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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 10, 2024 Page 7 World Series Park celebrates its 20th anniversary with a snack bar dedication to Carolyn Davis years ago,” Glen said. “We have Christie Serino Stadium at the high school now, too.” It enables more flexibility for children to play baseball at night. Annually, there are approximately 250 games played. Glen said there’s a monument dedicated to the 2003 Little League team, which was the only Saugus team ever to make it to the Little League World Series. “My father drew together Agganis Construction to build the field,” Glen said. Superintendent Bob Davis, who was her husband, THE DAVIS FAMILY: Members of the family of the late Carolyn Davis stand near the sign that honors her many hours of volunteer work running the snack bar at World Series Park, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Pictured from left to right are Carolyn’s son Glen, her husband Bob and her daughter Rachel. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) By Tara Vocino W orld Series Park has been a legend in town, but on April 26, it celebrated its 20th Anniversary by dedicating the snack bar in memory of Superintendent Bob Davis’ late wife, Carolyn. Her son Glen said the night-time playing lights came in 2022. “We’ve been raising money for lights since the park was built 20 said there are approximately 54 sponsor signs around the mound. “My wife of 60 years passed away recently,” Davis said. “It’s a milestone that this park has been in existence for 20 years.” The night lights have added 60 games to allow more use of the field for adult leagues. “She ran the snack bar for 20 years,” Bob said. “She always had a smile on her face even when the team lost.” ANNIVERSARY | SEE PAGE 9 RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM

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