Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 16, 2024 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 ecutive Director Laura Glynn heaped heartfelt praise on the authority staff that help make life more comfortable for the residents: “Proud of the staff - who showed up every day during Covid. (Unlike any other Housing Authority). Both the maintenance: Peter Genzali, Darren Ring, Guy Moley, Josh Bennett, and Mark DePippo. And Administrative Staff: Jackeline Gorski, Patricia Ruscio, Bryan Croad, Nicole Cirino and Jill Palumbo. Shows the dedication to their jobs and the residents who reside at Saugus Housing Authority!!! So Proud of them.” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta offered this “double shout out” to acknowledge the efforts of dedicated Saugus Town Government volunteers: “ I would like to give two shout outs this week. One is for Jennifer D’Eon, who was reappointed to the Board of Assessors. The other is for Maria Tamagna, who was sworn in to be reappointed to the Board of Health. I want to sincerely thank both Jenn and Maria for their volunteerism and dedication to our community.” 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. Food Pantry notes The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Feb, 16) from 9:30-11 a.m. Legion Breakfast today There’s a good breakfast 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 2023-24 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. Budget time nearing Selectmen have scheduled their next meeting for 6 p.m. Feb. 27 in the first floor conference room at Saugus Town Hall. That session will essentially kick off the town’s municipal budget season. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree will unveil his spending plan for the 2025 Fiscal Year that begins July 1. Soon after, the town’s Finance Committee will schedule its series of Wednesday review sessions of each of the department budgets and make recommendations for the Annual Town Meeting, which is set to convene on the first Monday in May. Stay tuned. Compost/Recycling DropOff Site winter hours The Town of Saugus Compost/Recycling Drop-Off Site is closed for the winter. But it will reopen for recycling on the third Saturday of February, and March 2024 weather permitting. Please note: The site will be open tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 17) and March 16 during the period from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please contact Scott Brazis, Director of Solid Waste/ Recycling, with any questions at 781-231-4036. Town Meeting Sessions Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian is providing an opportunity for Saugus citizens who want to learn the basics about Town Meeting – the legislative body of Saugus town government. Manoogian is a veteran of about four decades in local town government at various levels, including many years as a Town Meeting member. The three sessions Manoogian will be leading this year are tailored for newly elected Town Meeting members or veterans who want to refresh themselves about Robert’s Rules of Order or how to put forward an article for consideration. But the sessions that Manoogian is planning are free and open to the public – for all interested citizens. The sessions will take place on these three nights: Feb. 16 and 29 and March 25 – from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of The Saugus Public Library (295 Central St.). Democratic Town Committee Caucus – Feb. 28 The Saugus Democratic Town Committee (SDTC) will hold its Caucus on Feb. 28 to elect delegates to the Democratic State Convention held in June. The Caucus will be at 7 p.m. at the Saugus Public Safety Building (27 Hamilton St., Second Floor). The Caucus is open to the public, but only registered Saugus Democrats can vote on delegates. The primary function of the SDTC is to support Democratic candidates for office, both locally and at the state level. It also engages in voter education and voter registration. Registered Democrats living in Saugus who are interested in playing an active role in the political process in Saugus are welcome to attend any meetings of the Committee. For questions contact saugusdtc@ gmail.com Kindergarten Enrollment 2024-2025 Open enrollment for kindergarten will begin on Monday, April 22, and continue through Friday, April 26. Kindergarten is free and full day (8:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.). Families can pick up a kindergarten registration packet at the main office of the Veterans Early Learning Center between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Completed registration packets will be due on Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 23, during the following hours: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (All registration documents must be included on the packet return dates.) Staff will be available to collect your documentation at the main entrance. Once all documentation is confirmed we will schedule an appointment for a mandatory kindergarten screening. Kindergarten screenings will be held on June 3 & 4 and will last 20 minutes. *While there is no official deadline for kindergarten registration, we ask that you register your student by May 24, to help us effectively plan staffing and programming for next year.” SAVE 2024 Environmental Scholarship Available Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is very pleased to announce that it is offering a $1,000 Environmental Scholarship to a Saugus resident who is or will be attending a two- or fouryear college or other educational institution and pursuing a degree in an area that would positively impact the environment. A qualifying applicant may be a 2024 high school graduating senior or a current college undergraduate student continuing their education. Applicants can download the SAVE 2024 Environmental Scholarship Application Form found at www.saugusSAVE.org. Please note: Section C of the application should be identified with your initials only and should provide a brief summary of any of your activities relating to the environment, as well as describe how you feel your career choice will positively impact the environment. Please email your application – no later than midnight on April 19, 2024 – to: SAVE Co-President Ann Devlin at adevlin@aisle10.net What’s new at the Saugus Public Library? There’s always something interesting going on. Here’s a few activities with checking out: • Clay Yeti Luminaria: On Thursday, Feb. 22, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., fifth grade and up, in the Community Room. Here’s your chance to craft a cute yeti with air-dry clay. Glowing from within is a battery-operated candle that illuminates the face. Space is limited; please call or sign up using our events calendar. Saugus Public Library – 295 Central St., Saugus; 781-2314168; sauguspubliclibrary.org • Adult Coloring Group: Come relax with our continuing Adult Coloring Group. It’s a great opportunity to take time to unwind, be creative and have fun, no experience necessary! We have pencils and coloring pages ready and waiting… See you there! Space is limited; please call to register (781-231-4168 x 3106). When: Wednesday, February 21, at 10 a.m. Where: Saugus Public Library, 295 Central St., Saugus, Brooks Rm (2nd floor). • Mad Science! Fire & Ice, a thrilling display of science experiments that are both sizzling and chilling, is set for Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 10:30 a.m. for the kids in the first through sixth grades. Mad Science’s Fire & Ice show will entertain kids while demonstrating scientific concepts using dry ice and heat. No registration required. • “The Gingerbread Kid”: Thursday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. This program is recommended for children three and older. No registration is required. Fairy Tale Players will perform “The Gingerbread Kid,” a retelling of the classic gingerbread man story. • Bruins PJ Drive: The Boston Bruins, Cradles to Crayons, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and Wonderfund are once again partnering to rally communities in support of children in need across Massachusetts by encouraging donations of new pajamas. The drive began on Feb. 1 and will run through Feb. 29. Here is how you can get involved and support the 17th Annual Bruins PJ Drive: 1) Register on our website and learn more about this year’s PJ Drive. 2) Collect new pajamas, size 12-18 months through 18/20 (adult medium). 3) Drop off or ship your donation to Cradles to Crayons, 281 Newtonville Ave., Newton, Mass. 02460. 4) Celebrate and appreciate. Your donations will provide thousands of children with a warm pair of pajamas. loon! Bingo is back at the KowJoin the Kowloon Restaurant for Wednesday Night Bingo. The event takes place every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and will continue to April 3. Entry is free. Games, prizes and music highlight the event. For more information, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781233-0077 or visit online at www.kowloonrestaurant.com Friday Night Dance Jam at the Kowloon The Kowloon Restaurant is set to host Friday Night Dance Jam where Motown meets Freestyle, starring the Classic Supremes, the Cover Girls and P2, Lance Bernard Bryant and Jovian Ford. DJ Ricky will spin club classics. The event is slated for March 8. VIP Tickets are $75 per person for reserved seating, buffet and photos with the artists. Doors open for VIP tickets from 6-8 p.m. General admission tickets are $65 per person for reserved seating only. Doors open for General admission tickets at 8 p.m. Showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets are available by order online at Kowloonrestaurant.com or the Kowloon front desk or chargeby-phone: 781-233-0077. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Kowloon Restaurant at 781-233-0077 or visit online at www.kowloonrestaurant.com Wednesday fireside chats at Breakheart this month The state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) invites the public to join agency staff by the fire in Breakheart Reservation’s Visitor Center every Wednesday morning throughout February. The new series offers visitors a unique opportunity to engage directly with DCR’s staff experts and learn more about the agency’s work, with a specific focus on Breakheart Reservation. Each week will feature a different speaker who will share insights, experiences and knowledge about various aspects of the reservation, including its work to protect the climate, archeological finds, the local bird population and the Breakheart fires. The chats include: THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15
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