Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus Best wishes to our Saugus Advocate readers and all town residents for a happy, healthy and safe Fourth of July weekend. It’s dangerous out there on this holiday weekend, with firecrackers, drunk or buzzed drivers and people not observing fire safety at family cookouts. Best bet for local events this weekend: Check out the Saugus Feast in Honor of the Divino Espirito Santo – an annual event held in Saugus this time each year to celebrate the coronation of the Holy Ghost emperor and empress. The custom starts with a procession, followed by mass and coronation, before a Holy Ghost soup lunch. If you love Portuguese food, you will love this one. Enjoy the traditional foods like Malassadas, Bifanas, Iscas de Fígado, Favas and more on Saturday (July 5) and Sunday (July 6) at 262 Lynn Fells Parkway, Saugus. This week’s “SHOUT OUTs” Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo submitted “a sad Shout Out” for Precinct 7 Town Meeting Member Robert A. Palleschi, who died last week at the age of 79. Jeanie offered a special tribute: “I could go on for days with all of Bob’s accomplishments, including saving the Saugus Public Library from closing permanently and being Acting Town Manager. But Bob would not want that because he was such a kind, humble man. He never sought accolades. He was always there when friends and Saugus needed him. I am honored he considered me his friend and I will miss him. May he RIP.” A few other “Shout Outs”: Frequent Saugus Advocate contributor Janice Jarosz, in her role as a longtime member of the Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, emailed me a list of 36 “Saugus Patriots” who are buried in the Revolutionary War Cemetery. As long as we’re observing the 249th birthday of the nation, let’s give a fitting local tribute to those veterans from Saugus who fought for Independence. The Fourth of July is a fitting time to do that. Buried on the East Side of the old cemetery are Hitchings, B.; Taggard, D.; ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401. HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND SAFE FOURTH OF JULY! (Courtesy Photograph and sketch art by Joanie Allbee) Danforth, Joseph; Pearson, Samuel; Boardman, Samuel; Boardman, Ivory; Howard, Ezekiel; Tuttle, William; Pratt, Amos; Cheever, Abner, Sr.; Newhall, Jacob; Newhall, Calvin; Boynton, Nathaniel; and Redden, Benjamin. Buried on the West Side of the old cemetery are Hawkes, Nathan; Hawkes, Erach; Jacobs, Benjamin; Hershey, E.; Allen, Lem; Roby, Parson; Boardman, Aaron; Mansfield, Benjamin; Burrill, John; Hawkes, Thomas; Hawkes, Adam; Hitchings, Thomas; Hitchings, Daniel; Hitchings, I.; Pool, John; Brown, Ezra; Briden, Samuel; Hitchings, Nathaniel; Mansfield, Thomas; Mansfield, Samuel; Hitchings, Nathan; and Sweetser, Samuel. Here’s a collective “Shout Out” from The Saugus Advocate editor to all of the town residents – departed and still living – who contributed to the betterment of the Congregation Ahavas Sholom as well as the betterment of Saugus. The Congregation recently observed its 100th anniversary as an integral part of Saugus Center. Here’s a “Shout Out” to Kowloon, America’s largest Chinese restaurant, which is located at 948 Broadway, Route 1 North in Saugus. The restaurant has announced plans for its 75th Diamond Anniversary with a Gala Block Party on August 20 from 7 p.m. to midnight. (Rain date: August 21, 2025.) Headlining the outdoor concert is Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame group Starship, featuring Mickey Thomas playing “We Built This City,” “Sara,” “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” and “Jane.” Tavares will also be performing their greatest hits: “It Only Takes A Minute,” “Whodunnit” and “Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel.” Scott Brown & the Diplomats will open the show, bringing their classic THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17
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