, visit the following link and follow the instructions: https://massvetben.org/ or call your local VSO for more information.

“The VSOs are also able to help Veterans apply for Federal VA benefits, local benefits and provide food assistance monthly.

“For example, did you know that if you own a home and have a VA service-connected disability, you are eligible for a partial or full exemption of your property taxes?

“Please contact your local Veterans’ Service Officer for more information on any of the services mentioned. We are all here to assist. We are regularly checking voicemails and emails as we continue to work remotely and in our offices throughout COVID-19.”

Melrose: Karen Burke, 781-979-4186, kburke@cityofmelrose. org Wakefield: David Mangan, 781-246-6377, dmangan@wakefield.ma.us Saugus: Jay Pinette, 781-231-4010, jpinette@saugus-ma.gov

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Date: May 18, 2020 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE May 29, 2020

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Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 for an appointment or with questions or for more information.

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