A magical Christmas journey

Guy Moley’s “Snowville Scenes” has been a Saugus Housing Authority holiday tradition for three decades

By Joanie Allbee

Guy Moley has a unique way of lifting the Christmas spirit of the residents of the Saugus Housing Authority properties. Moley, the maintenance department foreman and a 36-year Housing Authority employee, was born into the Christmas season. His birthday is Dec. 16. He has proven that special holiday spirit by displaying his captivating Christmas scenes in community rooms of Housing Authority properties for three decades.

Shortly after Thanksgiving Guy Moley hits the road with a truck full of stuffed Christmas scene fun he calls “Snowville.” “I create a Christmas of days gone by,” Guy said during a recent interview.

When visitors enter these community rooms, their senses can be easily overtaken by the animated, playful characters. Within moments, they’re transported to a magical Christmas scene – a journey through Snowville. The visitors get to imagine that it’s “All aboard” the train as it coasts through quaint lighted villages of yesterday .

“Sadly, you can’t go into a toy stores these days and buy a train set,” Guy said.

Guy’s train display is thoughtfully carried out. Lights are strategically placed and switches available, so residents can turn on the village lights and trains.

After finishing his Housing Authority shift, Guy often appears in the midst of winter wonderland magic, pulling out the Ol’ DJ hat and spinning tunes for residents’ events. He does his holiday volunteer work with a twinkle in his eye, never expecting a pat on the back.

“I feel very fortunate and blessed to have family and to be able to bring so much joy and happiness to the elderly residents that may not have family,” Guy said, explaining the reason he does it all.

“It brings them so much joy and makes me feel good to bring them the joy of the season,” he added.

This kind of generosity reflects well on the entire Saugus Housing Authority staff and shows the employees care about spreading good cheer for the residents. New Executive Director Katelynn Lemieux, like the directors before her, welcomes these Snowville scenes created by Guy.

Is he Santa Claus, too?

“Yes,” whispered Tannenbaum, one of Buddy’s assistant elves.

Guy Moley is indeed a Santa Claus for many Saugus residents. On many Christmas Eves when the Town of Saugus has the Christmas Eve Parade, folks get to hear his “Ho Ho Ho!” and see Guy dressed like Santa and his lovely bride Mrs. Brenda Claus at his side, full of smiles and cheer.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!