THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 25, 2025 Page 9 DAR HONORS | FROM PAGE 8 Saugus community and beyond. Our Service to Veterans Award was presented to Jay, who currently serves as the Quartermaster of VFW Post 2346 in Saugus and is also the Service Officer for both American Legion Post 210 and VFW Post 2346. His unwavering dedication to veterans’ causes has been evident throughout decades of both military and civilian service. Jay began his military journey in 1973 when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Over an impressive 23year career, he rose through the ranks and retired in 1996 as a Master Gunnery Sergeant. Throughout his service, he received numerous awards and decorations, a testament to his leadership, courage and commitment to duty. After retiring from active duty, Jay continued his mission of service by becoming the Veterans Service Officer for the Town of Saugus and serving as Chairman of the Wakefield Veterans Advisory Board. He is also a Life Member of both the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, exemplifying a lifelong dedication to honoring and supporting his fellow veterans. Though Jay is known for his humility, his impact is far-reaching. Whether assisting with benefits, organizing memorial events or simply being a dependable resource for veterans in need, Jay is always there to lend a hand – quietly and without seeking recognition. Lt. Col. Mary McKenzie was honored with the 125th Anniversary Pin of the DAR Hospital Corps, a recognition of her remarkable contributions to nursing and military service. With an impressive 47-year career in nursing, Lt. Col. McKenzie has served in nearly every facet of the profession. From hospitals and classrooms to public health and occupational nursing, her dedication to patient care and education has touched countless lives. As an Army Reserve nurse, she has served as an educator, administrator, battalion personnel officer, and operations officer, exemplifying leadership and commitment in both civilian and military settings. This special award commemorates the proud legacy of the DAR Hospital Corps, which was founded at the onset of the Spanish-American War on April 28, 1898. At that time, the Surgeon General was granted authority to contract women nurses, and Dr. Anita Newcomb McGee, a Vice President of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), was appointed to oversee their selection. Under Dr. McGee’s leadership, the DAR Hospital Corps certified 1,081 graduate nurses for service during the war. Dr. McGee’s impact on military nursing extended far beyond that conflict. She authored the section of the Army Reorganization Act that formally established nursing in the U.S. Army, earning her recognition as the founder of the Army Nurse Corps. Lt. Col. McKenzie’s service beautifully honors this historic legacy. Her decades of compassionate care, military leadership, and dedication to the nursing profession embody the spirit and mission of the DAR Hospital Corps – a tradition of selfless service that continues to inspire. A luncheon was attended by their friends and families. The Daughters of the American Revolution’s mission is to promote Education, Patriotism and Preserve History. These citizens exemplify these qualities, and the Parson Roby Chapter was very honored to recognize their accomplishments. If you are interested in learning more about DAR membership, please email parsonroby.saugusdar@gmail. com. Town plans additional overnight sewer work for parts of Main Street (Editor’s Note: Saugus Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s office issued the following press release this week.) T he Town of Saugus is notifying residents of upcoming overnight work to line sewer lines on a portion of Main Street. This work planned over the next few weeks will include the cleaning and lining of sewer lines in sewer subsystem 3A. Work has been scheduled overnight to minimize the traffic impact of the work that remains to rehabilitate the sewer subsystem. The overnight sewer work will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the designated workdays. The schedule is as follows: Sunday, April 27, to Thursday, May 1, on Main Street from Route 1 to Newhall Avenue Sunday, May 4 to Thursday, May 8, on Main Street from Route 1 to Newhall Avenue Sunday, May 11, to Thursday, May 15, on Main Street from Forest Street to Lynn Fells Parkway The community can expect some traffic impact in the work zones. Police details will be used for each shift, and efforts will be made to mitigate any traffic disruptions. Traffic detours will be established if necessary. This sewer rehabilitation project aims to eliminate sources of water leaking into the sewer system that strains its capacity, can cause sanitary sewer overflows, and increase the town’s costs for transportation and treatment of these flows. The project will also improve the structural integrity of these areas. The town thanks you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project that will result in better quality and more reliable sewer infrastructure for the community. If you have any questions about the overnight sewer work or the sewer subsystem 3A project, please contact call Town Engineer Kevin Hallion at 781- 231-4032. CONTRIBUTIONS TO NURSING AND MILITARY SERVICE: Local DAR Regent Gail Cassarino makes a presentation to Lt. Col. Mary McKenzie. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) SERVICE TO VETERANS AWARD: Local DAR Regent Gail Cassarino presents Jay Pinette with an award for his unwavering dedication to veterans’ causes. 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