Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 26, 2026 An Invitation to town residents from the Saugus 250th Celebration Committee S augus Celebrates 250 Years of Independence at the Saugus Iron Works, from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. Here are the wonderful happenings during the celebration! It will be a fun-filled family event as well as a reenactment of Saugus’ role in the historical events leading up to and including our Nation’s Declaration of Independence! Details are as follows: Ret. Navy Capt. Steve Castinetti is the Master of Ceremonies. Color Guard Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem: Mary Beth Maes. Pastor Wayne Shirk: Invocation. Presentation of Citations: State Representative Donald “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated A FOURTH OF JULY SIGN: This banner, which was designed by Chris Riley and made by Northrup Printing, was installed this week on the front lawn of Saugus Town Hall to promote the upcoming July 4 celebration planned for the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Riley is the husband of Corinne Riley, who chairs the Saugus 250th Celebration Committee. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Wong; Saugus Board of Selectmen – Chair Debra Panetta. General George Washington’s Narration of the Revolutionary War. Parson Roby’s Narration of his motivation to lead into the Revolutionary War; Tom Raiche as Parson Roby! Reading of the names of Saugonians who fought in the Revolution. Reenactment of the Signing of the Declaration: Our own Anthony Cogliano will be Benjamin Franklin and Tony Speziale will be John Hancock! Throughout the event, there will be entertainment by DJ Anthony Arone, children’s games, photos with cutouts of George and Martha Washington; BBQ and other refreshments. Important information: Feel free to bring chairs or a blanket to the Iron Works. “Seniors Only” can gather at the Saugus Senior Center at 11:45 a.m. and leave promptly in the shuttle to the Iron Works (if more than 12 people are there, more than one trip will be made to the event) then gather at the Iron Works at 3:45 p.m. to head back to the senior center. The event goes on, rain or shine: There is no rain date. We hope for a rain-free day. The food is part of the day: BBQ hot dogs, baked beans – which was a popular food then – ginger cookies, lemonade and bottles of water. Decorated trucks will be in front of Town Hall; be sure to drive by and vote for your favorite patriotic decorated vehicle at the Iron Works! If anyone would like to enter a decorated patriotic vehicle other than from precincts, you are welcome to be included! Please email ccriley@comcast.net for specifications for an entry. Also, the committee would like to thank those who have volunteered to be a part of this celebration and donations from businesses! If anyone is still interested in helping out in any way, email the above email address. Winners will be announced of Best Patriotic Decorated Pick-up and the Winners of the “What Freedom Means to Me” essay at the event! We want to invite all the townspeople to join us and hope to see everyone there! —The Saugus 250th Celebration Committee
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