THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 19, 2025 Page 15 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 13 Sept. 19) from 9:30-11 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 (781233-2663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. Alcohol/Drug Recovery program Oct. 20 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee is sponsoring an Alcohol and Drug Recovery presentation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday, October 20, at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus). This will be an hour-long presentation conducted by Sober Shuttle, Inc. explaining the benefits offered to recovering individuals. This is a free event, and people who are interested are welcome to attend. If you or someone you know would like to know more about these services, you should not miss this informative event. Services provided are cost-free transportation into treatment, recovery coach services, placement assistance, food assistance, clothing assistance, community engagement and much more. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Saugus Senior Center at 781-231-3178 to attend. Walkins are also welcome. 2026 Local Cultural Council grant cycle now open The Saugus Cultural Council has received an allocation of $15,500 from the state to fund ed Saugus Schools,” she said. “She studied Graphic Arts and has built a long and successful career as an advertising representative and supporting journalism throughout her career, working for more than 35 years with various local newspapers.” Bogdan noted that Prag — a longtime member of SAVE and a member of the Saugus Tree Committee for more than 20 years (which she currently chairs) — “is deeply committed to her community and the environment.” “She works hard to preserve and enhance the town’s green spaces. She is also a proud member of the Saugus Garden Flu Clinics for the fall The Board of Health announced several upcoming Flu Clinics: Sept. 19 and 26 at the FOUNDERS DAY | FROM PAGE 3 Club,” Bogdan said. “In her spare time, she enjoys walking the trails in the North Shore area, especially at Breakheart Reservation, gardening in her back yard, tending to the tree farm, painting landscapes, kayaking, beachcombing and spending time on Cape Cod, her favorite getaway.” Prag said that the legacy of SAVE — which her mom was a part of from the beginning — continues in far-reaching projects for the town’s betterment. “At SAVE, we’re still rolling up our sleeves — organizing cleanups, preaching about recycling and the importance of conservation now and for our A TRIBUTE TO JOAN FOWLER: The Board of Selectmen at Tuesday’s meeting presented a citation to Joan Fowler, who was a member of the town’s Conservation Commission for 22 years, in addition to 10 years on the Saugus Town Meeting. “You truly exemplify what it is to give back to the community,” said Selectman Jeff Cicolini. “Truly remarkable.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) enriching and diverse cultural activities, events and school field trips for Saugus and neighboring communities, according to Tori Darnell, co-chair of the Saugus Cultural Council. Grant applications are welcomed between September 2 and October 16. The Saugus Cultural Council will be available at the Saugus Public Library on September 23 at 6 p.m. to provide live support. This support is for those interested in discussing a project idea and receiving technical support to submit a grant application. For more information, please email saugusculturalcouncil@ gmail.com. Saugus Senior Center and Oct. 2 in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium. Flu and Covid-19 Boosters will be available. The clinics are open to the public, with times to be determined. Newspapers at the library Thanks to a donation from a patron, The New York Times is now available at the Library, according to Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault. “You can also stop by and read the Saugus Advocate, Lynn Item, Boston Herald, and the Boston Globe as well!” Thibeault said. Saugus Youth Cross Country 2025 Grades 1-5 and 6-8 not running for a school team can run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Belmonte; future; we host swap tables at Breakheart’s Annual Fall Festival to give gently used items a new home,” Prag said. “We present owl and raptor shows for families at Breakheart’s Fall Fest and also at the Saugus Public library. We host educational programs and do whatever we can to keep trash out of the waste stream — for the beauty and health of Saugus,” she said. “I’m extremely proud to be part of the Saugus Tree Committee, which grew out of SAVE. We just celebrated our 27th year as a Tree City Community. Together, we’ve planted, watered, weeded, mulched and donated hundreds of trees in loSaturdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Breakheart Reservation. The training distances are 1st to 3rd, .7 miles; 4th and 5th, 1.2 miles; 6th-8th, 1.9 miles. Practice races are Saturdays (to be determined) at Frey Park in Lynn at 285 Walnut St. Saturday, Oct. 25: Fun Run practice at Breakheart. Athletes are encouraged to wear a costume. Saturday, Nov. 1: 16th Annual Massachusetts State Middle School Cross Country Championship at Willard Field in Devens (more information to be announced). Tuesday, Nov. 11: 11th Annual Massachusetts Elementary School Cross Country Championship, 8:30 a.m. arrival – 9:30 a.m. start; Lynn Gannon Golf Course, 60 Great Woods Rd.; lunch at Prince Pizzeria following the meet. Ending Thursday, Nov. 13: Wrap-up Session at Belmonte. Cost: $150 for first year, $75 returning from Cross Country 2024. If you have any questions, need further information or want to register, please contact Coach T at 781-854-6778 or Christophertarantino24@gmail. com. Visitor Services at Saugus Iron Works The park grounds at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site are open now through Oct. 31, 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Restrooms are open Wednesday through Sunday; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through cations across town — at Town Hall, at the library, ball fields, soccer fields and even a special Memorial Elm at the Iron Works to commemorate Saugus’ 200th anniversary,” she said. “For many years, we’ve held an Arbor Day poster contest for 5th graders, where the winners have a tree planted in their honor at their school. Of course, none of this is done alone. It takes a forest of people to make our town greener and better. I am so thankful for all the wonderful old and new friends I have made through Volunteering.” State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) and state Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) presented Prag and Decareau Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum and industrial site buildings are open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A return of the Halloween Pet Parade on Oct. 19 The Friends of Breakheart are gearing up for their Third Annual Halloween Pet Parade, which is set for Sunday, Oct. 19. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at the Christopher P. Dunne Memorial Visitor Center (177 Forest St. in Saugus). A $10 donation is required to enter your pet. The Friends will use the proceeds for park activities and future events. Cash or check. No Venmo. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Best Silly Pet Trick and Best Personality. Raffle prizes are open to all who donate. For more information, please call Joyce at 781-233-1855, extension 1019, or Lisa Mirasola at 781-808-7817. 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They also received a citation signed by the Saugus Board of Selectmen. “Nancy Prag has worked tirelessly for this town for decades, whether it be on SAVE, the Tree Committee or the Garden Club,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta said. “She’s just a phenomenal human being,” she said. State Rep. Donald Wong said Decareau “has been so much for this community, I can’t say enough.”
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