Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 15, 2022 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark E. Vogler Happy Easter, Happy Passover and Happy Spring to our readers. And may you enjoy a safe and pleasant long Patriots’ Day weekend. And hats off to the 16 Saugonians who are registered to run in the 126th Boston Marathon set for the traditional Monday Patriots’ Day holiday for the first time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s pause and give applause for the runners. First the women runners : Nora Desrosiers, 30 ; Haley Erickson, 31 ; Casey Hyde, 27 ; Brenda Iafrate, 57 ; Gina Spaziani, 55 ; Kristi Taylor, 48 ; Kristin Verrette, 29. The men runners : Nasser Buisier, 62 ; Bob Catinazzo, 54 ; retired State Trooper Robert Favuzza, Sr., 57 ; and his son, Robert Favuzza, Jr., 20 ; Chris Hancock, 48 ; Dan Jones, 62 ; Peter Prunty, 30 ; Bobby Taylor, 49 ; and Thomas Vitiello, 43. There were 14 runners registered for last year’s race, which took place on Oct. 11 instead of Patriots’ Day. You have got to admire each of those runners who have been training for months to run in this world-renowned race. May they all finish the race without serious health issues. And may they collect thousands of dollars collectively for their respective charities. They will each run 26.2 miles if they complete the journey. Many years ago, running in the Boston Marathon was one of those “ Bucket List ” events that I had my sights on. But some time back in 1986, when I was running regular 10K (6.2 miles ) races while living in Tallahassee, Florida, I came to the sobering realization that I would never reach that Boston Marathon goal. It was a rainy and overcast day when I ran a 30K race in the St. Mark’s Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com National Wildlife Refuge. The last five miles were brutal, I recall. I completed the race, but decided that would be the ultimate distance for me — 18.6 miles. A man’s got to know his limitations, and I know mine. And that was it. But I do admire all of these runners who will set out to do a grueling and challenging event that far exceeds the greatest distance I ever ran. So, good luck. Compost site opens tomorrow This announcement just in from Town Hall : The community’s compost site will be open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a. m. to 2 p. m., beginning tomorrow ( Saturday, April 16 ). The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $ 25.00 at the Department of Public Works ( DPW ) located at the Compost Site when making your visit to the Compost Site. The Town of Saugus accepts checks only for payment of the $ 25.00. No cash will be accepted. Kindly bring a check when visiting. Thank you ! Compost site stickers must be permanently placed on the lower left corner of residents’ automobile windshields. Vehicles registered out of state are not permitted. Yard waste must be disposed of in brown compost bags or open containers. The Town will accept grass clippings, leaves and brush. As in years past, no branches or limbs larger than three inches in diameter are permitted. We ask all residents to please wear a mask and maintain and respect social distancing from others while visiting the site. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. One-day delay for trash The Town of Saugus announces that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay from Tuesday, April 19 through Saturday, April 23, due to the observance of Patriots’ Day ( Monday, April 18 ). There will be no collection on Monday, due to the holiday. Services will resume on a one-day delay from Tuesday, April 19, through Saturday, April 23. Residents whose collection day falls on Monday will be collected from on Tuesday. Collection will continue to run on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. The compost site will be open normal hours on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, and Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 8 a. m. to 2 p. m. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Holiday hours at Saugus Public Library The Saugus Public Library will close early on Friday, April 15 — at 1 :00 p. m. — and will be open on Saturday, April 16, from 9 :00 am to 4 :30 pm. The library will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 17 and on Monday, April 18, in observance of Patriots’ Day. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma PIZZA | FROM PAGE 3 THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 10 PUTTING SAUGUS ON THE MAP : Rodrigo deSouza says he was the only pizza maker from Massachusetts participating in the Pizza World Championship last week. ( Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate ) of the Italian Pizzeria Association (2009 ). Since then, I have participated in several pizza championships and events in Brazil, Italy and the USA ( Boston, NY, NJ, LA, Vegas. ” DeSouza founded Famiglia Fornaciari Wood-Fired Pizza in Saugus in early 2019. His pizzeria is located near The UPS Store on Route 1 North. “ I divide my time between Saugus and Porto, Portugal. I have a pizzeria also in Porto, ” he said. The Pizza World Championship, which is held every year at the Palacassa in Parma, Italy, is the largest pizza show in the world. More than 6,500 franchise and independent chain owners from around the world compete in a dozen categories as they aspire to the title of “ Pizza World Champion. ”
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