Saugus Makes the News Again!!!

       Saugus is featured in a very interesting way in the February edition of Harpers.

   Since 2008,  photographer Michael Mergen has documented voting booths on Election day across the United States and Saugus is among his collection.

  On page 55, Precinct 10, Saugus, MA 2009 is featured first in a six page spread of various voting booths nationwide.
  
      Precinct 10's voting booth must have been featured first over the 11 others because it is truly the most professional and functional site.  Hats off to the town clerk's office!!!

 

Lest We Forget the Saugus High School Class of 1934

The Saugus High School Class of 1934 graduated from Saugus High School during the darkest hours of the Great Depression.  With no money for yearbooks, the class considered themselves fortunate to be able to pose for a group shot. One cannot help but to notice how every student looked their 'Sunday best' with ties, beautiful hairdos and eyes full of 'looks' to the future.

Of the entire class of approximately 115 students perhaps many of them could not even afford to purchase this picture. Graduate John Penney submitted the photo in honor of his classmates.

The photographer was White Studios of New York.
 

There are many well-known names included in this photo and a few are featured below.

Saugus High School Class of 1934

First Row:  James McGregor, Warren Kernander, J. Meeker, Edward Barrett, Paul Carson, Ray Collomore, George Leck, John Ryder, Bernard Riley, Ephraim Shapiro, Edward Kasabuski, Ingram Snow

Second Row:  Chester Gay, Roy Pheulin,  Colman Doherty, Helen Vatcher, Sylvia Connors, Mercedes Contero, Ruth Mitchell, Adelaide Day, Doris Drew, Agnes Livingstone, Helen Hathaway, Norman Parsons, Douglas Morrison.

Third Row:  James Mullen, Warren Holbrook, Paul Larkin, Dorothy Smith, Martha Berrett, Jean Cochran, Dolores Doucette, Mary Auger, Gladys Chapman, Katherine Hogan, Kathleen Higgins, Carl Robertson, Carlton Kennerson, Melville Low.

Fourth Row:  John Murdock, William Hubbard, Fred Bursiel, Margaret Afholderback, Phyllis Chandler, Helen Porter, Greta Swanson, Virginia Marsden, Helen Gera, Penelope Hazel Olive Johnson, Arvida Swanson, Gordon Etsell, John Burns, Harold Hurlbert.

Fifth Row:  John Penney, Frank Buonopane, Dorothy Turner, Gladys Weeks, Ruth King, Barbara Bassett, Gertrude Coombs, Marion Ireson, Bessie Snow, Helen Churchill, Beatrice Gosselin, Edith Johnson, Francis Coakely, Matthew Lavin.

Sixth Row:  Harry Laird, Charles Parrish, Helen Johnson, Virginia Armstrong, Frances Banks, Helen Fowler, Marion Pearson, Mary Woodsum, Marjorie Gilchrist, Nan Loggie, Walter Daniels, Arthur Wilson.

Seventh Row: George Pickering, Russell Long, Sophie Melewski, Muriel Colburn, Eleanor Nelson, Rose Scire, Audrey Kidder, Louis Waitt, Ruth Allen, Elizabeth McLean, Alice Stephenson, Fred Crafts, Albert Parker, Romauld Wishnewski.

Eighth Row:  Berther R. Gibbs, Frank Cloudman, Mable DeGroot, Margaret Hayward, Lorrette Morin, Irma Forte, Bertha Midley, Helen Cook, Jeanetta Price, Helen Hilton, Marion Nicoll, Mary Denham, Vera Bartlett, Elmer Manderville, Warren Cook.

Ninth Row:  Carl Surabian, Eleanor Hallin, Edith Pearson, Marion Fairchild, Eleanor Hinkley, Wilbert Ludwig, Vice President, Doris Nygaard, Treasurer, James Conrad, President, Helen Ells, Secretary, Doris McDonald, Antoinette Gratiano, Ethel March, Ruth Meade, Edwin Phillips.

Tom and Wes Meet with Saugonians

Foxboro, MA: Quarterback Tom Brady and teammate Wes Welker met with the Tim Hogan family and David Jarosz of Saugus prior to boarding the bus to Logan Airport recently.  Resting his throwing arm on Dave for good luck, Mr. Brady and Mr. Welker signed autographs,  the football and chatted  briefly with the fans.

Some believe that the arm  that 'touched Saugus' will be throwing a Hail Mary pass to win the super bowl title.  Go Pats!!!!

    Saugus Babe Ruth and World Series

        Park  to Host State Tournament

Shown at the recent meeting announcing the awarding of the State Babe Ruth Tournament to Saugus are left to right Glen Davis, president of Saugus Babe Ruth, Tom Bettencourt, Babe Ruth District 1 commissioner, Mark Mitchell tournament chairman and Bob Davis, superintendent of World Series Park.

Saugus, MA: Eastern Massachusetts Babe Ruth recently designated World Series Park in Saugus as the site for the 2012 Eastern Massachusetts 15 Year-Old Babe Ruth State Tournament. After submitting a bid to host the tournament, Saugus Babe Ruth President Glen Davis recently received notification that the bid had been accepted. The tournament will take place approximately the last two weeks in July.

Bob Davis, superintendent of World Series Park said “We’re very happy about this. This will not only be good for the park but also good for Saugus. We’re always told that we have one of the best facilities in the state. After hosting the District 1 tournament successfully for the past seven years, Saugus Babe Ruth was encouraged to apply for the state tournament. This has the potential for bringing a lot of good will and business to Saugus. People attending will need places to eat and in some cases lodging while in Saugus.”

A committee is currently being formed to organize and run the tournament. A lot of people will be needed to help over the two-week period. Volunteers are being sought.

    Saugus Board of Selectmen Agenda
                 for January 31, 2012t

1. Call to order.
2. Invited guests: Pop Warner “C Tam” Cheerleaders
3. Approval of minutes: January 3; and January 10, 2012.
4. Enhanced Citizen’s Forum
5. Continued Hearings:

- McKay Construction S-2 from: 10/25/11; 11/15/11; 11/29/11; 12/13/11; 1/10/12 TO: 1/31/12
- Giovanni’s, 194 Broadway from: 1/10/12 TO: 1/31/12.
- Cyber Palace, 184 Broadway from 1/10/12 TO: 1/31/12.

- “Show Cause” Hearing on: PAM, Inc. d/b/a LAVO Ristorante,  114 Broadway. FROM: 11/29/11; 12/06/11; 12/13/11 Held in abeyance / bankruptcy.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

8:00 Saugus Checker Cab, Mourad Lemhaours, owner, to operate a taxi cab business in the Town of Saugus and License for one taxi cab.

8:10 Lee Ling Company, Chun Sheng Li, for Special Permit (S-2) to allow bodywork / Shiatsu business at 1201 Broadway, Square One Mall, space #P5.

8:20 Goodfellas Doggy Day Care, for Special Permit (S-2) to allow dog care facility offering overnight kenneling of dogs, located at 0 & 20 Thresher Street & 17 Lark Avenue,

8:30 Precious Moments Bakery & Café, LLC, 124 Broadway, for Common Victualer’s License; and for determination of variance voted 1/8/02 to waive the external grease trap requirement

Correspondence
1.) Mr. DeFeo re: request for reappointment as constable.
2.) Knights of Columbus re: Beano Report.
3.) Population estimates for seasonal licenses.
4.) Appointments to Board of Health & Tree Committee.
5.) Draft Annual Report to ABCC.
6.) Valuable / Used Goods Licenses available.
(Tabled 3/22/11 correspondence: Police Dept. re: Angela’s liquor inspection)

Manager’s Report
Member’s Motions
Enhanced Citizen’s Forum

Welcome Home Greeters at Saugus Town Hall

Pictured: Front row:  State Senator Sal DiDomenico, State Senator Tom McGee, A1C Ashley Sander, and SSG Amy J. Barry.  Back row:  Pastor Bob LeRoe, Selectmen Scott Crabtree and Michael Serino and Police Chief Dom DiMella.

   Town officials, family members, and the general public took time out of their busy schedules to welcome home to of our very own Saugonians A1C Ashley Sanders, United States Air Force and SSG Amy J. Barry, Massachusetts Army National Guard.

   Selectmen Scott Crabtree and Michael Serino, and Steve Castinetti, along with School Committee members Wendy Reed and Arthur Grabowski, Dr. Fred Wagner,  State Senator Tom McGee, State Representative Donald Wong,  Fire Chief Jim Blanchard, along with many others,  expressed their thanks and gratitude for their service.

   Saugus High School teacher Mike Bontempo also offered his appreciation.

    State Senator Sal DiDomenico stated that Saugus is the only town in his district that conducts a "Welcome Home" with such support and dedication which is probably due to the Saugus Military Families group and its many supporters.
 

Saugus Fire Department Thanks Santa's Helpers

    Retired Captain Bill O'Malley, who headed up the recent Christmas Toy Drive, extended his appreciation for those who donated time, energy and gifts making the annual event extra special once again in the following letter:

   Special thanks to Joanne Gayron and Eileen Mundis and the employees of Saugus Town Hall; Henry Paolini of Paolini Associates, Jack and Mary Hollow, Jane Osgood and members of the Saugus Student Council, Attorney Nelson Chang, Gail Pelletier, Charlie Thomas, Lions Club members, Saugus Senior Center members, Karen Mersicano and employees of Aggregate Industries, John and Wendy Carpenito of Carpenito Real Estate, East Boston Savings Bank, especially Rosemary Ferrara, all branches of Eastern Bank and all three branches of Saugusbank for their continued support throughout the many years.

    Captain O'Malley also recognized Paul Ciccarelli of Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Paul Penachio and members of the Saugus Emergency Management Team, Sean Grant and the Saugus Chamber of Commerce, Donna Eldridge and employees of Spud's Restaurant; the entire student and teacher population at the Lynnhurst Elementary School, Edward and Seth Vickers, and customers of Carmetic.

   And for all those who wished to remain anonymous, and you know who you are, for the wonderful gifts that were brought to the fire station.

    Also a heartfelt thanks to my wife Carole, Donna Lawrence from the chief's office, Chief Jim Blanchard, retired firefighter Don Babin and his wife Judy, Susan O'Malley, Jessie Allison, Phyllis Nigro, and all the members of the Saugus Fire Department who collected, sorted, and packaged the toys.

   Last but not least the wonderful and dedicated Saugus Fire Department Elves who helped deliver the toys to the families - Don Babin, Ray Calder, Rick Porter, Jeff Moses, Ray Lawrence, Andy Lawrence, Alex Wanton and Karen Mersicano.

   On a personal note, our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Ken Parsons who passed away before Christmas.  For many many years, Ken and his wife Bunny worked collecting toys for our Fire Department Toy Drive - He will be missed.
 

                            YOGA CLASSES

    The MEG Foundation is pleased to offer Yoga classes for all ages at the Marleah E. Graves Building (formerly the Cliftondale School) at 54-58 Essex Street in Saugus. 

“Gentle Yoga for Beginners” will be held every Wednesday evening  at 6PM -7:15 PM. The cost is $8.00 per class.   

    The instructor, Vicky Hoey is a  registered nurse and has practiced and taught yoga for many years. Gentle yoga consists of postures (or positions) that challenge the whole body, balancing strength, flexibility, and healing which anyone can follow and adjust to their comfort level. It involves movements that promote health and wellness which energize the mind and the body.

    The classes are offered in an atmosphere of safety and comfort. By taking these lessons into your life you will have more energy, better flexibility and range of motion, increased strength, lower stress levels and a sense of well-being and calm. Many health benefits are seen with regular yoga practice and now everyone can participate.

    Further information call Vicky at 781-223-4394.

  Yoga  has improved my life, physically, mentally and spiritually.   One hour of Yoga Class diminishes days events and brings me back to me.  At the end of class there is a sense "life is good"
  Its one of my best nights for sleeping.    Vicki, our Yoga Instructor is incredible.  She is calming  even though there are others at class, it feels like she is speaking just to you. Classes are for  all levels  and ages. This  Yoga Class is a hidden treasure, that I am grateful for .   ~ Carolyn
 

 

            Saugonian Submits Memories from
            May Day at the Felton School

    Mr. Ray Smith, a former Saugonian, submitted three pictures he found among his mother's photo album. It was 1952 at the Felton School on Central Street, Saugus MA, where the Saugus Senior Citizen building now stands.

   Each year the school held a May Day event with a May Pole on the front lawn.  Students dressed in costumes and "walked" around the May Pole holding streamers in their hands and singing songs of spring.

    Once those festivities were completed, a parade was organized and children walked up and down Central Street in front of several judges seeking to pick a King and Queen of the May.

   The first picture Mr. Smith believes is  Peggy Duffy, Carol Smith, Mary McLaughlin, Barbara Robinson and Diana Duffy.

The second picture is of David Manoogian, Karen Card, Sally Currier and Carol Ceruolo.

   The third picture is of the May Pole with the newly crowned Queen Janice Penney, and King Everett, (Butchie) Millea.

                Special thanks to Ray Smith, of Michigan, for sending these photos.  

         Winter Skating Planned at
               Saugus High School

Saugus Youth Hockey and Saugus Youth and Recreation Dept. in cooperation with the Town of Saugus are developing our first seasonal outdoor ice skating rinks to be located at the Saugus High School. Construction began Saturday.
These non-profit organizations are working together in an effort to provide the kids in Saugus a safe place to skate and play hockey this winter.
There are two surfaces presently are under construction. The first is a 170’ diameter free formed surface on the south end of the upper field which will be dedicated to public skating. The second 100’ x 50’ framed half rink which will be used for hockey and other events.
Once the weather gets cold enough, the areas will be flooded. As soon as the surfaces freeze, they will be open to the families of Saugus for skating at no cost – we’re looking for two good months of skating.
Showing their Saugus spirit, over 40 volunteers braved the 30˚F degree temperatures on Sunday morning to help out. Volunteers included Saugus High School Varsity Hockey players and Coaches, Saugus High School Girls Field Hockey and Basketball players, Saugus Youth Hockey parents and players, Town employees, and Lowe’s Home Improvement employees.
Saugus Business Community partners stepped up in a big way to sponsor the rinks and provide funding, materials, labor and expertise including: Wheelabrator, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Saugus Chamber of Commerce, Williams & Sparages Engineers, Agganis Construction, and Dicks Sporting Goods.
Several special events are now in the planning stages including a Winter Carnival, Hockey Weekend Across America, Alumni Games, etc. Fund raising opportunities will be available to town youth groups and will be coordinated by
The committee is still accepting donations to fund equipment, netting, lights, benches , warming areas, and other maintenance supplies. Donations can be made through Saugus Youth & Rec, 400 Central Street, Saugus, MA.
 

An overview of the proposed site of two ice rinks at Saugus High School

      Saugus Youth Hockey and Saugus Youth and Recreation Dept. in cooperation with the Town of Saugus are in the final stage of developing our first seasonal outdoor rink to be located at the Saugus High School.  The non-profit organizations are working together in an effort to give the kids in Saugus a safe place to skate and play hockey this winter.
  All required approvals and support from Town Departments and are in place and the group is working closely with town officials and local businesses to get the rink funded and built.
    Lowe’s Home Improvement has offered all materials for the project at store cost and Dick's Sporting Goods has offered store credits for some equipment and  local contractors have volunteered their labor. The Boston Bruins have also expressed interest in the project and will be providing support.
 
          
         Pictured left to right: Matt Majeski, Scott Brazis, State Rep Donald Wong, Youth and
        Recreation, Director Greg Nickolas, and Bob Belyea

    Several events are being planned  including a Winter Carnival, Hockey Weekend Across America, Alumni Games, to name a few. Lumber and a crew of volunteer workers are set to arrive at 8 AM, December 18, 2011 to break ground.