Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 10, 2023 ASKS | FROM PAGE 6 lice officer and the first police officer who was ever killed in Saugus. Q: He was with the Saugus Police Department? A: Yes, he was with the Saugus Police Department. Q: So, is there a marker where he was killed? A: I don’t think so. It happened in 1889. He was shot at the Boston & Maine Railroad Station, which is the one on Eustis Street. He was 41 years old and he interrupted a burglary. He got shot and two days later he died. Q: I guess one of the biggest landmarks in Precinct 2 would be the MEG Building. A: Yes – there’s a lot of history there. Q: Do you have any pet peeves or pressing projects in Precinct 2? In your mind, what are the top challenges facing Precinct 2 – things you would do as a Town Meeting member? A: Yes, we’re trying to get Cliftondale revitalized. That’s definitely the top priority for the residents of Precinct 2. We need to get some businesses down there. My concern is the businesses. When I was younger, it used to be a place to go. The Tumble Inn [It closed in June of 2020 after 70 years] was there, and my parents would go down there every day. They used to meet there for coffee and breakfast. And there was a bakery down there. I know times have changed. THE SOUNDS| FROM PAGE 14 food insecurity in households. HS2 provides students/families who enroll in the program a supply of nutritious food for when school lunches and breakfasts are unavailable to them on weekends. How HS2 can help you: HS2 bags are distributed at Saugus Public schools on Fridays to take home. Bags include such items as peanut butter, canned meals/soups/tuna/ We all know that times have changed. I know we’d like to see it like Melrose. But Melrose doesn’t have Route 1, and we have a lot of stores off Route 1. But we would like for it to be a close-knit community again. And years ago, there was a lot of foot traffic down there [in Cliftondale]. Now you don’t have that so much. We’d like to bring that back. I would like to see that come back. Q: And I guess Rossetti’s [Peter A. Rossetti Insurance Agency, Inc.] is a long-established Cliftondale business. Must be one of the oldest businesses in Precinct 2, right? A: Yes – they could be. They’ve been down there a while; I don’t know how many years. Q: What other issues besides Cliftondale revitalization face the people of Precinct 2? That’s like a huge issue. But what are some of the other issues of concern? A: I love my precinct. I don’t think there are a lot of issues. I just think that the major one right now is Cliftondale revitalization. Q: Well, aren’t there a lot of issues related to Cliftondale, like whether the Post Office should move someplace else or stay? A: I think it should stay. It’s just my personal opinion, because people do need to mail letters. And it’s the only post office in Saugus. It’s been there a very long time; ever since I’ve been there, it’s been there. And we also have to think of the older generation who may not be able to walk or go to a vegetables, pasta, fruit cups, cereal, oatmeal, goldfish, pretzels and granola bars. All food is provided to children free of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student who participates. To sign up go here to complete online form: https://forms. gle/gmMGguycSHBdziuE9 Want to partner with us: We would love to partner with organizations, sports teams, youth groups, PTOs, businesses and individuals The MEG Building – originally known as the Bond Building but known mostly as the Cliftondale School during most of its century of existence – is one of the most famous historical landmarks in Precinct 2. It houses the MEG Foundation, which is named after Marleah Elizabeth Graves – a legendary Saugus educator. different location for a post office, a church or a bank. It was the older generation that would walk to Cliftondale to go to local businesses. Remember, Cliftondale was a village. It wasn’t Cliftondale Square. It was called Cliftondale Village and it was one of the oldest villages. Q: When did they start calling it Cliftondale Square? A: I don’t know. Q: What about when you were a kid? A: Cliftondale Village. Q: So it was called Cliftondale Village when you were a kid? A: Yes, I believe so, because it was more like a homey place. People were always down to assist in feeding students of Saugus. To learn more about how you can partner with us, visit the Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Facebook page or email us at HS2Saugus@gmail.com HS2 relies on donations to create take-home bags for a weekend full of meals. Checks can also be sent directly to: Salem Five C/O Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus, 855-5 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906. Online donations can also be made at https://givebutter.com/ there. And they would go to the different establishments like Tumble Inn and the bakery. It brings back fond memories. I don’t think a lot of residents in Precinct 2 want to see it built up to more than that. I think that they just really like for their businesses to come back – a restaurant, some place where they can walk to and have a bite to eat. You know what I mean? … sit with their friends over a cup of coffee. I called it Cliftondale Square when I was growing up. The older generation called it Cliftondale Village. Q: Any other thoughts about Precinct 2? A: There is a lot of traffic that HealthySaugus About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea or an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message at 978-6837773. 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. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been six and a half years since I began work at The goes through Precinct 2, but there is a lot of traffic that goes through everywhere, so it’s not unique to that. Q: Do you think you will get a good turnout on Monday for the second in a series of 10 forums of “Saugus Over Coffee?” A: I hope so. I hope the residents will come out and get to meet their Town Meeting members. I think we will have a good turnout. Q: Precinct 2 is certainly one of the more active precincts in the town. A: Yes. I agree with you. Q: Anything else that you would like to talk about? A: No. Thank you for this opportunity. Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview over a hot drink at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee or tea. Or, if you prefer to continue practicing social distancing and be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation recovers from the Coronavirus crisis. If it’s a nice day, my preferred site for a coffee and interview would be the picnic area of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site.
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