THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 13, 2025 Page 11 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 A Trump protest group forms in Saugus A Saugus-based group that calls itself “SAUGUS & FRIENDS RESIST” and describes itself as “a nonpartisan group concerned with the actions of the Trump Administration” has recently organized. “They have threatened our rights and violated the Constitution,” the group said in a press release to The Saugus Advocate this week. “Checks and Balances have been removed. By peacefully demonstrating, we express our resistance to them,” the statement said. “We stand out every Saturday morning from 11 a.m., to 12 noon at the corner of Hamilton and Central Streets unless the weather is inclement. “Come show your support and/or bring your own custom sign. JOIN US!” We responded to the press release by requesting more information about the group, how it got started and what kind of reaction it’s received so far. Lin Bell emailed us back and said there is no party designation, membership or residency requirements. “We just want Saugus represented,” Lin said. “After attending the weekly Wakefield standout and some others in the area, a few of us -- namely me, Mary Robblee and Mary Kinsell -thought it would be a good idea to do the same here in Saugus,” Lin said. “Last Saturday was our first one, and we wanted to see how it went before publicly announcing them. It went very well! We had about half a dozen people and the majority of those driving by were extremely supportive. We expect a bigger response this Saturday being designated No King’s Day, and want to give Saugonians the opportunity to RESIST locally and on a smaller scale than perhaps going into Boston. We also want to include our surrounding neighbors if their town or city is not having one,” she said. “We are adamant about being a peaceful standout, not being in the way of traffic or pedestrians, and not engaging or gesturing. We are not trying to change anyone’s mind. We are merely taking action to show our resistance to the current Administration with like-minded people and to offer support to each other as well.” We pressed for more information about the group. Any young people show up? Any town officials? Any Republicans who aren’t happy with the results of their vote? “As of last week, no town officials or younger people stood with us. We hope that changes week by week as word gets out,” Lin said. “We do not ask about political affiliation; and as of last week, no one mentioned being an unhappy Republican. That could very well change, but only if they mention it.” For more details, contact the group at saugusfriendsresist@gmail.com Stay tuned. Strawberry Festival June 21 The Saugus Historical Society Strawberry Festival and the Saugus Garden Club annual plant sale will be held on Saturday, June 21. Strawberry shortcakes will be served at the American Legion Hall from 10-2, and the plant sale will be taking place on the lawn of the Roby School, facing Main Street, along with several craft vendors. SAVE Annual Meeting & Dinner June 25 The Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) will hold its 52nd Annual Meeting & Dinner on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Grill House Restaurant at 817 Broadway / Route 1 South, Saugus (social hour begins at 6:30 p.m., dinner buffet to begin at approximately 7:00 p.m.). The Public is cordially invited and we hope you can join us for the Dinner Buffet consisting of Fresh Garden Salad, Grilled Mixed Tips, Baked Haddock, and Cheese Ravioli, Vegetable, Rolls and Butter, Dessert, and Coffee, Tea, or Soda. Joining us this year as EDUCATION RUNS IN THIS FAMILY: Honors Graduate Danica Skye Schena (center) is joined by her family, from left to right: sister Catherine, a 2021 Saugus High graduate who recently graduated from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Oneonta; mother Town Clerk Ellen Schena; grandmother Kathy Schena, who taught in Saugus for nearly 30 years; and dad Precinct 3 Town Meeting Member Daniel Schena. Danica will attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in the fall to study Communications. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) guest speaker will be Andrea Lacroix. Andrea is affiliated with Beyond Plastics, raising awareness of plastic pollution and sharing plastic reduction initiatives. Tickets are $35 per person. Payment can be made by check or Venmo. Please make payment as soon as possible, but no later than June 13th either via mail to SAVE Treasurer, Mary Kinsell, 11 Sunnyside Avenue, Saugus, MA 01906, with a check payable to SAVE, Saugus, or, make your payment by Venmo to @ SAVE-org and complete your forms here: https://forms. gle/KEYAU8CUnAWhoxQEA You may also contact Ann at adevlin@aisle10.net or Mary at Mkinsell@verizon. net Please let us know if you are able to join us for a fun and informative evening, as well as a wonderful buffet dinner, as soon as possible. Free parking is available on site, and the facility is ADA accessible. A special call for art Here’s a special request from Tori Darnell, co-chair of the Saugus Cultural Council: I wanted to share with you that the Saugus Cultural Council has partnered with Bike to the Sea to host an outdoor art show along the Northern Strand Trail on Saturday, July 19th. This special 1-day event is to celebrate local creativity and community spirit by showcasing artwork from residents of all ages who live along this community-connecting trail. I am reaching out to community groups and leaders along the trail; Everett, Malden, Revere, Saugus, and Lynn, for their support in promoting the call for artists for this community-connecting event. Artists are to submit artwork through this online form: https://forms.gle/ sM9KLBzskdJHKaUc6/. Artwork deadline entry is July 1st, 2025. Tori can be reached at 339440-1017 for more details. Help plan the Second Annual Saugus Cultural Festival Join the Saugus Cultural Festival Subcommittee to help organize the 2nd Annual Saugus Cultural Festival! The Saugus Cultural Council is looking for Saugus resident volunteers to serve on a Subcommittee to help plan and organize the 2026 Saugus Cultural Festival, which is happening on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Saugus Middle High School! Help out with: • Coordinate diverse entertainers, food vendors and miscellaneous activities • Work with Saugus 411 Committee on community/ information tables for community groups & local businesses/nonprofits • Support in social media, print and other digital marketing • Support in crowdsourcing for grants and festival sponsors • And more! Other commitments: • Monthly evening meetings starting August 2025; Subcommittee may meet twice a month starting October 2025 until March 2026. • Share progress at Saugus Cultural Council public meetings every first Tuesday starting September 2025 until March 2026 Interested in volunteering? Email us at saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com by July 31. Saugus Sachems Summer Track Camp 2025 Coach Christopher TaranTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15
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