THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, April 3, 2020 Page 9 A “Shout-Out” for the fl ower girls There were no reader nominations for this week’s “ShoutOut,” so we will go this week with another editor’s recommendation. Recognizing all of the behind-the-scenes work that went into what would have been the Sixth Annual “Books in Bloom” event – which was scheduled for today, I’ll go with all of those hardworking ladies who organized the event. So, here’s a loud ShoutOut to the Saugus Garden Club and the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library. The event got cancelled because of the Coronavirus, but it’s the thought that counts. A lot of love, spirit and hometown pride goes into the making of that event. And this Shout-Out is also for the folks who work at the library and the contestants who had signed up for the event. Maybe after the country has conquered COVID-19 and life goes back to normal, the sponsors could see fi t to reschedule this great Saugus event. 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 the 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 photo. Town-wide street sweeping begins Monday Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Department of Public Works have announced the town’s Annual Street Sweeping Program will begin this coming Monday, April 6, weather permitting. Sweepers will start in the area of north Saugus (Precincts 5 and 7) and work their way across town, working from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Residents are asked to keep vehicles off the street when sweepers are in the area. Citizens may assist the Department of Public Works by sweeping their driveways or sidewalks of winter sand into the gutter area prior to the program’s start. Keep in mind that street sweepers are unable to collect stones, branches, leaves or other foreign objects. In addition, residents are asked to be mindful that sweepers cannot pick up large piles of sand. Please contact the Department of Public Works at 781231-4143 with any questions. Veterans’ Service Offi cer still on duty With the ongoing shutdown of Town Hall – which could last many more weeks or even months – Saugus veterans shouldn’t feel ignored because they can’t get in the front door of the old wooden government building. “I wanted to let you know that, like the other offi ces in Saugus Town Hall, Veterans’ Services will still be available to assist Veterans and their dependents during the COVID-19 emergency,” Veterans’ Service Offi cer Jay Pinette wrote in an email to us. “Might be worth sharing!” Okay. Veterans who need help can contact Jay at 781231-4010 or by emailing him at Veterans.services@saugusma.gov. So, no need to feel isolated, all of you veterans out there. Selectmen meetings update – annual Town Meeting Warrant The Saugus Board of Selectmen announced, after consultation with Town Counsel and considering the Governor’s mandated shutdown of all nonessential activity, that the meetings scheduled on March 17 and March 24 will be rescheduled to be held on April 14 and April 21. Further, the Board will close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant at their April 14 meeting. That gives an additional week to citizens of Saugus who are interested in submitting Articles to be included on the Warrant for this year’s May 4 Annual Town Meeting. The Town Meeting is currently scheduled for 7 p.m. in the second fl oor auditorium at Town Hall. Anyone who may have an Article they want to be inserted in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant may submit the Article with the appropriate number of signatures to the Selectmen’s Offi ce or may bring it to the April 14 meeting. For more information you may contact the Selectmen’s Office at 781-231-4124 or wreed@saugus-ma.gov. Dog Days are here The new 2020 Dog Licenses are now available in the Town Clerk’s Office – must have a copy of the Rabies Certifi cate to license your dog or use the new web portal. SAVE 2020 Environmental Scholarship available Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is pleased to announce that it is off ering a $500 Environmental Scholarship to Saugus residents of the graduating Class of 2020. This is a scholarship for students who will be attending a two/four-year college or other educational institution and pursuing a degree in an area that would positively impact the environment. Applicants can download the SAVE 2020 Environmental Scholarship Application Form found at www.saugusSAVE.org. Together with the completed application form, please include a separate sheet (identified with your initials only) that provides a brief summary of any of your activities relating to the environment and describe how you feel your career choice will positively impact the environment. Please mail your application (postmarked by April 24, 2020) to: SAVE, P.O. Box 908, Saugus, MA 01906 or email your application (no later than midnight on April 24, 2020) to: SAVE President Ann Devlin at adevlin@aisle10.net. Again, the deadline for applications is April 24, 2020. Paid training apprenticeship opportunity for veterans The Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program (TTAP) provides hands-on, historic preservation trade skills training during an intensive fivemonth learning-while-working experience. TTAP allows THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 10 WE WORK FOR YOU! * Have your car repaired by * An I-CAR GOLD CLASS SHOP for 1605 North Shore Road, Revere * 781-284-1200 Visit us at: www.AtlasAutobody.com or call (781) 284-1200 to schedule your appointment today!
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