Page 14 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 8, 2024 Kids enjoyed a trick-or-treat parade at the Saugus Iron Works and a Halloween stop at Town Hall By Laura Eisener O n Halloween morning, the Saugus Public Library organized a Halloween parade at the Iron Works that brought throngs of youngsters in costume along with their family members. Musician Matt Heaton played a guitar and ukulele and performed popular songs like “Monster Mash” much to the delight of his audience. The air was filled with falling leaves and bubbles. The colorful leaves were supplied by the trees, and Saugus Public Library Director Alan Thibeault provided the iridescent soap bubbles to add to the festive atmosphere. No one was terrified by the skeleton looking out the Visitor Center window. According to Saugus Iron Works Park Ranger Paul Kenworthy, nearly 200 youngsters along with their family members in a wide range of costumes enjoyed the warm weather. Some of the families were in coordinating costumes, and it looked like everyone was having a wonderful time. Another fun and free event happened in Saugus Center on Halloween afternoon. Town Hall welcomed trick-or-treaters after school with a variety of candy and treats being offered by various Town Hall staff dressed in an array of imaginative costumes. Festive decorations set the mood on the main floor and lower-level hallways. This new holiday event is likely to become a cherished tradition as both the “treaters” and the “treated” were clearly finding this to be lots of fun. Matt Heaton played “Monster Mash” and other seasonal favorites at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site on Halloween morning. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Mak Ross, 2, and Alina Liskovica, 3, went trick-or-treating at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site on Halloween. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Saer Watson as Little Orphan Annie posed on the steps of the 17th-century house at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Mrs. and Mr. Potato Head – also known as Stephanie Hardy (on the left) and Meredith Casagrande (on the right) – greeted Saugus children in the main hallway of Saugus Town Hall on Halloween. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) A terrifying clown lurked in the hallway at Town Hall – you’d never guess it was Brody Crabtree. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Noah Lazo – dressed in a “Special Ops” costume – approached Town Hall with his mom, Yasmin Lazo, with his pumpkin bucket ready, anticipating the treats at Town Hall on Halloween. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Deb Panetta, Andrew Whitcomb and Karli Brazis are shown standing in the basement of Town Hall during the trick-or-treat event. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Connie Filocamo, 2, dressed as a ladybug for the trick-ortreat parade at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) New Assistant Town Planner Brianna Kelly – in elegant, lacy cat ears – held a bowl of treats downstairs at Town Hall. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Town Manager Scott Crabtree as Buzz Lightyear and Jeannie Meredith as Jessie from “Toy Story” awaited trick-or-treaters at Town Hall on Halloween afternoon. The skeleton remains unidentified. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) Human Resources Manager Shalini Malik – dressed as Shania Twain in a leopard print dress – had a jack-o’lantern full of treats downstairs at Town Hall. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener)
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