Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022 Strawberry Festival a timeless sweet treat By Tara Vocino M embers of the Historical Society and Garden Club and visitors went back in time – when the town had more farmland – during Saturday’s Strawberry Festival at the American Legion. On Saturday, 12 vendors sold items on the lawn. According to Historical Society President Laura Eisener, the festival revived when Saugus was a bit more rural with farmland: when strawberries may have been more common and were grown on local farms. Town Manager Scott Crabtree and former School Committee member Jeannie Meredith supported the cause. Randy-Sue Abber displayed a hot dog to benefi t the Saugus Garden Club and Saugus Historical Society. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Saugus Historical Society and Saugus Garden Club Members Joanie Allbee (left) and Laura Eisener made strawberry shortcakes during Saturday ’s Strawberry Festival. Saugus resident William Buchan called the shortcake “delicious.” Joanie Allbee (left) and Laura Eisener went “back in time” by wearing old-fashioned bonnets and clothing, recreating when Saugus had farmland. Saugus Historical Society President Laura Eisener, sporting an old-fashioned bonnet, poured whipped cream onto strawberry shortcake held by Historical Society member Joanie Allbee. Customers Josephine and Joseph Riggillo, of Saugus, enjoyed their strawberry shortcake. 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” www.everettaluminum.com Summer is Here!
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