Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark E. Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. A “Shout-Out” to the community gardeners Local resident and avid Saugus Advocate reader Joanie Allbee offered this week’s words of praise for a group that is contributing to the betterment of Saugus: “Hello Saugus! “I’d like to give a shout out to Reverend John Beach of St. John’s Episcopal Church and his wife Denise Beneteau for planning, coordinating people, organizing, arranging, and providing seeds, dirt, containers, time, energy and the beautiful space to grow a Community garden to assist with fresh produce for the Saugus Food Pantry. “This is love in action. Love as a verb! Thank you “Also the seeds Reverend John Beach bought and donated and gave to people and I got some too, mine are Flourishing into fine tomato plants (two leaves) Ready to transplant in the Community Garden!” “I am growing #20seed veggies and let’s have others step up to plant some seeds for the Community Garden! He supplies the seeds and dirt all you gotta give is love and water For them to grow! Let’s help out by calling revjbeach @ gmail.com.” Meanwhile, Rev. Beach continues to reach out to the Saugus community for anyone wishing to join a noble cause. He emailed the following letter to The Saugus Advocate this week: “Dear Kind people, “Greetings. I write to remind you that we are inviting all able and interested persons to help us in the preparation of the ground for the community garden this Saturday, April 24th anytime from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. If you are able, please bring garden gloves, rakes, shovels, or a wheelbarrow. We have some of these things for those who do not have gardening equipment. “We will be gathering in the backyard of 276 Central Street, Saugus. I am grateful for the many folks who are now growing seeds in their homes. If there are any among you who can grow some more seeds, please let me know. I would be happy to drop them off at your house tomorrow or Thursday afternoon. “Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. “Peace, “John+” 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 a 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 looking for a few good volunteers For those town residents who felt snubbed when they weren’t selected to serve on the Superintendent Search Committee, here’s another chance to get involved with town government on a volunteer basis. The Board of Selectmen is accepting applications to serve on the Handicapped Commission/Commission on Disability. This is a volunteer/nonpaying position. Please submit your application to the Board of Selectmen, 298 Central St., Saugus, MA 01906 or email at jjarosz@saugus-ma.gov by May 7, 2021. Applications are also being accepted to fill the vacancy on the Saugus Cable TV Board of Directors. This is a volunteer non/paying position. Please send your application to the Saugus Board of Selectmen, 298 Central St., Saugus, MA 01906 or email jjarosz@ Saugus-ma.gov by May 7, 2021. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s office is also accepting resumes/applications from Saugus residents for several volunteer positions on the following Boards or Commissions: Board of Health: Members are responsible for proSITE OF FUTURE COMMUNITY GARDEN: The Rev. John T. Beach, center, stands in the backyard of the St. John’s Episcopal Church rectory, where a team of volunteers will assemble on Saturday (April 24) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to prepare the ground for a community vegetable garden to help fight food insecurity. Joining Rev. Beach are his brother-in-law, Marc Beneteau, left, and Beach’s wife, Denise Beneteau. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler). tecting and serving the citizens in health areas, such as food sanitation, restaurants, markets, compliance with the state sanitary and other health codes as well as emergency preparedness. Medical degree or physicians preferred. Commission on Disabilities: The responsibilities of these positions are to answer questions and provide referral guidance regarding disability-related issues in accordance with the Mass. General Laws. Planning Board: The Board’s responsibilities are to hear, review and vote on the applications proposed to the Town regarding subdivision plans, zoning special permits, rezoning issues and site plan review permits. If you are interested in volunteering and are a resident of the Town of Saugus, please send in a letter of interest and resume by Friday, May 14, 2021, to: Saugus Town Manager, 298 Central St., Suite 1, Saugus, MA 01906 or email Cmoreschi@saugus-ma.gov Public hearing on school traffic rescheduled The Public Hearing on the Traffic Rules and Regulations regarding Highland Avenue and John A. W. Peace Drive has been rescheduled for May 11, 2021, at 7 p.m. Anthony Cogliano, Chair. We have a winner! We have a winner in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. Congratulations to Shirley Bogdan, who contacted us with the correct answer and then had her name drawn from a green Boston Red Sox hat. The Sketch Artist: “The answer to last week’s sketch is a Vermonter who came to Saugus in 1951 and stayed making this her permanent hometown! Our proud Saugonian is Dottie Bockus! “The sketch includes a hint of a 4,000 puzzle of the Neuschwanstein Castle (translation: New Swan’s Stone Castle) of Germany that Dottie’s friend won in a raffle and gave it to her. “Dottie gathered her friends together to put the puzzle together and then with a beautiful handmade frame it was donated to the Saugus Heritage puzzle room where it hangs majestically catching glimpses of casting sunset rays. “Dottie is a multi talented woman who is also very highly gifted with numbers. Her career was banking and ended as an Officer in charge of Loan Operations of a Saugus Bank. She often could be found Volunteering for any Special Events. Dottie is a member of the Saugus American Legion Auxiliary Unit # 210. “In 1999 she joined Saugus Senior Center and volunteered wherever she was needed and was elected a seat on many Committees. Dottie is a Board Member and an Officer of “The Friends of Saugus Senior Center. “And being the occasional recipient of her baked goods, it goes without saying hands down, Dottie is an exceptional baker! :) love her Pizzelles! “Thank you Dottie you sure do shine! “Yours Truly, “The Sketch Artist” Change for Grab-N-Go Meals Saugus Public Schools is providing free meals on Tuesdays and Fridays from the Saugus Middle High School Complex at 1 Pearce Memorial Dr. beginning Tuesday, April 27. Grab-N-Go meals are available from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All Saugus families are encouraged to pick up meals. Meals will be available through June 30, 2021. Meals are no longer available for pick up at the Veterans Memorial School. Saugus Public Schools is providing free meals to all Saugus students through a USDA grant while in-person learning or remotely learning from home. Project Bread partners with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) through the Child Nutrition Outreach Program to provide free meals to kids across Massachusetts. CHaRM Center Recycling Drop-Off site open for season The community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) site opened last Saturday (April 17). This site will remain open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. At the CHaRM center, the Town will accept the same recycling items that can be placed outside for curbside collection each week, such as paper, cardboard, bottles, cans and glass containers – no shredded paper accepted for onsite recycling. Additional acceptable items include TVs and computers (up to three per year per address), car tires up to 22” (for a fee of $3), books and textiles, such as clothing, bedding, pocketbooks, belts and shoes. Plastic bags are not permitted; residents are kindly asked to empty recyclables out of any plastic bags and to remove the bags from the site. Also, rigid plastics are not being accepted for recycling at this time. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Compost site reopens The town compost site recently opened to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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 the 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. THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 11
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