THE ADVOCATE ASKS: Homeless veteran discusses living on Saugus’s streets and getting help from residents Editor’s Note: For this week, we sat down with Doncristino J. Racca, who is known by his friends as “Tino,” a homeless veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard who has been living on the street the last two years, including the past year in Saugus. A loyal Saugus Advocate reader who learned of Racca’s plight suggested we contact him to do a story about his situation, in hopes that it might help him get back on his feet. We asked Racca about the circumstances that led to his becoming homeless, the daily challenges…
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Mayor: Mohegan Sun not welcome in Everett
By Brendan Clogston Mohegan Sun is willing to step in should Wynn Resorts be found unsuitable for a Massachusetts gaming license later this month, but they might not be welcome in the city, according to Mayor Carlo DeMaria. Mohegan Sun announced last week that it would be willing to buy Wynn’s Encore Boston Harbor property should the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) strip the company’s license. “If that determination finds Wynn Resorts unsuitable to hold a gaming license in Massachusetts, Mohegan Sun is prepared to participate in a process that would assign that license to another operator – and enter into negotiations with the appropriate parties to acquire the facility…
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Peabody Historical Society holds Holiday Open House
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Annual Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting
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Downtown Revere gets festive with weekend Santa Walk
By Tara Vocino Approximately 1,000 people came out for the Santa Walk on Saturday afternoon, where they gave a $20 donation to travel down Broadway onto the finish line at City Hall for several hours of Christmas festivities. Organizer Priscilla Nickerson, who is the community liaison in City Hall, said that in its seventh year, the event has raised approximately $1,500 to beautify the city. She is looking into the possibility of purchasing oxygen masks for dogs and cats injured in fires that are in danger of smoke inhalation, and/or funding St. Mary’s concession stands when they are built. During her introductory speech in front of City Hall, Nickerson became…
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Season’s Greetings
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Saugus Christmas Spirit
A week after Saugus’s tree lighting, MEG Foundation begins 8th Annual Christmas Tree Festival tonight By Mark E. Vogler The Saugus holiday season officially began a week ago (Friday, Nov. 30) on the lawn surrounding Town Hall with the town’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Festivities. That popular classic event drew thousands, including some visitors from neighboring towns who wanted to enjoy the night with children, other family members or friends. Santa Claus was the main event. But there were also horse-drawn sleigh rides, a petting zoo that drew kids and grownups, hot chocolate and cookies, Christmas caroling, members of the Saugus High School band performing and a bunch…
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Revere Cares End of Year Celebration
(Advocate photos by Ross Scabin)
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Pope John Tigers Super Bowl action
(Advocate photos by Mike Kearney)
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Bread of Life hosts Thanksgiving Dinner
(Advocate photos by Ross Scabin)
