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09/17/2026

A $36.5 million question
Are Saugus residents willing to build and staff a third public safety building to be located on the west side of town?

By Mark E. Vogler

It will cost about $35 million to build a third public safety building to cover the west end of Saugus and about $1.5 million to staff it, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s latest estimates. “The third public safety building remains a long-term priority,” Crabtree told selectmen at their Tuesday night (Sept. 15) session that focused on goals and objectives.
Crabtree and selectmen noted during their discussion updating the project that the main question remains whether the registered voters of Saugus will support the project. Funding it will require public approval of both a debt exclusion for building-related expenses and a Proposition 2 ½ override for manpower costs. “If people want this, they’re going to vote for it,” Crabtree told selectmen.
“It’s going to be $35 million and $1.5 million,” he said.
The town already has a $1.2 million investment in the proposed facility whether voters approve or reject a debt exclusion and Proposition 2 ½ override – something the town has never passed. Back in the mid-90s, the Annual Town Meeting Town Meeting voted to buy property on the west side of Saugus and for the funds for a fire station to go on the property. But the project never materialized because they voted against funds to staff the fire station.
Despite that setback, town officials and public safety employees and officials have lobbied for the project for years since then. The efforts of those who support the project received a major boost this past spring when members voted unanimously at this year’s Annual Town Meeting to appropriate $825,000 on a feasibility study for a third fire station/West Side Public Safety and EMS Response Facility. That vote came less than a month after Context Architecture, a Boston-based firm with experience in developing the designs for public safety buildings around the state, presented the findings of a study that analyzed existing Saugus Fire Department response times and incident coverage to determine the feasibility of a new fire station/EMS public safety building and where such a facility could be located to best serve the town’s public safety needs.
The study that Town Meeting approved this spring will fund Phase 2 of the project, which will entail narrowing down the number of sites to a preferred location in northwest or southwest Saugus. It will also involve developing conceptual plans of the proposed facility and any additional information that will educate the public on the facility before voters consider whether to go forward with the project.
During this week’s goals and objectives meeting, Crabtree and selectmen talked about the importance of developing a strategy that would educate the public about the need and benefits of having a public safety facility to cover the west end of town.
“I do think that having the teachers involved in the new school helped us immensely,” Selectman Jeff Cicolini said, referring to the challenge of winning public support for the construction of the new Saugus Middle-High School several years ago. Cicolini suggested using personnel from the Saugus Police and Fire Departments in a similar way, so that the public could relate to the importance of the project.
“It’s going to carry more weight by involving public safety,” Cicolini said.
Selectman Frank Federico said getting the public’s support would involve calming residents' concerns about the economic costs of the new facility. “If this does go forward, what is the town doing to mitigate some of these costs?” Federico asked.
“The town has got to show it’s not putting the burden on the residents,” he said.
Cicolini said it is important for the town to consider the overall financial impact of the project in context with what the town will be paying as part of its share for the new Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School in Wakefield, which recently opened for the new school year.
Cicolini said the project is doable “if we get the community together and behind this.”
“It’s how we put the story out – like the school [the new Saugus Middle-High School],” he said.
Crabtree considers the project a good idea for Saugus, but stressed that community “buy-in” is necessary – that the public is willing to take on the long-term costs. “This is something people have to decide,” he said.
Meanwhile, Crabtree noted that Phase 2 of the project is proceeding, with the consultant ready to work on the design as well as the location. “We have six locations and a report that lays them out,” Crabtree said, noting that any one of the six locations would be acceptable. The town manager said he’s not ready to announce the sites at the present time because the price of acquiring the property will go up.
Crabtree said he believes that expanding what was once a proposal for a third fire station into a public safety facility that will be used by the Fire Department, the Police Department and the ambulance was significant and makes the project more relevant to the public. “The ambulance piece is huge,” Crabtree said. Increasing ambulance response times in the west end of town is something that affects everyone in town, not just the residents and businesses on the west side of town, he said.
The overall building is focused on first responders from the ambulance service and Fire Department. It would serve as a temporary stop for police on patrol in the area, a matter of convenience to use the bathroom or take a break to fill out reports, according to town officials.

09/17/2026

Sachems show fight in opener, golf heats up with back-to-back wins

By Dom Nicastro

The first full stretch of the fall season brought plenty of early tests for Saugus High teams, along with some encouraging signs. The football team showed defensive toughness for much of its opener against Cambridge before the game got away late, while the golf team has suddenly found its stride with consecutive victories. Field hockey also broke through in a big way with a six-goal performance against Everett.
Football battles Cambridge before late separation
The final score of Saugus' 28-0 season-opening loss to Cambridge didn't tell the entire story of a game that remained competitive into the second half.
First-year Saugus coach Greg Bluestein came away particularly encouraged by his defense and the Sachems' ability to maintain their composure when things went against them.
“We were in a tight one all the way through about midway through the third quarter,” Bluestein said. “Defense was playing phenomenal. Coach Dennis Murphy's defense did a really great job for us keeping us in that game.”
Bluestein said the offense was hurt by mistakes at critical moments, and he also took responsibility for a fourth-down play call in the red zone.
“I think I made a bad play call on fourth down when we were in the red zone,” Bluestein said. “I put that on me; we need to do better at executing and calling the right plays in the right situation.”
Quarterback Eli Fialho completed five passes for 106 yards. Dawin Camilo Grullon carried nine times for 48 yards, while Isaiah Santiago added 22 yards on five attempts.
Ryan Moreira had two receptions for 60 yards, and freshman Dicky Nuzzo III caught three passes for 48 yards. Bluestein said Moreira also had another impressive catch erased by a holding penalty.
“Ryan Moreira definitely showed that he was capable of being a playmaker for us,” Bluestein said.
Bluestein was especially pleased with the defensive front. Steph Cazeau, Moses Guadalupe Perez, Evan Tran, Leo Exantus and Cooper Middleton helped Saugus generate multiple sacks and pressure that prevented Cambridge from taking advantage of some opportunities downfield.
“They came away with multiple sacks,” Bluestein said. “There was sometimes that they had some receivers open down the field that they just couldn't get the ball off against the D line.”
Just as important to Bluestein was how his team responded when Cambridge finally pulled away.
“The kids were able to maintain a positive attitude and hold each other up, and nobody panicked and nobody kind of turned on each other, which was the main thing I was looking for,” Bluestein said.
Saugus travels to Hamilton-Wenham on Friday, Sept. 18, for a 6 p.m. kickoff. Bluestein expects another physical test.
“They're a physical team. They're very disciplined,” Bluestein said. “They come downhill on defense. They like to hit, so that's something that we're preparing for in terms of the physicality of the game.”
Golf finds its swing with two straight wins
After opening with a difficult run against Northeastern Conference competition, the Saugus golf team has caught fire.
Coach Daniel Bertrand's Sachems earned a 39-33 victory over Salem on Sept. 14 and followed it one day later with a dominant 55.5-16.5 victory over Peabody. The surge improved Saugus to 3-4.
Saugus had dropped matches to Swampscott twice, Winthrop and Gloucester, but Bertrand saw progress even during that stretch. In the second meeting with Swampscott, the Sachems increased their point total from 24 to 29.
Several golfers have emerged individually.
Nick Rinaldi has been one of the hottest Sachems, compiling a 5-1-1 individual record. He earned wins against Winthrop and Swampscott, tied against Gloucester and then won against both Salem and Peabody.
John Morello has put together three straight victories, including an 8.5-.5 performance against Peabody. Jennifer Li has also been impressive, highlighted by an 8.5-.5 victory against the Tanners.
Senior captain Artie O'Leary won 6.5-2.5 against Salem and followed with an 8.5-.5 win against Peabody. Jason Cuddy and Zack Modini also won in both of Saugus' recent team victories.
Against Salem, Cuddy earned a 7-2 win and Modini won 7.5-1.5. Against Peabody, Cuddy won 5-4 and Modini posted an 8-1 victory. Trey Riley, who has been leading Saugus from the No. 1 position, also earned a 5-4 win against Peabody, while Gio Natalucci tied his matchup, 4.5-4.5.
Field hockey responds with six-goal victory
Saugus field hockey bounced back impressively from a 5-1 loss to traditionally strong Gloucester by rolling past Everett, 6-0.
Against Gloucester, Angelina Dow scored off a penalty corner following a strong insert from Sofia McCarrier and a pass from Teaghan Arsenault.
Coach Julie Champigny was encouraged by the Sachems' performance despite the result, particularly a scoreless and competitive first quarter. She also credited Adila Dzindo and Sydney Ferreira for their defense in the circle and goalkeeper Jordyn Ripley Deminski for making diving saves.
The Sachems then turned their opportunities into goals against Everett.
Bella scored with an assist from Hannah Strout, then Strout scored off an assist from Angelina, and Julia and Teaghan each added unassisted goals. Meri Mogauro scored with an assist from Arsenault, and Strout added another unassisted goal to complete the 6-0 victory.
Champigny said the Sachems' passing and ability to generate shots in the circle have already taken significant steps forward this season. McCarrier, Dow and Strout continued to provide strong midfield play, while the defense completely shut down Everett.
The defensive effort was so effective that Ripley Deminski did not face a shot in earning the shutout.

09/17/2026

Developer requests $70,140 in legal fees after Federal Court dismissed town’s counterclaim to lawsuit

By Mark E. Vogler

The developer that filed a $25 million federal lawsuit last year against the Town of Saugus and Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree has requested the judge overseeing the case to award $70,140 in legal fees related to a counterclaim filed by the town. Earlier this month, Judge Julia E. Kobick granted TB Holdings Inc.’s special motion to dismiss the town’s abuse-of-process claim and ruled the developer was entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. In her ruling, the judge determined the town’s counterclaim “was based solely on TB Holdings’ protected petitioning activity and that the Defendants failed to carry their burden of showing that activity was devoid of reasonable factual support or any arguable basis in law.”
The town has 14 days to respond to TB’s application for attorney’s fees and costs. The judge will determine the amount to be awarded.
The case involves a dispute between TB Holdings, the Town of Saugus and Town Manager Crabtree over the Essex Landing real estate development project. TB Holdings claims that the town and Crabtree have violated various constitutional and statutory rights by subjecting it to arbitrary and discriminatory treatment. The Town and Crabtree, in turn, asserted in their counterclaim that in order to obtain regulatory approval for its development, TB Holdings engaged in a campaign to intimidate and coerce the defendants by initiating litigation and disparaging Crabtree’s reputation, according to the judge’s ruling.
A source of this conflict involved a $200,000 check that TB Holdings made out to the Town. In February 2022, TB Holdings sought a meeting with town officials, including Crabtree, to discuss the proposed assisted living facility on the undeveloped lots. The Town claims that this check was a voluntary donation to support the Town’s Parks and Recreation Program, and that the payment was not related to, nor would it benefit, TB Holdings’ development at Essex Landing. TB Holdings, on the other hand, claims that Crabtree requested the check in exchange for removing obstacles to the Essex Landing development and to receive approval for building the assisted living facility on the undeveloped lots.
After making the $200,000 payment, TB Holdings continued to face regulatory hurdles in connection with the Essex Landing development, including requirements imposed by the Town to obtain peer reviews and special permits in advance of a Planning Board meeting in January 2025 on TB Holdings’ application to freeze zoning on the site. TB Holdings alleges Crabtree instructed board members not to attend the meeting, and the present members voted to deny the application.
After making the $200,000 payment to the Town, TB Holdings began telling others, including John O’Brien, the chairman of the Town’s Planning Board, that Crabtree had embezzled $200,000. TB Holdings made similar statements to local reporters, including representatives of The Saugus Advocate and Boston.com, and distributed its legal complaint through a professional publicist before it was served on the Town and Crabtree. As a result, local media covered the allegations, and Crabtree was asked about the payment and whether he had in fact embezzled money, according to the judge’s ruling.
The Town believes that TB Holdings attempted to embarrass, intimidate and undermine town officials, including Crabtree. “The defendants have not met their heavy burden,” the judge said. “They have submitted no evidence through affidavits or otherwise that could give rise to a strong inference that TB Holdings’ lawsuits, statements to municipal board and commission members, and statements regarding Crabtree’s alleged extortion lacked reasonable factual support or an arguable legal basis. The only sworn facts before the Court — those contained in TB Holdings’ verified complaint — suggest otherwise.”
“The defendants maintain that TB Holdings alleges mere conspiracies in order to insinuate that Crabtree had control over municipal boards and commissions. But the defendants “do not actually provide evidence that contradicts” TB Holdings’ factual “Averments regarding Crabtree’s influence over the Planning Board and his role in directing the Special Municipal Counsel’s involvement in municipal board decisions,” the judge noted. “And although the parties dispute the purpose behind the $200,000 payment, there is “reasonable factual support” for TB Holdings’ petitioning activity criticizing Crabtree... The defendants have failed to carry their burden to show that TB Holdings’ exercise of its petitioning rights was devoid of any reasonable factual support or any arguable basis in law. Accordingly, TB Holdings’ special motion to dismiss the defendants’ abuse of process counterclaim will be granted.”
In its lawsuit filed last year in Federal District Court in Boston, TB Holdings, Inc. seeks damages, all attorneys’ fees, expert fees, costs and other expenses incurred by TB Holdings in addition to an award of punitive damages against Crabtree individually. The court complaint also alleged that the town and Crabtree have violated the state Public Records Law and should be fined $5,000.

Saugus Gardens in the SummerHere’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyableBy Laura Eisener ...
09/17/2026

Saugus Gardens in the Summer
Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyable

By Laura Eisener

However hard we may want to hold on to summer, the autumnal equinox will be coming right up on Tuesday, September 22. September’s full moon, the Harvest Moon, will be the following week, Saturday the 26th.
Fall planting season is underway! So far many of my most reliable summer bloomers are still going strong, and flower buds are starting to appear on hardy mums and other late fall plants. Fall is one of the best times for planting most trees, shrubs and perennials in our climate because the warm soil encourages faster root development than would occur in spring, when the soil is so often still cold and damp. Early fall is also the best time to plant grass from seed, since some key weeds, like crabgrass, will not germinate in the fall, while grass seed actually sprouts best in warm but not hot soils. Grass seed needs more frequent watering than almost anything else you might plant — many experts recommend twice to three times a day for the first two weeks. Once it is sprouted and looks somewhat sturdy, you can switch to every two days and then gradually over the next month or so to a similar schedule to other plants. Watering is the most important maintenance task in getting new plants established at any time of year.
By October, availability of most popular landscape plants usually drops off although some of the evergreens remain available as long as the ground remains workable, most often through the end of November in our climate. October is the best time to plant most hardy bulbs, like daffodils (Narcissus spp.), as it gives them a chance to get their roots established before putting up foliage and blossoms in early spring.
Fall blooming chrysanthemums (most common species is Chrysanthemum x morifolium) have become as expected as pumpkins as fall decorations. Many of these plants will come back for years to come if they are planted in the ground before it freezes. (This can be after the flowers have faded, and even after the first frost or two.) While the chrysanthemum styles in which all visible florets in the flower head are ray florets (with petals), in recent years some chrysanthemums with visible disk florets have become popular again. These are often called “daisy mums” since they have the shape expected of daisies, other flowers in the aster family, even when their petals are colors other than white. Other showy perennials that wait until fall to bloom include ‘Autumn Joy’ sedum (Hylotelephium ‘Autumn Joy’), Montauk daisy (Nipponanthemum nipponicum), several species of aster (many now Symphiotricum spp.) and the striking but poisonous Chinese wolfsbane or monkshood (Aconitum carmichaelii). The latter is related to delphiniums and has a tall blue, purple or white flower spike in September or October.
Blooming in my own garden right now is the pinkish lilac fall blooming bulb known as autumn colchicum (Colchicum autumnale), which was a gift from the late Margie Berkowitch. Although it is sometimes incorrectly called autumn crocus, it is not closely related to the real autumn crocus (Crocus spp.), and unlike them will not be consumed by wildlife.

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These purple petalled “daisy mums” are among the many styles of chrysanthemums that are popular in fall gardens. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener)

The Sounds of SaugusBy Mark E. VoglerGood morning, Saugus As far as the weather is concerned, the 45th Annual Founder’s...
09/17/2026

The Sounds of Saugus

By Mark E. Vogler

Good morning, Saugus
As far as the weather is concerned, the 45th Annual Founder’s Day held last Saturday in front of Saugus Town Hall could not have been better. I have been to every one of these 10 terrific events the town has put on since I became editor of The Saugus Advocate in March of 2016 (it was cancelled in 2020 because of COVID), and this was the best weather yet: a nice cool Autumn-like day without the humidity.
There seemed to be a good crowd out there enjoying one of the final Saturdays of the Summer. (The first official calendar day of Fall is next Wednesday, Sept. 23).
It would have been nice to see Howie Conley and his popular local group – the Memorylaners – playing and singing their Oldies and Doo-Wops in front of the steps of Town Hall. Here’s hoping they will be back next year.
And I missed not seeing the free Harrows Chicken Pies tent. I also heard a few folks complain that the Troop 62 Boy Scouts didn’t have their booth set up to sell their hot dogs. When I couldn’t find the Harrows people, I had a hankering for a hot dog, too.
But all in all, it was great weather for another great event – and its signature moment – honoring this year’s “Woman of the Year” and “Man of the Year” at High Noon. There seemed to be a larger crowd watching the ceremony this year as Julie Cicolini and Nelson Chang – two great unassuming, humble and behind-the-scenes-type volunteers – received well-deserved public recognition of their respectful efforts in the betterment of Saugus. Two great choices, from what I have observed.
“It was nice to see so many residents having a great time at Founder’s Day and coming together to celebrate our town,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree declared in a press release after the event. “This is truly a special day for our community. I want to thank our dedicated town staff and volunteers for all of their hard work, which made this Founder’s Day such an overwhelming success.”
I wholeheartedly agree with that assessment.
The one thing I will remember about Founder’s Day when my reporting days are done will be the “Person of the Year Award” presentations. That’s a great tradition I haven’t seen anywhere in my travels during more than a half century of newspaper journalism in Massachusetts, Maine, Florida, Texas, Virginia and New York.
But I think the town can do a little more to honor its 80 “Person of the Year Award” recipients. There’s a plaque on the wall near the men’s room on the second floor of Saugus Town Hall that few people notice – unless they’re a 6-foot-tall guy headed into the men’s room. The name plates honoring the recipients are three years behind now, with the last date being 2023. Whoever is responsible for maintaining that plaque needs to attach three more name plates for the six recent recipients. And while you are at it, move the plaque to a better location – to some visible wall space in the Town Hall lobby. There are two nicely lit spots as you pass by the Town Clerk’s Office just before the Town Hall bulletin board. Somebody needs to step up and embrace this outstanding town tradition.

Saugus United Parish Food Pantry
The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, September 18) 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.

This week’s “Shout Outs”
We received several “shout outs” this week:
From Sue Fleming: “After attending the 9/11 Remembrance at Town Hall on Friday night, I would like to give a big ‘Shout Out’ to Debra Panetta, Corrine Riley and everyone else involved in putting together a very moving ceremony. It was very touching with wonderful speakers remembering all the victims of that tragic day. Thank you everyone! Never Forget!”
From Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Jeanie Bartolo: “I have two ‘Shout Outs.’ A ‘Shout Out’ and a ‘Thank you’ to Deb Panetta and Corrine [Riley] for organizing the 9/11 Remembrance service. It was a very moving memorial. Let us Never Forget.
“Also, a ‘Shout Out’ to Julie Cicolini and Nelson Chang for being crowned Woman and Man of the Year at Founders Day. Both are truly great people who have contributed to make Saugus better for years. They truly deserve to be recognized!”

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 ([email protected]) 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.

Here are a few important community events for your calendar:
● Today (Friday, Sept. 18) the Saugus Veterans Council will hold the POW/MIA Missing Man Table Ceremony at 6 p.m. at Veterans Park, corner of Central and Winter Streets. This recognition of Prisoners of War and Missing In Action is to honor and know “You are not forgotten.”
● Today (Friday, Sept. 18) the 7th Annual Saugus Youth Soccer Mums Fall Fundraiser begins at Anna Parker Field, located at 124 Essex St. (next door to the Essex Street Fire Station). Saugus Youth Soccer will be selling beautiful, hardy Mums. There will be multi colors to choose from. The fundraiser will run now through Sunday (Sept. 20), while supplies last. The Mums are priced at $9 each or 3 for $25. Saugus Youth Soccer has ordered more than 250 hardy Mums, so don’t hesitate to come down to the field to support Saugus Youth Soccer. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Furey at [email protected] or call 617-548-4993.

Trails and Sails events
The 25th Trails and Sails continues through Sunday, Sept. 27. Printed booklets are available at the Saugus Iron Works at the Visitors’ Center, and updated events listing and more information can be found at https://trailsandsails.org. Events are free but some require preregistration. Activities in Saugus include a special guided nature walk at 9 a.m. on September 20 and the “Water Wheels Extravaganza” – both at the Saugus Iron Works. Essex National Heritage Area has partnered with historical societies, museums, parks and individuals to offer an array of walks, talks, open houses and other events throughout the county.

Events later this month
● On Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Breakheart Reservation will host the Fall Family Festival 2026. Free events will include lawn games, live animal exhibits, storytelling, music and family-oriented activities. Watch and learn about owls with Mass Audubon or hold a live snake with the Cape Ann Vernal Pond team. This event is cosponsored by DCR, Friends of Breakheart, Saugus Cultural Council and SAVE.
● On Saturday, Sept. 26, Saugus Olympics Day at World Series Park in Saugus will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nancy Kerrigan, a former Olympics medalist, will take part in the opening ceremony and will be available to meet and greet those in attendance. Other former Olympics medalists, including athletes who competed in this year’s Winter Olympics, have been invited. Funds raised from the event will go to Challenger Baseball and Boys & Girls Club. A baseball tournament involving Challenger Baseball teams from the area will start at 9 a.m. At 11 a.m. the opening ceremony and parade of athletes will take place.
● On Monday, Sept. 28, the Saugus Historical Society will hold a special one hour walking tour of Boston Common and some nearby Freedom Trail sites led by Saugonian Peggy Belmonte dressed as a Revolutionary war heroine. The group will be meeting at the Common near the Boston Visitor Information Center (just a short distance from Park Street Station) at 2:30 p.m. Please preregister with Laura Eisener, president of the Saugus Historical Society, so you can be informed of last-minute changes due to weather at 781-231-5988 (landline). There is no charge for the tour but tips for the guide are permitted.

The Distinctive Neighborhoods of Saugus
The next meeting of Saugus Historical Society will be at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 at 30 Main St., Saugus, with the featured topic: “The Distinctive Neighborhoods of Saugus.” Resident input is welcome – do you have some thoughts about what makes your neighborhood special or what has changed over the years? Please email Laura Eisener if you have photos or want to share some stories.

DAR prepares for 6th Annual Veteran’s Day Field of Flags
Preparations for the 6th Annual Veteran’s Day Field of Flags to be placed on the lawn of Veterans Park at the corner of Winter Street and Central Street (not the Saugus Town Hall) to honor and remember all veterans on November 11, 2026, is underway. The Parson Roby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is sponsoring this event to honor all veterans, living or deceased, including those currently serving.
American flags may be sponsored through the Parson Roby Chapter DAR at a cost of $5 each. The flags will be placed at Veterans Park prior to Nov. 11 and will wave throughout the week until Nov. 12, with your veteran’s name on the flag. Flags may be sponsored to honor a family member, friend, neighbor or employee who has served or is currently serving our country. The deadline to sponsor flags is October 30.
You may send a check ($5 per flag) made payable to Parson Roby Chapter along with the information of the veteran – Name/Rank/Branch of Service/Years or War if known – and mail to Treasurer, 27 Pearson St., Saugus, MA 01906. After 12 noon on Nov. 11, you can pick up your sponsored flag to either keep or put on a grave. We will have a table at Founder’s Day so stop by for a chance to win Topsfield Fair tickets.
2021 was our first year sponsoring the Field of Flags and it has been a huge success. So many members of the community stopped by to thank us in remembering our veterans this way. There were over 140 flags sponsored with veterans’ names waving in the wind, and we hope for many more veterans to be sponsored this year. All proceeds from the Veteran’s Day Field of Flags will support the Daughters of the American Revolution’s mission to preserve American history and secure Americans’ future through education and promoting patriotism. For more information on how to sponsor a flag or on joining the Parson Roby Chapter DAR, please email [email protected].

George Capaccio presents Albert Einstein: Relatively Speaking
On Thursday, October 1, from 6-7 p.m. in the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library, in this one-hour interactive performance, George invites you to enter the boundary-breaking universe that is the mind of Albert Einstein. You will discover that time and space are inseparable, that time actually slows down the faster you go, and that if you could travel at the speed of light, time would actually stop! But there’s a lot more to the story than Einstein’s insights into the nature of reality. George focuses on the great scientist’s very human qualities, including his sense of humor, his fondness for Jewish jokes and his trials and tribulations as a family man. Online registration began Thursday, September 17 (https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/events/).

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A SPECIAL TRIBUTE: The Saugus Public Library is celebrating longtime Children’s Room volunteer Kelley Masters, who recently delivered her 100th storytime. As a young parent, Kelley was an avid library user and later chose to give back by volunteering to provide afterschool storytimes. Over the years, she has delighted children and families with stories and creative activities, including bubble-making, pumpkin volcanoes, Lunar New Year dragons and St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunts. Kelley always brought the fun to the Saugus Public Library, and we are grateful for her many years of service and dedication to our community. Congratulations, Kelley, on 100 storytimes! (Photo courtesy of Amy Melton, Head of Children’s Services at Saugus Public Library)

Fall finds The Saugus Advocate “Sketch Artist,” AKA Joanie Allbee, having fun raking leaves. “Raking leaves, painting and sketches – it all transcends from the same place: the heart,” she said. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)

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