THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026 Page 3 A QUEST FOR INFORMATION The Saugus Board of Health will seek an “Ash Landfi ll Closure Update” from WIN Waste at all future meetings By Mark E. Vogler he Saugus Board of Health plans to pursue something that the town’s Ash Landfill Closure Committee was unable to do: have a conversation with WIN Waste Innovations about its plans for fi nally closing the ash landfi ll adjacent to its trash-to-energy plant. After listening to a presentation at Monday’s meeting from committee representatives, Board of Health members voted unanimously at Monday’s meeting to adopt a committee request to include “Ash Landfi ll Closure Update” as part of their monthly meeting agenda. The Board of Health also agreed to adopt two other committee requests: • Include discussion, comments and any documents related to closure updates in future meeting minutes • Invite Brown and Caldwell T representatives to an upcoming meeting to present their January 30, 2026, annual Monofi ll Progress Report fi led with the state Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the town’s Board of Health on behalf of WIN Waste. The report noted the projected site life of the Monofi ll (ash landfi ll) ranges between 0.42 to 1.5 years based on historic usage. “Closure is not a question of ‘if.’ It’s a question of ‘when’ and ‘when’ is approaching quickly,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta told the Board of Health at its Monday meeting. She is a member of the Town Meeting-created Ash Landfi ll Closure Committee and was joined by Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian — the committee’s chair — in making requests for the board to seek more information about the future closure of the ash landfi ll. INVITES | FROM Page 1 “Given that WIN Waste declined to attend or participate in our Landfill Closure Committee meetings and is not really engaged in any meaningful conversation at the Board of Health level on the closure of this unlined landfi ll, it’s essential that the landfi ll closure become a discussion point for all future meetings,” Panetta said. “The public deserves transparency and the town deserves a clear closure process. We respectfully ask that this board — our Board of Health — to ensure that the closure planning and remediation moves forward in a transparent structure and accountable manner,” she said. Director of Public Health John R. Fralick III was visibly impressed with the committee presentation. “It’s obviously something that is a hot-button issue here in town, and A QUEST | SEE Page 4 the local access television station, or on the RevereTV YouTube channel. During his address, Mayor Keefe will cover the work he has done to benefi t Revere’s homeowners, including programs for middle class families to gain equity, and programs that provide improvements to senior’s homes. In addition, he will speak about business growth, public safety improvements, and major projects including the new Revere High School, McMackin Field, and the Regional 911 Call Center. “This year, we made a point to highlight the elements of city government that affect your day-today lives: property ownership, local businesses, public safety services, public spaces, and education. I encourage you and your family to join in for this celebration of our collective accomplishments.” commented Mayor Keefe. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at:WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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