Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021 A mega “Shout-Out”! Thanking those who worked hard to make the Saugus COVID Memorial a moving experience for the community (Editor’s Note: The following is a statement that Board of Selectmen Vice-Chair Corinne Riley read at last week’s (Sept. 21) THE CANDLELIGHT CROWD: People gathered outside in front of Saugus Town Hall on Sunday night, Sept. 19 for a moving COVID-19 Memorial to remember 400 Saugus residents who died from all causes during the pandemic – and to also honor the heroes who helped the community through a challenging time. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Board of Selectmen’s meeting, recognizing key contributions to the Sept. 19 COVID-19 candlelight vigil and memorial). T he vigil was held this past Sunday (Sept. 19), and I would like to thank the Board and the town manager for supporting this idea of remembering those we lost, and the idea from Rev John Beach to also make it a acknowledgment of thanksgiving to all those who helped during this time. I would like to personally thank the faith leaders of our community who took part and met with me to coordinate this event: The Rev. John Beach – St. John’s Episcopal The Rev. Joe Hoyle – Cliftondale Congregational Church The Rev. Frank Lowe – Saugus Church of the Nazarene The Deacon Frank Gaff ney – Blessed Sacrament Church The Rev. Jaye Nikos – Blessed Sacrament Church The Rev. Bill Ladd – First Congregational Church The Rev. Bob Laroe – Retired Bill Appel – Congregation Ahavas Sholom I would like to also thank our State Representatives Wong and Giannino, Chairman Cogliano. The Saugus Sachimes who did a wonderful job singing Let There Be Peace on Earth. Also, Ellen Schena and Andrew DePatto from the Town Clerk’s office, Janice Jarosz, Lloyd Sayles and Tommy Whittredge for their help. And special thanks to Allan Huberman for donating the lovely fl owers to distribute to those families who lost a loved one in his daughter’s memory. Also The Saugus Advocate and The Saugus Advertiser – Mr. Vogler and Mr. Gaffney – for continuing to put the announcement in the papers for weeks to make the people aware of vigil so they could get their names into us. Banking with a hometown touch. Open a free checking account with no monthly fees, and get access to Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and other features. Because no matter where you go, we’re right by you. Call or visit us to sign up. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 781-7 76- 4444 WWW.EVERET TBANK . COM Right by you. Member FDIC Member DIF
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