Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 19, 2024 A FLOODY DAY IN SAUGUS S augus photographer Charlie “Zap” Zapolski spent more than an hour last Saturday (Jan. 13) driving around Saugus to observe the impact of what many considered the worst flooding to hit the town since the Blizzard of 1978. Zapolski, one of the town’s best-known amateur photographers and a frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate, agreed to share some of his best shots with our readers. A FLOOD CASUALTY: This car parked behind the Hamilton Street Plaza was among the local property losses of last Saturday’s flooding. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski) BLOCKING OFF TRAFFIC: A Police Department cruiser serves as a barricade across Hamilton Street near the Hamilton Street Plaza, keeping motorists from entering the flooded section of the road. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski) SPEEDING THROUGH THE FLOOD WATERS: A driver drives past the Hamilton Street Plaza, seemingly unconcerned about the wall of water ahead. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski) FUN TIMES FOR WATERFOWL: These birds were probably the only ones to enjoy their visit to Stocker Playground. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski) ON THE WATER’S EDGE: A Ballard Street resident waves to the photographer as he uses his boat to get around his flooded property. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski) RISING WATERS: Flooding slowed down the traffic on Lincoln Avenue near the K Pub Kitchen & Bar. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski) STUCK IN THE WATER: This old school bus parked in a flooded yard on Hamilton Street could have been used as a makeshift boat. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski) BAD FOR BUSINESS: Last Saturday was not a good day to get a hair styling at Marciano’s Barbershop because of the flood waters making it extra-difficult for customers. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski)
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