Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, September 13, 2019 The school buildings of Saugus Historical Commission offers residents a chance to look back on the town’s education system (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued this week by the Saugus Historical Commission.) T ake a walk down memory lane with the Saugus Historical Commission and discover the fascinating story of the Saugus Public Schools. Beginning with one-room schools even before Saugus became a separate town, the presentation progresses through the proud history of each and every school in the town. Why is this important? As soon as 2021, there will only be three remaining schools in Saugus: a new Middle/High School complex, a primary grades elementary school at the Veterans Memorial School and an upper-grade elementary school at the Belmonte School. The remaining schools will either be demolished or repurposed. There are many adults living in Saugus today that attended these schools and have very fond memories of their childhood days. The Commission’s goal to preserve the longstanding history of our town will be highlighted through its educational institutions. A PowerPoint Presentation containing narration and pictures of school buildings and class pictures over the years will be featured as a part of this year’s Essex National Heritage Commission’s Trails and Sails Activities. It will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Hall Annex on 25R Main St. Parking will be available around back on Taylor Street and in the Roby School lot. CELEBRATING EDUCATION: This old photo of the Center School is included in a special program the Saugus Historical Commission will hold on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Hall Annex on 25R Main St. (Courtesy photo from the Saugus Historical Commission to The Saugus Advocate) YMCA of Metro North joins Welcoming America in celebrating new Americans T his Welcoming Week – taking place September 1322 – the YMCA of Metro North will join Welcoming America and hundreds of YMCAs and other organizations nationwide in hosting events to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities and bring together all residents in a spirit of unity. Welcoming Week activities are open to the public and include a sampling of food from around the world, a chance for community members to pinpoint their place of heritage on a map, free family nights, and cultural activities for youngsters to learn about different countries. “At the YMCA of Metro North, we believe that each city and town we serve is stronger when everyone in the community feels welcome and we can all work together for the common good,” said YMCA of Metro President/CEO North Kathleen Walsh. “Welcoming Week is an opportunity for neighbors – both immigrants and U.S.-born – to connect, find common ground and celebrate our shared values. We are proud to be a part of Welcoming Week, which is demonstrating that in places large and small, rural and urban, people of all backgrounds are coming together to create stronger communities.” During Welcoming Week, each of the YMCA of Metro North branches have unique activities planned to welcome in and celebrate the people in the communities they serve. Some highlights across the Association include a Taste of Diversity at the Lynn YMCA on September 18, a Back to School Festival Family Night at the Melrose Family YMCA on September 13, Family Open Gyms at the Saugus Family YMCA on September 15 and at the Gymnastics Center on September 19, as well as a Welcoming Week Kick Off celebration at the Torigian Family YMCA on September 13. During Welcoming Week from September 13-September 22 there will be a number of smaller events happening in each of the branches to celebrate diversity and welcome the community into the YMCA. “These events are part of a powerful and growing movement in our country and around the world, demonstrating that communities want to be welcoming,” said Welcoming America Executive Director Rachel Peric. “Welcoming Week is a reminder of the resilient and inclusive spirit of American communities. Thousands of local leaders nationwide are bringing their communities together to bridge divides and build stronger local economies where everyone belongs.”
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