THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 14, 2025 Page 15 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus It’s going to be a long red, white and blue weekend, beginning with the celebration of Valentine’s Day today and the observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday on Monday. And we will be seeing a lot of white with snow forecast for Saturday and Sunday. Happy Heart Day to all of our readers, young and old. One-day trash delay for holiday The Town of Saugus announces that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay for the Presidents’ Day holiday. Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, Feb. 17, due to the holiday. Collection will resume on a one-day delay on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Residents are kindly asked to leave trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m. the day after their normally scheduled collection day. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Saugus Cultural Festival Feb. 23 We’re just nine days away from the first Saugus Cultural Festival, which is set for Sunday, Feb. 23 at Saugus Middle High School from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 has invited musicians, dancers, poets, actors and artists of all kinds to showcase their talents on the local stage. There will also be food vendors on hand to share their culinary creations with festival-goers. This is a great opportunity to share new experiences with the community. To learn more information, please contact the Cultural Council by email – saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com – or by phone: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY: To Saugus, with lots of love. Courtesy art of Joanie Allbee, the Valentine’s Day birthday girl, who is also known as “The Sketch Artist.” 339-440-1017. Council members will put the finishing touches to the festival when they meet this Tuesday (Feb. 18) at 6 p.m. in the Brooks Room of the Saugus Public Library. 15 Saugus 4-1-1 set for March Planning for The Saugus 4-11 forum that is scheduled for March 15 at the Saugus Middle High School continues. This is the special event aimed at briefing new residents, as well as those folks who have lived in Saugus for years, on what the town has to offer. “The letters were mailed to all the nonprofits last week, and we already have 15 tables secured for the event,” Selectman Corinne Riley said this week in an email to The Saugus Advocate. “Letters to the recently moved-in residents will be mailed beginning of next week. We have a new participant this year from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts after a Troop Leader of Saugus referred me to them. They will be giving out information to try to get volunteers to become much needed Troop Leaders,” she said. “We have already heard from the Garden Club, Saugus Fire Department, Saugus Boys and Girls Club, the YMCA, Saugus Youth Football and Cheer, SCTV....Just to name a few.” 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). Stay tuned for more details. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Fridays from 9:3011 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. Please note that the pantry is pausing food drive donations through the end of February because of the generosity of the community during the holiday season. Food drives will resume in March. Legion Breakfasts today There’s a good deal 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 2024-25 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. This week’s “SHOUT OUTs” We received several “shout outs” this week from our readers. From Jeannie Meredith and the Meredith family: “To All our DPW Workers and Private Contractors, “I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each of you for your hard work and dedication in keeping our roads safe and clear, especially during challenging weather conditions. Your long hours, early mornings, and late nights do not go unnoticed!!! “Your efforts ensure that our communities can continue to travel safely, whether it’s plowing snow, repairing roads, or maintaining infrastructure. We truly appreciate your commitment and the sacrifices you make to keep everything running smoothly. “Stay safe, and thank you for all that you do!” From Selectman Corinne Riley: “I would like to submit a shout out for Tony Speziale. He was honored at the Lions District 33N Mid-Winter Banquet. As King Lion of the Saugus Lions Club, he was recognized for all he has done in our club for the community and the district, especially raising funds for eye research and several other causes the Lions help throughout the year. Tony has definitely been a wonderful president and has worked very hard during his tenure as King Lion!” Editor’s Choice: Happy ValTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18
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