THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 3, 2025 Page 3 ~The Advocate Asks~ Selectmen and School Committee members pick their top stories for 2024 and share their New Year’s wishes for Saugus Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we reached out to each of the members of the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee and asked them if they would like to pick their top stories in Saugus during 2024, make a New Year’s resolution for the betterment of Saugus and share their wishes with residents for a Happy New Year. All five selectmen responded. Four of the five School Committee members participated. Their individual comments follow. Q: 1) What do you consider the top story in Saugus during 2024? Feel free to elaborate. 2) If you were able to make one New Year’s Resolution for the Town of Saugus – a goal to make the community better – what would that be? Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta 1/Top Stories Saugus Flooding • The beginning of 2024 saw heavy rains which caused the Saugus River to flood streets, yards, and basements. The Saugus Board of Selectmen sent a letter to our state and federal delegation requesting that funding for the Saugus River Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study be allocated as soon as possible. Brush Fires • The brush fires in Saugus caused significant destruction and hardship. Article 18 • The Attorney General approved a new town bylaw (voted by Town meeting) that establishes important environmental performance standards for solid waste facilities that are subject to Board of Health enforcement. Solid waste facilities in Saugus must satisfy specific emissions standards for ash, light, noise, visible emissions, and other air pollutants. Maintaining our AA+/Stable Global Rating • This strong rating helps Saugus achieve better borrowing rates which eases the tax Saugus Board of Selectmen at Veterans Park: Left to right: Corinne Riley, Mike Serino, Anthony Cogliano, Jeffrey Cicolini, Chair Debra Panetta and Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. (Saugus Advocate file photo) burden on residents. The Anna Parker Park Enhancements • Saugus has had a significant upgrade to Anna Parker Park. We have 6 new pickleball courts, a street hockey rink, and a picnic area for families to enjoy. Continental closure • For 72 years, the Continental Restaurant has graced Route 1, serving their delicious popovers and hearty meals. We hated to see one of our iconic restaurants close their Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 doors. The Board of Selectmen are giving them a citation at their next meeting (1/8/25) recognizing their years of service in Saugus. New Year’s resolution / Goal I would like to see our Town officials, employees, and residents continue to work together for the betterment of our community. The more residents that volunteer and get involved, the ASKS | SEE PAGE 13 RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Great Classified Ad Rates! Call 781-233-4446 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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