THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022 Page 9 Want to entertain kids during February break? Saugus Public Library offers family options during school vacation week (Feb. 22-26) (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued by Amy Melton, head of children’s services at the Saugus Public Library [SPL].) T he Children’s Room at the SPL invites children and families to stop by during winter break to enjoy a variety of fun activities. There will be prizes – including donations from The COVID-19 Update Town reports 36 newly confirmed cases over the past seven days, no new deaths By Mark E. Vogler T he number of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in town keeps dropping dramatically as Saugus and the rest of the nation long for a state of normal daily living – or at least close to the way things were prior to the outbreak of the global pandemic. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree announced yesterday that the state Department of Public Health (DPH) has notified the town of 36 new casBOARD | FROM PAGE 8 owners of the trash-to-energy plant on Route 107. Crabtree told selectmen that he felt conflicted by having to appoint and said he was subjected to undue pressure and felt uncomfortable appointing candidates who were either pro-WIN Waste or anti-WIN Waste. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano, Sr. isn’t happy about the time it’s taken to fill Ayube’s vacant seat. “It’s been one year since Shawn left,” Cogliano said. “All positions need to be filled...especially when there are quality applicants to fill them. It’s his [Crabtree’s] job to nominate and our job to confirm. I want open-minded, self-thinking, confident people on all of them [the boards],” he said. Cogliano said he was so frustrated about the prolonged vacancy of Ayube’s seat that he saw no reason for the Board of Health’s WIN Waste Innovations Subcommittee to meet until the board vacancy is filled. “This should have been done months ago,” Cogliano said. Last Friday, after a morning meeting with the Board of Selectmen, Crabtree’s office issued a press release seeking to fill the position. “The ideal candidate will have experience as a medical or health professional and be willing to objectively, and without prejudice, apply applicable laws and regulations to issues Jersey Mike’s and In the Game! Storybook Scavenger Hunt: Find your favorite storybook characters throughout the Children’s Room (Tues.-Sat.). Win a prize if you find them all! out to those families affected by this health pandemic,” Crabtree said. Meanwhile, Saugus Public es over the past seven days through yesterday (Thursday, Feb. 17), bringing the overall total to 8,542 cases since the outbreak of the Coronavirus in March of 2020. That’s a drop of 14 from last week – and less than a third of the112 new cases reported two weeks ago. Crabtree also noted there were no new COVID-19-related deaths, with the death count remaining at 99. Three weeks ago, there were five new deaths reported. “Our hearts and prayers go that come before the Board of Health,” the press release said. “Candidates with a medical degree or physicians preferred. Please submit a letter of interest to: Saugus Town Manager; 298 Central Street, Suite 1; Saugus, MA 01906 or email cmoreschi@ saugus-ma.gov. (781) 231-4111,” the press release continued. “Under Massachusetts General Laws, state and local regulations and community direction, Boards of Health are held responsible for disease prevention and control, and health and Schools experienced a slight reduction of cases in its four buildings, going from 15 cases (Feb. 3-Feb. 9) to 14 cases (Feb. 10-Feb. 16) as the students head into their Winter Break vacation next week. This week, there were two cases in the High School, six in the Middle School, two in the Belmonte STEAM Academy and four in the Veterans Early Learning Center. A week ago, there were two cases in the High School, five in the Middle School, seven in the Belmonte STEAM Academy and one in the Veterans Early Learning Center. environmental protection and promoting a healthy community. Boards of Health serve as the local arm of both the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. To fulfill their duties, they develop, implement and enforce health policies, oversee inspections to maintain minimum standards for sanitation in housing and food service, and assure that the basic health needs of their community are being met.” The new Jersey Mike’s in Presidents’ Day Trivia: Test your knowledge of presidential history (Tues.-Sat.). Can you guess who the tallest president was? Take a picture with our life-size drawing of Abe Lincoln. Learn how to make one of your own! Take & Make Craft: Take a free bear craft kit to make at home (Tues.-Sat.). Mom’s Night Off: Kowloon Family Restaurant Gift Card Raffle: Enter a raffle to win a $20 gift card to Kowloon Family Restaurant (Tues.-Thurs.; the winner will be notified Friday). Boston Bruins Pajama Drive: Last but not least, give the gift of comfort and warmth to kids and teens by donating a new pair of pajamas. Your kids will love picking them out and bringing them in to donate. See the link on our website for what sizes are most needed. The pajama drive runs through March 31 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 Saugus, In the Game of Peabody and Dunkin’ on 86 Broadway have all generously donated gift cards to give away to the kids for completing activities at the library during February Break! So, lots of prizes! In addition to these ongoing activities, we’re offering the following virtual program: Kids Virtual Stained Glass Mosaic Suncatcher Program When: Thursday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m. Ages: six to 12. Register, pick up a mosaic kit at the library then join Leslie from Ways of Color on Zoom to put it together. Each kit includes real glass pieces, plexiglass base, nontoxic water-soluble glue, string and easy-tofollow instructions. Adult supervision is recommended for younger children. Registration required. To register email melton@noblenet. org. This event is limited to 25 participants. For more information email melton@noblenet.org.
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