Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 27, 2025 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus Town Election 2025 is definitely on, at least unofficially. Officially, the election cycle will begin three weeks from Monday (July 21) when candidates will be able to pull their nomination papers from the Town Clerk’s Office. But Precinct 7 Town Meeting Frank Federico got the campaign season started early by declaring himself a candidate for one of the five seats on the Board of Selectmen. He had a political function at the VFW that he said raised about $4,000 for his campaign war chest. I’ve spoken with one other candidate who also may be declaring shortly. Stay tuned for that development if and when it happens. In the name of fair play, I would be glad to sit down with any candidate for the Board of Selectmen over tea or coffee for an interview on why you are running and the background that qualifies you to serve on one of the town’s most important elected positions. I will also make the same offer for candidates seeking a two-year term on the Saugus School Committee. The Town Clerk’s Office will decide who the official candidates are for this fall’s town election shortly after Sept. 16 – the deadline for filing the required nomination papers. But if you want to commence your campaign as soon as possible and get the word out earlier, feel free to contact me to schedule an interview. And this offer applies to challengers and incumbents alike. Stay tuned. A “Zip Trip” today 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 leador 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 Food Pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Fridays from 9:3011 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. “Sideshow Tony” Gangi returns Monday Join us for an evening of THE FINISHED PRODUCT: Local Boy Scout Liam Martin, who has been working on an Eagle Scout project at Breakheart Reservation, completed his renovation of an old fire pit last Saturday (June 21). State Representative Donald Wong presented him with a citation to honor his work. Assisting in the event were the Friends of Breakheart. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate). ers; 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. today – Friday, June 27. Jessica Howard DeThomas, the Senior Morning Producer for the television station, tells me they will spend a few hours this morning 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 today, 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. This week’s “SHOUT OUTs” We had a few “Shout Outs” this week: From weekly Saugus Advocate columnist Laura Eisener: “I’d like to give some shoutouts to people who helped at the strawberry festival: Joanie Allbee, Karen Rakinic, Randy Abber, Jayne Parrott, and Allen Humphries who spent most of the day in the Legion Hall preparing and selling shortcakes, hot dogs, etc. and to the Saugus Garden Club and all the vendors who enlivened the Roby School lawn on Saturday.” From Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo: “This ‘Shout Out’ is for Eric who works for the DPW as summer help. I met Eric this morning picking up the trash in Cliftondale Square with a bucket and a stick. Such a hard working and friendly young man. So this big ‘Shout Out’ is for him for doing such an unpleasant job in this scorching heat. The residents of Cliftondale are grateful to him.” From Jessica Neeley, camp director and afterschool program director for the Saugus YMCA: “to the Saugus PD and Saugus Fire. They came out and did an event at Camp Hillside.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents Barrel Organ Music & Italian History on Monday, June 30, from 6 to 7 p.m., in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. Come hear some good music like you used to hear in Boston’s North End, learn some Italian American history and maybe sing along to some favorite songs. Performer Anthony “Sideshow Tony” Gangi is back at the library by popular demand! No reservations required. 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/. ArtTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13
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