THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 28, 2025 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 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. A polar plunge on March 9 Saugus Police Detective Stacey Forni wants to spread the word about a special fund-raising event that the Saugus Police and Fire Departments will be collaborating on a week from Sunday (March 9). They will be hosting their first Special Olympics Polar Plunge at the Knights of Columbus located at 57 Appleton St. in Saugus. Check-in for the plunge is at noon. The actual plunge starts at 1 p.m. “I hope everyone’s new year has started out well and everyone is attempting to make healthy choices/ resolutions for the new year… with that in mind I wanted to reach out to everyone and see if we could ALL get together and start the new year off with a healthy polar plunge together!!!,” Detective Stacey wrote in an email message to police and firefighters who are planning to plunge. “Research has shown that polar plunges help boost your immune system, improve your mood and focus, help with stress management, boost metabolism and improve circulation. Not only would you be doing something to benefit your health, but by registering you’d also be donating to the Special Olympics,” she said. “If you do not want to plunge you can register as a towel holder. This event is open to friends and family, so encourage as many people as you can. “For those wondering about attire and other information about the plunge: “Attire - You can wear whatever you want from a speedo/bikini to a snowsuit and/ or uniform. “What are we plunging into? - It’s a portable pool that the Special Olympics brings in. “Can I change and get warm before and after the plunge? – Yes, the K of C will be open and we plan on having refreshments and goodies inside for you while you stay warm. “Medical – There will be an ambulance stationed on scene and Saugus Fire’s Divers will be posted in the pool to assist anyone with exiting the pool after they plunge. “Any other questions please feel free to ask.” “It is open to the public and we welcome anyone interested in signing up or even donating coffee or snacks for the day of the plunge. If anyone has any questions in regards to the plunge they can contact me at 781-941-1190,” Detective Forni wrote. For more information, go to POLARPLNGEMA.ORG A March 12 forum on Route 1 The annual meeting of the Saugus Historical Society will be held 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 12 at 30 Main St. This is the first meeting of 2025.The speaker will be Laura Eisener, society president, talking about Route 1 and how it has changed over the years. Do you have a favorite memory of a place on Route 1? Many businesses have weathered decades on this popular stretch of road, but recent years have seen closures of some very popular restaurants, stores and other businesses. We invite you to listen to some history and to share your stories. Members and the public are welcome free of charge. Light refreshments will be served. Fireside Chats were very popular Laura Eisener notes that the Fireside Chats at the Christopher P. Dunne Visitor’s Center at Breakheart Reservation were very popular this winter, with programs presented by several regional specialists at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation who work at state parks in Eastern Massachusetts. The warm fire, hot coffee, tea, cocoa and donuts were a welcome respite from the cold weather and snowy trails in January and February. Programs included discussions of native American histoTown Democrats meet The snowy owl figure was a feature of the Fireside Chat at Breakheart Reservation on February 19. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ry in the area, silviculture and forest maintenance, fire suppression, bird populations and natural resource management at Breakheart and other area state parks. While the Fireside Chats and Friday morning Kaleidoscope programs are finished for the season, there are “Nice and Easy Hikes” from 9:3011:30 a.m. on Saturdays starting from the Visitor’s Center (177 Forest St.), which continue through March, weather permitting. These moderately paced hikes, led by a forest ranger, are ideal for ages eight and up, including adults. Maple Sugarin’ Days at Breakheart March 8 The very popular Maple Sugarin’ Days event will be on Saturday, March 8 with educational and flavorful experiences for all ages: tapping the maple trees, sampling several grades March 4 The Saugus Democratic Town Committee will meet on March 4 at 7 p.m. on the second floor of the Saugus Public Safety Building at 27 Hamilton St. Special DAR Program March 8 Here’s a special invitation from the local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), who will host a special program on Saturday, March 8, at 11 a.m. in the Saugus High THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17 Visitor Services Supervisor Jessica Narog-Hutton, Stewardship Research Biologist Sean Riley and Shorebird Recovery Program Coordinator Lis Kernan at a recent Fireside Chat at Breakheart Reservation (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) of real maple syrup and a history of maple sugaring from the Native Americans to modern practices. The event includes outside activities, viewing the evaporator, which turns sap to syrup, wood splitting to fuel the boiling process and tips on tree identification. Events take place 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Countdown Till Saugus Town Meeting Beginning this week in The Saugus Advocate, we are for the second consecutive year publishing a series of articles titled “Countdown Till Saugus Town Meeting.” The 2025 Annual Town Meeting convenes on Monday, May 5. As a special service to our readers and the registered voters of Saugus, we are reaching out to the 50 Town Meeting members, focusing on one precinct each week, in the weeks leading up to the start of Town Meeting, asking members about their expectations for the upcoming Town Meeting. This week, we heard from three of the five Town Meeting members – all who cited the renovation of Stackpole Field into a top-notch playground as a top priority for the residents of their precinct. Next week, we will reach out for comment from the five Town Meeting Members in Precinct 2. The purpose of the series is to inform the public about key issues and ideas that are in the works as the Town Meeting season approaches. This is also intended as a forum to connect residents in each of the precincts with the five people who represent them in the Legislative branch of Saugus Town government.
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