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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 11, 2023 Page 13 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 11 perintendent’s plan was derailed. But she still got paid. I think it’s high time that the School Committee vote to fire the superintendent or end her paid administrative leave so she can return to the job she was hired to do – providing she wants to resume that career challenge. It’s also time to release all of the details of the investigation. Whatever way it turns out, it’s going to cost the town more than it should have. And the superintendent – if she doesn’t get fired or is cleared and doesn’t want to stay – will be leaving Saugus with a big payout. But if she is cleared, she owes it to the students of Saugus Public Schools to stick around and persevere with her lofty plan for improving Saugus Public Schools. The Navy Band is coming! Peter A. Rossetti Jr. of the Friends of Breakheart announced this week that Breakheart Reservation will again be hosting the Navy Band – on Saturday, August 19, at 6 p.m. “Should be a good time, provided the weather holds. Blankets and mosquito spray are a good idea,” Rossetti said. The Navy Band has long been a summertime attraction at Breakheart. This year Rhode Island Sound will be playing the music. Here’s some preliminary information that the Friends provided on the band: “Rhode Island Sound is the most contemporary sounding group from Navy Band Northeast. This ensemble entertains audiences with music ranging from rhythm and blues to classic rock. Performing current popular music at high schools throughout New England, Rhode Island Sound also performs public concerts at a variety of venues. Their versatility and showmanship have always kept them in great demand since their inception in 1974.” Stay tuned for more details as they become available. “Shout Outs” to the petition drive people Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano offered a mega “Shout Out” for all of the folks who supported him in his successful petition drive to put a Charter Commission question on this fall’s town election ballot: “I’m thrilled to have the Charter Commission question on the ballot because I know how hard everyone worked to get it there. I can’t thank the volunteers enough. Donald Cicolini worked tirelessly, followed by Anne Kennedy, Corinne and Chris Riley, Donald Wong, Jen, Jason, Dante and Chris McGrane, Chris Tarrantino, Bob Catinazzo, Bob Divola, Gene Decareau, Tim Hogan, Diane Serino, Janice Jarosz, Stacy Tait, Leo Getz, Scott Cogliano, Cassandra Cogliano, Paige Giadone, Jim Alcott, Pat Darrigo, John Cocorocchio, John Beliveau, Mike Halley, Craig Smith, Garielle Lee, Jacklyn Hickman, Bob Camuso, Joe Vecchionne, Joe Silipigni, Sadie Dicenzo, Flex Fitness, Sizzle Tanning, Richdale, Entyre Esthetics, Guys Liquors, Lincoln Ave convenience, Goodfellas, Russos painting, Rossetti Insurance, Nelson Chang, Tom Traverse, Sons of Sicily, Rt 1 Grillhouse, Faucis nutrition, Tangles Hair Salon, George’s Barber Shop, Marcianos Barber Shop, Fuddruckers, Marao Burgers, Prince, Beat Connections, Paces, Stop and Shop, Dunkin Donuts, Kanes Donuts, Socs Ice cream, Iron Town Diner, all my friends at the Hammersmith, and of course Kowloon. A major team effort. “Gathering over 4,000 signatures is not an easy task in Saugus, but we did it, and I thank you all for supporting this initiative and a special thank you to our Town Clerk Ellen Schenna and her staff for putting up with me the past few weeks. I know how much work and stress I dumped on you and appreciate your efforts. If I missed someone, I apologize. But once again. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.” 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. Knights of Columbus Craft Fair and Flea Market The Saugus Knights of Columbus will hold its Outdoor Craft Fair and Flea Market on Saturday, August 19. Their last events were all sold out. Reserve your space now. A 12 x 12 space costs $30. Vendors must bring their own tables and chairs. Call Paul Giannetta for reservations or info – 978-239-1392. Food Pantry notes: The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Aug. 11) from 9:3011 a.m. “Saugus Over Coffee” On Monday (Aug. 14), we will be featuring the five Town Meeting members of Precinct 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Saugus Public Library. Precinct 8 residents interested in having a coffee while meeting some of their Town Members before the forum can show up at 6 p.m. Our invitations went out three weeks ago for those folks. And we hope that it will be a better turnout this time than the five Town Meeting members who were absent from our July 10 forum. The lack of Town Meeting members attending the last forum deprived the seven citizens who showed up an opportunity to get to meet the members who represent them at Town Meeting. And that also sends a bad message to the Precinct 7 residents who tuned into Saugus TV to watch the program. But with the town election season officially underway, I would think that our final three forums will be well-attended by Town Meeting members who plan on running for reelection. For those unfamiliar with the “Saugus Over Coffee” forums, they are cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library. The primary purpose is to give citizens in each of the town’s 10 precincts an opportunity to voice their concerns about top issues in their respective precincts. It also gives them an opportunity to meet their Town Meeting representatives and chat over a cup of coffee or tea. Town Meeting members will benefit by getting to know more about concerns in their precincts. Viewers of the forums videotaped by Saugus TV will also get to learn a little about the history or interesting things about the precinct being featured each month. One of my major hopes for the forums is that it spurs an interest in citizens to become potential candidates for Town Meeting in this fall’s town election. The public should keep in mind that there was a paucity of candidates for Town Meeting seats in the town elections back in 2021. In five of the 10 precincts, only five candidates ran for the five seats. That means half of the 50-member body was elected without competition. Stay tuned for more information as “Saugus Over Coffee” continues. Here is the remaining schedule: Precinct 8 – Aug. 14 Precinct 9 – Sept. 11 Precinct 10 – Oct. 23 Please check with The Saugus Advocate or library for any changes in dates. Residents can check the programming guide on the station’s website (www.saugustv.org) for dates and times. A video of the forum will also be available for viewing on the station’s vimeo page within a day or two after the event – www.vimeo.com/saugustelevision. 2023 Summer Concerts at the Saugus Iron Works, 244 Central St. The Saugus Public Library and the National Park Service are proud to bring another summer of music to the Saugus Iron Works. These free, weekly concerts are open to the public and begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays through August 30. The remaining 2023 lineup: August 16: Jumpstreet (Rock, R&B, Blues & Jazz). August 23: Headlands (Folk, Country, Americana Pop). August 30: Memorylaners (50s, 60s, 70s). Bring chairs or a blanket and a picnic! Enjoy a summer evening at the Iron Works with great music and friends! Founder’s Day Book Sale The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library are preparing for their September 9 Founders Day Book Sale in the Community Room. They are asking for donations of gently used adult hardcover and softcover adult fiction and children’s books. Please limit donations to only adult fiction and children’s books; they do not have storage space for adult nonfiction or media like music CDs and DVDs. And please... clean and newer books only. No tattered pages, odors, stains or battered/dirty covers! Books may be dropped off at the Library’s Main Circulation Desk during business hours. Please do not place donations in the outdoor book drops. What’s happening at the Saugus Public Library For schoolchildren looking for interesting projects and programs to participate in this fall, there’s plenty to do at the Saugus Public Library. There are some very good programs offered for grownups, too. Meet Eleanor Roosevelt at the library: On August 22 at the Saugus Public Library, you will have the chance to meet Eleanor Roosevelt as actress Sheryl Faye brings her to life in a one woman performance. Faye, a graduate of Emerson College, has appeared in movies (“Analyze That,” “The Perfect Storm”) and television shows (“Sex and the City,” “The Sopranos”). Since beginning to portray famous women – from Laura Ingalls Wilder to Queen Elizabeth II – Faye has received rave reviews. Please register to join us at the Saugus Public Library on Tuesday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m. to meet Eleanor Roosevelt, the First Lady of the World. Sheryl Faye Presents Tea with Eleanor Roosevelt on Tuesday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m. The event is free, but you must register at https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org Barbie Bash at the Iron Works: Calling all Barbies! Join us at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site on Tuesday, August 15, at 10:30 a.m. for a story and sparkly fun! Bring your favorite Barbie doll. Dress up encouraged! Wildlife Encounters: Join us at the Saugus Iron Works on Thursday, August 17, at 9:30 a.m. to meet and learn about wild animals in this educational wildlife program. Last year the animals included a Flemish giant hare, African millipede and even a wallaby! This program is for ages three-plus, with no registration required. Be sure to check the online calendar for any weather-related updates. Toe Jam Puppet Band! Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a performance by the Toe Jam Puppet Band! Join us at the Iron Works on Thursday, August 24, at 3:30 p.m. All ages welcome; no registration required. This program is funded in part by the Saugus Cultural Council. Be sure to check the online calendar for any weather-related updates. Storywalk: Check out a Storywalk – also on Thursday, August 24, at 3:30 p.m. – at the Iron Works. This event, which is led by Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE), will feature a backto-school story, “All Are Welcome,” by Alexandra Penfold. Snakes of New England: Snakes of New England – and the World! On Monday, August 28, at 10:30 a.m. at the Iron Works! Meet some amazing snakes presented by Rick Roth of Cape Ann Vernal Ponds. All outdoor events at the Iron Works are subject to THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17

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