THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 21, 2026 Page 7 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 6 cast.net. Or feel free to post your announcement on “The Sounds of Saugus” column on our Advocate Newspapers Facebook Page. Early In-Person voting starts tomorrow For those civic-minded Saugonians who want to get it over with, In-Person Early Voting for the Sept. 1 State Primary Election will begin tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 22) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library at 295 Central St. Voters should enter through the Taylor Street Entrance. This is also the last day to register to vote in the election. In-Person Early Voting will be held for five additional days next week, as follows: • Monday, August 24, 2026 – 8:30 a.m.to 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – 8:15 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. • Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – 8:15 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. • Thursday, August 27, 2026 – 8:15 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. • Friday, August 28, 2026 – 8:15 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. In addition, every registered voter has the option to vote by mail if they want. All registered voters in the state should have received a “Vote by Mail Application” with a postage-free postcard to mail to a Town or City Clerk’s Office. The deadline to mail back the application to receive a mail-in ballot is 5 p.m. next Tuesday (Aug. 25). To receive a primary ballot, the voter must select Democratic or Republican on the postcard. Voting by mail-in ballot in a primary will not enroll you in a political party. For more information about your voting options for the Sept. 1 State Primary Election, please call 781231-4101 or 781-231-4102. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, August 21) from 9:3011 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office (781-2332663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. Summer Reading Program ends today By all accounts, it’s been another fun and successful year for the Saugus Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. And everybody who participated was a winner – because they honed their reading skills while also earning prizes, according to Amy Melton, Head of Children’s Services at the library. The last day to pick up prizes is today (Friday, August 21), she said. “So keep reading, keep earning prizes, and keep your reading adventure going! We’re grateful to the New Friends of the Saugus Library and the Saugus Library Foundation for their generous support of this year’s program,” Amy said. This week’s “Shout Outs” At this week’s (Tuesday, Aug. 18) Board of Selectmen’s meeting, the board’s chair, Debra Panetta, offered a special “Shout Out” – for the benefit of Saugus TV viewers as well as Saugus Advocate readers – to the board’s clerk, Meredith Casagrande, for the preparation that went into the seven public hearings that were held: “Meredith worked super hard to get all of these hearings in order and make sure that everything was in proper order and proper format. And I know that she literally jumped through hoops to get everything for us tonight so nothing had to be continued. So, thank you Meredith, for going over and above. We appreciate it.” Selectman Michael Serino quipped, good naturedly: “Thanks Meredith. Don’t fall when you jump through that hoop.” Saugus Council on Aging Director Laurie Davis publicly thanked the selectmen in a recent letter for accepting two new vehicles for the Saugus Council on Aging to support the transportation needs of the town’s senior residents: “The first vehicle is a 2026 Ford Transit 11-passenger van, which will be used to transport seniors safely to and from the Saugus Senior Center, as well as provide transportation for grocery shopping and other Council on Aging programs and activities. This vehicle will help us continue to provide reliable, accessible transportation while meeting the growing needs of our senior population. “The second vehicle is a 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid, which will be used primarily to transport seniors to and from medical appointments. As you know, access to dependable transportation is essential for many older adults to attend medical visits, receive treatments and maintain their health and independence.” A special “Shout Out” from The Saugus Advocate editor to Saugonian Millie Doucette, who celebrated her 101st birthday today (Friday, Aug. 21). In an interview last year for “The Advocate Asks,” Millie shared some advice on how THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 8 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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