THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 2020 Page 13 SOUNDS | from page 12 updated. “These are 7 inning games and end about 2000hrs/8PM. “Please attend and cheer on our team. Please arrive no later than 5:45PM. “It is advised that you bring your own chair, so you can sit where you want, instead of the uncomfortable bleachers. “Shut off the TV and/or computer and watch live baseball. “What could be a better Friday night event. “Baseball, National anthem, (NO KNEES), hotdogs, hamburgers, soda, camaraderie, laughs, etc. “All members of Post-210 also make an appearance on the field for their recognition as veterans. “Your support is greatly appreciated. “Please contact others, who are NOT on this mailing list. “John Cannon “857-588-3180” Signs supporting town police get targeted The great thing about America is that The Constitution protects our right to free speech. And that applies to anyone who wants to peacefully demonstrate with signs down at Saugus Center proclaiming “Black Lives Matter.” But it’s too bad that some folks who live in Saugus or neighboring communities don’t think the First Amendment applies to people who support the Saugus Police Department. I don’t know for sure whether the culprits are kids trying to stir up trouble, outside agitators who genuinely don’t like any police, or somebody else who has a weird agenda…but I got a few calls or emails referring to reports of signs supporting police getting ripped off telephone poles or defaced. In a community that embraces the spirit of free speech, this is not a good look. In a progressive-thinking community that prides itself on diversity, this shouldn’t be happening. “I got a few calls of signs being torn down,” said Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano. “Unfortunately, that happens when you have people putting up signs,” Cogliano said. “Any time I put political signs up, you got somebody trying to tear them down. It happens. I don’t know if it’s kids or what,” he said. C’mon Saugus. You can do better. From the desk of the town clerk Town Clerk Ellen J. Schena has a couple of announcements she wanted to issue this week for Saugus residents. First, the Town Clerk’s Office has postponed the late fee for Dog Licenses to September 1, 2020. “Please license your dog by mail until the Town Hall re-opens to the public. A copy of the Dog Application can be found on the Town’s website,” Ellen wrote in an email to us this week. Secondly, The Town Clerk’s Office seeks help from high school students to work as election workers for the Sept. 1 and Nov. 3 Elections. “Students must be 16 years old and older,” Ellen says. “Many different time shifts. The position pays $12.00 an hour or can be used towards community service. Please contact the Clerk’s office as soon as possible.” This sounds like a great opportunity for retired people who want to do something interesting while earning a little pocket money. And what a great learning experience as well as a potential income source for high school students who are at least 16 years old. Changes to Grab and Go food program The Saugus Council on Aging this week announced some changes to the Grab and Go Fresh Fruits and Vegetables program. “Every Tuesday morning, for the remainder of the summer, there will be individual boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables available at the Senior Center for our senior residents to grab and go,” according to the council’s Administrative Assistant, Laurie Davis. “Due to the limitation, any senior interested in picking up a box is required to register by calling the Saugus Senior Center at 781-231-4178, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon,” she said. People interested in the program must talk to a staff member, be a Saugus resident and must register, Davis said. “Please do not leave your name and number on our answering machine, this will not be considered as a registration,” she said. “Thank you to the organizations that made this possible: USA Farmers, USDA, and Costa Fruit & Produce Company.” Food Pantry still open The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will continue to remain 419 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 • 617-387-1110 771 Salem St, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • 781-776-4444 www.everettbank.com Member FDIC Member DIF Thank you to all the first responders, healthcare workers, and all other essential workers who are working hard to keep our community safe and healthy. RIGHT BY YOU open on Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. despite concerns over the Coronavirus. But they have made adjustments to protect their core of volunteers and the needy people who receive the food. “For the protection of our volunteers & clients, and to limit personal contact & crowding/gathering, the food pantry has been distributing pre-bagged groceries,” says Wendy Reed, Clerk of the Saugus Board of Selectmen, who also oversees the operation of the all-volunteer food pantry.“We understand clients may receive items they don’t want or need, but feel this is the best course of action to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. Those in need, even for short term or one-time assistance are encouraged to come.” The food pantry is located in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Food help for veterans This came in from Saugus Veteran Services Officer Jay Pinette: “We want to share a couple of opportunities with you for food assistance that are being offered to Veterans and/or their surviving spouses. First, the Melrose-Wakefield-Saugus Veterans’ Services Offices partner with the Greater Boston Food Bank to provide food to Veterans and their surviving spouses on the third Wednesday of each month. The food market is generally held at the Saugus Senior Center, but given the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently offering a contact-free, drive-thru food pantry at Memorial Hall on Main Street in Melrose. If you are unable to pick-up, some limited deliveries may be available. This offering is year round. Please call the Saugus Veterans’ Service Office at 781-231-4010 or e-mail VeteransServices@saugusma.gov in order to register. Proof of Veteran status is required.” Main attractions at the Saugus Public Library All programs and events scheduled at the Saugus Public Library are cancelled until further notice. Anyone who has books to return to the library gets a pass during the time the library is closed, according to Library Director Alan Thibeault. Meanwhile, the library this week announced the first in a series of virtual programs that can be viewed each week, on Zoom: The (virtual) Yoga Experience: Join us each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for a free, basic yoga class that is ideal for beginners. This 45-minute slow flow class opens with a brief meditation, followed by a gentle warmup, some core strengthening, standing postures, and flexibility poses. Each session winds down with deep relaxation. This event will be held via Zoom. You can participate from your personal computer, mobile device or smart TV. For best results, download the Zoom app to your device. Registration is required and you must register separately for each weekly session. To register, please send an email to sau@noblenet.org and type the word YOGA into the subject line. You will receive an email within a few days containing a link for the event. Please register before noon on the day of the event. Spaces are limited. Lisa Poto is a registered yoga teacher and a member of the Yoga Alliance. She graduated from Barre & Soul’s 200-hour yoga teacher training program. “Yoga is my passion, and has been transforming in my life. I believe that yoga is for everybody. It is your own personal exploration and journey.” Virtual Music & Mother Goose: Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.; registration required; email melton@noblenet.org to SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 14
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