Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 3, 2025 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 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 a 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 a photo. Area Republicans meet Jan. 15 Saugus Town Republican Committee Chair Chris Luongo announced recently that area Republicans are confirmed for Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Old Tyme Italian Cuisine in Lynn. “I am looking forward to meeting you all. Some of you have responded, but if you can once again confirm whether you or how many from your committee will be attending, this will be helpful to make sure we have enough room. Your presence is important and will greatly contribute to the success of our meeting. As this is our first meeting, I would like to have each town do a small introduction and what the types of activities you do as a committee. Please pass the word around to anyone you think might be interested. The following towns have responded. Saugus, Lynn, Nahant, Middleton and Malden. “If you have any contacts with other towns, please get in touch with them and let them know. Let us grow our republican numbers and take our State back.” Saugus Cultural Festival Feb. 23 Planning continues for the Saugus Cultural Festival, which COVER STORIES | FROM PAGE 12 Elizabeth Warren. A new state Department of Environmental Protection estimate says the ash landfill operated by WIN Waste Innovations could last four to five more years. The owner of an average single-family home in Saugus valued at $641,074 will pay $6,847 in taxes next ELKS DRUG AWARENESS COMMITTEE: Collaborating on a recent presentation about “Trusts, Wills and Asset Protection were, from left to right, Eileen Bova, Lydia Collier, Bill Pothier, Eagle Bank Assistant Vice President Juan Lopez, Senior Vice President Gisella DiPaola, Ron Visconti, Beverly Marra and Jeanine Breau. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) is set for Sunday, Feb. 23 at Saugus Middle High School. This inclusive and family-friendly event will celebrate Saugus’ cultural diversity through the showcase of food, performances and other activities, according to Tori Darnell, Co-chair of the Saugus Cultural Council – the event’s organizers. The Cultural Council is looking for: • Performers: Musicians, dancers, poets, actors and artists of all kinds are invited to showcase their talents on our stage. • Food Vendors: Share your culinary creations with festival-goers. Local food trucks, caterers and restaurant owners are encouraged to apply. • Volunteers: Help us make the event a success by joining our team. Volunteers will assist with setup, guest services, event coordination and more. This is a great opportunity to share new experiences with the community. To apply or to year – $265.98 more than this year – while the tax bill for an average commercial property valued at $2.1 million will be $47,415 – a decrease of $490.35 over this year, as a result of new tax rates for the 2025 fiscal year approved by the Board of Selectmen. Selectmen give a favorable review to Plunge Boston Wellness & Recovery Studio for a Special Permit to open on learn more information, please contact the Cultural Council at: • Email: saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com • Phone: 339-440-1017. Don’t miss out on being part of this exciting celebration in our Town! We can’t wait to see you there! Deadline for applications: Jan. 19. Please reach out if you have any questions. Saugus 4-1-1 set for March 1 The Saugus 4-1-1 Committee would like everyone to know that the Saugus 4-1-1 event will be taking place on March 1, 2025. Invitations to all new residents as well as nonprofits will be mailed out in January. “We are looking forward to having this wonderful event for new residents as well as those who have been here for years to learn what Saugus has to offer!” Selectman Corinne Riley wrote in an email. “Also, if you have a local business or service to promote, send your request or furRoute 1, hailing the new business as an asset to the town. DECEMBER Cold weather doesn’t keep the crowds away from Anna Parker Playground as six new pickleball courts and a street hockey rink open, creating an intriguing generational phenomenon in Saugus. The playground becomes a popular desther inquiries to Saugus411@ gmail.com. There are ‘Welcome Bags’ that are given out to the new residents with all kinds of information which could include your business or services offered to our Saugus residents. Stay tuned for further updates!” Selectman Riley was the driving force behind the nifty program, which had two previous well-attended Saturdays at the Saugus Middle-High School in recent years (2022 and 2023). A Video for Vets Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and Veterans’ Service Officer Paul Cancelliere have collaborated on a video that highlights the work the Town of Saugus’ Veterans’ Services Office does to help local veterans and their families. In the video, Cancelliere explains how the Veterans’ Services Office follows three main pillars in advocating for veterans. These pillars are: • Implementing a variety of tination for the senior crowd that wants to play pickleball while the street hockey rink draws kids as young as five years old. The state Attorney General backs a Town Meeting warrant article that creates environmental performance standards, empowering the Board of Health in its dealings with WIN Waste Innovations and its trash-to-energy plant on Route state benefits to aid veterans and their families • Processing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims for veterans and offering assistance for things such as homebuying, education, life insurance and burials • Community outreach by working with the Saugus Veterans Council to help put together events, such as the Memorial Day Parade, POW/MIA Recognition Day and the Veterans Day ceremony The Saugus Veterans’ Services Office is located on the main floor of Saugus Town Hall at 298 Central St. Paul Cancelliere serves as the veterans’ services officer, and Nancy Stead is the administrative assistant for the department. For more information call 781-231-4010 or email pcancelliere@saugus-ma.gov, veteransservices@saugus-ma. gov or nstead@saugus-ma.gov Teen Game Night Please come to the Teen Game Night in the Teen Room at Saugus Public Library on Monday, January 6 from 5:307:00. We will be playing board games and card games. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast. net or leave a message at 978683-7773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town. 107. A state Land Court judge rules selectmen must reconsider Uma Flowers LLC’s application for a special permit to operate a retail marijuana dispensary in Saugus. The judge ordered that the 3-1 vote – one vote short of the necessary four votes for a special permit – be annulled and the case be returned to selectmen for further proceedings.
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