Voke students beautify Saugus Legion Hall with sign work

By Mark E. Vogler

Saugus American Legion Hall, the old white building constructed in Greek Revival style with the two columns at its entrance on Taylor Street, has drawn some admiring glances from walkers and motorists since work crews attached three new signs to the front of the building last week.

“It was a privilege for my students to be part of this meaningful project, and I will certainly pass along your heartfelt gratitude to them,” Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School District Superintendent David DiBarri wrote in a recent email to John Macauda, Commander of Cpl Scott J. Procopio/Capt William G. Shoemaker American Legion Post 210.

“They take great pride in their work, and knowing that it will contribute to the sense of belonging and camaraderie at your post is deeply rewarding,” DiBarri said.

“Once again, thank you for giving us the opportunity to be a part of such a significant moment in your post’s history. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything else we can do to help,” he said.

Three woodworking teachers and their students completed the signs for the front of the Legion Hall building, one of the historical landmarks near Saugus Center. Built in 1837, it initially served Saugus as its first Town Hall.

“On behalf of all the Legionnaires from our merged posts, the American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor Street in Saugus would like to thank you and your students for the re-working of the Cpl Scott J. Procopio and American Legion Post 210 signs which you had already created for the front of our building, plus the building of a matching sign for Capt William G. Shoemaker of Lynn, whose members have joined us,” American Legion Post 210 Commander Macauda told DiBarri. “This action will symbolically bring final closure to our merger, and make the former members of the Lynn post feel fully welcome in and part of their new home. That result is priceless to us, and we cannot thank you enough for using your time and skills to assist us in this way. Please share our gratitude with your students for the wonderful work that they have done.”