THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 22, 2023 Page 19 The start of patriotic tradition A local DAr representative requested that bells be rung at Saugus Town Hall annually to celebrate Constitution Day (Editor’s Note: This letter was initially addressed to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. We are publishing it as a letter to the community at the request of the town and the DAR, to call for a public bell-ringing ceremony at Town Hall each year to celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution.) To residents of the Town of Saugus My name is Gail Cassarino and I am currently the Regent for the Parson Roby Chapter, Daughters of AmerTHE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 encouraged but not necessary. First time birders welcome! Best for adults and older children. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Rain cancels. Fridays: September 22 and October 6 and 13, ican Revolution located in Saugus. We resurrected the Chapter in 2020 after it had disbanded almost 60 years ago. The DAR’s mission is to promote Historical Preservation, Educational and Patriotic endeavors. Since reorganizing the chapter in Saugus, our members have volunteered in many areas to promote our mission such as restoring the Appleton’s Pulpit historical marker, marching in the Memorial Day parade in which we gave out over 200 flags, honoring our veter10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Kidleidoscope: Come join our park interpreter for a story time and nature walk! Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately one mile, though not accessible for ans by creating the Field of Flags annually on the lawn of the town hall, the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Riverside – to name a few. The Nation’s 250th birthday is fast approaching and DAR is committed to promoting all the events that led to our independence. It has been a tradition to ring bells on Constitution Day – September 17th at 4 pm to celebrate the signing of the constitution and our chapter is hoping to bring this tradition to the citizens of Saugus. We plan on gathstrollers; appropriate for families with children three to five years old. Meet at the Visitor Center. Saturdays: September 23 and October 7, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Family Fishing at Camp Nihan: Join our park interpreter for a drop-in fishing ering at the Town Hall at 3:30 pm on September 17th for a reading of the Preamble to the Constitution, reading of the proclamation and ringing of the bells. We are asking for your permission to hopefully make this an annual event to commemorate September 17th by ringing bells on the steps of the Town Hall at 4 pm. This would be advertised in hopes our community will come and participate – we will be giving out little bells to the public to ring. We are inviting yourself and other 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 share your tips! No license required if fishing in this promembers of the town to attend and participate. Please let me know if I need to do anything further to make this event a reality. We hope we can work together to keep patriotism alive in Saugus by celebrating our Country’s history and remember the men and women who fought for our independence. Thank you in advance for your support! Sincerely, Gail Cassarino, Regent Parson Roby Chapter, NSDAR gram. Appropriate for families with children five years and older. Meet at Camp Nihan; follow signs once you’re there. Rain cancels. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 20
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