THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnUARy 9, 2026 Page 5 The Sounds of Saugus for Saugus veterans and other folks who enjoy a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings. The American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus offers Friday morning breakfasts for the 2026 season. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9:00 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. What’s happening this weekend? Things seem to slow down this time of year. But there are a few events worth checking out this weekend: · Tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 10) the Saugus Public Library will host Janet Parnes, of HisA WHITE LETTERING NIGHT: The light dusting of snow Dec. 28 accentuated the town’s name in shrubbery shapes in Saugus Center. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus A belated “Happy New Year” to all of our Saugus Advocate readers. Our last edition was published on Christmas Eve. So, I didn’t get to wish a lot of folks the best for 2026. As I told readers in this column before, I will continue to work as Editor of The Saugus Advocate as long my health permits and as long as my publisher, Jim Mitchell, wants me to continue to oversee our weekly news magazine. With our first paper next March, I will have worked a decade as the newspaper’s editor. My goals for the new year are to strive to work to make the paper even better than last year, as best as I can with the resources I have. It’s been a difficult environment for newspapers these past few years. Saugus is fortunate to have a publisher who wants to maintain a high-quality weekly newspaper that covers the town exclusively. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry ALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. Celebrate 135 years of strength & commitment to our community with a special 135-day CD offer. LIMITED-TIME OFFER: 4.00% APY* 135-Day CD *New money only. $250,000 maximum deposit. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 331 MONTVALE AVE. WOBURN, MA 01801 EVERETTBANK.COM 617-387-1110 781-776-4444 781-281-9092 MEMBER FDIC | MEMBER DIF The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, Jan. 9) from 9:3011 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office at 781-2332663 or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. Legion Breakfast on Fridays There’s a good breakfast deal Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 torical Portrayals by Lady J, as The Etiquette Expert of 1890. Guests will step into late-Victorian America to discover life at the turn of the century – the era of corsets, calling cards, and decorum. Proper Victorian lady Mrs. Russell Parsons will guide attendees through the intricacies of tea drinking, fan language, ball etiquette, fashion, a courtship catastrophe, and more. The Etiquette Expert of 1890 will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Saugus Public Library (295 Central St., Saugus). The performance is free. No registration required. Questions? Call the library at 781THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 6
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