THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, August 9, 2019 Page 15 SOUNDS | from page 14 and book ASAP. For more details, check with Dennis Gould at (617) 267-4847. Nomination Papers information For Saugus residents who are considering a run at public office in the town elections, nomination papers are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office at Town Hall. Word has it that there could be a few openings up for grabs on both the School Committee and the Board of Selectmen. Several of the incumbents on these two local elected bodies may not be running for reelection in the November town elections, according to several reports. If you have ever considered helping out your community in an elected or appointed role, go get it! Here are some important dates: Sept. 10 at 5 p.m.: the last day for incumbent Town Meeting members wishing to become a candidate for reelection to submit written notice to the town clerk. Sept. 13 at 5 p.m.: last day to obtain nomination papers. Sept. 17 at 5 p.m.: last day for candidates to submit nomination papers. Fifty certified signatures of registered voters are required for the Board of Selectmen, School Committee and the Housing Authority. Ten certified signatures of registered voters are required for Town Meeting members. These signatures must be of registered voters in the candidate’s precinct. Saugus over coffee, anyone? Back during several stints covering politics in Lawrence, I would organize neighborhood groups into several coffee klatches where the residents would talk about major issues in their respective parts of the city. These were very popular sessions, as they would empower city voters to discuss issues on their mind and their wish lists of projects they liked to see discussed on the campaign trail. These were so successful the citizens essentially set voter agendas for City Council, School Committee and sometimes mayoral races. Do you as a Saugus resident have issues that you would like to see public officials tackle in your neighborhood in town? Would you feel comfortable sitting down with a reporter over coffee focusing on what you would like to see done town-wide or in a specific neighborhood? Get some of your friends together, and let’s have some coffee as you articulate what you think should be an issue tackled by town or school officials. A call for Rumney Marsh art If you want to learn a little more about the Rumney Marsh and be creative, check this one out. Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is pleased to announce a call for art for its second annual Rumney Marsh art exhibition, to be held at the Marleah Elizabeth Graves (MEG) Center at 54-58 Essex St. in Saugus, Mass., on September 20 and September 21. Titled Rumney Marsh Through the Seasons, the exhibit will feature art in any medium inspired by the beauty and fragility of the Rumney Marsh Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). DATES: ACEC: Rumney Marsh will run from September 20 through September 21, with gallery hours from 6:30–8:30 each evening. The opening reception on September 20 will include a presentation on the plants of Rumney Marsh by Laura D. Eisener and voting for award winners by attendees. The closing reception on September 21 will include the announcement of winners and presentation of prizes and, at 8:30, the pickup of all artwork. Prizes will include gift cards awarded by SAVE to first- and second-place winners in both the adult and high school divisions, as well as art materials awards provided by our local Artist & Craftsman Supply awarded to third-place winners in both divisions. SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS: Rumney Marsh must be the focus of the art. Each artist must be at least of high school age and may show only one piece of art. Any three-dimensional works must be self-supporting and no larger than 1.5ʹ x 1.5ʹ x 1.5ʹ. Works on stretched canvas will be accepted with eye hooks and wire and need not be framed but must be no larger than 30” x 30”. All other works must be framed and ready to hang (with eye hooks and wire) and no larger than 30” x 30” framed. There are no entry fees and you do not need to be a resident of Saugus. Art drop off will be on Thursday, September 19 from 5:30-8:30. Pickup will be on Saturday, September 21 at 8:30 p.m., at the end of the reception. At the time of drop off, each participating artist must fill out an information form (with artist name, price, title of the piece, medium and contact information). In addition artists must sign a release form acknowledging that while every effort will be made to protect artworks there will be no insurance coverage in event of damage or theft and that neither SAVE nor MEG will be held liable for any damages or theft. Saugus SAVE board members and their family members may exhibit but will be ineligible for any prizes. Finally, any sales must be handled by individual artists after the close of the exhibit. Please join us in celebrating our precious estuarine and salt marsh ecosystem Rumney Marsh! We look forward to seeing your art and to meeting all nature and art lovers at the exhibit and reception. For questions, please contact Kelly Slater at 781-231-6864. Thank you to our community partners, the MEG Center and our local Artist & Craftsman Supply. Saugus Iron Works open for 2019 season The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is open. The Visitor Center, Museum and restrooms have open hours Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guided tours, programs, special events and Junior Ranger Programs will be available throughout the season until Oct. 31. “Due to impacts from the federal government shutdown resulting in hiring delays, we will be open Wednesday-Sunday instead of the usual seven-day operation,” Chief of Visitor Experience and Community Engagement Susan Russo said. “The grounds, however, are typically open to visitors seven days a week to birdwatch, picnic and enjoy the great outdoors! Remember to Carry In, Carry Out.” Visit Saugus Iron Works and “Broadhearth,” the Eastern National Park Store at 244 Central Street in Saugus, Mass., or call 781233-0050. For the most up-to-date information, visit the website https://www.nps.gov/sair or “like” the Iron Works on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SaugusIronNPS. Of veterans’ concerns The Saugus Veterans Council says you should mark your calendar for MIA/POW Day, which will be observed on Friday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. in Veterans Park at the intersection of Winter and Central Streets. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the library. All are welcome to attend this annual ceremony honoring our POW/MIA. CHaRM Recycling Drop-Off site open tomorrow The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) is open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 pm. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. TheSOUNDS | SEE PAGE 16 - Live Performances | Dozens of Food Vendors Activities for the Entire Family | Beer Garden Vietnamese Kids Pageant Coordinator: Anh Le: (857)869-2525 SOUTH PARK 240 North St Randolph MA FRI AUG 16 4 PM-10 PM SAT AUG 17 12 PM-10 PM SUN AUG 18 12 PM-9:30 PM www.MidAutumnLanternFestival.com Phone: 617-297-7392 BUY TICKETS NOW: $5.00 on our website/event page $7.00 at the door (Includes free raffle entry. Refer to website for details) Vendor & Sponsor Coordinator Khang Nguyen: 781-707-6397 Lynn Nguyen: 617-461-6351 Volunteer Coordinator Nghi Van: 857-241-0264
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