Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – WEDnESDAy, nOVEmbEr 27, 2024 Spreading holiday cheer for kids The Saugus Fire Department’s Toy Drive will collect toys through Dec. 15 as a three-decades-old tradition continues T he Saugus Fire Department’s annual Toy Drive is in the midst of its three-week effort to brighten the spirits of kids in town who might not have much of a Christmas. “We hope to have the same success we have had for the past 30 years,” said Retired Saugus Fire Department Capt. Bill O’Malley, who has been spearheading the holiday good will project for more than three decades. “We couldn’t have done it without all the wonder8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! ful people from Saugus who have generously donated all these years and helped to put smiles on many children’s faces,” he said. Over the years, the Saugus Lions Club has been a generous supporter of the Saugus Fire Department’s Toy Drive. This year they are teaming up with Webster First Federal Credit Union at 509 Main St., Saugus, and will be collecting toys all this week through Saturday, December 7, when Lily the Lion and Mrs. Claus will be at the Bank to greet everyone. Other drop off locations for www.810bargrille.com Cedar impression half rounds donating new unwrapped toys, gift certifi cates or other items will be at the lobby of the Saugus Fire and Police Departments (27 Hamilton St.), Saugus Fire Department (120 Essex St.), Saugus Town Hall (298 Central St.), Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St.), Pearle Vision (739 Broadway, Rte. 1 South), Rockland Trust (Village Park, Main Street) and North Shore Bank (1 Hamilton St. and 412 Lynn Fells Pkwy.). The last pickup date will be Dec. 15. The Saugus Fire Department’s Toy Drive helps support many families in need. For any questions, please call Retired Capt. Bill O’Malley at 781-233-7274. Capt. O’Malley spent 36 years at the Saugus Fire Department before retiring in 2004. But he Mrs. Claus & Lily the Lion will be at Webster First Federal Credit Union at 509 Main St. in Saugus on Dec. 7 to greet those who contribute to the Toy Drive. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) continues working with other retired Saugus fi refi ghters and active members he calls “Santa’s Elves” in helping to spread a little Christmas cheer to some needy families this time of year. He and his wife Carole have been married for 65 years. And he credits her for being an asset to the holiday mission he’s been running for more than three decades. Monogram D4 Double siding Harvey Vinyl 66 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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