THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 14, 2025 Page 13 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus There’s only 13 days left until Thanksgiving. But the holiday spirit is already spilling over on the streets of Cliftondale as the MEG Foundation prepares to celebrate its 15th Festival of Trees this weekend. Frequent Saugus Advocate contributor Janice Jarosz passed this information along: At 3 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 14), the MEG Foundation Elves, aka the Board of Directors, will open the doors at 5458 Essex Street, Saugus and once inside, visitors will experience the Christmas Spirit firsthand. Both rooms are full of decorated Christmas trees, and tables full of gift baskets filled with wonderful gifts. The late Ms. Lee Dyment, a longtime Board member of the MEG, has two trees decorated in her honor. Lee was also a member of Saugus Garden Club and members decorated her tree with beautiful handmade Christmas ornaments made by Randy Sue Abber. MEG members decorated their Lee tree with Norwegian memorabilia, covered with many of her cooking items, and several printed copies of her favorite recipes. There are also baskets full of gift items throughout the two rooms along with hot cocoa and cookies for the children and grown-up kids in the lobby as well. Here are the important dates and times: • Saturday, November 15, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; • Sunday, November 16, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. – the Petting Zoo will be visiting from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • Friday, November 21, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Saturday November 22, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa will arrive around 4 p.m. for a brief visit. Children can meet with him and have their photos taken by Mr. Steve Bevacqua, Professional Photographer, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be refreshments served by Mrs. Claus and a Special Celebrity!! The hardworking Elves hope to see you to share in the magical spirit of Christmas! lic Library. Have you ever wondered if one of your ancestors helped shape America’s history? This workshop is the perfect opportunity to explore your family tree and to trace your lineage back to a patriot who either gave aid to the cause or fought in the American Revolution. Members of the Parson Roby Chapter, along with experienced DAR genealogists, will be available to guide participants through the process of researching their ancestry and documenting the records needed for possible DAR membership. Attendees will receive one-on-one assistance to help uncover their personal connection to America’s founding. The Daughters of the AmerDECORATED FOR OPENING NIGHT: The stair railings leading up to the second floor of the MEG Building sport holiday bows just in time for visitors who will be feeling the holiday spirit as the MEG Foundation opens the first of two weekends celebrating its 15th Festival of Trees – beginning today at 3 p.m. at 54-58 Essex St. in Saugus. (Courtesy photo of Janice Jarosz) This week’s “Shout Outs” Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald Wallace offered this “shout out” to a former fellow Town Meeting Member who was defeated in last week’s town election: “Brenton Spencer was on Town Meeting in Precinct 5. He served for 42 years and he was a rock solid, very knowledgeable member. Wanted to thank him for all his years in service to the town of Saugus. He surely will be missed!” Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo offered this “shout out” to voters in the recent Town Election: “I would like to say Thank You to all the voters who took time out of their busy day to go to the polls yesterday to re-elect me as your representative Town Meeting Member for Precinct 6. It is a privilege to serve you on Town Meeting and I am grateful to all of you for your continued faith and support in me.” Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Carla Scuzzarella offered this “Shout Out: “I would like to thank all the voters in Precinct 10 for their support, and confidence in me as one of their Town Meeting members. I will do my very best to continue representing their interests and concerns.” 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 a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvogeatcomcast.net) with a 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 a photo. Cicolini focusing on new term Selectman Jeff Cicolini said he’s made no decision on his political plans beyond the two-year term (2025-27) he was recently elected to. “Just wanted to clarify that I never mentioned during this election that it would be my last,” Cicolini said in a text this week to The Saugus Advocate. “That was the 2023 election where I was unsure,” he said. Pancake breakfast Nov. 23 The Saugus Band & Chorus Parents Association is holding a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Saugus Middle High School cafeteria, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids and can be purchased at the door. The association will also be hosting a toy drive at the event. Bring an unused and unwrapped toy. Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry is open today (Friday, Nov. 14) from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale Congregational Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office (781-233-2663) or go to the website (cliftondalecc.org) for details. Discover Your Roots: DAR Genealogy Workshop at Saugus Public Library tomorrow The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) invites the public to a Genealogy Workshop tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 15), from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Saugus Pubican Revolution is a nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s service organization whose members are dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education for children. Through projects that honor our nation’s heritage and support our communities, DAR continues to celebrate the spirit of those who helped build our country. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned researcher, this workshop will help you connect the dots – and maybe even discover that a Revolutionary War patriot is part of your own story! For more information or to register, please email Gail Cassarino, Regent, at parsonroby. saugusdar@gmail.com Wills, Trusts and Asset Protection Presentation Dec. 8 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee and Eagle Bank are sponsoring a Free Presentation for Wills, Trusts and Asset Protection. This event will be held on Monday, Dec. 8, from 1011 a.m. at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus). Eagle Bank will be providing an attorney to discuss many issues: Estate taxes, Medicaid, probate, property assignments, advantages and THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 15
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