This week The Saugus Advocate looks back on the past year with top photos that made the front pages.
APRIL: The osprey – a federally protected bird that was once endangered by pesticides – has become a familiar sight in Saugus, particularly on this nesting platform along the Northern Strand Community Trail. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski)HONORABLE MENTION: Oscar Sanchez shows off the postcard he made in Brigitte Vaudo’s fourth grade class at the Belmonte Steam Academy. It’s just one of the postcards crafted by each of the 21 students in her class as part of a school project designed to help grade school students learn about the history of their hometown. This photo was the May 13 cover shot. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)SEPTEMBER: Thomas Sheehan and Laura Eisener displayed their “Person of the Year” awards at the 41st Annual Saugus Founders Day Celebration held in front of Saugus Town Hall. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)OCTOBER: Lennox Ricketts, 4, and Michael Brown, 2, enjoyed hanging out together at the giant pumpkin display at Breakheart Reservation at the First Annual Fall Family Festival. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)NOVEMBER: Marine veteran Brandon Montella honored local veterans by completing a 100-mile run on Veterans Day, most of it along the Northern Strand Community Trail. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)DECEMBER: Saugus resident Sean Rock carried his daughter Mackenzie, 2, atop his shoulders during the Annual Tree Lighting event on the front lawn of Saugus Town Hall. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)MAY: For the first time in three years since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Town Moderator Stephen N. Doherty got to bang his gavel for the Annual Town Meeting in the second floor auditorium of Saugus Town Hall. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)
AUGUST: Rachel Patrizzi, the sister of a former Saugus firefighter, made local history by becoming the town’s first woman firefighter. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)MARCH: Retired Saugus Police Detective James Donovan discussed a cop’s career over coffee – the highlights and challenges of a 32-year career with his hometown police force. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)JANUARY: An early year snowstorm whitened up the Civil War monument in the rotary at Saugus Center, particularly the sailor. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener)FEBRUARY: Saugus residents Cathy and Ken Strum said their love has grown stronger after being married for more than 48 years. They also share a deep passion for volunteer missions that improve the lives of less fortunate people. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler)JULY: Kerra Bellerose and lung cancer survivor Lance Blais, of Groveland, displayed American pride at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life Seventh Annual Cruise Night Car Show at Fuddruckers in Saugus, which was organized by Guy Moley and Fuddruckers. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino)
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