THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 2020 Page 15 ASKS | from page 11 bly about 120. Q: And theoretically, with this brand-new studio and the new equipment to go with it, that should triple or quadruple the membership? A: The active members? I really hope to quadruple; I want 40 members coming in weekly … I would love a situation where I see them all, I know them by first name and that I’m happy to see them coming in weekly. Q: Please talk about some of the other things that you are going to be able to do in the future that you can’t do now. A: What comes to mind – with all of us seated close to the editing base, we’re going to be able to switch off and help members more. We’re going to be more available to help them with editing, because we’re all so close. Also, we are going to have an entryway desk, so when you come in, there will be someone to welcome you so you’re not going to be looking at just a blank TV. It will just be a more welcoming atmosphere. Q: One of the things that I would think would be a natural, because you are moving in with the Saugus Historical Society – there are all sorts of things that I would think the society will look forward to – capturing the essence of the local history, promoting it and things of that nature. Old pictures… A: Oh yes – a lot of potential for history programming and documentaries. I love doing documentaries about local history. We did the 1918 one a ager or other officials. A: Yes. During COVID, they’ve been doing weekly messages, which have been great, but they are not as frequent now, because it’s summertime. Q: Anything else that you would like to talk about to let people know what’s going to be happening at Saugus TV that folks can look forward to? A: What I’d like for them to do A NEW HOME FOR SAUGUS TV: Construction is nearing completion at 30 Main St. – home of the Saugus Historical Society. The rear addition will provide new quarters and a new studio for Saugus TV. And that includes a kitchen that will enable the local cable TV staff and members to produce cooking programs. couple of years back. And I’d love to do more things about Saugus – what’s been happening to Saugus Center in the past year. Q: Has the Historical Society talked about any projects or expressed a deep interest in those kinds of projects? A: I haven’t talked to them personally about that, but once we’re moved in and all in the same place at the same time, I am sure we’ll be talking about it. It will be easier to imagine when we’re standing together in the same room. Q: Have you heard any interest expressed by some of the obscure committees or commissions? There are so many of them. A: Yes. We always do have interest, but we just don’t have the capability with the amount of staff that we have. But if they are actually interested in havSOUNDS | from page 14 The VSOs are also able to help Veterans apply for Federal VA benefits, local benefits and provide food assistance monthly. For example, did you know that if you own a home and have a VA-service-connected disability, you are eligible for a partial or full exemption of your property taxes? Please contact your local VSO for more information on any of the services mentioned. “We are all here to assist. We are regularly checking voicemails and emails as we continue to work remotely and in our offices throughout COVID-19.” Melrose: Karen Burke, 781-979-4186, kburke@cityofmelrose.org. Wakefield: David Mangan, 781-246-6377, dmangan@wakefield.ma.us. Saugus: Jay Pinette, 781-231-4010, jpinette@saugus-ma.gov. Recyclers won’t touch contaminated bins/barrels Due to increasing contamination rates in curbside recycling, JRM will not collect any bin/barrel with contamination, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s Office. Bins should contain aluminum/steel cans, food and beverage cartons, bottles and jars, mixed paper, newspaper, magazines and cardboard and kitchen, laundry and bath plastic containers. Please empty and rinse containers. Please remember: No plastic wrap or bags, clothing, hoses, Styrofoam, rigid plastic, toys, electronics, metal pans or glass dishes. These items would cause your bin/barrel to be rejected. ing their meetings on TV, they could learn how to set up a tripod in the back of the room and film it. And we’ll air it; we’d love to. Q: So, that’s a possibility? A: For them to do it, because we can’t personally go out and film every meeting. We just don’t have the staff. Q: Right now you have the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee, the Planning Board, Finance Committee, Zoning Board, Town Meeting and… A: The Library Board of Trustees, Board of Health; and we tape any events that go on in Town Hall, usually, that the superintendent or town manager may pull together. Q: Yes. I noticed during the COVID-19 period that there have been three- to five-minute messages by either the Superintendent or the Town Man– if they could email me with movie suggestions, not specific movies, but genres that they may like – if someone is more interested in horror; they could tell me if they like the 50s comedies or if they like dramas. What do people want to watch for the movies? Because I can have anything in the public domain air. Q: So, you’re in this situation where you have all this new equipment now and a new studio to look forward to. A: But we can’t make movies or shows or do anything just yet. We’d love to. We had students making a movie. It was going to be cool. But everything is on hold until the COVID is done. In the meantime, for this summer, I’ve been hearing good feedback about “The Stooges” and the Monday movies. That’s what I’m trying to keep people interested in. I’m looking forward to the new studio opening up and meeting all of the Saugus people that I’ve never met before. Q: And the Open House for the new studio? A: We do plan on having one. We don’t know when. Everything hasn’t been built yet, and we are still dealing with COVID-19. Q: Finally, if any town residents have suggestions that Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. For JRM Customer Service, please call 1-800-323-4285. Update for compost/recycling drop-off site “At this time the compost/recycling site is open by appointment only. We are currently open Monday – Saturday 7:30 am – 2:00 pm. You can call 781-231-4036 to schedule an appointment. You can also e-mail lcerbone@saugus-ma.gov for an appointment. We are no longer accepting the rigid plastic for recycling, you can dispose of curbside on your trash day with a $2.00 green sticker. Town stickers are available at the Stop and Shop and the Big Y at their courtesy booth. Thank you” Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been over four years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for “The Advocate Asks” interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want to express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15- to 20-minute interview while practicing social distancing outside a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee. Or, if you prefer to be interviewed from the safety of your home on the phone or via email, I will provide that option to you as the nation copes with the Coronavirus crisis. they want to share with Saugus TV about movies and programing they would like to see on the PEG channels, how can they reach you? A: They can contact me at r.brugman@saugustv.org. They can leave a message at 781231-2883, but email will get a faster response. 1. What poet – the first published colonial writer/female poet – wrote “verses upon the burning of our house, July 10, 1666,” in North Andover, Mass.? 2. Where is Mile Zero on U.S. Highway 1? 3. What breed of dog is a schnoodle? 4. On July 11, 1767, what sixth U.S. president was born in Braintree, Mass.? 5. What Italian puppet appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show? 6. What was July named for? 7. On July 12, 1909, Congress approved the 16th Amendment, which gives the power to tax what? 8. Where is the 150-mile “Marathon des Sables” held? 9. What galaxy contains earth’s solar system? 10. On July 13, 1871, at London’s Crystal Palace, was the first official show of what animal? 11. What is a cygnet? 12. In what state is Waterproof, a village that has been drowned several times by the Mississippi River? 13. What does “four score and seven” in the Gettysburg Address mean? 14. On July 14, 1864, gold was discovered at Last Chance Gulch (now “Queen City of the Rockies”) in what state? 15. In 1833 what dictionary author published a “corrected” version of the Bible? 16. What plant with thorny purple blooms is an edible weed? 17. On July 15, 2006, what social media platform based in San Francisco started? 18. What has an eye, a shank and a barb? 19. What do swallowtail, fritillary and tortoiseshell have in common? 20. On Jul y 16, 1907, what agronomist was born whose name is a brand of popcorn? ANSWERS 1. Anne Bradstreet 2. Key West, Fla. 3. A cross between a schnauzer and a poodle 4. John Quincy Adams 5. Topo Gigio 6. Julius Caesar 7. Income 8. The Sahara Desert 9. The Milky Way 10. Cats 11. A baby swan 12. Louisiana 13. 87 – the then number of years since 1776 14. Montana (Helena) 15. Noah Webster 16. Thistle 17. Twitter 18. A fish hook 19. They are butterfly names. 20. Orville Redenbacher
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