Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 24, 2026 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus What can you say about somebody who trains for months on a rigorous, physically-challenging schedule in all kinds of weather to run in a race that covers 26.2 miles through eight communities? Simply answered, that’s one heck of an athletic accomplishment no matter what their time is when they cross the finish line – whether it takes them three, four, five or sixplus hours. Sixteen Saugus residents were among more than 30,000 runners who completed this year’s Boston Marathon this past Monday. The group included 11 women and five men. Christopher Chapruet, 34, was the fastest man in the group, completing the race with a time of two hours, 56 minutes and 10 seconds. Pablo Rodriguez, 45, finished second in the group with a time of 3:05:04. Casey Hyde, 31, had the best time among women runners from Saugus, finishing at 3:26:12. There were three runners in their 20s – all women – Sadie Bossi, 28; Erin Donlan, 24; and Astrid Toro, 28. There were three runners in their 60s – woman runners Stephanie Romano, 63, and Brenda Iafrate, 61 – and a longtime male marathoner – Robert Favuzza, 61. And there were seven other runners who completed this historic race – a personal achievement they will remember for the rest of their lives – five women: Jillian Bowe, 30; Abbey Chesna, 47; Claribel Oliveras-Ortiz, 49; Gina Spaziani, 59; and Kit Vincent, 34; and two men: Manolo Morales, 36; and Daniel Nucci, 36. It’s quite possible that there were other marathon runners in the race with Saugus connections – people who work in town but live elsewhere; former Saugus residents or Saugus residents who ran under a different town registration. Let us know, so we can salute you, too. Any Saugus resident who trains for and successfully completes a prestigious race like the Boston Marathon has done their community proud and deserves to be honored. It would be great to see members of this group receive a citation at an upcoming Board of Selectmen’s meeting. Saugus United Parish Food THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 7 THE PAESANI CLUB ANNUAL POLENTA PARTY ANTHONY’S OF MALDEN 105 CANAL STREET MALDEN, MA. 02148 THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 6:00PM COCKTAIL HOUR SAVE THE DATE! LA MORA CONTEST FEATURING SAL “THE GOLDFISH SWALLOWER” BARRESI HONORING AN OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENT: 16 Saugus residents were registered to run in the 130th Boston Marathon this past Monday, Patriots’ Day, April 20. All 16 runners completed the grueling 26.2 mile course from Hopkinton to Copley Square in Boston. The Saugus Advocate salutes you. (Courtesy photo and artwork by Joanie Allbee, aka “The Sketch Artist”) Law Offices of JOSEPH D. CATALDO, P.C. “ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW” • ESTATE/MEDICAID PLANNING • WILLS/TRUSTS/ESTATES • INCOME TAX PREPARATION • WEALTH MANAGEMENT • RETIREMENT PLANNING • ELDER LAW 369 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 (617)381-9600 JOSEPH D. CATALDO, CPA, CFP, MST, ESQUIRE. AICPA Personal Financial Specialist Designee
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