A mega “Shout Out” from the MEG

  (Editor’s Note: The MEG Foundation Board of Directors submitted this letter to express its appreciation to everyone who helped make the Annual Festival of Trees a success.)

The MEG Foundation Board of Directors thank you

A special ‘Thank You’ to the many businesses, friends, and families who participated in the MEG Foundation’s 14th Annual Christmas Tree celebration.

Another special ‘Thank You’ to the elves who dedicated hundreds of hours in preparation of the event: Linda Ross, Paula Walsh, Patty and Buddy Staples, Karen Speziale, Joyce Rossetti, Michele Cannizzaro, Judy Worthley, Rhonda Combe and Paula Bevacqua.

Adding to the list of Santa’s helpers were Buddy (Santa) Staples, Glen Davis, Jane Mabee, Skyler Ross, Tim Walsh, Photographer Steve Bevacqua, the Daisy Girl Scouts who designed the outdoor Manger Scene, the dozens of donated Christmas baskets filled with all kinds of goodies and gift cards, and the many stockings also filled with gift cards and surprises.

Town Manager Scott Crabtree enlisted a company to repair the front stairs – now a beautiful and safe granite stairway just in time for Santa and his crew. Also, Glen Davis, Jane Mabee, Mark Vogler, Saugus Advocate, the full moon, and the perfect weather – all contributed to the most joyous and blessed Christmas celebration EVER!

The list of donated trees

The Barn at Todd Farm, Blue Breakheart, Buddy and Patty Staples, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Daisy Girl Scouts, DAR, Democrat Town Committee, Eastern Bank, Davis family, F & F Construction, Flo Golf, Indian Rock Stables, Kathy and Diane, Littlefield Real Estate, the Lions Club, Moschella/Nancy Palmerin, Maison De Mer, Myriame Valcin, North Shore Christian School, The MEG, Miss Rina’s Little Rascals Day Care, Papa Razzi,, Paula Walsh (five), the Republican Town Committee, Rockland Trust, the Ross Family, Rossetti Insurance, Rossetti Law, Joyce Rossetti, Skyler Ross, Saugus Garden Club, Saugus Little League, Saugus Public Library, Children’s Room, Saugus Public Safety Fire and Police, Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Tree Committee, Saugus Youth Football and Cheer, Save A Dog, Sharon’s Sneakers, the Tax Shop and Nevron Plastics, Inc., who donated a Christmas tree honoring our Medal of Honor recipient Arthur F. DeFranzo, an Army Veteran from Saugus, Mass.