SENIOR FEMALE ATHLETES | FROM PAGE 16 brought energy and skill as a wing midfielder, helping power the Sachems’ offense and transition play. Ashley Rezendes and Tori Carter were also strong contributing seniors. In total, Saugus had five all-conference or all-star selections, finishing second in the NEC behind only Masconomet. “Having strong athletic and competitive athletes have helped make the athletic program excel,” Saugus girls soccer coach April Martinez said of her seniors. “They have set a standard for the younger generation…” Basketball: steady playoff presence On the hardwood, the Sachems were the model of THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 15, 2025 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 15 consistency. Over the past four years, they compiled double-digit wins each season and Northeastern Conference championships, highlighted by playoff victories in 2024 and 2025. This past winter, Saugus went 13-7, notching a 59-25 tournament win over Auburn before bowing out to East Bridgewater in the Round of 32. Deleidi, who also starred in soccer and softball, called beating Division 1 Chelmsford during the regular season one of her favorite basketball memories — especially after losing to them earlier in the year. Madison Botta and Ella Castle were huge parts of the basketball team’s success. A tournament win over North High in 2024 represented SENIOR FEMALE ATHLETES | SEE PAGE 21 BANDS OF SUMMER | FROM PAGE 6 was another very popular song. Fleetwood Mac’s songs included “Dreams (Thunder Always Happens When It’s Rainin’) and “Landslide.” A pair of songs by Jimmy Buffet, “Margaritaville” and “It’s Another Tequila Sunrise,” put everyone in a relaxed mood. Concertgoers were also treated to a small art exhibit by the Cultural Council, who had some paintings up on a moveable display board and a table with information about grant applications and their next festival, having held a very successful event at the Middle High School earlier this year. The paintings displayed were by several different local artists and included two recognizable scenes of the Saugus River with lobster boats. The council can be reached at saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com. Upcoming nearby concerts for “The Duo” include the American Legion Post 331 at 11 Pond St. in Beverly on August 30 from 6 :30-8:30 and The Loft at 1140 Osgood St. in North Andover on September 12 and October 31 from 7-10. This marks the fourth consecutive summer that the Saugus Public Library and the National Park Service have been collaborating on a local outdoor event that seems to get more popular every year. The concert series celebrates local musical talents in Essex County and creates opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with the park during evening hours. Shows begin at 6 p.m. each Wednesday evening in July and August. People can bring blankets and chairs, snacks, etc. The events take place on the stage behind the museum building, and spectators can settle down on the upper lawn. It is suitable for all ages. Restrooms are available until nearly 8 p.m. when the concerts conclude. If weather looks bad for any particular Wednesday, concertgoers are urged to check the library website (www.sauguspubliclibrary.org), which will update for cancellations on that day. Gloucester’s own John Jerome with his bandmates, The Implications – who offer a great blend of rock and country – were scheduled to perform this week (Wednesday, Aug. 13). Here is the rest of the schedule for the summer: • August 20: Jon Waterman (a journey through the roots of American popular music). • August 27: Jump Street (Classic Rock, Motown, Jazz and Funk) ed or not accepted at the C.H.a.R.M. Center, in addition to guidelines for how to prepare different items for disposal at the facility. The C.H.a.R.M. Center will remain open on Wednesdays and Saturdays through the season until the winter. Please contact Solid Waste/ Recycling Coordinator Scott A. Brazis at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Saugus High Class of 1980 Attention, Saugus High Class of 1980. Mark your calendars for Nov. 29 (Saturday after Thanksgiving) and reach out to your friends that you’d like to see at the 45th Class Reunion for 1980 graduates and friends. The reunion will be held that day from 1 to 6 p.m. inside the Saugus Elks. Invite Saugus High friends from other classes that you may want to be at our 1980 Class Reunion. Our last Saugus Class BBQ event a couPage 17 ple of years ago had three sisters from three different classes attend and they had a blast – so many loved seeing them and appreciated them being there. So many old friends reconnecting after decades; friends from overseas and across the country came; Saugus Classmates that left in Jr. High and that went to other High Schools came. How special it was for so many people to see each other after over 40 years. Reach out to your friends who are not on Facebook to give them some early notice in case they may want to attend and need to make travel plans. Some of our Classmates have kept in touch with some of our High School teachers, and they attended our last two Saugus High Reunion events – we hope they’ll join us again. Feel free to reach out to any of your favorite teachers that you may want there – I’m sure they would love to hear from you. More information is forthcoming. Any questions, ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION Residential Property 15 Shore Road Saugus, Massachusetts RTN 3-37027 A release of oil and/or hazardous materials has occurred at this location, which is a disposal site as defined by M.G.L. c. 21E, § 2 and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, 310 CMR 40.0000. On August 4, 2025, Tiffany S. O’Brien, Trustee of the James Francis Hayes Revocable Trust, recorded with the Southern Essex Registry of Deeds a Notice of Activity and Use Limitation on the disposal site, pursuant to 310 CMR 40.1070 through 40.1080. The Notice of Activity and Use Limitation will limit the following site activities and uses on the above property: (i) Alteration or removal of the SSDS unless it is conducted in accordance with an LSP who renders an Opinion which states that such activity is consistent with maintaining a condition of No Significant Risk; (ii) Alteration of the floor of the basement or garage that creates a pathway for soil gas to enter the residence unless it is conducted in accordance with an LSP who renders an Opinion which states that such activity is consistent with maintaining a condition of No Significant Risk. Any person interested in obtaining additional information about the Notice of Activity and Use Limitation may contact Tiffany S. O’Brien, Trustee of the James Francis Hayes Revocable Trust, 10 Memorial Drive in Tewksbury, Massachusetts 01876, 617-448-3704. The Notice of Activity and Use Limitation and the disposal site file can be reviewed at MassDEP, Northeast Regional Office, 150 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01807, 978-694-3200. August 15, 2025 please feel free to reach out to Andrea or Pete: Andrea Saunders (1980 Class President) can be reached at paulgreens@aol. com or 978-482-5787. Pete Nicolo can be reached PSNicolo2533@comcast.net or 978-815-8234. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releases, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is 6 p.m. on Tuesday. If you have a story idea, an article or a photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a message at 978-6837773. Or send your press release to me in the mail at PO Box 485, North Andover, MA 01845. Let us become your hometown newspaper. The Saugus Advocate is available in the Saugus Public Library, the Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Town Hall, local convenience stores and restaurants throughout town.
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