THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmBEr 6, 2026 Page 7 We salute our veterans and thank them for their service and sacrifice. Meet the 2026 SHS Sachems Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) The 2026 SHS Sachems Boys’ Varsity Soccer Team celebrated their season with their banquet on Wednesday this week at Mixx 360. 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 winwastesaugus.com MARIJUANA | FROM PAGE 4 Saugus can receive additional tax revenue through the adoption of a local sales tax of up to 3 percent on each retail sale to consumers. A company official estimated that Saugus stood to receive $300,000 to $400,000 a year based on annual sales of $10 million to $15 million at the Route 1 location. “As our business grows, we anticipate that this contribution will become an increasingly meaningful source of revenue for the town,” Duguay said. “Beyond tax revenue, we are proud to contribute to the local economy through job creation, ongoing business operations, and opportunities to collaborate with neighboring businesses and organizations,” she said. Duguay said the compaBack row, shown from left to right, are: Cesar Sosa-Martinez, Donald Santostefano, Leo DeSantis, Isaiah Rigaud, Antonio Flores, Miles Davis and Eduar Funez. Front row, shown from left to right, are: Jack Gori, Lucas DeLima, Ryan DeSousa, Jayden Ly, Nicholas DeAlmeida, Christian Flores and Rayan Raji with Head Coach Joshua Crespo. ny is also committed to supporting local charities. “Community involvement has always been an important part of Sanctuary’s identity, and we are excited to extend that commitment to Saugus,” she said. “In August, our team partSeniors, shown from left to right, are: Cesar SosaMartinez, Donald Santostefano, Isaiah Riguad, Antonio Flores, Eduar Funez and Rayan Raji. nered with Coast Cannabis to organize a beach cleanup at Rumney Marsh Reservation, one of our first opportunities to give back to the community. We look forward to continuing these efforts through volunteer initiatives, charitable partnerships, and community-driven events,” Duguay said. “Throughout our organization, Sanctuary has established ongoing relationA TRIBUTE TO THE ICONIC ORANGE DINOSAUR: The first 100 customers received one of these plastic dinosaur cigarette lighter holders. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E Vogler) ships with organizations such as Lowell Transitional Living Center, Last Prisoner Project, and Steps to Success, supporting their missions through charitable donations, organized drives, and community outreach,” she said. “As we approach our first holiday season in Saugus, we are already in conversations with several local organizations to explore opportunities for food drives, volunteer efforts, and other meaningful partnerships. Our goal is not simply to operate a business in Saugus, but to become an active and contributing member of the community for years to come.” Sanctuary calls its future 8,816-square-foot building at 181 Broadway “state of the art” — accompanied by more than 117 parking spaces and a secured loading area.
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