Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Christopher Roberson H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. Future of Kowloon As I’m sure many of you know, Kowloon recently made its way into the pages of The Wall Street Journal. The story itself focused on the potential closure of the Route 1 icon – something that has been a topic of discussion for a number of years. Although a closing timeline remains unclear, it seems like the Wong family is slowly headed in that direction. When the time comes, it will be a very dark day not only for Saugus but for the region as well. Since opening in August 1950, Kowloon has been the venue of numerous celebrity performances, including Jerry Seinfeld, Phyllis Diller, Dane Cook and Frankie Avalon. I’m not even from Massachusetts, yet I wholeheartedly agree that Kowloon is absolutely legendary and will never be forgotten. Sunday night entertainment In the meantime, Kowloon is still open and Jimmy Keys will be live on stage Sunday night (August 29) in the restaurant’s outdoor patio and entertainment venue (on Route 1 North in Saugus). The show is slated for 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $20 per person. Keys’ high-energy variety shows are laced with comedy, visual musical impressions and Broadway songs accompanied with Keys on the piano. Critics hail him: “An international entertainer who has opened for Willie Nelson, Tom Jones, Huey Lewis and Wynona Judd.” A Family Movie Night set for Monday (Aug. 30) features “Gridiron Gang.” Doors opens at 6:30 p.m., movie starts at dusk. Tickets are $25 per car or table – maximum six guests per table or car. For tickets call Kowloon at 781-233-0077. Monday is make-up day for Henry the Juggler The Saugus Public Library has rescheduled the appearance for Henry the Juggler (the Aug. 19 event was postponed due to rain) to Monday (Aug. 30) at 10 a.m. at the Saugus Iron Works. Henry the Juggler is a professional. He has been seen by tens of thousands up and down the East Coast – appearing at theaters, schools, libraries, festivals, scout troops and business districts. For over 30 years, he has been performing and teaching juggling. He studied physical comedy at California’s Dell’Arte School and continues to develop his act through classes in Tai-Chi, Feldenkraiz and Tango. He is an active member of the International Jugglers Association and the Hats Off Performers Guild. Henry is the producer of the annual New England Performers’ Retreat. For more details, contact Library Director Alan Thibeault at 781-231-4168 ext. 3122, A Candlelight Vigil for COVID-19 remembrance Board of Selectmen Vice-Chair Corinne Riley reminds us that the date has been set by the Town of Saugus, along with the Saugus Clergy, for “Remembering Those Who Passed and Those That Lifted us Up.” Plans continue for the Candlelight Vigil set for Sunday, Sept. 19 on the Town Hall lawn. “It will be a time to remember those who have passed, and also a celebration of Thanksgiving for those who we relied upon so heavily during one of the most susceptible times we have faced in recent history,” Riley says. “Since COVID-19 hit Saugus last Spring, we’ve lost so many not only from COVID, but from other causes as well. During the time of lockdown, social distancing guidelines affected how, if at all, we said goodbye to our family members and friends … More information will be forthcoming over the next few weeks regarding this town event. If you lost a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic and would like their name mentioned at the vigil, please send their names along to Saugusremembers@gmail.com and we will be sure to include them.” SaugusTV sets Open House date Founders Day will be extra special for the staff of SaugusTV. The town’s cable television organization gets to show off its brand-new studio with “an Open House,” set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11. Saugus residents, businesses and organizations are invited to check out SaugusTV’s new quarters at 30 Main St. – in the renovated Saugus Historical Society building. It’s a chance for everyone to come and see the new facility, meet and talk to the SaugusTV staff and other members who make regular use of the studio. Light refreshments will be served. What’s happening at Breakheart? Brett Power, a spokesman for the state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), gave us the latest listing for August at Breakheart Reservation. Here’s what’s happening: Family Fishing: Sunday, August 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Join our park interpreter for a drop-in fishing program! Learn how to fish, what fish live in our ponds and how to catch and release responsibly. Bait and a handful of rods will be provided. But feel free to bring your own gear and fish with us and share your tips! No fishing license is required for this program. Meet at the dock on Pearce Lake Beach. This program is free and open to the public. Bring water, use sunscreen/bug spray, dress in comfortable layers and wear sturdy, closed toe shoes. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels this program. Breakheart Reservation is located at 177 Forest St. in Saugus. Parking is free. Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request. For more information call 781-233-0834 or visit the website – https://www.mass.gov/locations/ breakheart-reservation – or email brett.power@ mass.gov. DCR, an agency of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, oversees 450,000 acres of parks and forests, beaches, bike trails, watersheds, dams and parkways. Led by Commissioner Jim Montgomery, DCR’s mission is to protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources. To learn more about DCR and its facilities and programs, please visit www.mass.gov/dcr. Town of Saugus Election Calendar for 2021 For Saugus residents who plan to run as candidates in the town’s fall elections, here are some important dates released by the Saugus Town Clerk’s Office: Sept. 7 at 5 p.m.: last day for incumbent Town Meeting Members wishing to become a candidate for reelection to submit written notice to the Town Clerk. Sept. 10 at 5 p.m.: last day to OBTAIN nomination papers. Sept. 14 at 5 p.m.: last day for candidates to SUBMIT nomination papers to the Board of Registrars (Town Clerk’s Office) for certification of signatures. Sept. 30 at 5 p.m.: last day to file objections or withdrawals. Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m.: Drawing of ballot positions (Town Hall Auditorium). Oct. 13 from 8:15 am-8 p.m.: last day to register to vote. Fifty certified signatures of registered voters are required for the Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Housing Authority. Ten certified signatures of registered voters are required for Town Meeting Members. Signatures must be of registered voters in the candidate’s precinct. Oct. 26: Office of Campaign Finance Reports are due on this Monday, the eighth day preceding the election. Nov. 2: Town Elections. A temporary relocation Saugus Town Clerk Ellen Schena says residents shouldn’t be alarmed if they can’t find anyone in her second floor office at Town Hall. Through August 31, the Town Clerk’s Office will be working out of the basement office of Inspectional Services while the current office is undergoing some remodeling. A “Shout-Out” to people behind the Rail Trail Al and Joyce Rodenhiser submitted these words of praise for people behind a remarkable project that will benefit many Saugus residents: “On Sunday (Aug. 15), five of us walked the newly-paved Rail Trail. It was a delight after all the heat to be in the shade, with our breeze, enjoying a walk with friends. So we would ‘Shout Out’ APPRECIATION to all who have worked on this project. We hope lots of good people make use of this to get some good exercise!” 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. A community garden update If you are young or old and feel like doing some real earthy community service, why not join the growing team that’s been assisting in the Community Garden that’s helping feed the hungry and needy people of Saugus? Contact The Rev. John Beach of St. John’s Episcopal Church to get the latest update on how the garden is doing and what you can do to help. Anyone who wants to help out Rev. John on this noble project can call him at 774-961-9881 or send him an email at revjbeach@gmail.com. We will keep you posted as the garden continues to grow. Remember folks, this is your garden. Be a part of it. Clarifying some veterans’ issues Jay Pinette, the Veterans Service Officer for the Town of Saugus, wanted to pass along a few words to clear up any confusion about how his office works. “Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) are not VA employees and do not have direct access to VA systems or information,” Jay wrote to us in a recent email. “Local VSOs are employees of their respective cities and towns. VSOs are generally able to assist veterans and eligible dependents with VA-related claims and benefits activities. “One of the primary duties of the VSOs is to administer a program for veterans and eligible dependents that is referred to as ‘Chapter 115’. Under Chapter 115 of Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. CH. 115), the Commonwealth provides a uniform program of financial assistance for low income veterans and their dependents. Qualified veterans and their dependents who meet the income and asset eligibility criteria may receive monthly financial benefits that are intended to assist the veteran with housing and living expenses. “If local Veterans wish to enroll in VA healthcare and/or obtain a VA ID card, representatives from the VA Bedford will be on-site at the Lynn VA Clinic THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 11 Dec. 2: Office of Campaign Finance Reports are due on the 30th day following the election. All candidates are expected to comply with the Town of Saugus Zoning Bylaws (Article 7, Section 7.3, Sub-Section 8) regarding political signs.
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