Page 20 PUBLIC OUTRAGE | from page 19 construction’s impact on police, fire, emergency public safety, the school district, the water, sewer, roadway infrastructure and the safety of the general public. THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, January 3, 2020 wide Master Plan. The impact of development on the town has become a major issue. During a Special Town Meeting last year, members approved $150,000 for upgrading and completion of the townGetting a new home for Saugus TV It was a busy and productive year for the staff and Board of Directors of Saugus TV. A Special Town Meeting in September approved $550,000 to build a Public, Education and Government (PEG) access studio/facility in Saugus. Town Meeting members also approved a $275,000 request to buy equipment for the studio. They also voted to provide $215,088 for the operating budget of the PEG access studio. 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This newspaper assumes no financial responsibility for errors in advertisements printed herein, but will reprint without charge that part of an advertisement in which the error occurs. the Saugus Historical Society held a joint groundbreaking ceremony where a new studio and employee area will be added onto the 1865-era Saugus Historical Society building at 30 Main St. The unique, new partnership forged between Saugus TV and the Historical Society should work out ideally for both nonprofit organizations, according to Saugus TV Executive Director Bryan Nadeau. “Now that we have a home, inefficient allocation of education resources in maintaining and operating six school buildings -- three of which are over 50 years old, The school district is headed we’re trying to revitalize and keep two nonprofits alive,” Nadeau said in an interview later. “We’re hoping that we can breathe new life into the Historical Society. They are still going to be in the building, and we will be doing the renovations in lieu of rent,” he said. Current plans call for Saugus TV to move into the Saugus Historical Society building once it vacates its current quarters at the back of the existing Saugus High School, which is set to be demolished next year. Honorable Mention • Vietnam War veteran Gordon Shepard received national award for restoration of G.A.R. Burial Plot at Riverside Cemetery; Shepard received the 2019 Founder’s Award from Edward J. Norris, Commander-in-Chief of the National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. • At Saugus High School’s 148th Commencement Exercises, 95-year-old World War II Navy veteran Peter J. Decareau was assisted up to the stage in REVIEW REPORT | from page 7 in a positive direction with its ambitious building program. “The district hopes to find significant savings in building operations and maintenance when grades are reSnow Shovelers Wanted (Everett, Revere, Chelsea) Earn extra money! Need to be in good health to shovel snow, spread salt, and run a snow blower. Pays $20 per hour, based on experience. Call Anthony at (617) 212-2003 SPADAFORA AUTO PARTS JUNK CARS WANTED SAME DAY PICK UP 781-324-1929 Quality Used Tires Mounted & Installed Used Auto Parts & Batteries Family owned & operated since 1946 his wheelchair to get his diploma and then tipped his cap after getting a standing ovation from the Saugus High School Class of 2019. • It was a special March tribute for a dying friend of the Saugus Police Department – particularly by his handler, K-9 Officer Tim Fawcett. K9 Bruin – a nineyear-old German shepherd that had been on the Police Department since February of 2011 – got an escort from about 30 cruisers from Saugus and area communities during his final ride through the streets of Saugus. Grade School kids holding posters chanted K-9 Bruin’s name as they bid him an emotional farewell. • During the town’s annual tree lighting event, town officials and residents rallied behind the family of Alan Joseph Silipigni, a 14-year-old Saugus High School student who died unexpectedly in late November. Many wore Boston Red Sox apparel at the family’s request and came to see a special ornament honoring Alan placed on the giant Christmas tree. configured, enabling the district to locate pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in just 3 buildings, and close the 3 older buildings,” the report said. “As part of a comprehensive restructuring of its educational model, the district has secured funding for construction of a new middle/high school building, an addition and renovations for another school, and renovations to one other school building. By 2021, all students will attend a new, renovated, or renovated/expanded school with up-to-date facilities.” WASTE REMOVAL & BUILDING MAINTENANCE • Landscaping, Lawn Care, Mulching • Yard Waste & Rubbish Removal • Interior & Exterior Demolition (Old Decks, Fences, Pools, Sheds, etc.) • Appliance and Metal Pick-up • Construction and Estate Cleanouts • Pick-up Truck Load of Trash starting at $169 LICENSED & INSURED Call for FREE ESTIMATES! 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