Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 10, 2026 Saugus Celebrates America’s 250th A merican Pa tr iots George Washington, Ben Franklin and John Hancock and local Revolutionary War hero Parson Joseph Roby came alive at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site last Saturday (July 4) as Saugus celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A crowd estimated at 350 to 500 people sought shade under large trees and picnic tents that were set up in the park on a hot and humid day to watch local residents dressed in colonial outfits participate in reenactments of the historic events, which Saugus played a significant role in locally. Visitors entering the park were greeted by members of the Parson Roby Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) dressed in colonial outLynn English High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC color guard BEST PATRIOTIC DECORATED TRUCK: This truck, which was entered into a contest by Town Meeting Precinct 4, was judged the “best.” (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) fits, who asked them to sign a giant copy of the Declaration Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Jenna R. Nuzzo decorated this truck, which was the runnerup in the truck decorating contest. Pastor Wayne Shirk gave the invocation MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti welcomes the visitors. Aluminum Aluminum Everett Everett Aluminum Supplies Celebrating 66 Years in Business! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding Decks • •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Free Estimates • • Replacement Windows • Carpentry Work • Roong • Fully Insured• Fully Insured Fully Insured Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com • Replacement Windows •Roong Free Estimates Fully Licensed • Roong 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum Supplies of Independence and then presented them with miniature bells, which were later rung at around noon as part of a national ceremony. NSDAR members later took turns reading the names of 62 men from Saugus who were led by Rev. Roby to Lexington and BELLS TO RING: a box of ceremonial 250th anniversary bells provided by the Parson Roby Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) for a special ceremony. Concord on April 19, 1775. The free food for the occasion featured BBQ hot dogs, baked beans (a popular food at the time of the Revolution), ginger cookies, lemonade, watermelon, cake and bottles of water. There were games and coloring books for kids. George Washington hung around a little while so grownups and kids could pose with him for photos. It was a day of patriotism, community pride, pageantry and fun. DJ Anthony Arone presided over the music that played during the event. Summer is Here! Mary Beth Maes sings the National Anthem
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