THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 7, 2026 Page 7 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus Hope you are making the most of your summer in a safe, healthy and happy way. There are still three full weeks of summer vacation before Saugus kids head back to class for a new school year. That’s three weeks for parents and kids to shop for new clothes and school supplies. That’s three weeks to relax, to read a book or two for pleasure or do something fun. It’s an odd summer this year where kids will be going back to school in September instead of late August. The fi rst day of classes for students in grades 6 through 12 is Sept. 2. Classes begin for kids in grades 1 through 5 with half days on Sept. 2 and 3. Pre-K and Kindergarten begins on Sept. 3 with half days. Stay tuned. Election alert: Sept. 1 primary coming Town Clerk Ellen Schena and her staff have about three weeks and four days to complete preparation for the upcoming STARLIGHT CINEMA MOVIE NIGHT: A crowd estimated at about 100 got to enjoy watching an outdoor movie for free on Tuesday night (Aug. 4) as Saugus Television spearheaded a special treat, which they hope will be the fi rst of many similar events. Please read “The Sounds of Saugus” for the details. (Courtesy photo of SaugusTV) 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 that 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 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 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 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 THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 10
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