Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 20, 2026 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 9 · Neutralize Deepfakes: Establish family code words to defeat AI voice cloning and “Grandparent” kidnapping scams. Join us at the Saugus Public Library on March 28; brought to you by the Friends of the Saugus Public Library. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Register at www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/events or call 781-231-4168 ext. 3106. Remember the Fallen Members of the Saugus Veterans Council who are hard at work planning and organizing the Memorial Day Parade, which is set for Saturday, May 23. Council members are committed to making this year’s parade and ceremony one of the best-attended in years. That’s a noble goal and an appropriate way to honor all of the Saugus residents who have sacrificed their lives while serving their country in the armed forces over the years. Honor the town’s fallen. Show your support. Little League Opening Day Just three weeks from tomorrow (weather permitting) Saugus Little League Baseball will be celebrating Opening Day on April 11 beginning at 10 a.m. at Grabowski Field off of Hurd Avenue, with a special guest – Boston Bruins NaCITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Saugus-Everett Elks Lodge #642 Secretary Steve Doherty presented a recognition plaque to Saugus Senior Center Director Laurie Davis last week at the Irish Night. (Courtesy photo of Debra Panetta to The Saugus Advocate) tional Anthem singer Todd Angilly – starting things off. But the league will launch its 2026 season with its annual parade, which will leave the Belmonte STEAM Academy at 8:30 a.m. Current plans call for the boys and girls players, coaches and other parade participants TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 4 major developments: the recently approved housing project at 961 and 999 Broadway and 39R Forest Street, as well as the proposed redevelopment of the former Weylu’s site on Route 1.They have serious concerns about increased traffic, the neighborhood quality of life, the loss of green space, and potential environmental and construction-related impacts. More broadly, many are frustrated with existing traffic conditions on Route 1 and throughout town and are looking for meaningful improvements. Residents are also interested in learning more about the study and future plans for a potential third public safety and fire station, particularly how it would improve response times and overall safety. I am looking forward to updates on the transition to automated trash and recycling collection, including the rollout of new receptacles. In addition, I remain focused on public health and environmental priorities, including the work of the Ash to assemble at the Belmonte at about 8 a.m. Stay tuned for more details as Little League baseball gets ready to celebrate its 75th anniversary in Saugus. Coach T.’s spring track program Plans are in the works for the Landfill Closure Committee to ensure the ash landfill is closed in a timely and compliant manner. I remain committed to listening to residents’ concerns and ensuring their perspectives are represented at Town Meeting. Question Three: Are you working independently or in collaboration with other members on articles to be introduced for this year’s Town Meeting? Could you please elaborate? Summarize your article and what you hope to accomplish. Glen R. Davis: I’ve discussed a few topics with different fellow Town Meeting members, but we haven’t put pen to paper yet on anything definitive. We are determining how they would benefit the community. Stephanie M. Shalkoski: I am in regular communication with fellow Town Meeting members on a range of issues facing Saugus. At this time, I am not sponsoring any articles but remain actively engaged in reviewing and discussing those that will come before Town Meeting. A SPECIAL DRESS: Lauren Bennett of Saugus designed a dress using only old discarded floral books. Her evening dress is on display at the Saugus Public Library. (Photo courtesy of Joanie Allbee) Saugus Sachems Youth Spring Track Program for 2026. Here’s the basic information. Who: Grades K-6th. Where: Belmonte Track. When: 4:00-5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays – May 19-June 11. This program is geared toward new track and field athHOCKEY | FROM PAGE 7 played two seasons with the Boston Junior Eagles, helping the team to Quarterfinals at the USA National Championships. A Northeastern sports information guide described Lily Brazis as “a key contributor” who has played more than 100 games for the Huskies “who is known for her speed and consistent presence in the lineup since joining in 2022.” “She is part of the 2022-23 recruiting class and has played in numerous Hockey East championships and tournaments with the team,” the guide noted. During her evolution as a female hockey player, Lily said, she drew great inspiration from Sandra Whyte – the most famous woman hockey player to have lived in Saugus. Whyte, now known as Whyte-Sweeney, starred on the women’s team that won the gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. She contributed two assists and a goal in Team USA’s 3-1 victory over Canada in the Gold Medal game. Whyte is a 1988 Saugus High School graduate who starred in field hockey who later went on to play center for the Harvard University letes. It will prepare them for the larger-scale summer camp. Cost: $150 first year, $75 if returning. For any questions, further information or to register, please contact Coach Christopher Tarantino (Coach T) at 781854-6778 or christophertarantino24@gmail.com women’s hockey team, where she went on to become one of the school’s alltime greats, later being inducted into the Harvard athlete’s Hall of Fame. She was the Ivy League Player of the Year in 1991 and 1992. “I look up to her – for just being an Olympian and being a girl who played hockey. When you look at all she accomplished, you know you can strive for greatness,” Lily said. “I played hockey with her son when I was 11 or 12. I played hockey with the boys, and I was the only girl who was out there playing,” she said. Lily is majoring in business management and is expected to graduate next month. She hasn’t decided whether to pursue hockey on another level. “Potentially, I’ll continue playing hockey in Europe, but I’m undecided right now,” she said. Lily hopes to be playing at least two more games while chalking up wins this afternoon and Sunday – which would end her college career with a National Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey Championship. “After 18 years of hockey, to be a part of something like that would be great,” she said.
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