An estimated crowd of more than 200 Saugus residents – including up to 60 newcomers – turned out last Saturday (Oct. 15) at the new Saugus Middle-High School to get a free tour of the state-of-the-art educational complex and to learn what their hometown has to offer its residents. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler)
William Sutton Lodge A.F. & A.M. (Ancient Free and Accepted Masons) of Saugus members Eduardo Sagarnaga and Alan Welch are shown with State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus).Cliftondale Congregational Church and Saugus Food Pantry members include Debbie and Pastor Joe Hoyle and Laurie Chan.East Saugus United Methodist Church members Pastor Patricia Oduor, John Tumblin and Bill StewartSaugus Cub Scout Pack 62 adult leader Bill Ferringo held a pair of Pinewood Derby cars.Saugus Everett Elks member Chris HydeSaugus Lions Club members Anthony and Karen Speziale and Sharon GenoveseFriends of Saugus Senior Center member Margie Berkowitch and Saugus Council on Aging member Mary DunlopSaugus Little League Board members Jessica DeThomas and Jackie Cassarino.Saugus Public Library Director Alan ThibeaultSaugus Public Library Foundation President Kristen TozzaSt. John’s Episcopal Church Rev. John BeachBoard of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta greeted visitors at the Board of Selectmen’s table.Father Jason Makos, pastor of Saugus Catholics CollaborativeFirst Baptist Church associate minister Maria Barron (soon to be reverend) and Rev. Edward Bernard, the associate church reverendSaugus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon and her team – Andrea Wheeler, Gosia Knapp and Ryan Duggan – at the School Department guest tableSaugus Town Democratic Committee members Karen Rakinic and Randy-Sue Abber held their committee bannerSaugus Television Production Manager Michelle Fox answered questions about the town’s cable television stationSaugus Garden Club members: Randy-Sue Abber, Donna Manoogian, Joanie Allbee and Laura Tagliere.New Friends of the Saugus Public Library members: Treasurer Jean Swanson, Board of Directors member Debbie Mallon and Co-President Pauline Gautreau.Saugus Police Detective Stacey Forni, Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli and Fire Department Captain Scott Phalen stood ready to answer questions about the town’s public safety services.Marleah Elizabeth Graves (MEG) Foundation representatives Kathy Giannetta and Janice JaroszManning the Environment-oriented table are Margery Hunter, a member of Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) and the town Tree Committee; Mary Robblee, a member of SAVE and the Alliance for Health and the Environment; and Nancy Prag, a member of SAVE and the town Tree Committee.Daughters of the American Revolution DAR members of the Parson Roby Chapter of Saugus: Wendy Reuda, Charlotte Line and Gail Cassarino.