Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Preparing for a new school year School begins next month. Summer vacation started just a couple of weeks ago. But the 2022-23 School Year Calendar was recently posted on the Saugus Public Schools website. School begins on Aug. 30 for students in grades 1 to 12. Kindergarten and Pre-K classes begin on Aug. 31. Public misses virtual pot meeting So much for Community Outreach. The public either was not interested in or didn’t know about last Thursday’s “virtual Community Outreach Meeting” organized by a Lynnbased pot manufacturer that wants to locate a marijuana retail store on Route 1 in Saugus. Other than members of the Board of Selectmen and a few staff of Bostica LLC — and this reporter — no Saugus residents tuned in to watch Bostica LLC unveil its plans for a store at 44 Broadway, Unit A, located near Oye’s Chinese Restaurant, or answer questions from the public. And nobody bothered to email questions in advance to Jonathan Capano, an attorney and Saugus resident who’s working as Bostica LLC’s chief compliance officer. The Saugus Advocate had published a page one story titled “Marijuana company seeks Saugus location” in our June 24 edition. But nobody bothered to email questions to Capano, whose email appeared on the front page as part of that story. —Contest— CONTEST SKETCH OF THE WEEK But it’s no big deal, according to selectmen. No vote was taken, and there will be plenty of public hearings for citizens to express themselves before selectmen decide whether they want to grant Bostica LLC a license. And of course, there won’t be any votes cast anytime soon, at least not before the state Attorney General’s Offi ce approves the measure passed by this year’s Annual Town Meeting that allows for a marijuana establishment to locate in town. We have a winner! Congratulations to Michele Kelley for making the right identification in last week’s “Guess Who Got Sketched?” contest. She was one of several readers answering correctly, but she was the only one to have their name picked in a drawing from the green Boston Red Sox cap. Here’s the correct answer, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “Our last week’s answer to the sketch contest is Roberta Perry! Roberta is a Longtime Saugonian since 1959! She raised 3 Saugonians, and now after 63 plus years, she celebrates 7 Grandchildren and one Great Grandson baby! “As a Fiore bus driver for GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! If you know the right answer, you might win the contest. In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who was sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@ comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978-683-7773. Anyone who between now and Tuesday at noon identifi es the Saugonian sketched in this week’s paper qualifi es to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certifi cate, compliments of Dunkin’ in the Food Court at the Saugus Square One Mall. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identifi cation in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) 17 years, she drove many of our K-12 Saugus students to school & Field-trips. For 20 years, she worked for the Registry of Motor Vehicles covering the areas of Lynn, Reading, Woburn, Boston, and Malden. “Many see her on Sunday’s at St. Margaret’s as the church Lector. Roberta has been a caretaker 45 plus years. “She bakes many treats and meals and delivers to those in her care freely. She loves making breads and soups; her favorite soup to make is the “Italian Wedding soup.” “Roberta enjoys puzzles, card games (whist) and entertaining with her pool parties and good cooking! Thankyou Roberta for ALL you do! “Yours Truly, The Sketch Artist” Huberman’s donates vegetable plants This just in from Laura Eisener about some great news at the Community Garden managed by St. John’s Episcopal Church: “Huberman’s Greenhouses on Vine Street in Saugus, one of New England’s leading growers for 4 generations, has donated some wonderful vegetable plants free to Saugonians who would like to grow their own food. They will be available at the St. John’s Church Community Garden on Friday, July 15 from 9-11 a.m. and Saturday July 16 from 9-11 AM. “The garden is diagonally across Central Street from the church behind 276 Central St. The plants are in 4 1/2” pots and include zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, varied squash, cabbage, cauliflower, sweet corn, eggplant, dill, green beans, broccoli, and watermelon. Come on over to pick up your free plants next Friday or Saturday and see the community garden. If any plants remain after those 2 pickup dates arrangements can be made to pick up by calling this number 781-231-5988 and Laura Eisener will return your call. “Huberman’s still has some beautiful flowering perennials, annuals, hanging pots, and more to beautify your garden, porch or patio this summer. Buy local! If you are new to town, Huberman’s is on Vine St. and has been supplying local gardeners with beautiful plants for many years.” Summer Concert Series continues Wednesday The National Park Service and Saugus Public Library are cosponsoring a free Summer Concert Series that continues next Wednesday (July 13) at 6 p.m. at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, which is located at 244 Central St. in Saugus. Atwater & Donnelly: American & Celtic Folk Music & Dance will perform next week in the Wednesday evening series which will last through Aug. 24. Here is the rest of the Summer Concert Series at a glance: • July 20 — Ditto Band: American rock and folk from the 60s & 70s • July 27 — Jump Street: pop, r & b, blues, jump, classic rock • August 3 — Squeeze Box Stompers: Cajun & zydeco • August 10 — Memorylaners: 50s, 60s & 70s music • August 17 — Decades of Rock Band: classic rock — 70s, 80s & 90s • August 24 — Marina & Bernardo: acoustic folk Each concert will be held outdoors, weather permitting (see SaugusPublicLibrary. org for updates/cancellations). Bring your own chair or blanket. Picnics welcome! What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this summer, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. Here are this month’s highlights: Lighthouse STEAM Challenge, next Wednesday (July 13) from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the Craft Room. Kids can learn about lighthouses and build their own using craft supplies. Recommended for ages four and up. Registration is required. Register at the Children’s Desk or email nshmuell@noblenet.org The Reading Squad, for ages 9-12, meets next Thursday (July 14) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room for discussion, activities and a snack. Participants will read Newbury Award-winning “Bridge to Terabithia” by Katherine Patterson. Copies of the book are available at the Children’s Desk. Wildlife Encounters at the Saugus Iron Works, next Thursday (July 14) at 10:30 a.m. Learn about wild animals in this fun and humane educational outreach program for all ages. Registration is not required. In case of rain, check the online event calendar after 9 a.m. on the day of the program. Firetruck Storytime at the Saugus Iron Works, Thursday, July 21 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Head to the Saugus Iron Works for a chance to meet Saugus fi refi ghters, see their fire engine and listen to a fi retruck story with Ms. Amy. Open to all ages. Registration is not required. Please check the online event calendar the morning of the event for weather-related updates. Shark Week Storytime and Craft with Kelly, Thursday, July 21, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Craft Room. Ages four and up. Registration is not required. Disney Dance Party at the Saugus Iron Works, Monday, July 25 at 4:30 p.m. with Miss Toniann. Stories and Dancing. Wear your favorite dress-up clothes. 3-D Fish Bowl Crafts, Wednesday, July 27 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the Craft Room. Create and decorate your own 3D fi sh bowl. Ages four and up. Registration required at the Children’s Desk or email nshmueli@noblenet.org. Check out the Whalemobile, Thursday, July 28, at the Saugus Iron Works. Four time slots available: 10, 10:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m. Ages fi ve and THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13
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