Waybright
Teachers Directing Students
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Facing temperatures in
the teens, Waybright teachers, lead by Principal Dr. Arsenault,
waited as students were being dropped off in front of Saugus High
School on Thursday. Due to an issue with unwelcomed varmints
at the Waybright School on Talbot Street, students transferred to
the high school as a temporary measure until the problem is
resolved. Officials estimate a return to the school in the
near future.
Wong Family
Welcomes Senator-elect Scott Brown

The Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus was one of the stops for newly
elected Senator Scott Brown’s “Citizen Open House Tour.” Welcoming
the incoming Senator Brown (center) to the restaurant on Saturday,
January 30th were Kowloon owners (from left) Stanley Wong, Donald
Wong, Bobby Wong and Andy Wong.
Funeral on the 4th for
Christos Agganis
Saugus, MA: Family and friends today paid their
final respects to Mr. Christos Agganis, who was killed by a
hit and run driver on January 28, 2010 while crossing Central
Street.
Mr. Agganis lived in the Brookdale Condos, across the street
from the Hammersmith Restaurant, the family run business.
The accident occurred at approximately 5:30 PM on January 28,
2010. Mr. Agganis was crossing the street to enjoy his supper
with family at the restaurant, a daily tradition.
According to Police Chief Dom DiMella, the vehicle that hit
Mr. Agganis kept going and never stopped. He stated that the
department is reviewing all the video taken from Brookdale Condos.
According to eye-witnesses two vehicles slowed down, one was a car
and the other was a dark colored pick-up truck. All body shops
in a wide area have been put on the alert and the Chief is asking
the public to come forward with any additional information that will
lead to the apprehension of the operator of the vehicle in question.
"I am confident that once all our information is gathered we will
determine the person responsible for this tragic accident."
The funeral for Mr. Agganis was held at the Bisbee Porcella Funeral
Home, Saugus followed by a Funeral Liturgy at St. George Greek
Orthodox Church, Lynn, MA and internment at Pine Grove
Cemetery, Lynn, MA.

A memorial has been placed at the site of the accident.

The restaurant, operated by the Agganis family, was closed on
February 2, 2010 during the funeral of their uncle.
Senator Scott
Brown Thanks His Supporters

Saugus,
MA: It was standing room only at the Kowloon Restaurant on
Saturday, January 30, 2010 as Senate-elect Scott Brown
dropped by to personally thank his supporters. Appearing on
stage with him was comedian Steve Sweezey and Barbara Walters.
Senator Brown expressed his deepest appreciation to the audience and
cheers rang out all during his speech especially when, during a
short pause in his statement, one woman hollered "We love you
Scott." That set the upstairs in the Kowloon rocking all over
again.
Brown's address was short, sweet and right to the point;
the condition of the economy and the need to get people back to
work. Many in the parking lot were looking for his truck but
informed sources reported that he was traveling by bus on his way to
several other locations.
Anthony Guardia announces
candidacy for 9th Essex District State Rep.
Anthony
Guardia, Chairman of the Wakefield School Committee, announced today
that he will run as a Democrat for State Representative for the 9th
Essex District. Guardia has served on the committee for four years
and has been its chairman since April 2009. “As an elected official
in Wakefield, I see firsthand the problems our cities and towns have
had to deal with,” says Guardia. "I believe it’s time that we had a
strong voice on Beacon Hill who is focused on solving issues
important to the district."
Guardia, the grandson of Italian immigrants, knows the importance of
hard work and strong family values. Guardia’s diligence has led to
many improvements in the Wakefield school system. He is currently
completing his JD law degree at Suffolk University Law School in
Boston.
Guardia’s time in local office has exposed him to several alarming
issues that has spurred his desire to run for state office. “Too
many times I have watched my community divide over budget issues
that had little to do with how the community was run and more to do
with distribution in state funding,” says Guardia. “As your state
representative my primary goal will be to fix those flaws in the
allocation of local funding.”
“I've spoken to many community leaders in Lynn, Lynnfield, Saugus,
and Wakefield. I’ve discovered that my concerns are echoed
throughout the 9th district. In the coming months I look forward to
meeting more citizens, learning from them and working together to
come up with innovative solutions for the problems that our
communities face.”
For more information about Anthony Guardia please visit his website
at www.anthonyguardia.com.
Commerce Network
Evening a Success

Pictured: Top Left Saugus Police Chief
Dominic DeMella; Right Lenny DeRosa and Donald Wong; Vice
Chairman of the Wakefield Selectmen Albert Turco; Right Donald
Wong;
Bottom left Selectman Al Merritt
of Lynnfield and Right Jay Smolynsky with Mr. Wong.
Representative Mark Falzone
Announces Outpouring of Strong Saugus Support for his Re-Election
Representative Mark Falzone announced today that he has the support
of the vast majority of local elected officials in the Town of
Saugus in his drive for re-election to the Massachusetts House of
Representatives. 48 officials chosen by the voters of Saugus have in
turn chosen Mark Falzone as the best person to continue to represent
them in the State Legislature. Representative Falzone emphasized, "I
am pleased and proud to have this support in my hometown of Saugus.
These endorsers for my re-election are leaders in our community,
local officials who have paid attention to the great financial
turnaround of Saugus as we have brought Saugus back to fiscal health
while at the same time taking pressure off of the property tax."
Falzone continued, "I am heartened that my work as leader of our
Saugus legislative delegation has not only brought private sector
jobs to Saugus and every year millions of dollars of additional
revenue to our town government, but also maintained town government
jobs that enhance our local education, public safety, and quality of
life for all our Saugus residents. I am particularly proud that my
work has rescued the Saugus Senior Center from closure and kept and
the Youth and Recreation Department functioning and in place serving
the young people in our community."
Statement from School Committee member Joe Malone: "We need to keep
Mark Falzone successfully working for Saugus. As a member of the
School Committee, I have seen the incredibly hard work he puts in
which has in turn given us the financial resources that have been so
important to maintaining our system of education. He was the leader
in saving literally millions of dollars by enabling Saugus to join
the state's health plan. And his leadership in resolving the issues
around the Kasabuski Arena have removed a huge financial drag on our
town and turned in into a plus. Everything Mark has done has
strengthened our town financially and brought new jobs to our area.
These are the priorities we need for the future as well. Everyone
who knows me knows how hard I work and I know Mark works even
harder."
Statement from Town Meeting Member Pamela Goodwin: "It is an easy
and extremely important endorsement that I give to Representative
Falzone for all he has done to maintain the services and quality of
life in our neighborhoods. I look at everything from his leadership
in the multi-million dollar improvements that have made the Lynn
Fells Parkway so much safer to the huge amount of extra revenue the
town brings in every year from the Shops at Saugus. These projects
have created local jobs and enhanced environmental amenities. Saugus
is in a better fiscal condition and has a property tax rate that is
the envy of our region—we would not be here without the resources
that Mark has brought back to our town."
Representative Falzone has the support of a majority of every
elected board in Saugus and a majority of elected town meeting
members in every precinct. These endorsers represent support from
across the political spectrum including Democrats, Republicans, and
independents who are not enrolled in any party.
Those who have endorsed Mark Falzone include:
Town Meeting Precinct 1
Stacy A. Billingsley
Wayne C. Brooks
F. Ann Devlin
John N. Hansen
Joyce C. Rodenhiser
Town Meeting Precinct 2
Thomas A. Falasca
Barbara J. Malone
Dennis J. Moschella
Peter A. Rossetti, Jr.
Stephen D. Sweezey
Town Meeting Precinct 3
Arthur D. Connors, Jr.
Charles F. Gill
Henry F. Merrifield
Rick A. Smith
Town Meeting Precinct 4
Robert J. Cox
Patricia McLaughlin
Angelo Serino, Jr.
Town Meeting Precinct 5
Pamela J. Goodwin
Laura Z. Groark
Paul M. Petkewich
Town Meeting Precinct 6
Joseph Attubato
Sean A. Maltais
George T. Moriello
Matthew J. Vecchio
Town Meeting Precinct 7
Rodney G. Cecere
Timothy R. Hawkes
Patricia Anne Johnson
Stephen F. McCarthy
Town Meeting Precinct 8
Michael R. Greene
Raymond F. Lawrence
Anthony J. Lopresti
Town Meeting Precinct 9
Edward S.W. Boesel
Robert E. Grande
Jeffrey D. Moses, Sr.
Town Meeting Precinct 10
Michael Dockery
John H. Nicholson
Darren S. Ring
Joseph Palczynski, Jr.
Board of Selectmen
Stephen M. Horlick
Michael Kelleher
Michael J. Serino
School Committee
Joseph S. Malone
Wendy L. Reed
Thomas Stewart
Housing Authority
Judith Hoffman
Nicola M. Nicosia
Peter G. DePlacido (appointed)
Representative Mark Falzone represents the 9th Essex District in the
Massachusetts House of Representatives which includes portions of
Lynn, Lynnfield, Saugus, and Wakefield.
Danversbank Branches Now Collecting for
Haiti Relief Fund
ESSEX, MIDDLESEX & SUFFOLK COUNTIES,
MASSACHUSETTS – Danversbank (https://www.danversbank.com) is now
collecting donations to benefit the Partners in Health "Stand With
Haiti" earthquake relief fund. Danversbank, along with Beverly
National Bank, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Danvers Bancorp, Inc.
(NASDAQ: DNBK).
Donation boxes are located in each of
Danversbank and Beverly National Bank’s 24 branches throughout
Essex, Middlesex & Suffolk Counties. All donations will be given to
Partners in Health to assist in the transportation of medical staff
and supplies to Haiti. Partners in Health has provided modern
medical care to Haitians for over twenty years. For more information
visit www.standwithhaiti.org.
In addition to the branch collections, the
Danversbank Charitable Foundation Inc. has donated $10,000 to the
"Stand With Haiti" cause. Danversbank employees also donated $2,900
out of their own jean pockets for Haiti relief on a recent "Jeans
Day" Friday.
Snow Leopards Win
Championship!!

Pictured front row (l to r) Allie Kotkowski, Allison LeBlanc,
Rachel Nazzaro, Julia Barresi, Cara Favuzza Back row (l to r) Hannah
DiGiovanni, Olivia Tapia-Gately, Sydnie Pezzerossi, Carina Vaughan
Missing from photo Courtney Muir
The U10 Girls Saugus Snow Leopards finished up their first winter
indoor season with a resounding 7-0 victory in the finals to earn
their team the Championship.
The team had a regular season 8-0 record and went 2-0 in the
playoffs allowing only 3 shots in the final game. They scored an
amazing 81 goals while only giving up 5. In the playoffs the girls
were too much for the first opponent to handle, not allowing a
single shot. The finals pitted them against a gutsy Hamilton-Wenham
team who played their hearts out, but couldn't keep up with Saugus
players. They gave the team the best competition of the season to
secure a well earned second place. During the course of the season,
all ten players scored goals, all ten tallied assists and all had a
chance to play goalie, a feat unique among the teams in the group.
The team was applauded by all the opposing coaches for their team
work, soccer ability and sportsmanship. The team hopes to take their
success into the next session when they will move up a bracket to
take on some tougher opposition. Congratulations to all the Snow
Leopards for their well deserved title as Session One Champions.
REPRESENTATIVE REINSTEIN
ANNOUNCES DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS TO BE HELD IN SAUGUS
State Representative Kathi-Anne Reinstein extends an invitation to
Saugus residents who reside in her district to stop by her upcoming
district office hours, which are scheduled to be held on Tuesday,
February 9th from 9:00am to 10:00am at Kane’s Donuts which is
located at 120 Lincoln Avenue in Saugus.
Kathi encourages interested residents to stop by Kane’s to meet with
her or a member of her staff to discuss issues, concerns or ideas.
Please note that if you would like to discuss a matter but are
unable to make this time, Kathi and her staff are available Monday
through Friday, at Representative Reinstein’s State House office.
For more information or assistance, please call (617) 722-2783.
The Story of
Taps
At a recent Daughters of the American
Revolution (D.A.R.) meeting in Boston,
Saugonian and member Charlotte (Rupright) Line addressed the members
and read the following story about the origin of "Taps."
Here is something every soldier should
know. Until I read this, I didn't know, but I checked it out and
it's true: We in the forces have all heard the haunting song,
'Taps.' It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and
usually tears in our eyes.
But, do you know the story behind the
song? If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its
humble beginnings. Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil
War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near
Harrison's Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the
other side of the narrow strip of land.
During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard
the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not
knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain
decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical
attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain
reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his
encampment.
When the Captain finally reached his own
lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the
soldier was dead. The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his
breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face
of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music
in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the
boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.
The following morning, heartbroken, the
father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full
military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only
partially granted. The Captain had asked if he could have a group of
Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral.
The request was turned down since the
soldier was a Confederate. But, out of respect for the father, they
did say they could give him only one musician. The Captain chose a
bugler
...
He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found
on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform. This
wish was granted.
The haunting melody, we now know as 'Taps'
used at military funerals was born.
The words are:
Day is done. Gone the sun. From the lakes
.
From the hills. From the sky. All is well.
Safely rest. God is nigh.
Fading light. Dims the sight. And a star. Gems the sky. Gleaming
bright. From afar. Drawing nigh.
Falls the night. Thanks and
praise. For our days. Neath the sun Neath the stars. Neath the sky.
As we go. This we know. God is nigh.
Remember those lost and harmed while
serving their country. Also remember those who have served and
returned; and for those presently serving in the Armed Forces.
Art
Classes at The MEG

Students listen intently as Chris Munnelly outlines the first
course in pencil drawing.

Class enrollment is still open for new students. Four more
classes will be held on Saturday mornings at 10:30 to 12 Noon.
Selectmen to Meet
on the 26th
AGENDA
1.) Call to order.
2.) Invited guests: Police Officer Jeffrey Wood & Officer John
Naglieri
3.) Approval of minutes: December 15, 2009; December 16, 2009;
December 17, 2009; & January 5, 2010.
4.) Continued hearings: ATM Mambo – Beer & Wine License
- (Liquor Rules & Regs. and Ent. Rules & Regs. from 12/15/09 to
2/2/10)
5.) Public hearings:
7:45PM Thrift Exchange, LLC d/b/a Thrift Stop, for Valuable / Used
Goods License to be located at 171 Broadway.
7:55PM Angela’s Fine Jewelry, Inc. d/b/a Angela’s Jewelry Repair,
for Valuable / Used Goods License located at 1201 Broadway, Square
One Mall, K-105 aka K-108.
8:05PM Hot Topic, Inc., for Entertainment License located at 1277
Broadway, Unit #E-215 Square One Mall.
Correspondence
1.) Population estimates for seasonal licenses.
2.) 99 West, Inc., 181 Broadway re: request for new officers /
directors.
3.) Cash Converters re: request to amend license to change location
in same plaza.
4.) Youth & Rec. re: request to accept gift from Wheelabrator.
5.) YMCA re: request for banner on Main Street.
6.) Om Guru Om Corp. re: request for pledge of License.
7.) Town Clerk re: request for banner on Main Street.
Manager’s Report
Member’s Motions
Citizen’s Forum
(posted 1/13/10)
44 Speeches and Many Years
Later – Local Toastmaster Receives Highest Award Available
Debra Panetta, a Division Governor within District 31 of
Toastmasters International, was honored with Toastmasters
International’s highest award, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), by
District 31 of Toastmasters International during the Toastmasters
District 31 Fall Conference, which was held on Saturday, November 7,
2009 at the Hilton Boston/Dedham in Dedham, Massachusetts (MA).
Panetta, a resident of Saugus, MA and a member of the Leading
Speakers Toastmasters and the Rumney Marsh clubs, both located in
Saugus, was presented with a DTM plaque and a medal at the
conference.
“Becoming a Distinguished Toastmaster is the highest achievement in
public speaking,” said Toastmaster Sherri Raftery, DTM, District
Governor for Toastmasters’ clubs in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode
Island. “It requires mastery of both communication and leadership
skills.”
The DTM award is the highest level of recognition a Toastmaster can
receive. To receive the DTM award, a member must complete both
communication and leadership tracks, which means that a member has
had more than forty speeches evaluated by other members and has
served in multiple leadership positions within Toastmasters.
Panetta joined Toastmasters in the early 1990s to help develop her
impromptu speaking skills. Since then, she has not only developed
herself in this area, but she has gone on to hold numerous Executive
Club officer positions - President, Vice President of Public
Relations, Vice President of Education, and Treasurer - at various
times, before taking on responsibilities at the district level. Last
year she served as an Area Governor within the district prior to
taking on her current Division Governor role in which she oversees
Toastmasters’ local clubs in a particular division of MA.
Panetta lives in Saugus with her husband Mark, and their two
children, Mark Jr. and Sabrina. She is currently employed as the
Accounting / Human Resource Director at Arcari Dental Lab in
Wakefield. She received her undergraduate degree in Accounting from
Suffolk University (Magna Cum Laude) and her Masters in Business
Administration from Northeastern University.
Panetta is a firm believer in giving back to the community and has
been involved in numerous organizations over the years, including
serving as the co-President of the Saugus River Watershed
Commission, Town Meeting Member (5th term in office), Chair of the
Saugus School Committee, Vice-Chair of the Saugus Charter
Commission, Historical Society, Tree Committee Member, Friend of
Breakheart Reservation, Community Development Committee Member,
Board of Directors of the SHORE Collaborative Member, and Friend of
the Saugus Library. She has also received the River Stewardship
award for her outstanding environmental work, and has been nominated
to Who’s Who in Finance and Business, Who’s Who in America, and
Who’s Who in American Women.
Panetta said the following about her DTM honor:
“For me, becoming a DTM means that I finally ‘made it.’
My journey towards my DTM goal took over 15 years. I started as a
Toastmaster at the John Hancock club in the early 1990s. I first
became Vice President of Education, which was my first officer role.
I loved Toastmasters, both the public speaking aspect and
networking. I made many new friends. Years later, I had the
opportunity to charter a new club.
More information is available at www.toastmasters.org or at
www.district31.org.
www.district31.org ***
www.toastmasters.org.
Website for Republican Town Committee
The Saugus
Republican Town Committee is announcing the introduction of its
website,
www.saugusgop.org.
We have put some
basic information about the local Republican Party on the website.
There are links to other GOP sites as well. While it is intended to
more easily keep Republicans in Town up-to-date as to what the
Republican Town Committee is doing, anybody, including those of any
other Party and unenrolled, are welcome to visit the site and find
out more about what “real” Republicans are doing and thinking.
In the weeks
ahead, we will be adding more information, articles and comments.
So we hope people will visit and revisit often.
Public Service Announcement
SEPARATE YOUR RECYCLING
PLEASE KEEP ALL PAPER AND CARDBOARD PRODUCTS
SEPARATE FROM YOUR TIN, GLASS AND PLASTIC, WHICH MAY BE CO-MINGLED.
SOME RESIDENTS ARE NOW MIXING ALL OF THEIR RECYCLING TOGETHER.
RECYCLING CAN NOT BE COLLECTED WITHOUT BEING SEPARATED. YOU MAY MIX
PLASTICS #1-7, TIN CANS AND GLASS. WEEKLY CURBSIDE RECYCLING IS
FOR ITEMS FROM FOOD MARKETS AND PRODUCTS WE USE ON A WEEKLY BASIS.
RESIDENTS MAY PICK-UP (FREE OF CHARGE at Town
Hall) GREEN RECYCLING BUMPER STICKERS THAT CAN BE PLACED ON YOUR
BARREL, (35 GALLON CAPACITY OR LESS) AND USED FOR YOUR CO-MINGLE
ITEMS. THE BARREL HOLDS MORE, IS EASIER TO HANDLE AND YOU CAN KEEP
IT COVERED THAT WAY.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD NOT BE
PLACED IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN (vinyl siding, fisher-price plastic
slides, playhouses, children’s toys, rubber garden hoses, plastic
hose holders, glass cups/dishes, pvc piping, old tools, construction
material, etc.).
OVERSIZED TRASH CONTAINERS
JRM IS CONTRACTED TO COLLECT WEEKLY TRASH UP TO
5 CONTAINERS NO LARGER THAN 35 GALLONS AND WEIGHING NO
MORE THAN 50 POUNDS.
WE ARE NOTICING RESIDENTS PURCHASING
OVERSIZED 65 – 95 GALLON CONTAINERS WITH THE ATTACHED COVERS.
THE SIZE, WEIGHT, AND ATTACHED COVER MAKE THIS CONAINER EXTREMELY
DIFFICULT TO HANDLE.
WE ALSO ASK RESIDENTS TO PLEASE CONTAIN THEIR
TRASH IN BAGS TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM BLOWING AWAY.
Wheelabrator Presents
$7,500 Donation to MEG

Pictured left to right: MEG Board Members Marilyn Carlson,
Leo Nickole, Helen Holt, Ruth Swanson, accepting check, Plant
Manager at Wheelabrator John O'Rourke, Cam Cicolini, Tony Eovine,
and Janice Jarosz
Saugus, MA: Members of the MEG Foundation gathered
at the school recently to accept a check in the amount of $7,500
from Wheelabrator, Inc, of Saugus, MA. The funds are earmarked
for new windows for the classrooms.
Because of the support of Saugus businesses such as Wheelabrator,
the Cliftondale School, which was built in 1893 and closed for
school use for many years, is on its way to becoming an integral
part of the rebuilding of community pride in Saugus.
For the past three years volunteers throughout the town, former
students, and town officials have devoted hours upon hours of their
time, private funds and energy to restore the once beautiful
building and bring it back into service for the town.
Last fall the building was re-fitted with an energy efficient gas
heating system thanks to the G.E. Good Neighbor Fund. This
year efforts are underway to install approximately 52 brand new
energy efficient windows throughout the building.
Because of the upgrading of the building, the Theater Company of
Saugus has a home on the second floor, yoga classes are being held,
art classes are being conducted on Saturdays, a bereavement meeting
is offered to the public, the Saugus Garden Club conducts their
meetings there on occasion, and just last month a celebration was
held in honor of the late John Burns, who was a school teacher for
many years and also headed up the English Department at Saugus High
School. Mr. Burns was one of the founders of the Center for
the Arts in Saugus, and a member of the MEG Foundation.
Members of the Foundation are finally able to see, first
hand, the fruits of their labor as the building is coming alive with
group meetings, educational classes conducted at reasonable rates,
and organizations settling into their new home.
Members of the Foundation look forward to more groups taking
advantage of the MEG Building. For information on building use
contact Jan at 781-233-7035 or Ruth at 781-233-5239.
Danversbank Presents Gift to
Saugus Senior
Center

Danversbank’s Assistant Vice President and Business Development
Officer, David Fama hands Joanne Olsen, Executive Director of the
Saugus Senior Center a check for $250. The Senior Center will use
the donation to produce photographs of Saugus residents and town
officials who have contributed to the success and improvement of the
organization. The photographs will be displayed throughout the
Senior Center to show appreciation to these individuals for their
time and dedication. For more information on the Saugus Senior
Center, visit www.saugus.com.
THEATRE MUSIC AND MORE CHILDREN’S THEATER PROGRAM
Directed by Maria Longo-Felix & Marge Hauprich-Wilson
SPONSORED BY THE SAUGUS YOUTH & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
AUDITIONS
For
CINDERELLA
January 27th between 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Ř
Grades 1 through 6, please call the Youth & Recreation Department
#781-231-4022 to schedule your audition time before JAN 25th. No
audition is required for Pre-K or Kindergarten. **Call for fees
Ř
Dress Rehearsal Date;
Friday April16th Show Date; Sunday April 18th
Show will be held at the Saugus Senior Center, 466 Central
Street. Class will be held at the Saugus Youth & Recreation Dept.
400 Central St. Saugus
Elementary Class Grades 1 – 6 Class Time: Wednesday 4:15 to 5:30
from February 3rd
to
April 14th Our program offers school age children the opportunity to learn
all the aspects of musical theatre through music, dance, & role
playing. Children will gain confidence as they learn to express
their own creativity while they work together on CINDERELLA. For the
auditions, children should prepare a song, dance, or a poem that is
no longer than 2 minutes in length. We will accommodate children of
varied training and experience. We want this to be an enjoyable
experience. This is a ten week class.
Kindergarten & Pre-K (ages 4 to 6 yrs.)
Class Time: Wednesday from
3:15 to 4:00 from
February 24th to April 14th
This popular class will introduce children to the performing arts.
We will incorporate drama, imagination, music, singing and creative
movement. This age group will perform group songs & dances from the
show CINDERELLA. This is an eight week class.
***Any questions please call Maria Felix at 781-233-2119.
Register by mail or drop off in box and make checks payable to the
Town of Saugus at the Youth & Recreation Dept. before Jan. 25th.
Representative Reinstein Announces District Office Hours To Be Held
In Saugus
State Representative
Kathi-Anne Reinstein extends an invitation to Saugus residents who
reside in her district to stop by her upcoming district office
hours, which are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, January 12th from
8:30am to 10:00am at Kane’s Donuts which is located at 120 Lincoln
Avenue in Saugus.
Kathi encourages interested residents to stop by Kane’s to meet with
her or a member of her staff to discuss issues, concerns or ideas.
Please note that if you would like to discuss a matter but are
unable to make this time, Kathi and her staff are available Monday
through Friday, at Representative Reinstein’s State House office.
For more information or assistance, please call (617) 722-2783.
Ballard Cafe Undergoing
Renovations!
Saugus, MA: The Ballard Cafe, a landmark in East Saugus for
generations, is in the process of clearing a portion of property to
make way for parking. On the market for several months, the
owners now are considering re-opening the once famous restaurant
noted for their fish entrees.
Mr. Phillip LaVoie, the original owner, obtained the first liquor
license in Saugus many years ago. Since his passing, his wife
Helen and sons have carried on the business. Several years
ago, a parcel across the street was sold by the family thus losing a
large portion of parking spaces.
Sources say that the family would like to re-open the restaurant
on a smaller scale as former patrons still stop by to this day
looking lunch at "The Ballard."
Here Today...

Gone Tomorrow!

Saugus Business Education
Collaborative Presents Gift to Schools

The Saugus Business Education Collaborative (SBEC) recently
presented a $21,000 donation to the Saugus public school system to
enhance school-wide curriculum and/or activities. Among those taking
part in the check presentation were (front row, from left to right)
SBEC Director Heidi Choate; SBEC Treasurer Larry Shuman; Saugus
Superintendent of Schools Richard Langlois; SBEC President John
Smolinsky; Veterans Middle School Principal Uri Harel; and Waybright
Elementary School Principal Linda Arsenault. (Back row, left to
right) Saugus High School Principal Joseph Diorio and Belmonte
Middle School Principal Geoff Bruno.
Where Are They
Now?

"Now on the starting line, from Saugus, Massachusetts, The
Socialites All Girt Drum and Bugle Corps." If those words
bring you to attention and make the butterflies start in your
stomach, then chances are, you were at one time, one of the 1,500
young ladies who marched and completed with this championship corp.
Started in 1952 as the PAL, (Police Athletic League) drill team and
grew into a drum corp in 1960. The program offered young girls
between the ages of 14-21 a year round activity that taught
discipline, loyalty, hard work and created a bond that forever after
was a high point of growing up in Saugus, MA.
So, we think that it's time for a reunion!!
Plans are underway and the date of October, 2010 at the Peabody
Holiday Inn. Now, we must know where you are.
This is an open invitation to what is shaping up to
be the Drum and Bugle Corps party of the year. We need your
help in locating all marching members of the Socialites and
Socialettes as well as instructors, quartermasters, chaperones and
bus drivers.
Please contact us at
www.facebook.com/saugus.socialites or send us an e-mail at
lamplighter0731@yahoo.com.
"In Memory of
John Burns"
Many paid tribute to the late John
Burns
The MEG Foundation hosted an event on Sunday, December 6, 2009
honoring the late John Burns, a board member of the Foundation, a
teacher, and dear friend to many. Mr. Tom Sheehan and Mr. Robert
Wentworth co-hosted the event.
Mrs. Ellen Burns and son David Burns attended and David spoke
about his love for his father and thanking him for his guidance
throughout his years. Tom Sheehan read a poem he had written
dedicated to John’s memory and Ms Judy Gaffney, a former teacher who
served with John in Saugus, spoke about their deep friendship and
the many bits of wisdom and guidance that John gave to her,
"enriching her life forever", as she so eloquently stated. Another
dear friend, Paul Heffernan shared a few warm and touching memories
of his dear friend, John.
State Representative Mark Falzone spoke of his relationship with
Mr. Burns of the love he had for the town and of his many
contributions. Mr. Falzone then turned to the piano and played
several favorite Irish songs. Those in the audience sang along.
Sharing in the celebration of John’s life was town manager Andrew
Bisignani, Selectmen Scott Crabtree, Mike Serino and Steve Horlick.
Chairman Donald Wong also paid his respects. DPW Director Joseph
Attubato and his wife Marion, Town Moderator Robert Long and his
wife Carol, and former selectman Peter Rossetti. Dr. Robert Munnelly,
former Saugus School Superintendant, former teachers and close
friends also were in attendance.
The MEG Foundation would like to thank the
following businesses for their kind donations:
HANNAFORD (breakfast trays) SHAW’S (cheese &
fruit trays) STOP & SHOP (cheese & fruit trays)
TRADER JOE'S (honey baked hams) Also, the
following gave us discounts on our purchase: KAPPY'S (champagne)
SANTORO’S (veggie trays). And a special thank you to State
Representative Mark Falzone for providing the music.

David Burns and Ellen Burns

Tom Sheehan and Robert Wentworth

Linda Gregson and Kathryn Hollett organized an art exhibit with
the works of Tom Sutherland.

Former teacher Judy Gaffney

State Representative Mark Falzone
Yoga Classes
Offered
at the MEG

The MEG
Foundation is pleased to announce a free, introductory Yoga class at
the Marleah E. Graves Building (formerly the Cliftondale School) at
54-58 Essex Street in Saugus.
The class “Gentle Yoga for Beginners” will be held on
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 6:30-7:30 PM. The instructor, Vicky
Hoey, a registered nurse, 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. This free, introductory class will be followed by
weekly group classes designed to prepare new students for regular
yoga classes. Further information call Vicky at 781-223-4394.