Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 24, 2026 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus With the Board of Selectmen signing the State Primary Election Warrant last week, Town Clerk Ellen Schena and her staff have about fi ve weeks to complete preparation for the upcoming Sept. 1 primary election. A major order of business is signing up enough election workers – both paid and volunteers. Every two years, there is a state election which involves a September primary. With school not being in session yet, it becomes more challenging for the Town Clerk to recruit civic-minded Saugus High School juniors and seniors. So a flyer began circulating this week headlined “CALLING ALL SAUGUS HIGH JUNIORS AND SENIORS,” with the hopes of attracting civic-minded teens who want to help the elections run smoothly this fall: the State Primary (Sept. 1) and 96TH ANNUAL Grande Festa in Honor of San Rocco August 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2026 Feast hours: Friday 6-11pm; Saturday 6-11pm; Sunday 1-9pm Pearl and Thacher Streets. Parking Info: Parking around the streets of the Feast. Free residential parking. Located on T Route: Malden Center - Orange Line Renee & the Renegades: Renee Leavitt and her band played a concert at the Saugus Iron Works on July 15. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) the Nov. 3 State General Election. “Come work for Community Services to fulfi ll your high school hours OR you can be a Paid $$$$$$ Election Worker,” the fl yer stated. For those Saugus juniors and seniors who are interested in being paid or volunteer election workers, here are the particulars: • 16 years old can work parttime shifts (6 to 8 hours) • 17 & 18 year olds can work full shifts (8 to 12 hours) • The Town Clerk’s Offi ce can accommodate any hours for interested students. “Great to have on your College Wildfire Band Friday, August 7th 6:00 PM - Stands open 6:30 PM - Procession from the Italian American Citizens Club Pearl St 7-11 PM - Wildfire Performs Live Saturday, August 8th 6 PM - Stands Open 7-11 PM - Wildfire Band performs live WildFire is a 5-pc. band that packs the power of a 10-piece. The band covers everything from AC/DC and Journey to the likes of R & B greats, to the hip shaking sounds of Shakira and Lady GaGa. SeaBreeze w/ Steven Savio Back to the 80’s Band Sunday, August 9th 1:00 PM - Procession w/ Statue of St. Rocco 2-5 PM - ‘SeaBreeze’ w/ Steven Savio live 6-9 pm - ‘Back to the 80’s’ performs live Where were you in the eighties? Playing PAC-MAN? Watching General Hospital? Whatever your memories, BACK TO THE 80s BAND will bring them all flooding back with a smile-and a backbeat you won’t be able to resist. Malden Native & Entertainer Dave Russo Special Appearance BY Applications/Resumes,” the fl yer noted. Those who are interested should stop by Town Hall or contact the Town Clerk’s Offi ce to apply to work. Ask for Jacey Ruisi, Saugus Election Coordinator, at 781-231-4102 for more details. A second fl yer went out directed at adults who want to work the polls and earn some extra cash. The Town Clerk’s Offi ce is looking to fi ll specifi c shifts: all day, or 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. or swing shifts (accommodating hours). For those who are interested in applying for any of those paid positions, please contact the Town Clerk’s Offi ce at 781-231-4102 or 4013. Beer and Wine Garden, Raffle, Food, Games and Live Entertainment all weekend. Fun for everyone! www.SaintRoccosFeast.org Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, July 24), from 9:30-11 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 Offi ce (781-233-2663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc. org) for details. This week’s “Shout Outs” We received a “Shout Out” this week, from Coach Chris Tarantino, who runs the Saugus Sachems Track Camp: “This shout out is for all those involved in the successful Saugus Sachems Summer Track Camp, athletes coaches counselors parents and extended family. For their hard work, support and dedication which led to fi rst place showing at the program CLCF Summer Showdown down in Cranston, Rhode Island. Eighteen teams competed and yes this is our fi rst time fi nishing fi rst at that meet, this now being our fi fth year attending previously fi nishing second and third.” 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. Free Summer concerts series underway You know it’s truly summer in THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 9
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