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Vol.ADVOCATE 22, No. 1 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, January 4, 2019 Declassifying a World War II legend Cover Shots of 2018 At Saugus ceremony, family learns story behind hero “Pop” Virnelli’s Bronze Star By Mark E. Vogler
ntil about 10 months ago, Uformer Saugus residents Frank and Jim Virnelli said, they never knew the story behind the heroic mission that earned their dad a Bronze Star and Air Medal posthumously after his death in World War II. Master Sergeant Thomas “Pop” Virnelli earned those mili- tary decorations for putting his life on the line on Aug. 24, 1944, when he led a four-man team behind enemy lines to salvage any useable components from an L-5 plane that crashed near the French Alps. Virnelli and his crew had only 15 minutes to The Saugus Advocate is reflecting back on the past year with remove the radio, engine, pro- top photos that made the front page. Shown above is our pho- peller and instruments from to for December: A Face For The Holidays. Emma Le, 4, of Sau- falling into the hands of Ger- gus, proudly shows off the snowman that was painted on her mans. And they worked to ac- A SACRIFICE FOR HIS COUNTRY: Master Sergeant Thomas “Pop” face during the Town of Saugus’ Annual Tree Lighting Ceremo- complish their job while under Virnelli, a World War II hero from Saugus, left a wife and four ny and Festivities. See more cover shots on pages 6 & 7. heavy enemy fire from about young children behind when he died in a plane crash in World (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) 300 yards away. War II in Eastern France on Jan. 24, 1945. But it wasn’t until last The small Air Corps team, ac- year that his sons learned about the details of a heroic mis- companied by a volunteer in- sion he survived and for which he was awarded a Bronze Star fantryman, moved toward the and Air Medal posthumously. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate.) Walking into 2019 crash site at a time when U.S. forces were evacuating as su- front lines,” the summary noted. al Guard Base in Buzzards Bay Hundreds participate in “First Day Hike” on perior German forces moved “We had never heard the “honoring the memory of Mas- New Year’s Day at Breakheart Reservation in, according to a summary of Bronze Star story or any of the ter Sergeant Thomas ‘Pop,’ for- the incident based on the now- details until the dedication cer- mer 101st Observation Squad- n estimated 250 peo- ny,” Rossetti wrote in an email declassified “History of the 72d emony last March,” Frank Virnel- ron pilot.” Aple started off the New to The Saugus Advocate. Liaison Squadron.” After Virnelli li, 79, of Winchester, told The Year on the right foot -- with Rangers and staff from the returned the infantryman back Saugus Advocate in a recent in- Widow never knew the a healthy walk at Breakheart state Department of Conser- to his unit, the battalion com- terview at Kane’s Donuts. He specifics for medals Reservation. Singles, couples, vation and Recreation (DCR), mander “stated that it was the was referring to the ceremo- The ceremonies included the families and also a person in a which manages Breakheart, first time in his knowledge that ny organized by the 102d In- dedication of several plaques wheelchair enjoyed the annu- led two different walks that the Air Corps had ever been in telligence Surveillance Recon- al New Year’s Day hike at Break- began in the morning. One of front of the infantry over the naissance Group at Otis Nation- WORLD WAR II LEGEND| SEE PAGE 2 heart Reservation in Saugus, the hikes covered two miles. according to Peter A. Rossetti, There was a second, more dif- Jr., a member of the Friends of ficult three-mile hike for walk- Breakheart Reservation Board ers who desired a tougher chal- of Directors. lenge. Happy Holidays “The weather was perfect for hiking, in the 50’s and sun- WALKING INTO 2019 | SEE PAGE 5 Carpenito Real Estate FULL AN"OverG 40 YearsE of Excellence!"LO’S SERVE 1978-2019 Would like to wish everyone a Regular Unleaded 9 $2.35 KERO HEATING OIL Mid Unleaded $4.159 Call for Current Price! 9 (125—gallon minimum) Happy, Healthy & Blessed New Year! $2.69 24-Hour Burner Service Super Diesel 9 9 $2.75 $2.84 Open an account and order online at: New Year - New Home! Diesel Fuel t to FLEET www.angelosoil.com Prices subjec $2.899 change Call us - we’ll help you do what we do best!! (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com Page 2
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WORLD WAR II LEGEND | from page 1 paying tribute to “Pop,” in addi- the letter that “Pop’s” widow tion to the naming of a multi- received from the military, ac- purpose room for social events knowledging the Bronze Star and meetings. A colorful trib- and Air Medal “for meritorious ute sign hangs outside the offi- service in connection with mili- $2.45 cers’ club at Otis National Guard tary operations against the en- $3.39GALLON Base. The ceremonies, which emy …” GALLON drew an entourage of about “A lot of it was classified,” said We accept: MasterCard * Visa * 50 members of Virnelli’s fam- Jim Virnelli, 78, another son, & Discover ily and friends, was planned who lives with his wife, San- Price Subject to Change in conjunction with the 100th dy, in Hebron, Conn. Jim, a for- without notice anniversary celebration for mer scoutmaster of Saugus 100 Gal. Min. the Massachusetts Air Nation- Boy Scout Troop 61 for more 24 Hr. Service al Guard Unit. than three decades, joined his The only thing the family brother Frank for the recent in- HONORING “POP”: This tribute sign hangs outside the officers’ 781-286-2602 knew prior to last March was terview. club at Otis National Guard Base in Buzzards Bay, where the “A big part of the ceremony late Master Sergeant Thomas “Pop” Virnelli of Saugus was hon- focused on lot on telling that ored last March. (Courtesy Photos to The Saugus Advocate) story. It’s a story that a lot of people don’t know about be- gather dine cause it’s been kept secret for drink enjoy so long,” he said. Frank and Jim Virnelli said THE NORTH SHORE'S HOTTEST NIGHTCLUB! they contacted The Saugus Ad- IN THE MUSIC HALL IN THE MUSIC HALL vocate recently, hoping that the Saturday, January 5 Friday, January 11 town would learn more about THIRD MAN IN SHIRLEY TEMPLE PILOTS their dad, who emigrated from Italy to the United States at the age of 15. A plaque honoring “Pop” notes that he volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army for World War I. “Upon his return he be- with Special Guests: Punchy & The Blackouts came an accomplished pilot IN THE MUSIC HALL IN THE MUSIC HALL and aviation advocate. He flew Saturday, January 12 Saturday, January 19 for American Airlines, where POP’S CHILDREN: While Master Sergeant Thomas “Pop” Virnel- WOMEN OF COUNTRY REVOLVER he amassed over 2,000 hours li was serving in World War II, his wife, Mary, was taking care as first pilot. In 1928 he found- of four kids at home. Left to right: Tom, Mary, Frank and Jim. ed the Eastern Aero Club in Re- vere, one of the four original instead of remaining with the ceptional performance in com- clubs in the Boston area,” the unit and flying anti-subma- bat operation.” plaque says. rine patrols off the New Eng- Featuring Sophie Lee Davis, “Soon after, in 1930, he joined land coast, he volunteered to “A heartfelt loss” Annie Brobst the 101st Observation Squad- go overseas, entering federal The plaque also chronicles IN THE MUSIC HALL Every Tuesday ron, flying out of East Bos- service on 25 November 1940 Master Sergeant Virnelli’s trag- Saturday, January 26 ton Airfield. While a tradition- as a founding member of the ic death while flying a sortie al member of the squadron, 72d Liaison Squadron. He was on Jan. 24, 1945. His aircraft TANGERINE in 1936 he founded Mayflow- put in charge of the Engineer- hit an unmarked high tension er Airlines based out of Boston ing Section during the unit’s wire while in low-level flight at and New Bedford, serving Nan- activation and made sure the night. “At the time, his squad- tucket, Hyannis, Provincetown, squadron was ready for their ron commander remarked in Martha’s Vineyard, and Spring- deployments to Algeria, Italy, the official unit history that field. He also shared his love of and France,” the plaque says. ‘This was a great and serious flight constantly, teaching the “Despite the logistical diffi- loss to the organization....’ It was first flight classes at the Boston culties he faced, he remained also a heartfelt loss for his fam- 221 Newbury Street, Danvers Trade School, as well as other ‘the most popular enlisted man’ ily, community, and the 101st.” For Tickets call (978) 774-7270 local vocational training cen- and his continued exempla- The plaque calls him “an ex- or www.breakawaydanvers.com ters,” it continues. ry performance resulted in his emplary citizen-Airman and “As World War II approached, leading the Engineering Sec- aviator…” tion for the remainder of his ca- Master Sergeant Virnelli is reer. During his deployment he among several thousand bur- was also awarded the Bronze ied in Epinal American Ceme- Star and Air Medal for his ex- tery in France. WORLD WAR II LEGEND | SEE PAGE 4
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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, January 4, 2019 Page 3 ~THE ADVOCATE ASKS~ Four Board of Selectmen members reflect on 2018’s important town events, anticipate 2019’s major issues Editor’s Note: For this week, we • Further planning for bet- ble years ago but stalled) be- Q: What do you consider the mated $750K in total. continued to seek comment from terments and safety improve- comes a reality. Anything that most significant events that hap- Q: What do you see as the the Saugus Board of Selectmen ments to the rail trail. can be done to alleviate the pened in Saugus during 2018? major issues facing the town on what members consider the • Moving forward with the traffic is a benefit in my opin- A: There were many signifi- in 2019? town’s major accomplishments town wide traffic study to not ion. I also look at it like this, at cant and positive events that A: In my opinion, the major as they look back on 2018. We only suggest reductions in least when the project hap- happened in Saugus through- priorities facing the Town of also asked them to share their speed limits throughout town pens in Saugus as opposed to out 2018. Several noteworthy Saugus in 2019 are the town- expectations for the new year. but also safety enhancements Lynnfield, Peabody, Danvers, events include the construc- wide safety improvements for In last week’s edition, we pub- such as raised crosswalks, sig- etc., Saugus residents bene- tion groundbreaking on our pedestrians and traffic. The lished the responses from Board nage and road narrowing. We fit from the economic growth new Middle-High School, im- completion and recommenda- of Selectmen Chair Debra Pa- already have some speed lim- in the overall tax levy. If these portant capital investments tions of a Town-wide speed lim- netta. This week, Board of Se- it reductions in place in 2018 developments are built else- such as new fuel dispensers it study from the Town’s expert lectmen Vice Chair Jeff Cicolini and I look forward to our pub- where, Saugus wouldn’t ex- at our DPW and Public Safe- traffic engineers, implementa- and Selectmen Scott Brazis, Mark lic hearing on January 9th for perience the economic bene- ty Building and a new fire en- tion of the great grant oppor- Mitchell and Jennifer D’Eon re- four of our main streets to fit but would still have to ab- gine to prioritize the safe- tunities for our trail crossings sponded to our questions. Fol- continue the trend. I thank sorb the Route 1 traffic as cars ty and security of our first re- throughout Town, the contin- lowing are the responses we re- my fellow board members for would still head south to work sponders and residents. I am ued healthy economic growth ceived. (Selectman D’Eon gave unanimously supporting my in the morning and north to also proud that the Town was and development on Route 1, an extensive interview for “The motion. head home in the evening. named a four-time recipient of and the continued construc- Advocate Asks,” which was pub- • Economic development 4) I am a strong supporter the Green Community grant tion and progress on our new lished in our Dec. 21 edition.) is ongoing throughout our of reducing the speed limit in program for energy-efficiency Middle-High School. town. (P.S. It was exciting to town and also making sure we projects in Town and has been Board of Selectmen see our beloved landmark cac- have the public safety person- awarded and received an esti- ASKS | SEE PAGE 11 Vice Chair Jeff Cicolini tus renovated and relit after nel necessary to enforce the over a decade of being dor- traffic laws. I agree with the EVELYN LIMBERAKIS ROCKAS Realtor, CNS, NHS, ABR, ASP mant.). Town Manager when he said Premier Associate • Continued fiscally con- we can lower the speed lim- Accreditied Staging Professional servative policies allowing it and put signs everywhere (617) 256-8500 CELL/TEXT for additions to our stabiliza- throughout town but with- [email protected] tion funds and additional im- out the much needed traffic provement to our bond rat- enforcement it will not have ing which sits at a level one the overall effect on public spot from the very top. This is safety that we are looking for. I feel the 2019 budget needs 1082 Summer Street the highest it has ever been Lynnfi eld, Ma 01940 in Saugus. to support appropriate traffic ColdwellBankerHomes.com Q: What do you see as the enforcement. www.evelynrockasrealestate.com major issues facing the town 5) I share many of the con- Jeff Cicolini in 2019? cerns of others in town re- Board of Selectmen A: We, like all other commu- garding the 40B project pro- Vice Chair nities, have several issues fac- posed to abut Prankers Pond. ing our town. Here are some I realize with our being under Q: What do you consider that are front of mind: the 10% target for affordable SABATINO the most significant events 1) Our local aid being level housing inventory it makes INSURANCE AGENCY that happened in Saugus dur- funded year after year (with us more vulnerable as a com- ing 2018? no increase to speak of) as munity for 40B projects; how- Call for a Quote A: I feel there were many sig- our costs to operate the town ever, that location in my opin- nificant happenings in 2018 continue to rise puts a signif- ion is not appropriate. Besides 617-387-7466 which are the result of a lot of icant burden on our tax levy it taking up much of the area hard work and planning from and the need for economic abutting the beautiful Prank- Or email our Town Manager and his growth and other sources of ers Pond, which is habitat to [email protected] team working in conjunction income such as permits, fees many species of wildlife, it also with (in no particular order) and excise taxes. will add to the existing heavy the School Committee, Board 2) The state’s formula for the traffic flow on route 1. I am We cover: of Selectmen, Finance Com- several million dollars in tu- also concerned on the strain mittee, Town Meeting, Plan- ition/fees we pay to the voca- it will cause on the town’s re- * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life ning Board, PTOs, Town em- tional school for children who sources such as public safety * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts ployees, volunteers and our attend from Saugus needs to and our schools. residents. Here are some key be revisited. Saugus having In closing I would like to * Registry Service Also Available items to note: to pay the exorbitant fee per wish everyone a happy and • Breaking ground on the student compared to other safe new year. I hope 2019 is new middle/high school – it communities puts a signifi- a year of luck, health and hap- is taking shape quite nicely. cant strain on our operating piness for all. • Renovating and Restor- budget. ing the entire exterior of our 3) The above items and ris- Selectman Scott Brazis town hall to its original beau- ing costs in general are rea- tiful state. sons why our new growth in • Continued improvements the form of economic devel- to parks and playgrounds in- opment is critical to our con- http://www.sabatino-ins.com cluding security cameras moni- tinued financial success. We tored by the Police Dept. to pro- realize much of the most vis- ible development has been SABATINO tect our taxpayers’ investments. 564 Broadway Planning for the new basketball on Route 1 and we all share courts near the Evans school is the same concern as to the Everett, MA 02149 in the design phase. impact it will have on the al- 617-387-7466 • The addition of new fire ap- ready congested roadways. Hours of Operation are: paratus and DPW equipment. I feel we need to work with Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm • A $250k green commu- our state delegation to make Saturdays by appointment only nities grant received by the certain the Copeland Circle Scott Brazis town. Project (which was on the ta- Selectman Page 4
Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, January 4, 2019 Saugus police charge Revere man for firing shots at hotel (Editor’s Note: The follow- After the police arrived on a 9mm semi-automatic pistol ing story is based on a press the scene, they spoke with with defaced serial numbers release issued by the Saugus the employee and located a “I would like to recognize Police Department.) bullet hole through the door to the Saugus Police Depart- hief Ronald Giorgetti re- one of the rooms where the ment patrol division and crim- Cported that the Saugus gunshots were heard. Police inal investigation division for Police Department arrested a were able to identify Thor- their dedication and persis- man on Wednesday after shots ton as the man staying in the tence in identifying, locating were fired inside a hotel earlier room. Shortly thereafter, Lynn and placing this suspect un- this week. Dantonio Thorton, District Court granted an ar- der arrest. A special thank you 39, of Revere, has been charged rest warrant for Thorton. to the Massachusetts State with discharging a firearm On Jan. 2 at 8:50 p.m., an Police and the Malden, Med- within 500 feet of a building, Ipswich Police detective and ford, Somerville and Ipswich possession of a firearm with- Somerville Police detective, Police Departments for their out a license (third offense) and working with Saugus Police assistance with removing malicious destruction of prop- on the case, identified Thor- this dangerous man from the Law Offices of erty over $1,200. ton entering the Town Line streets,” Chief Giorgetti said. On Tuesday, Jan. 1, at ap- Inn Motel in Malden. Saugus The incident remains under proximately 2 p.m., Saugus Police, with assistance from investigation by the Saugus Terrence W. Police received a 911 call the Malden Police SWAT Police Department; however, from an employee at Wood- team and Medford Police, es- a preliminary investigation in- Spring Suites Signature Bos- tablished a perimeter around dicates that Thorton acciden- Kennedy ton North, which is located at the motel. SWAT team mem- tally discharged his firearm 832 Broadway; the caller re- bers entered the hotel and inside the hotel room. Thor- ported hearing gunshots in- placed Thorton under arrest ton was scheduled to be ar- side one of the rooms, po- without incident. Inside the raigned in Lynn District Court 512 Broadway, Everett lice said hotel room, police recovered yesterday.
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“The participants were then taken to the visitors center for hot chocolate or coffee, cookies and clam chowder from Kelly’ Roast Beef on Route 1 in front of a warming fireplace,” Ros- setti said. Besides the exercise, there was a bonus for those who turned out to this year’s walk – which is part of a long New Year’s Day tradition at parks throughout Massachusetts. “During the hike, visitors were A NEW YEAR’S DAY TRADITION: First Day Hikes – like the one shown some of the signs of that drew about 250 people to Breakheart Reservation in Sau- wildlife that are in the park and gus on New Year’s Day – have been going on in Massachusetts Fully Emergency some of the different plant spe- for 28 years, according to state officials.(Courtesy Photos to The Sau- Licensed Service cies also,” Rossetti said. gus Advocate) & Available 24/7 Breakheart is a 600-acre state- Insured operated reservation with setts, visitors to the state parks surrounded by the stunning paved roads and nature trails found opportunities to experi- beauty of the Commonwealth’s SPECIALIZING IN KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING through the forest. It is located ence unique and cultural trea- natural landscapes. In Massa- * Heating at 177 Forest St. in Saugus, open sures that are close to home. chusetts, park staff led the hikes, All * Cooling Estimates from dawn until dusk daily and From hiking along mountain which averaged from one to Done By staffed by DCR personnel. tops to traversing through for- two miles or longer depending * Electric Owner Saugus was one of sever- ests, visitors found themselves on location. * Tile al communities throughout * Drain Cleaning the state that again joined in 781-FIX-PIPE (349-7473) • [email protected] the nationwide celebration of America’s State Parks, as part of the First Day Hikes Initiative. This year marks the 28th year that DCR has offered First Day Hikes, “making sure the public has new and fun outdoor rec- reational options to take part in this holiday,” DCR Commission- er Leo Roy said. “First Day Hikes provide a great start to the New Year, and are an excellent way for resi- dents of all ages to enjoy the wonderful opportunities that await them in the Common- wealth’s state parks,” he said. SNOW BLOWER SALES, Begun in 1992 at Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Mass., SERVICE & REPAIRS First Day Hikes were launched to enable year-round outdoor FOR THE HUNGRY HIKERS: Those who finished a two- or three-mile Pickup/Delivery Available recreation and to inspire the walk at Breakheart Reservation on New Year’s Day were treated to public to discover the Com- hot chocolate, coffee, cookies and clam chowder from Kelly’s Roast monwealth’s impressive natural Beef on Route 1 in Saugus – served up inside the Christopher P. resources. A growing collection Dunne Visitor Center at Breakheart. 781 289 6466 of participating states culminat- ed when, in 2012, all 50 state park systems joined together to sponsor America’s State Parks First Day Hikes Initiative, which has since become the signature nationwide program for the Na- tional Association of State Park Directors (NASPD). “For years, Massachusetts We are proud to offer treatment options residents have welcomed in tailored specifically to you and your teeth the New Year with a trek out- in the most comprehensive, caring and doors to appreciate the stun- relaxed setting. Come explore and build ning natural resources of our your healthy beautiful smile with us. state,” state Energy and Envi- ronmental Affairs (EEA) Secre- On Route 1, inside Eastern Bank building tary Matthew Beaton said. “The 605 Broadway, #301 (3rd Floor) Baker-Polito Administration is Saugus, MA 01906 thrilled to continue this tradi- tion, and residents are encour- www.BostonNorthDental.com aged to attend a guided hike 781-233-6844 where they will find passionate and dedicated DCR staff work- • Restorative Dentistry • Invisalign ing hard to ensure land is pro- • Cosmetic Dentistry • CEREC crowns tected and conserved for gen- • Implant Restorations (single visit crowns) • Zoom Whitening • Root Canal Treatment erations to come.” • Teeth in a Day - All on 6 Dr. Bhavisha Patel, Dr. Bruce Goldman, Dr. Priti Amlani and team This week across Massachu- Page 6
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JANUARY: Snow buddies Jose Majevski and Radassah Miranda (left to right), both four years old and of Saugus, take a break after sliding down a slippery hill at Veterans Memorial Elemen- FEBRUARY: a woodworker for life. Since arriving at Saugus High tary School. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) School in 1956 as a young wood shop instructor, Carmine C. Moschella, Jr., 89, has continued teaching his craft and build- ing furniture and other wooden gifts for the town – despite having “retired” 25 years ago.
MAY: making new friends. Ket- lyn Souza, 2, of Saugus, was all smiles after being the cen- ter of attention at the Saugus Police Department, where her mom, Raquel Gomes, received a $5,000 check from a repre- MARCH: THE RACE IS ON! Billy Ferringo, of Saugus Boy Scout sentative of the Cops for Kids Troop 62, is poised to pull the lever that launched the first heat with Cancer program to help of 27 cars that raced in the basement of the Cliftondale Con- pay some of the expenses re- gregational Church during Saugus Cub Scout Pack 62’s Annu- lated to Ketlyn’s ongoing can- al Pinewood Derby. cer treatment.
APRIL: A reason to run 26.2 miles. Bob Catinazzo, of Saugus (in the rear row, wearing an orange jersey), takes a breather dur- ing one of his Boston Marathon runs to raise funds for Boston Children’s Hospital’s Miles for Miracles program. Joining him (left to right) are teammate Tim McQuade, Patrick Martinage of Burlington and Tyla Morgante of Saugus. Patrick and Tyla are two of the three “patient partners” that Catinazzo ran for. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate).
WORLD WAR II LEGEND | from page 4 He was known as the best me- gle-engine aircraft for artillery chanic his commanding officer observations, reconnaissance, had known of.” personnel transport and many Frank Virnelli said everything other assignments. he has learned about his father Master Sgt. Virnelli’s Air Med- long after his death “taught us al citation notes that many of how much we missed by him his 35 sorties “were flown over not having survived the war.” enemy territory and in adverse They learned that he was “a liai- weather conditions.” son pilot,” who flew dangerous “The only reason for flying a missions, in light, unarmed, sin- wooden, unarmed plane in bad www.reverealuminumwindow.com WORLD WAR II LEGEND | SEE PAGE 10 Page 7
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JUNE: colors of the marsh. In her home art studio, Saugus art- ist Kelly Slater shows the picture she painted during a visit to Rumney Marsh. Her artwork and conservation knowledge inspired the Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) to sponsor its first annual Rumney Marsh art exhibi- OCTOBER: Celebrating their favorite books: from left to right, Edward Jeffrey, chairman of the tion later in the year. Board of the Foundation for the Saugus Public Library (SPL) presents certificates to the 2018 “Readers Make Good Leaders” honorees – Peter A. Rossetti, Jr., Harry Mazman and Gordon E. Shepard – during the foundation’s 4th Annual Gala & Silent Auction
JULY: a patriotic project. Eagle Scout Michael Daniel Iacone SEPTEMBER: standing up to Florence. Mini American flags surround fallen tree limbs in River- of Boy Scout Troop 635 of Melrose sits on the American flag side Cemetery after Saugus feels the wrath of Hurricane Florence. A survey team from the Na- retirement pit he built for his Eagle Scout Public Service Proj- tional Weather Service determined that what looked like a possible tornado actually turned ect at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus. Originally, it was for out to be a microburst. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Lt. Damian Drella of the Saugus Fire Department). the Saugus Veterans Council, but the pit later evolved into a multiuse offering and expanded to serve the surrounding communities.
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next Wednesday’s selectmen’s meeting, which is set for 7 p.m. It also seems like the town that night in the second floor auditorium of Town Hall. manager is encouraging citi- THE SOUNDS The press release also states the following: zen participation on this issue “The upcoming public hearing on January 9 will allow the se- and might be grateful if he re- By Mark Vogler lectmen, as traffic commissioners, to change the speed limit on ceives some good ideas from OF SAUGUS Essex St., Main St., Central St. and Lincoln Ave. to 25 mph. the citizens of Saugus. ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about “Townspeople are encouraged to attend the hearing to sup- Stay tuned. Hthis week in Saugus. port this. Citizens for a Safer Saugus, which is open to any citizen of Sau- Trash/Recycling Running Memories of “a partially finished high school” gus, supports and wants to work with the town government to on one-day delay I had an interesting conversation over coffee and hot choco- take immediate action to reduce the speed of traffic in Saugus The Town of Saugus an- late a couple of weeks ago with Jim Virnelli and his brother Frank. to 25 mph, post signs that indicate this and have enforcement nounces it will continue to The former Saugus residents asked to meet me at Kane’s Do- of this speed limit. run on a one-day delay for nuts to share some information about their late father -- Master “The group believes that Saugus needs to take a long over- trash collection and recycling Sergeant Thomas “Pop” Virnelli -- a World War II hero from Sau- due step forward to have a reduced town-wide speed limit like through tomorrow (Saturday, gus, who is the subject of a story in this week’s Saugus Advocate. many of the surrounding towns and cities. Jan. 5) because of the New Jim, a well-known, former scoutmaster of Saugus Boy Scout “Two fatalities, an excessive amount of traffic accidents, many Year’s Day Holiday (Tuesday, Troop 61, and Frank are both proud Saugus High School grad- people injured, damage to motor vehicles and property and Jan. 1). uates. Frank is a member of the Class of 1956 while Jim gradu- many traffic violations has made for a very sad and frustrating The Compost/Recycling ated in 1958. year on the streets of Saugus. Citizens for a Safer Saugus wants drop-off site is now closed for “I was a member of the first graduating class of the partially to change that.” the season. This site will re- finished, new Saugus High School at the time,” Frank recalled. The group is also offering is offering free bumper stickers to open to residents on the third “They did not have the gas hooked up in the chem lab. The old all who want to show their support for a town-wide 25 mph Saturday of the month in Janu- High School didn’t have a gymnasium at the time. So, the bas- speed limit. ary, February, and March, from ketball team played in a church gym in Cliftondale,” he recalled. Sounds like a feisty, local citizens group that is deeply con- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hopefully, history won’t repeat itself and the future Saugus cerned about public safety on their streets, whether it’s driving Middle-High School will be fully finished when it opens in the or walking. And who can argue with that. SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 11 fall of 2020.
Vowing to support town officials I keep hearing rumors and innuendo that “Citizens for a Saf- er Saugus” have a political agenda in their quest for improving traffic safety. The allegation I hear is that the group is just out to stick it to the selectmen or Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree for not do- ing enough. I still don’t agree with that line of argument. “Citizens for a Safer Saugus supports the efforts of the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen to drastically improve the traffic conditions in Saugus,” says the press release recently is- sued by one of the group’s organizers, Bob Davis. He is also call- ing on town residents who care about traffic safety to attend WE WORK FOR YOU! WE WORK FOR YOU!
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Twos across the board for Saugus after first six games By Greg Phipps
aving completed the first Hthird of the 2018-19 sea- son, the Saugus High School hockey team had accumulat- ed a triple dose of twos. The Sachems earned their second win on Monday by blanking the Haverhill Hillies, 1-0, at Kas- abuski Arena. Sitting at 2-2-2 as of early this week, Saugus was sched- uled for an away contest at Peabody on Wednesday and Saugus goalie Colin Ronan and C.J. Graffeo defend against Saugus forward Dante McGrane screens the Haverhill goalie. at host Medford this Saturday. Haverhill in Monday’s 1-0 win at Kasabuski Arena. (Advocate pho- After opening the campaign tos by Greg Phipps) with ties against Gloucester (4- 4) and Beverly (0-0), losses to Cross and Adam Rodrigues as- the North Reading win that his Watertown and Melrose sand- sisted on the play. team was focusing on keeping wiched around a 4-0 victory The Sachems would make it playing a less complicated style over North Reading left head a 3-0 advantage before the pe- of hockey. “We’ve been trying coach Jeff Natalucci and com- riod concluded when Dante to get the guys to just simplify pany determined to prevail on McGrane deflected a Nick Alba things and we did that [against Monday against Haverhill. pass into the net. The final tal- North Reading],” he said. “We Ronnie Paolo’s shorthanded ly came on an empty net goal built momentum off of those goal on a breakaway in the sec- by Lorenzo Keegan late in the power play goals, and it was all ond period proved to be the third period. about simplifying things on the only score the Sachems would Natalucci told the press after forecheck.” need against the Hillies. Sau- gus killed off a key 5-on-3 short- handed situation early in the Sachems’ player Joe Cross battles for position in front of the second frame, and sophomore Haverhill goal. goalie Colin Ronan was perfect in net, earning his first-ever var- sity shutout. Saugus needed 14 points (the equivalent of seven more wins) to capture a postseason berth after Monday’s triumph. In the team’s other victory over North Reading back on Dec. 26, Jack Devereaux collected the shutout in goal. At the same time, the defense fought off five penalties and came through big on the power play in the sec- ond period. Jason Caron scored the first Saugus goal midway through the second period off an assist from Nick Aiken. C.J. Graf- feo added the other power play Sachems’ forward Ronnie Paolo tries to work his way past a tally later in the stanza when he Haverhill defender. Paolo scored the lone goal of Monday’s whipped a wrist shot home. Joe game. Page 10
Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, January 4, 2019 Lynn couple charged in Saugus shooting eportedly, an argument Canseco Morillo, 22, was or- Two Lynnfield-Saugus North Shore Rbetween a Lynn couple dered held on $20,000 bail by in front of a Saugus apart- Judge Randy Chapman. He is Mite teams win hockey tournament ment complex at 30 Hamilton charged with carrying a fire- St. last week escalated into a arm without a license, subse- he Lynnfield-Saugus North Shore Mite 2 and 3 teams (ages six to eight) won the Mass Bay shooting incident that was quent offense. He will return TNew Year’s Eve Classic Hockey Tournament hosted at Mass Bay Hockey Center in Peabody. filmed on a cellphone. to court on January 18, 2019, Judge Ina Howard Hogan for a pre-trial hearing. ordered the alleged shoot- The alleged incident oc- er – Lisbet Flores, 20 – held curred across the street from without bail pending a dan- the town Public Safety Build- gerousness hearing that was ing at 27 Hamilton St. Police set for yesterday in Lynn initially received a report of a District Court, according to disturbance involving a man Carrie Kimball Monahan, a and woman at 11:30 a.m. on spokesperson for Essex Coun- Dec. 27, Saugus Police Chief ty District Attorney Jonathan Ronald Giorgetti said. Report- Blodgett. Flores was charged edly, while responding to the with discharging a firearm incident, police learned that within 500 feet of a building, shots had been fired. armed assault to murder, car- Reportedly a man (later rying a firearm without an FID identified as Morillo) fled the card, possession of ammuni- scene in a Ford Taurus before tion without an FID card and police arrived. The car was malicious damage of a motor later recovered a few blocks vehicle. away on Riverbank Road, police said. Flores alleged- The Mite 2 team: left to right: Jackson McShane, Chase Minniear, Kellan Smith, coach Joe Pas- ly grabbed the gun from the querella, goalie Finn Driscoll, Brian Trainor, Marco Terinova, Sebastian Garcia, Joseph Pasquer- Ford Taurus and fired it at the ella, coach Kevin Doherty, Ryan Doherty and Nolan Descheneaux. KITCHEN car door before throwing the weapon into the street. Moril- CABINETS lo picked up the gun and fled Strip & Refinish in his car, according to po- To Look Like New lice accounts of the incident that were reportedly caught FURNITURE on video. STRIP & FINISH Morillo later turned himself 508-840-0501 into Lynn police. Now Available by Subscription Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE The Mite 3 team: left to right: goalie Donovan Lane, Jonathan Serra, Chase Pagos, Grady Pavao, REVERE ADVOCATE Jackson Shinnick, Mickey Pirrello, Luca DePalma, Nico Incerto, Wes Adams, Brando Goodrich, SAUGUS ADVOCATE Ryan Santasky, Nico Bello and coaches Tom Pagos, Greg Pavao and Eric Adams. late husband and make sure One year subscription to WORLD WAR II LEGEND | from page 6 the children got the love and weather over German positions we ate and making many of the devotion they needed. “I’m The Advocate of your choice: was for airdropping propagan- clothes that we wore. Some- going to bring up our four $80 per paper in-town per year or da leaflets or resupplying OSS how she always found time to children so that one day I and French Resistance opera- read and I have always envied can say to them, ‘you are as $100 per paper out-of-town per year. tives,” noted one report. the way she could race through fine a person as your father,’” a good book in a fraction of the Mary Virnelli wrote. “My Tom Mom was the unsung hero time that it took me.” was doing the thing he want- Name______In the shadow of their dad, Mary Virnelli confided in ed most to do. Defending the the Virnelli children also devel- a letter to a first lieutenant country we both love. He was Address______oped a deep appreciation for soon after losing her husband very proud of his little Army their mom, who was left to pro- that she would step up for her ship.” City______State______Zip ______vide for four young children. Mary Virnelli also had the re- CC# ______Exp. _____ sponsibility of running a small farm on her own, on Home- Sec. code____ Advocate (City):______land Avenue. “It was not until many years later that I realized the incred- Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: ible amount of work that she did,” Frank Virnelli recalled in Advocate Newspapers Inc. a letter. “She seemed to work 18 A MAN WITH HIS PLANE: Master Sergeant Thomas “Pop” Vir- PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 hours a day, raising and pre- nelli stands next to one of the aircraft he flew in World War II. paring much of the food that He also served during World War I. Page 11
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Q: What do you consider the seeing history in the making, in the evening commute. I think ASKS | from page 3 most significant events that hap- Q: What do you see as the the state needs to focus on in- Selectman Mark Mitchell pened in Saugus during 2018? major issues facing the town frastructure improvements in A: I would have to say seeing in 2019? our town sooner than later. The the new high school/middle A: In 2019 I would like to re- Walnut St. and Main St. over- school being built is the high- visit the traffic issue on route passes are in constant gridlock light of 2018. I graduated from 1. A few years ago I spoke to along with route 1. Saugus High School in 1988 our State Senator about shut- and a new school was needed ting the traffic light in Peabody Selectman Jennifer D’Eon then. I definitely feel we played down. At the time Senator Mc- Q: What do you consider the a small part in helping galva- Gee said it would cost millions most significant events that nize citizens in Saugus. People of dollars. I’m not an expert on happened in Saugus during Jennifer D’Eon in town saw what could be ac- highways but I can’t imagine 2018? Selectman complished in 2015 working as it costing that much to sim- A: Breaking ground on Q: What do you see as the a team and many other citizens ply shut down a traffic light. the new High School Middle major issues facing the town came out to really push the ini- I’m not saying the traffic light School was a major event in in 2019? Mark Mitchell tiative. It’s really a special time is the main cause for the traffic 2018, I was extremely proud to A: We will have to wait and Selectman to be a citizen in Saugus. We are but it is definitely a contributor be present for it. see what comes online in 2019!
| from page 8 at 9:30 am, is sponsored by stration led by illustrator Merrill A “Lego Animation Work- SOUNDS the Coordinated Family Com- Mezikofsky along with cookies. shop” is set for Thursday, Jan. The Town of Saugus would submit a letter of interest and munity Engagement Grant. It This is recommended for chil- 24, from 4 to 6pm. This is also like to thank everyone for their resume no later than Jan. 16, can help parents nurture their dren ages 5 and older. for Grade 6 and up. Please sign cooperation. 2019 to the Saugus Board of child’s social and early literacy “Henna for Teens!” is set for up because space is required. Please contact Solid Waste/ Selectmen, Saugus Town Hall, skill with structured story time. Thursday, Jan. 17 from 3 to 5 Empow Studios expert in- Recycling Coordinator Lorna Suite 4, 298 Central St., Saugus, Keeping Us in Stitches re- pm in the Brooks Room. This structors will work with partic- Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with MA 01906. turned recently. It will con- program is for students in ipants to develop storytelling any questions. tinue every second and third Grade 6 and up. No registration skills, learn animation software Main Attractions at the Wednesday, at 3:30 pm Grade is necessary. and capture the action of their Volunteer for your town Saugus Public Library 2 and up, and older children Mandy Roberge will be at the Lego movies. Once the mov- Here’s another opportuni- There’s always something in- can learn to sew using needle, library to give henna tattoos! ies are complete, they will be ty to get involved in local gov- teresting or entertaining going thread (and maybe a sewing Mandy is the owner and creator available to take them home to ernment. on at the Saugus Public Library machine) with teachers Miss of “Wicked Good Henna” and share with family and friends. The Saugus Board of Select- -- for people of all ages -- from Joyce and Miss Margie. has been creating henna de- Contact the Saugus Public Li- men is accepting applications young children to senior citi- Winter Story Time and signs for more than a decade. brary at 781-231-4168 for more for appointment of Board of zens. Here are a few events to Cookies with Local Author! Cozy Hot Cocoa Story Time details. Directors for Saugus’ television check out: Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 3:30 with Kelley, is set for Thursday, Mad Science of Boston pres- cable station. Friendship Storytime on Fri- to 4:30 pm. Local author Glo- Jan. 24, at 3:30 pm. This pro- ents: Dry Ice Capades Science These are volunteer/non paid days, beginning today (Jan. ria Mezikofsky has written and gram is for ages 4 and older. Workshop on Saturday, Jan. positions for Saugus residents. 4). This special program for will be reading this story. There Enjoy a story, craft and yummy Anyone interested should children ages 3, which begins will also be a drawing demon- hot cocoa. SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 12 Page 12
Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, January 4, 2019 SOUNDS | from page 11 of the debt limit. ception or abortion care; a law (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A which punishes doctors, phar- 26, at 10:30 am. Registration Let’s hear it! “No” vote is against it.) macists and all healthcare provid- is required for children ages 5 Got an idea, passing Beacon Hill Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes ers for distributing contraception through 12. thought or gripe you would Rep. Donald Wong Yes or providing abortion care; and a Have you ever wondered like to share with The Sau- Roll Call Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes ban on adultery and fornication. how water is able to change gus Advocate. I’m always in- (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A By Bob Katzen into ice, or even steam? Come terested in your feedback. It’s RAISE MINIMUM WAGE, “No” vote is against it.) learn to manipulate matter in been more than two and a THE HOUSE AND SENATE: FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes all three states! Melt metal in half years since I began work There were no roll calls in the AND SALES TAX HOLIDAY (H Rep. Donald Wong Yes boiling water and freeze wa- at The Saugus Advocate. I’m House or Senate last week. This 4640) Sen. Brendan Crighton Not yet ter with just a breath of dry ice! always interested in hearing week, Beacon Hill Roll Call con- House 119-24, Senate 30-8, elected readers’ suggestions for pos- cludes a series of reports on how approved a bill thatover five sible stories or good candi- local legislators voted on legis- years would hike the minimum HOW LONG WAS LAST Advocate Newspapers dates for The Advocate Asks lation that was approved in the wage from $11 to $15,increase WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill interview of the week. Feel 2017-2018 session by the House the wage for tipped workers Roll Call tracks the length of time Free Every Week free to email me at mvoge@ and Senate and signed into law from $3.75 to $6.75 and phase that the House and Senate were comcast.net. by Gov. Charlie Baker. out over five years extra pay for in session each week. Many leg- Everett, Malden, Do you have some inter- The 2017-2018 Legislative ses- employees who work on Sun- islators say that legislative ses- esting views on an issue that sion ends on January 1 and the days and holidays; institute a sions are only one aspect of the Revere, Saugus you want express to the com- new 2019-2020 session begins permanent sales tax holiday on Legislature’s job and that a lot of Call for Great munity? Submit your idea. If I on January 2. a weekend every August; and important work is done outside Advertising Rates like it, we can meet for a 15 to establish a $1 billion family and of the House and Senate cham- 20 minute interview at a local $3.8 BILLION FOR CAPITAL medical leave program funded bers. They note that their jobs 781-233-4446 coffee shop. And, I’ll buy the IMPROVEMENTS (H 4549) by a payroll tax paid for by both also involve committee work, coffee. House 145-3, Senate 38-0, ap- employers and employees. research, constituent work and proved a $3.8 billion bond pack- (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A other matters that are important age allowing the state to bor- “No” vote is against it). to their districts. Critics say that row funds for improvements to Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes the Legislature does not meet state and local buildings, facili- Rep. Donald Wong Yes regularly or long enough to de- ties and grounds across the state Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes bate and vote in public view on which would include repairs, re- the thousands of pieces of legis- construction, demolition, reme- RED FLAG ON lation that have been filed. They diation, rehabilitation, modern- GUNS (H 4670) note that the infrequency and ization, disposition and reno- House 133-15, Senate 36-1, brief length of sessions are mis- vations. approved a bill that would al- guided and lead to irresponsible 1. Who wrote the poem “Boston 11. On Jan. 5, 1948, the first color Provisions include $950 mil- low family or household mem- late-night sessions and a mad Hymn” about the freeing of newsreel was shown in theaters, lion for state universities and bers to petition the courts to is- rush to act on dozens of bills in slaves on Jan. 1, 1863? (Hint: picturing what New Year’s pa- colleges; $760 million for courts sue an extreme risk protection the days immediately preced- initials RWE.) rade and game? and $500 million for police sta- order (ERPO) that would sus- ing the end of an annual session. 2. What is another word for the 12. In China what color symbolizes tions, fire stations and other pend a person’s license to carry During the week of December abominable snowman that happiness and luck? public safety-related buildings. a firearm and order him or her 24-28, the House met for a total begins with Y? 13. On Jan. 7, 1949, the first photos 3. What daily comic strip about The package includes ear- to surrender his or her firearms of nine hours and 42 minutes of what two kinds of genetic marks for hundreds of millions and ammunition if he or she is while the Senate met for a to- a boy and a stuffed tiger often material were published? (Hint: of dollars for hundreds of proj- believed to be a danger to them- tal of six hours and two minutes. featured a toboggan? starts with a C and a G.) ects in legislators’ districts across selves or others. MON. DECEMBER 24 4. On Jan. 5, 1933, what California 14. Does sound travel faster through bridge began to be built? air or water? the state — many of which will (A “Yes” vote is for the bill. A House11:00 a.m. to11:26 a.m. 5. What element is used to make 15. What Roman god watches over never be funded. The Baker ad- “No” vote is against it.) Senate 11:03 a.m. to11:44 computer chips? the future and the past? ministration is required to ad- Rep. RoseLee Vincent Yes a.m. 6. What author wrote in “The Win- 16. On Jan. 9, 1839, what photo here to the state’s annual bond Rep. Donald Wong Yes TUES.DECEMBER 25 ter’s Tale” that “You’d be so lean, process did the French Academy borrowing cap and ultimately Sen. Brendan Crighton Yes No House session that blasts of January would decides which projects are af- No Senate session blow you through and through”? of Science announce? fordable and actually get fund- REPEAL ARCHAIC SEX AND WED. DECEMBER 26 7. What are the world’s four largest 17. Traditional Italian mozzarella is countries? made from what animal’s milk? ed. ABORTION LAWS (S 2260) House11:06 a.m. to11:14 a.m. 8. What is the Massachusetts state 18. On Jan. 10, 1904, what actor who Sometimes legislators will im- House 138-9, Senate 38-0, ap- No Senate session bird? portrayed the Scarecrow in “The mediately tout the inclusion of proved a bill that would elim- THURS. DECEMBER 27 9. On Jan. 4, 1842, what English Wizard of Oz” was born? local projects in these bond bills, inate old state laws restricting House11:04 a.m. to 4:12 p.m. author departed on a visit to 19. What French authoress of “Gigi” especially in an election year to or banning abortion and con- Senate 11:19 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. America? (Hint: “The Pickwick called January “the month of show they “brought home the traception. FRI. DECEMBER 28 Papers.”) empty pockets”? bacon.” But Beacon Hill Roll Call The laws repealed include the House11:05 a.m. to 3:05 p.m 10. What green herb leaf has three 20. In 1746 in Britain, what clothing informs readers that none of the ban on unmarried people access- No Senate session letters? became illegal? projects in this package have ing abortion and contraception; Bob Katzen been funded and most will end the ban on distributing informa- welcomes feedback at Answers on page 21 up never being funded because tion on how to procure contra- [email protected]. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 BUYER2 SELLER1 SELLER2 ADDRESS CITY DATE PRICE
Ogunmola, Caroline Ogunmola, Martins Coffey, Karen 34 Park St Saugus 14.12.2018 $430 000,00 Tum, Helene C Naglieri, John J 9 Nason Rd Saugus 10.12.2018 $340 000,00 Lopez, Regina Clark FT Clark, Kelly A 25 Dustin St Saugus 13.12.2018 $312 500,00 Nally, Sean Moschella, Walda M Sprigg, Frances H 205 Essex St Saugus 14.12.2018 $360 000,00 Brazil, Theresa M Gorman, Karen Mckenzie, Louis J 3 Rice St Saugus 11.12.2018 $370 000,00 Ruo, Rosemarie C Pizzotti, Jessica Pizzotti, Mark 4 Free St Saugus 14.12.2018 $543 602,00 Aslam, Maryam Muhammad, Zeeshan Grayson, Mary A 1701 Lewis O Gray Dr #1701 Saugus 11.12.2018 $429 900,00 Oliveira, Josemar Mcnaught, Stephen R Mcnaught, Sheila M 26 Lake Dam Rd Saugus 12.12.2018 $670 000,00 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE - Friday, June 17, 2016 Page 29
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Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE–Friday, December 29, 2017 COMMENTARY | FROM PAGE 18 open school committee seat. lic, we leave it to our readers and The ruling would certainly end politicians to decide. ing them to give him their vote the controversy and put the is- Ms. Burley should withdraw for his daughter. sue to rest. her name from the contest and Any way you choose to look at Now that we’ve made it pub- let this be the end of it. it it’s a conflict of interest. It seems to the Advocate that Mr. Burley, in his position as clerk of committees, should ask for Experienced a ruling from the State Ethics Page 14 Commission if he could solic- it votes for his daughter for the BUS DRIVER Page 14 CathedralTHE High SAUGUS School ADVOCATE in Boston – Friday, January 4, 2019 2017 | FROM PAGE 8 to drive bus for school sports and school activities. Bus parked in Malden. Competative pay rate. title, defeating Xaverian for the second season in a row, 35- Call Mr. Ladner: 617-542-2325 (Ext. 212) 10, at Gillette Stadium. DiBiaso reached another milestone this Window, floor, deck, and gutter season, earning his 300th coach- cleaning ing win on September 23 at St. ~ SNOW WORK ~ John’s Prep. Seeking Experienced Walter Robinson Power-washing, trash removal Mayor, City Council to PLOW DRIVERS (617) 415-3933 & clean up apply $12.5 million For State & Commercial Plowing. Wynn payment to reduce tax rate 24 HOUR AVAILABILITY. MoldPROMPT & PAYMENT Waterproofing FOR WORK. The City Council unanimously approved a proposal by Mayor CALL J&S Corp. @ 617-389-1490 Carlo DeMaria on Monday, No- EXPERTS vember 13 to apply the entirety • Sump Pumps • Walls & Floor Cracks • of Wynn Boston Harbor’s $12.5 million payment to the City of ALL WORK GUARANTEED Everett toward reducing next year’s tax rate. The mayor made - Licensed Contractor - a similar move last year, when he successfully applied the entire- JPG CONSTRUCTION ty of a $5 million payment from Wynn toward the tax rate. Cell phone 781-632-7503 508-292-9134
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