Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 21, 2025 BEER + BITES craft brew tasting fundraiser returns to Memorial Hall on April 5 Tickets available for evening tasting session! T he Melrose BEER + BITES fundraiser is thrilled to return to Memorial Hall (590 Main St. in Melrose) on Saturday, April 5, 2025, for its seventh year. Guests will have the opportunity to sample an assortment of locally produced beers, ales and cider from 15 brewers, as well as appetizer “bites” and other food offerings from area restaurants and retail businesses. Organic wine, mocktails and other nonalcoholic options will also be offered. While the event initially offered two tasting sessions (in the afternoon and evening), BEER + BITES will now hold only the evening tasting session from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Guests who previously purchased afternoon tickets are invited to use their tickets at the evening session. Anyone who needs a refund should contact the event organizers at info@melrosebeerandbites.com. BEER + BITES tickets are available online via www. melrosebeerandbites.com. If the evening session does not sell out in advance, tickets will be available at the door. If an early sell-out occurs (as it has in the past), there will be a waitlist. All tickets include a $1.00 donation to the Memorial Hall Restoration Fund. When purchasing tickets, please remember that BEER + BITES is a 21+ event, and valid photo IDs are required to gain He’s Back...and Better Than Ever! John A. Fitzpatrick (Fitzy) Sales & Lease Consultant Direct: 617.410.1030 Main: 617.381.9000 Cell: 617.279.9962 jfitzpatrick@mcgovernauto.com jfitzpatrick McGovern Automotive Group 100 Broadway, Rte. 99, Everett 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 admittance. Children and babies in strollers or other carriers will not be permitted inside the venue due to safety and liability issues. Event proceeds benefit Melrose Highlands Congregational Church and the outreach it supports, including A Servant’s Heart Food Pantry, community education about social justice issues ranging from Indigenous communities to ties to racism, youth service opportunities and support for area families through initiatives like the Giving Tree and Birthday® Wishes program for homeless children. A portion of event proceeds will also go to Bread of Life, a nonprofit, nondenominational, faith-based food security organization based in Malden that provides 1.2 million pounds of free food a year for economTOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 3 Maureen Whitcomb: The intersection at Vine St. and Essex St. is a hazardous area with frequent accidents, and it’s clear that safety improvements are needed. I would like to explore potential solutions to make it safer for drivers and pedestrians. Additionally, I am interested in learning more about the future plans for Simon Mall and what developments may be on the horizon. 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 am not working with anyone to introduce any articles at Town Meeting. Stephanie M. Shalkoski: I am in regular communication with Town Meeting members about issues facing our Town but not currentTOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 9 ically struggling residents of the metro north Boston area through multiple programs, including a food mart, food distribution sites, grocery delivery, meal delivery to homeless households, and public school nutrition backpacks.
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