SAUGUS Your Local News, Sports and Information Online. Scan & Subscribe! Vol. 28, No.15 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday OPENING DAY IN SAUGUS 781-233-4446 Friday, April 17, 2026 Saugus Celebrates America A special town committee makes plans for July 4th 250th celebration at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site By Mark E. Vogler O n this upcoming Fourth of July, communities throughout the counBASEBALL IS BACK: State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus), wearing a special shirt presented to him by the Saugus Little League, tossed the first pitch at Opening Day ceremonies last Saturday, April 11, at Grabowski Field. The number “75” on Wong’s jersey pays tribute to 75 years of his family’s Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus while also marking the 75th anniversary of Little League Baseball in Saugus. Please see inside for more coverage. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Home of the Week SAUGUS - Suntaug Estates offers this beautiful 1 bedroom condo featuring updated kitchen with granite counter tops, tile backsplash and stainlesssteel appliance, spacious living room with dining area combo, slider to the balcony with views of the pool and landscaped courtyard area. Large, very well-maintained bathroom with walk-in shower and built in seat, spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet. Unit comes with additional storage space on the first floor. Convenient Saugus Location close to Boston, shopping and dining on Rte. 1. Come take a look. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Formerly Carpenito Real Estate Offered at $369,000 (781) 233-7300 335 Central St. Saugus commonmoves.com ©2024 BHH Affiliates, LLC, An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Equal Housing Opportunity. try will celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence. Saugus’ signature moment will be the launching of a canoe from the Hamilton Street side of the Saugus River, paddled by people dressed as Native Americans to the docking area of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, where there will be a patriotic reenactment of that historic day back in 1776. “Saugus played a key role in supporting the overthrow of the reign of King George as approximately ninety-nine men from our town answered the call and marched to Lexington and Concord muskets in hand and ready to fight,” former Saugus Selectman Corinne Riley wrote in a recent letter to Town Meeting members, inviting them to participate in the day’s festivities. “After prior discussions with the Town Manager, I gathered a small group of wonderful volunteers together with the goal of organizing a committee honoring the upcoming July 4, celebration of the 250th anniversary of our country,” continued Riley, who chairs the small group that is making plans to recreate Saugus during the period of 1774-1776 during an event which is planned for noon through 4 p.m. on July 4 at the Iron Works, which is known as the birthplace of America’s iron and steel industry. In her letter to Town Meeting members, Riley said she considered having a patriotic parade. But instead of the parade, the Saugus 250th Celebration Committee is hoping that each of the 10 Town Meeting precincts will design a pickup truck or any other type of vehicle decorated in red, white and blue colors with stars and stripes to be parked and put on display at the Iron Works. Judges will choose the best design, with a prize being awarded to the winning precinct. “We would love to have the entire Saugus Town Meeting CELEBRATES | SEE PAGE 2 Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 3.68 4.24 5.24 $4.47 Full Service ULS $4.57 9 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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