Mary J. Shea Foundation gives to new Saugus field

SAUGUS – The Mary J. Shea Foundation donated $500 to the new softball field that is being built at the Belmonte Middle School. Timothy Shea, president of the foundation, matched this by donating another $500.The Mary J. Shea Foundation was created by her son, Timothy. The foundation donates to many endeavors in Saugus that involve young people, including scholarships to graduating seniors.The foundation is named after Mary J. Shea, a lifetime Saugus resident who passed away in 2007. She was a passionate sports fan, who derived great enjoyment from cheering on “her” Red Sox in her later years.The construction of the new field was started Dec. 22. The plan is to have it ready for the 2015 softball season.This will be the home field for Saugus Softball Little League, which involves hundreds of Saugus girls age 4-16.Some of the financing has already been pledged, but more is needed. Individuals, businesses and organizations who would like to donate to the project are asked to make checks payable to Saugus Softball Little League and send to: Saugus Softball, P.O. Box 903, Saugus, MA 01906. All donations will be acknowledged at the spring dedication of the field.