Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark E. Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. Back to School Best wishes to the students, staff and teachers of Saugus Public Schools as the new school year begins next Wednesday (Sept. 8). And best wishes to all the other school-age children in Saugus who are headed to other schools in the area. And good luck to all of those Saugonians who are headed off to college or have already begun their school years. For Saugus Public Schools, the year begins with great expectations as new Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon begins her five-year plan. She has set the bar high for academic achievement with a goal for the Saugus Middle-High School reaching the top 10 percent of state high schools as measured by both math and reading on MCAS in the 10th grade. Those are lofty goals, given that Saugus is starting out as being in the bottom 10 percent. The town’s school system is blessed with having the new school and extensive renovations done to its other two buildings – at the Veterans Early Learning Center and the Belmonte STEAM Academy. And student athletes have a lot to look forward to: competing in a brandnew athletic complex that recently opened. There seems to be a great spirit growing in a school system that has recently been one of the state’s lowest performing in the high school and middle school grades. Enjoy the Labor Day weekend with family and friends. Best wishes to all for a rewarding academic year that gets underway next week. Pig Out on reading: library announces a special story time The Saugus Public Library is pleased to welcome Farmer Minor and Daisy the potbellied pig for a very special story time: “Pig Out on Reading.” This family fun event will be held on Friday, September 17 at 10:30 a.m. outdoors at the Saugus Iron Works. Farmer Minor will tell the children stories about life with Daisy and read her some favorite books. This program is recommended for children ages one to six. No registration is required. Farmer Minor’s program was created to help kids develop a love of reading. Farmer Minor and Daisy (and two pugs!) have presented their program to children in 49 states. They have been featured in newspapers and TV across the country. This program was made possible through the generosity of the Saugus Cultural Council and the cooperation of the National Park Service at the Saugus Iron Works Historic Site. For more information, visit the library’s website or contact Amy Melton, Head of Children’s Services, at melton@noblenet.org. A one-day trash/recycling delay The Town of Saugus announced that the trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay from Tuesday, Sept. 7 through Saturday, Sept. 11, due to the observance of Labor Day. There will be no collection on Monday (Sept. 6), due to the holiday. Services will resume on a one-day delay from Tuesday through Saturday. Residents whose collection day falls on Monday will be collected from on Tuesday. Collection will continue to run on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. The compost site will be open normal hours tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 4). The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Legion Hall News Here’s some good news for people who enjoy those Friday morning breakfasts at the Saugus American Legion Cpl Scott J. Procopio Post 210. Debra Dion Faust, Building Manager of American Legion Post 210, shared this information with us: Legion Hall, located at 44 Taylor Street, will resume its Friday breakfasts starting next Friday, Sept. 10 and will continue through the last Friday in May of 2022. The buffet breakfast is served at 8:00 a.m. for a donation of $7. The American Legion post will hold its first monthly dinner at 6 p.m., with a meeting to follow on Tuesday, September 7. tional Leadership at Columbia University. She believes in “working as a team effort building bridges and common paths. “She has been quoted saying many positive statements that give glimpses into who she is and what type of cooperative collaborative Leadership principles she follows and implements. She has said she hopes to bring a calm purpose and joyous atmosphere to the school committee. “‘We are going to the Moon,’ she declared at a recent School Committee meeting, noting that a major goal is to bring the Saugus Middle School/High School from the bottom 10 percent to the top 10 percent of state high schools as measured by both math and reading on MCAS in the 10th grade by June of 2027. With attitudes such as these she has capabilities to move mountains! “Congratulations Erin On your new position! Keep on shining your light brightly! “Yours Truly, GUESS WHO GOT SKETCHED! In this week’s edition, we continue our weekly feature where a local artist sketches people, places and things in Saugus. Got an idea who was sketched this week? If you do, please email me at mvoge@comcast.net or leave a phone message at 978-683-7773. Anyone who correctly identifies the Saugonian who was sketched between now and Tuesday at noon qualifies to have their name put in a green Boston Red Sox hat with a chance to be selected as the winner of a $10 gift certificate, compliments of Dunkin’ at the 1204 Broadway Saugus location on Route 1 North. But you have to enter to win! Look for the winner and identification in next week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” Please leave your mailing address in case you are a winner. (Courtesy illustration to The Saugus Advocate by a Saugonian who goes by the name of “The Sketch Artist”) Saugus Historical Society news On Wednesday, Sept. 8, the Saugus Historical Society will hold its first in-person general meeting since March of 2020, at 7 p.m. at the newly renovated 30 Main St. There will be a tour and a brief presentation about the history of 30 Main St. and some interesting people connected with it, and a brief history of the Saugus Historical Society. The society’s president, Laura Eisener, emailed us the following note: “We may need to limit the number of people in attendance, as this first public glimpse of the inside of the enlarged building could draw a crowd! The program will be filmed by SCTV and available for viewing later in the month. Members and their guests are invited to attend. Non-members please call president Laura Eisener 781-231-5988 and let her know of your wish to attend – walk-ins will be admitted if there is space.” September 11, Founders Day: SCTV will hold an open house of their new addition on Founders Day from 112. Due to previous commitments by board members, the historical society will not have a table on Town Hall lawn nor have our section of the house open to the public on that day. New members are needed for the Saugus Historical Society Board of Directors. There are two openings, one for a secretary and one for a regular board member. The board generally meets on the first Wednesday of each month except in summer. Due to COVID, the Board is primarily communicating via email at this time. Anyone who has questions, suggestions or an interest in being on the Saugus Historical Society board, please call President Laura Eisener at her home phone: 781-231-5988. We have a winner! Congratulations to Frances V. Palczynski for getting drawn from the green Boston Red Sox hat as the winner in the Aug. 13 “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest. Here’s the answer, offered by the person who goes by the name of The Sketch Artist: “The answer to the sketch is Erin McMahon “She is the district’s new Superintendent for Saugus; she replaced Dr. David DeRuosi. Jr. Erin is the first woman to lead the Schools in this position. “She has taught at the Graduate level Business Educa“The Sketch Artist” A Candlelight Vigil for COVID-19 remembrance Board of Selectmen Vice-Chair Corinne Riley reminded 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 said. “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 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 and 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 spokesperson for the state Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), gave us the latest listing for September at Breakheart Reservation. Here’s what’s happening. How about some Qi Gong and Tai Chi with State Rep. Donald Wong tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 4) from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.? Join Rep. Wong for a relaxing Tai Chi class at the Breakheart Visitor Center! This free class is co-sponsored by DCR, the Friends of Breakheart, Cervizzi’s Martial Arts, the Asian American Cultural Center/Qi Farm and Win Waste Innovations. Donations are welcome. Best suited for adults and kids eight and older. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Bring water, sunscreen and insect repellent. All programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels outdoor programs. Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request. Breakheart Reservation is located at 177 Forest St. in Saugus. Parking is free. For more information call 781-233-0834 or visit the website – https://www.mass.gov/locations/ breakheart-reservation – or email brett.power@mass.gov. A call for candidates to serve Saugus At the moment, it doesn’t look like there is much inTHE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS | SEE PAGE 11
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