THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 5, 2025 Page 5 The Town embraces the holiday season T onight will be a special one at Saugus Center, as the town will host its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Festivities – a signature community event that’s expected to draw up to 3,000 people. “Please join us for the Tree Lighting to celebrate the start of the holiday season,” Town Manager Crabtree said in a press release posted on the Town of Saugus website. “This is a wonderful event for the whole community to enjoy. We can’t wait to see you there!” Residents young and old are invited to Saugus Town Hall today (Friday, Dec. 5) from 5 to 8:30 p.m. for a funfilled evening, which will feature the arrival of Santa Claus LIGHTING UP TOWN HALL: a scene from last year’s Tree Lighting Ceremonies and Festivities. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. Vogler) at 7 p.m. just before the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Hundreds of grownups and kids – some of them decked out in festive outfits – will gather around the steps of CITIZENS | FROM PAGE 4 Member from Precinct 5 Ron Wallace put on the gloves to help get this cleaned up.” Selectman Cogliano praised Junkster for its contribution to the cause of cleaning up Saugus litter. “Leo of Junkster is always ready to lend a hand,” Cogliano said. “[Nov. 21] he had six of his employees with him. Jeff Cicolini, Bob Camuso and Jim Harrington did a great job. Nice to see so many people help out with no notice,” he said. “Special thanks to my friends at WIN Waste for taking the trash.” Town Hall to embrace the holiday spirit as Santa turns on thousands of colorful lights strung up on trees on the front lawn and on the Saugus rotary. The town’s offi cial Christmas Tree has already been decorated with big red bows. The Tree Lighting event has become so popular that it draws people from surrounding communities, some of them former Saugus residents who come to see relatives or old friends. Highlights of the night include: • Complimentary treats, such as cookies, hot cocoa and cider • Riding the trackless train (weather permitting) • A petting zoo, where big kids and little kids get to cuddle furry and fl uff y animals • Sleigh rides • Playing in the Bounce house • Photos with winter charGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. This bag of tires and other junk was part of the litter cleaned up at Walnut Street on Nov. 29. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Tree Lighting Ceremonies and Festivities are set for Saugus Center tonight with a Town Hall visit from Santa By Mark E. Vogler acters • Santa is expected to spend about an hour accommodating a long line of children and grownups who want to share a photo opportunity with him. Town Manager Crabtree credited the dedicated municipal employees, volunteers and local businesses whose contributions help make the Tree Lighting such a success each holiday season. The Youth and Recreation Department, Department of Public Works, Building Maintenance Department and other town employees all play key roles in planning and setting up the event, he said. EVERETT ALUMINUM SUPPLIES 67 Years! — Vinyl Siding — Carpentry Work — Decks — Roofing — Free Estimates — Replacement Windows — Fully Licensed — Fully Insured
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