Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 25, 2024 Town will hold free COVID-19/fl u vaccine clinic for Saugus residents next week T own Manager Scott Crabtree and Director of Public Health John Fralick announced this week that the town will hold a COVID-19/flu vaccine clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the newly refurbished Saugus Town Hall Auditorium. The clinic is open to Saugus residents only, according to a press release issued by the town manager’s offi ce. “The latest Pfi zer COVID-19 booster and seasonal fl u vaccine will be available, at no charge to residents. Free COVID-19 tests will also be available for residents. Walkins are welcome for the clinic. No pre registration is required,” the press release said. “The town asks that those atIf We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available tending the clinic bring their health insurance or Medicare cards with them. Residents can still receive the COVID-19 and fl u vaccines if they don’t have their insurance or Medicare cards upon arrival,” it stated. “The Massachusetts Department of Public Health recommends that people stay up to date with COVID-19 and flu vaccines in order to protect yourself, your family, and your community from serious illness. MassDPH advises that everyone 6 months and older should receive an updated HALL OF FAME | FROM PAGE 7 to be out of school for at least 10 years before he or she can be nominated. “The process is that a letter needs to be submitted to the Hall of Fame Committee with stats of the athlete,” according to Barbara Wall, one of the committee members. “Once these letters come into the committee and then [are] put in nomination, we as a committee vote. The nominees in the Hall of Fame athletes are nominated usually by family members, friends, or former coaches,” Wall said. Joining Wall on the Hall of Fame committee are Tom Raiche (who is the chair), Matt Serino, Donnie Trainor, John Hatch and Steve Boudreau. Here’s a thumbnail sketch of each of the members of this year’s Hall of Fame Class. • Marie Johnson Bridges: She is a 1995 Saugus High School graduate. She was a threesport varsity athlete: Fall/Winter Cheerleading and Softball; two times NEC all-star softball; amassed over 160 strikeouts her junior year; played College softball at Rivier College. • Lauren Cataldo: She is a 2002 Saugus High graduate, Diane Bena award winner; three-sport captain (soccer and indoor/outdoor track); Agganis All-Star Soccer – NEC Record (2000) 4x200 relay – Track state qualifi er in LJ, HJ, 4x100 relay, 4x400 relay); played college soccer at Boston College. 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 vaccines are eff ective at protecting people from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized, and dying from the virus.” Anyone seeking more COVID-19 vaccine information should contact the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) website. Residents can also call Saugus Director of Public Health Fralick at 781-231-4120 with any questions about the clinic. • Rob Gannon: He is a 2005 Saugus High School graduate, a three-time Hockey NEC All-Star, two-time hockey state champ, two-time NEC Conference Champ; played football and ran outdoor track; played football and hockey at Hamilton College. • Kayla Vitukevich Krieger: She is a 2007 Saugus High School graduate, four-year three-sport Varsity athlete (Soccer and Indoor/Outdoor Track); SHS Record holder in track (4x400 relay, 4x800 relay); Diane Bena Award, Girls Soccer; Agganis All-Star-2x NEC South Track and Field Champ • Don Maccini: He is a 1987 Saugus High School graduate; fi fth all-time leading scorer in SHS Hockey history, 133 points; NEC Hockey All-Star; HNIB All-Star sophomore year; HNIB All-Scholastic; played college hockey at AIC. • Ashley Panzini Nichols: She is a 2004 Saugus High School graduate and the wife of fellow inductee Todd Nichols; NEC Field Hockey MVP; NEC All-Star Field Hockey; NEC AllStar softball, NEC Conference Champ softball; played basketball; played college fi eld hockey at Bridgewater State • Todd Nichols: He is a 2003 Saugus High School graduate and the husband of fellow inductee Ashley Panzini Nichols; NEC Hockey All-Star; two-time NEC Conference Champs; onetime Hockey State Champs; HALL OF FAME | SEE PAGE 20
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