THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 18, 2025 Page 15 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus Monday is unofficially the kickoff of the political season that will end with the Nov. 4 Town Election. Any citizen who is considering running for public office for a seat on the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee, the Housing Authority or Town Meeting can go to the Town Clerk’s Office at Saugus Town Hall and take out their nomination papers. Winning a seat on the Board of Selectmen is, of course, the top dream of any Saugonian aspiring to a career in town politics. But longtime members of Town Meeting will tell you they share one of the most important responsibilities any town resident can be a part of – approving the town’s annual budget. School Committee veteran members would argue that nothing is more important than advocating for the best local education that the children of this town can get. They have a role in shaping the future of the town – its youth. Serving a four-year term on the town’s Housing Authority is a noble cause, too. There are lots of options to serve one’s hometown as an elected official. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough good candidates to run for office in all of the town political races this fall. If you want to do something personally rewarding and something for the betterment of your hometown, consider running for a seat in Saugus town government. If you love your town, it would be an outstanding public service. One Eagle “Shout Out” We received no nominations to honor Saugus residents with a “Shout Out” this week. A good choice for this week is Peter Walsh, a young man from Saugus who recently earned his Eagle Scout badge as a member of Boy Scout Troop 635. The citation notes “This accomplishment reflects Peter’s outstanding dedication, leadership, service and commitment to the Values of Scouting.” Tuesday sors · And more! Other commitments: · Monthly evening meetings starting August 2025; Subcommittee may meet twice a month starting October 2025 until March 2026. · Share progress at Saugus Cultural Council public meetings every first Tuesday starting September 2025 until March 2026 Interested in volunteering? Email us at saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com by July 31. Visitor Services available HONORING AN EAGLE: At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Board of Selectmen presented Peter Walsh with a Citation “on his achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouts BSA. ….The Board and entire community commend you for this significant milestone and your continued pursuit of excellence.” (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) night, we invited Peter to talk about his Eagle Scout Public Service Project. This is what he had to say: “My Eagle Scout Service Project was conducted at Holy Child Park on the grounds of Saint Mary of the Annunciation Parish in Melrose. It involved installing a paved path from the sidewalk to a statue of the Virgin Mother and Child and building a wooden bench to place there. It was done with the help of my troop, Troop 635 Melrose. “After the project was completed and all the paperwork was submitted to the Spirit of Adventure Council, I earned the rank of Eagle Scout on October 29, 2024. My Eagle Scout Court of Honor was recently held at Incarnation Parish in Melrose on June 24.” Peter recently graduated from Malden Catholic High School and will be attending Stonehill College in the fall. His mother, Regina Lawless, joined him during the presentation at the Board of Selectmen’s meeting. He is the first person in his family to make Eagle. Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry today The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry has returned to its normal schedule today (Friday, July 18), from 9:3011 a.m., at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office (781233-2663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. Pumpkin Patch Scholarship Winners First Congregational Church is pleased to announce this year’s Pumpkin Patch Scholarship winners. Brianna Feldman is a Saugus resident who graduated from Saugus High School this past June. Brianna will study science at Northeastern University in the fall. Vanessa Murati, who is also a Saugus resident, graduated from Pioneer Charter School in June. Vanessa will study science at Boston University. We wish both young women much success. Our pumpkins arrive Saturday, September 20, at 9:00 a.m. Please come down to help unload the truck. Help plan the Second Annual Saugus Cultural Festival Join the Saugus Cultural Festival Subcommittee to help organize the 2nd Annual Saugus Cultural Festival! The Saugus Cultural Council is looking for Saugus resident volunteers to serve on a Subcommittee to help plan and organize the 2026 Saugus Cultural Festival, which is happening on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Saugus Middle High School! Help out with: · Coordinate diverse entertainers, food vendors and miscellaneous activities · Work with Saugus 411 Committee on community/information tables for community groups & local businesses/nonprofits · Support in social media, print and other digital marketing · Support in crowdsourcing for grants and festival sponat Saugus Iron Works The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site has begun its “visitors’ services,” marking the opening of restrooms and the museum. This is the expected schedule of tours for the summer: Wednesday– Sunday at 11 a.m., house tours, 1/2 hour; Wednesday– Sunday at 2 p.m., industrial site tours, which will include waterwheel demonstrations when staffing permits. On Fridays and Saturdays only, there will also be a 10 a.m. waterwheel demonstration. Visitors’ services will end on Oct. 31. Library events · Henna For Teens: Get a free Henna Design tattoo from a professional Henna artist; July 21 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room. Registration required; fifth grade and up. · Level Up at your library: Now through Aug. 20, submit what you read this summer and you may win an Amazon gift card. Enter to win by going to our website and filling out the book review form; grades 7-12. ·Adult Summer Reading Contest at the library: June 18-August 20; adults ages 18 and up can participate in our Adult Summer Reading Contest for the chance to win a gift card to a local restaurant! Fill out an online (www.sauguspubliclibrary.org) book review form for every book you read over the summer, and you will be entered to win! THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17
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