Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 20, 2025 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus A week from today should be a fun and exciting day for Saugus folks who happen to be hanging around Saugus Center, particularly near the entrance to the historic Town Hall. How does three hours of live telecasting of Saugus people sound? From the young at heart to the senior citizens; from ordinary folks to prominent town officials and community leaders; from some of the most interesting folks of Saugus you would ever want to meet. Does that sound good? Well, it’s all part of a “Zip Trip” that Boston 25 has been planning for weeks to do – live from 7 to 10 a.m. next Friday, June 27. Jessica Howard DeThomas, the Senior Morning Producer for the television station, tells me they will spend a few hours that day interviewing Saugus folks about what makes the town special. With the event taking place at Town Hall, about the best ambassador you can have from Saugus would be Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. And Jessica tells me she’s expecting him to be there to opine about the attractions of his hometown. There will be a special guest from the Giggles Comedy Club. Janice Jarosz from the Parson Roby Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and Saugus Veterans Council President Steve Castinetti are among some of the prominent community leaders who will be there. Dance Junction dancers from Saugus will perform and there will be representatives from Saugus Karate, Saugus Little League and other groups on hand. Some will perform. Others will share with Boston 25 their views on what makes Saugus a special town on the North Shore. Jessica tells me there will be a few tents set up by local businesses who will participate in the event. If you happen to be free a frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate. Janice’s first “Shout Out” went to “Derek Hickman and the Saugus Fire Department. Firefighter Derek Hickman and the Engine 1 crew assisted an injured deer in labor that was stuck in mud off of Hammersmith Drive. FF Hickman, who also happens to be a Nurse (LPN) helped deliver the baby deer that was stuck in the birth canal and freed the mother from the mud. A first for the Saugus Fire Department. Despite all their efforts, the doe was stillborn.” Here’s the second “Shout Out” offered by Janice: “To KPS Esthetics & Threading opens in Cliftondale! On May 19, Shova Gajmer, Select Chair Debra Panetta, and many family members, cut the ribbon opening KPS Esthetics & Threading. This new business is in the newly renovated salon located at 27 Essex Street, Saugus, MA. KPS offers professional spa services that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Their dedicated team also offers a lash bar, skin care techniques, relaxing massage treatments, waxing and threading services. KPS is open from 10 AM to 6 PM Tuesday – through Saturday – Closed Sundays and Mondays. Call Sova at 781307-7507 to make an appointment.” WELCOME SUMMER! It starts today. (Courtesy photo and Sketch by Joanie Allbee) Want to “Shout Out” a felon Friday, catch up with the crowd camped outside of Town Hall. Be a passive observer or be passionate in talking about the town if the camera lights shine on you! How often do Saugonians get three hours of facetime on live TV for a non-sporting event? The last time Saugus was the subject of a Boston 25 “Zip Trip” was 2011. Stay tuned for more information as the day approaches. One-day trash delay The Town of Saugus is running on a one-day trash delay this week because of the Juneteenth holiday, which was observed yesterday (Thursday, June 19), when there was no trash of recycling collection. Collection is scheduled to resume on a one-day delay today (Friday, June 20). Residents are kindly asked to leave trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m. the day after their normally scheduled collection day. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781231-4036 with any questions. A Farewell from Sharon this weekend Sharon Genovese from Sharon’s Sneaker Crew is gearing up for her 11th and final Jimmy Fund Walk this year. She and her crew will also be doing their last Jimmy Fund Yard Sales tomorrow (Saturday, July 21) and Sunday (June 22) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 23 Lilypond Ave. All proceeds will go to The Jimmy Fund. Sharon says there are lots of good items – clothes, furniture and toys – to check out. For details, contact Sharon Genovese by email (sunkin1@aol.com) or phone (617-966-3475). This week’s “SHOUT OUTs” We received two nominations from Janice Jarosz, low Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13
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