Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 21, 2026 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus September is such a busy month, I think I will need a secretary to keep track of all of those important dates that town residents might want to know about. Better yet, I will give our readers 10 days’ notice on the important ones I know about. • For starters, Tuesday, Sept. 1, is the day of the State Primary Election – which was the subject of our cover story last week. In next Friday’s newspaper, we’ll provide a preview of the important races and where people can vote in the town’s 10 precincts. • It ’s BACK TO SCHOOL time again for Saugus Public Schools, like most public school districts across the state. Except, Labor Day is a little later this year, while school will begin in September. The first 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. • Friday, Sept. 11, will mark the 25th anniversary of the COLORING BOOKS FOR A CAUSE: The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness program recently donated drug awareness coloring books to Prince Pizzeria for distribution to their youth guests. Prince is a proud supporter of the Elks Drug Awareness program. These informative coloring books offer fun along with educational information to help our children be aware of the problems that face our community. Pictured from left to right are Elks Drug Awareness Committee Chairperson Ron Visconti, Prince Pizzeria General Manager Erica Noone and Prince Pizzeria Owner Steven Castraberti. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City. It involved four hijacked airliners in coordinated attacks by the Islamic terrorist organization al-Qaeda. Two planes crashed into the Twin Towers, and another was flown into the Pentagon building, which houses the nation’s Department of Defense, in Arlington, Va. There was a passenger mutiny on the fourth jet, which crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pa., instead of its intended target – believed to be the U.S. Capitol or the White House. The Saugus Fire Department is expected to have its normal ceremony late morning on Sept. 11. Meanwhile, Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta and former Selectman Corinne Riley are coordinating a special 9-11 remembrance event at 6 p.m. in front of Saugus Town Hall. • On Saturday, Sept. 12, the 45th Annual Saugus Founder’s Day celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside Saugus Town Hall and continuing down Central Street and Taylor Street. It’s been called the town’s biggest fund-raising event for nonprofit agencies and various community groups. Founder’s Day will once again offer residents the opportunity to come together to show their Saugus pride while they stroll past more than 100 booths set up for the celebration. There will be food, craft and informational booths set up. There will be various entertainment performances involving music, theatre and dance groups. The highlight of this huge community social occasion will be the presentation of this year’s Saugus Persons of the Year 2026 recipients – a “Man of the Year” and a “Woman of the Year.” A list of the recipients dating back to 1989 will be read as part of the ceremony. A makeshift stage will be set up on the steps of Saugus Town Hall for living “Person of the Year” recipients to sit and welcome the two honorees they voted on for this year’s presentation. • On Monday, Sept. 14, there will be a vigil in front of Saugus Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. for Saugus to come together as a community to remember the lives the town has lost due to overdose and suicide. • Saugus Olympics Day at World Series Park in Saugus will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nancy Kerrigan, a former Olympics medalist, will take part in the opening ceremony and will be available to meet and greet those in attendance. Other former Olympics medalists, including athletes who competed in this year’s Winter Olympics, have been invited. Funds raised from the event will go to Challenger Baseball and Boys & Girls Club. A baseball tournament involving Challenger Baseball teams from the area will start at 9 a.m. At 11 a.m. the opening ceremony and parade of athletes will take place. If I missed any important September events, please email me at mvoge@comTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 7
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