Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, September 4, 2020 SOUNDS | from page 10 Charlie Baker’s recommendations and orders, outdoor gatherings are limited to a maximum of 50 people. In addition, the state’s guidelines for social distancing recommend against residents from gathering in groups, according to the press release. “This was a difficult decision to make, however the safety of our Town comes first and foremost,” Nickolas said. “We will certainly miss seeing everyone enjoying this Saugus tradition, but we look forward to seeing you all at next year’s celebration.” Let’s hope so. But, in the meantime, brace yourself for another potential cancellation of an event that is number two on the list of Saugus’ signature events – the town’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Festivities. Unless there is a remarkable turnaround in the COVID-19 crisis later this fall, the town will be forced to scrap that dandy event, too. Holiday trash delay The Town of Saugus this week announced that the trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay from Tuesday, Sept. 8, through Saturday, Sept. 12, due to the observance of Labor Day. There will be no collection on Monday, Sept. 7, due to the holiday. Services will resume on a one-day delay from Tuesday, Sept. 8, through Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. Residents whose collection day falls on Monday will be collected 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 on Saturday, Sept. 5. 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. “Shout-Outs” for Tom and Tisha For this week, we have several more nominations from Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo: “I’d like to give a Congratulatory “Shout Out” to Tom Whittredge, School Committee Member and the Town’s newly-hired Building Maintenance, Facilities, and Grounds Manager. That’s a mouthful of a job title but I have no doubt that Tom can handle it!! Best of luck Tom!” Jeanie also gave high praise for East Saugus resident Tisha Borseti, the subject of an interview for “The Advocate Asks,” which was published on Aug. 21. Tisha called on fellow residents of East Saugus and town officials to collaborate on ridding that section of town of its awful litter problem. “She was spot on regarding the litter all over town, especially Cliftondale Square,” Jeanie wrote. She also added her own critique of the litter problem. “I clean up my yard and Jackson street daily; masks, gloves, beer cans, nip bottles, lottery tickets, the list is endless....I actually see the people throwing the stuff from their cars – they look right at me as they do it and laugh,” she said. Those are the kind of people who should be arrested and/or fined heavily for such blatant illegal activity. The sooner Saugus tackles this problem head-on, the better off for the town and for its residents. Jeanie was busy last week developing a few more shout-outs. “I met a very nice woman, Lorraine Wilton, while shopping at Pace’s and she recognized me mask and all! She said she reads all the ‘Shout Outs’ in The Advocate and thinks they are great! So, this ‘Shout Out’ goes to Lorraine, not only for her kind words to me but for the fact she was at Pace’s doing shopping for her neighbor. Such a kind thing to do Lorraine in these COVID times, am glad I met you!!” “This ‘Shout Out’ goes to the new game in Town: ‘Saugusopoly’. It’s Saugus’ version of the beloved Monopoly game. So, if you’ve ever wanted to own Main Street, Town Hall, or even World Series Park here’s your chance! “Me, I wouldn’t mind owning Kowloon’s and enjoying my Chinese food at my newly purchased Breakheart!!! This ‘Shout Out’ also includes a thank you to Town Meeting Member, Rick Smith, who gave me the ‘Saugusopoly’ game for my birthday – such a cool present! Thanks Rick!!” 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 the 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 photo. Nobody guessed who got sketched There were no winners in identifying the illustration for the “Guess Who Got Sketched” contest for the Aug. 21 Saugus Advocate. And the artist, who goes by the name of the “Sketch Artist,” requests that we not provide the answer, perhaps saving the sketch for a rainy day down the road. Perhaps, we might double the prize there, too. C’mon, dear readers: Take a chance and try to guess the subject of this week’s sketch, so we can hand out some of those $10 gift certificates that the Dunkin’ at the 1204 Broadway at Route 1 North Saugus location have been so kind to donate as prizes. Also, show some appreciation for “The Sketch Artist,” for trying to honor some of the great and caring citizens of Saugus. The Sketch Artist also offers this message about the mission of her recent project: “My Aim with sketching people is to be able to capture their light that shines forth in service and deeds. A star pulled out among the whirl of life, polishing their giftedness, before their brilliance slowly releases back into the sea of Saugonians. Only this time, we are more aware of each week’s twinkling pulsar who’s been sketched. It gives us a little hope. “Yours truly the sketch Artist” Getting close to future presidents Every four years when we go through a presidential election SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15
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