Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, May 10, 2019 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. Census workers marching on I’m already getting bombarded with mail from the U.S. Census Bureau, reminding me that it’s required by federal law to fill out the survey the agency does every year. I can tell you from my experience 10 years ago that the people who work for the Census are relentless and will hound you until you fill out the forms they want. Ten years ago, this persistent woman made about six visits to my house, leaving notes in my mailbox or on the front door in an effort to get compliance. And, I eventually did. Memorial Day Parade plans The Saugus Veterans Council is gearing up for the Memorial Day Parade, which is set for Saturday, May 25. The parade will form on Jackson Street at 9 a.m. and step off at 9:30 a.m. The parade route will be as follows: Jackson Street to Lincoln Avenue to Central Street to Winter Street to Riverside Cemetery and then on to Saugus Town Hall for a ceremony. Prior to this event, the Annual Procopio Road Race will be held, with the start/finish and staging to be located in front of Town Hall. CHaRM Recycling Drop-Off site open tomorrow The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) is 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. There is no preregistration or fee required to enter the site; however, proof of residency is required. 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. Additional acceptable items include TVs and computers (up to three per year per address); bulky rigid plastic items, such as toys, laundry baskets, trash barrels, 5-gallon pails, etc.; 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 remove the bags from the site. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Town compost site open tomorrow The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s compost site will be 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. Stickers are required to gain seasonal access to the site. Stickers may be purchased for $25 at the Department of Public Works and the Inspectional Services Department located on the lower level of Town Hall (298 Central St.). Stickers may also be purchased at the compost site, by check only. 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. Residents may call Lorna Cerbone at the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 781-231-4036 with questions or for more information. Curbside leaf collection next week The Town of Saugus announces that spring curbside leaf collection will take place next week. Residents may dispose of leaves curbside on their regularly scheduled collection day, between Monday (May 13) and Friday (May 17). Leaves should be left outside by 7 a.m. on the appropriate days. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal. If using barrels, they must be clearly marked with yard waste stickers. Stickers, which are free, may be obtained at Inspectional Services in the lower level of Town Hall at 298 Central St., Saugus. Barrel covers must remain removed so that the leaves are visible. Plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches and brush will not be accepted. Please note that separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves, so the leaves may be collected at a different time of day. “Missed pick-ups” will not be conducted. Please contact Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Main attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library – for people of all ages – from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: Friendship Storytime on Fridays continues. This special program for children, which begins at 9:30 a.m., is sponsored by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skill with structured storytime. Keeping Us in Stitches has returned. It will continue every second and third Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.; Grade 2 and up, and older children can learn to sew using needle, thread (and maybe a sewing machine) with teachers Miss Joyce and Miss Margie. Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This program, which is sponsored by the Coordinated Community Engagement Grant, runs from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. It’s recommended for children ages three through five. Early Release Day Snack: Make your own no-bake energy balls. Wednesday, May 22, noon to 1 p.m. in the Teen Room; ages 11 and up. These bite-size energy balls are packed with protein and nutrients that make for the perfect “On-the-Go” snack. Minecraft Animation: grade 6 and up; Thursday, May 23, 4 to 6 p.m. You may have seen moving objects in Minecraft, which uses a combination of command blocks & Redstone. Curious how it works? In this class, we’ll apply the fundamentals of Animation in Minecraft. You’ll learn to create a structure and move it across coordinates, creating multiple frames to bring your structure to life. Please sign up in advance, as space is limited. The Yoga Experience. Here’s a free, basic yoga class that is ideal for beginners. This 60-minute slow flow class opens with a brief meditation, followed by a gentle warm up, some core strengthening, standing postures, and flexibility poses. Each session winds down with deep relaxation. Lisa Poto is a registered yoga teacher and a member of the Yoga Alliance. She graduated from Barre & Soul’s 200-hour yoga teacher training program. “Yoga is my passion, and has been transforming in my life. I believe that yoga is for everybody. It is your own personal exploration and journey,” Poto said. If this is something that sounds appealing to you or worth a try, show up in the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library on Wednesday, May 15 at 1 p.m.; Tuesday, May 21 at 1 p.m.; Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, June 4 at 1 p.m.; Wednesday, June 12 at 1 p.m.; Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. Homework helpers at the library To help foster strong academic and study skills outside of school hours, the Saugus Public Library is again offering tutoring and homework help twice a week to the town’s elementary school students. Members of the Junior National Honor Society from the Belmonte Middle School will work with students in the library’s Community Room on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17
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