Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 12, 2025 A Wreath-making Workshop The Saugus Garden Club inspired some holiday creativity By Laura Eisener L ast week ’s annual Saugus Garden Club wreath workshop drew a large group to make festive decorations in a friendly atmosphere at St. John’s Episcopal Church. The club supplied fresh balsam fir wreaths to each participant, and they could select a bow from several choices of colors and patterned ribbons made by club volunteers. Many members brought decorations, such as ornaments or pinecones, as additional decorations for their own wreaths and to share with others. Experienced members assisted those who were new to this activity, and everyone admired each other’s interIf We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available Saugus Garden Club members and guests spent a creative afternoon creating wreaths at St. John’s Episcopal Church last week. (Photos courtesy of Laura Eisener) esting individual creations, which will be enjoyed on front doors all over town for weeks to come. Sharon Genovese, a member of the Saugus Garden Club, contemplates the embellishments on her wreath. E-BIKES | FROM PAGE 2 semblies after the new year begins for all grade levels regarding bike/scooter safety. Safe Routes to School will be speaking to the students, according to Scuzzarella. “We are trying to educate our students regarding safe use of the vehicles, but the school can only do so much. Once the students leave our property I don’t really have any jurisdiction,” she said. “As the saying goes, ‘it takes a village.’ Clearly this is a community concern so maybe getting the community involved and all on the same page can make a difference in keeping our kids safe.” Here’s what five other town A finished wreath was hung on a Saugus Garden Club member’s front door at the end of the day. and school officials shared about their safety concerns: Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Anthony Cogliano “As someone who uses the rail trail on a daily basis, I’m amazed no one has been killed flying through the intersections without even thinking about stopping. Half the kids don’t even bother to wear helmets. “I get a good look at it as I walk four to six miles a day, everyday, all around our town. We all need to work together on this one: Police, School Committee and the Board of E-BIKES | SEE PAGE 5
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