THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 10, 2026 Page 5 BEN FRANKLIN: Saugus Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Anthony Cogliano acted out the part of the famous American who signed the U.S. Constitution. A PATRIOTIC CEREMONY: Outgoing Regent Gail Cassarino of the Parson Roby Chapter NSDAR leads the gathering in a bell-ringing event. DRESSED FOR TEA: Karen and Anthony Speziale wear their colonial best. Corinne Riley, chair of the Saugus 250th Celebration Committee PARSON JOSEPH ROBY: The famous Saugus minister, played by Tom Raiche, advocated for American independence from the pulpit. GEN. WASHINGTON AND FRIENDS: Saugus Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta, Janice Jarosz, Washington and Ruth Berg. George Washington flanked by Parson Roby DAR members Sharon Genovese (left) and Joanie Allbee (right) JOHN HANCOCK: Tony Speziale played the part of the American Founding Father who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. Tom Raiche, dressed up as Parson Joseph Roby, led a group of event organizers in the singing of “God Bless America.” THE MAIN GUEST: General G eorge Washingt on, commander of the Continental Army and the future first president of the United States, addresses the crowd. Event organizers and participants gather around the watermelon table. State Representative Donald Wong (R-Saugus) was on hand to present a Citation from the House of Representatives. MORE SUPPORT. MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORRY. Clear answers, faster decisions, and a team that goes above and beyond to get things done. We make it easy for you to get more of what you want. Because here, easy means more. EverettBank.com READY TO SIGN: Wendy Renda, new regent of the Parson Roby Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, holds a giant copy of the Declaration of Independence, which visitors were invited to sign.
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