Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, November 8, 2019 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. A chance for Saugus kids to meet a Patriots Star Amy Melton, head of the Children’s Department at Saugus Public Library writes that a group of kids are gearing up for a visit with New England Patriots star Julian Edelman tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 9) at 1:30 p.m. at the JE11 Pop Up shop on 350 Boylston St. “Last summer, the students in Saugus once more read about Massachusetts history, heroes, and authors. We reached out to JE11 to purchase copies of his books (Flying High 1 & Flying 2) to enhance their summer reading choices,” Amy writes. “They responded so generously – donating books to the library and all four elementary schools. They also donated t-shirts, some of which were raffled off at the end of summer. Kids read and drew pictures of his books to enter the raffle. “Now that he has written his third book, JE11 wanted to partner with us for the debut reading. Kids who participated in the drawing and read the books were chosen to attend. There will be about 30-40 people, and the event will be taped for promotional purposes.” Opportunities for the disappointed candidates We’ve gotten some reports of grown candidates and officeholders crying like children or playing the blame game on social media. And it sounds like it has gotten out of hand. Hey folks. Just because you lost an election or didn’t come in as well as you thought you would doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. If you are mixing it up on social media or letting the Election Day results ruin your week, perhaps you have too much time on your hands. You can still help the town out in a constructive fashion. You don’t have to get elected to perform some public service. Here’s a few opportunities you might want to check out. The Saugus Board of Selectmen is accepting applications for the following appointments: the Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees, the Cemetery Commission and the Cultural Council. These are volunteer / nonpaid positions for Saugus residents. Those interested in any of these may submit a letter of interest /resume no later than Nov. 27 to: Saugus Board of Selectmen Saugus Town Hall, Suite #4 298 Central Street. Saugus, MA 01906 One-day delay in trash/recycling collection The Town of Saugus announces that trash and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay from Tuesday, Nov. 12 through Saturday, Nov. 16, due to the observance of Veterans Day. There will be no collection on Monday, Nov. 11, due to the holiday. Services will then resume on a one-day delay from Tuesday, November 12 through Saturday, Nov. 16. Residents whose collection falls on Monday will be collected on Tuesday. Collection will then continue to run on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. The compost site will be open normal hours, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the following days: Saturday, Nov. 9; Wednesday, Nov. 13; and Saturday, Nov. 16. The Town of Saugus would like to thank everyone for their cooperation. Please contact Solid Waste/Recycling Coordinator Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Some Election Day “Shout Outs” Precinct 6 Town Meeting member Jean M. Bartolo emailed us a couple of “Shout Outs” to celebrate the conclusion of Election Day. “I think some After Election comic relief is needed. So I thought that a “Shout Out” should go out to all the Lawn Signs in town for the candidates who had one. These sturdy, trusty, hardworking Lawn Signs withstood sun, rain, wet leaves and hurricane winds for their owners and have earned a well-deserved rest and a Shout Out! “A thank you Shout Out to our new chairman of the Selectmen Anthony Cogliano, Officer Dominick Montano, new vicechairman of the School Committee Ryan Fisher and State Representative Donald Wong for dropping off Kane’s Donuts and coffee, muffins, water, and hot pizza to all of us holding signs at Precincts 2 and 6 on Election Day. It was such a kind thing to do Main attractions at the Saugus Public Library There’s always something interesting or entertaining going on at the Saugus Public Library – for people of all ages – from young children to senior citizens. Here are a few events to check out: Friendship Storytime on Fridays continues. This special program for children, which begins at 9:30 a.m., is sponsored by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant. It can help parents nurture their child’s social and early literacy skills with structured story time. Let’s Get Ready For Kindergarten Playgroup! This playgroup, which is sponsored by the Coordinated Family & Community Aaron Connor of Veterans Memorial Elementary School is looking forward to meeting Patriots Star Julian Edelman. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) for all of us. Many thanks!” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with the mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph – anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or photo. Fall curbside leaf collection continues The Town of Saugus announces that fall curbside leaf collection will take place during the following weeks: November 18– 22 and December 2–6. Residents should place leaves outside by 7 a.m. during their regularly scheduled collection day. Please ensure that leaf containers are physically separated from trash and recycling. Paper leaf bags are the preferred method of leaf disposal; however, when using barrels, they must be clearly marked with yard waste stickers. Stickers, which are free, may be obtained at Inspectional Services in the lower level of Town Hall at 298 Central St. in Saugus. Barrel covers must remain removed so that the leaves are visible. Plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches and brush will not be accepted. Please note that separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves, so the leaves may be collected at a different time of day. “Missed pick-ups” will not be conducted. Please contact Lorna Cerbone at 781-231-4036 with any questions. Breakfast at Legion Hall Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210 has begun its seventh year of Friday morning breakfasts. The doors open at 7:30 a.m. (44 Taylor St., Saugus). Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9 a.m. The breakfasts will run through the end of May, with the exception of school vacations or Fridays when there is no school. A $6 donation is requested, with all proceeds going to help the Legion operate. Everyone is welcome, according to John Cannon, the cook on duty. Engagement Grant, helps kids prepare for kindergarten. Fall and winter hours are Saturdays at 10 a.m. It’s recommended for children ages three through five. Activities change weekly. Cub Scout and Boy Scout recruitment Cub Scout Pack 62 and Boy Scout Troop 62 are still seeking new members after a successful recruitment effort on Founders Day. Cubs can sign up on Monday nights from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Please use the door marked “office” in the front of the church. We are located in the basement. Cub Pack 62 welcomes boys from age five (kindergarten) to age 10 (Grade 5.) Boy Scouts can register on Tuesday nights from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church. Our Boy Scout program is for young men ages 10 1/2 to 17 (Grades 6-12). For any questions on our Cub Scout program, please contact Cubmaster Bill Ferringo at pack62saugus@gmail.com or bferringo@comcast.net. For Boy Scouts, please contact Scoutmaster John Kane at troop62saugus.org or 781-389-2708. Too many books at library! “We’re sorry: we are unable to accept book donations at this town.” That was the flyer posted in the entranceway of the Saugus Public Library this week. While the flyer hailed the New Friends’ Annual Book Sale “a great success,” it also noted “a considerable excess of books at this time and no more space to store them.” “Therefore, we are no longer accepting book donations for the foreseeable future,” it continued. The flyer also suggested that folks who have excess books they would like to donate might consider making a donation of “clean and gentlyused books to these Saugus locations: “Council on Aging, 466 Central St., call 781-231-4178 “Salvation Army, 209 Broadway, call 781-231-0803 “Savers, 1160 Broadway, call 781-231-1232” CHaRM Recycling Drop-Off site open The Town of Saugus announces that the community’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM) is open to residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The site is located behind the Department of Public Works at 515 Main St. There is no preregSOUNDS | SEE PAGE 13
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