Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 6, 2023 Walkers enjoy First Day Hike at Breakheart BOARD| FROM PAGE 5 with pros and cons. I’m not yet prepared to provide a defi nitive opinion on it, but I will be doing my own due diligence on this important topic. I would strongly support public debate as to the options available regarding forms of government available in Massachusetts. The topic deserves NEW YEAR’S DAY HIKE: People who are interested in beginning 2023 on a healthy note gathered at Breakheart Reservation last Sunday (Jan. 1) for the annual First Day Hike, which is cosponsored by the Department of Conservation & Recreation and the Friends of Breakheart. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) (Editor’s Note: The following info is an edited press release issued by the Friends of Breakheart this week.) O n January 1, 2023, approximately 250 people attended the Annual Breakheart Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR)/Friends of Breakheart First Day Hike event. It was a beautiful day, about 50 degrees, no rain and sunny, a great Day to be out at Breakheart. There were a couple of hikes to choose from: a shorter one which was about 2 miles long and a longer one about 3 miles long. The hikes were led by DCR staff . Refreshments, hot cocoa (from the DCR), clam chowder (from Kelly’s Roast Beef) and snacks from Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. the Friends of Breakheart awaited the hikers on their return. DCR encourages all to explore the potential of our state parks. The Friends of Breakheart is planning other events for the spring for families and children. Our park, Breakheart, is considered a “hidden gem.” Please explore it. strong consideration, since, in my opinion, our current Town Charter has fundamental shortcomings. Specifically, the role of Town Manager has a significant impact on every resident, with direct control over all town departments, capital planning, contract negotiation for all contracts except for schools, economic development, appointments to most Boards and Committees, and much more, yet the employee in that role only needs to keep two members of the Board of Selectmen satisfi ed to keep his job, and only 3 members to get a contract extension. That is not what accountability looks like. The people in Saugus pay every bill, and they have no direct input on the town’s Chief Executive. In my opinion, we’d all be better served by a form of government with direct accountability to the people. Serino questions a change The Advocate newspaper had asked me for my thoughts regarding a statement, from my colleague Mr. Cogliano who stated in another local newspaper, that he would like to change the form of government in Saugus from a town to a city. Consequently, I first became aware of his opinion a couple days ago when a friend of mine had texted me a copy of the newspaper article. I am opposed to changing our form of government along with the character of our community. I believe it is best to make changes within our current town charter, if necessary, then changing our form of government to a city. Nineteen Saugus residents were among the 72 Northeast Metro Tech students to receive Adams Scholarship W AKEFIELD – Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School (Northeast Metro Tech) Principal/Deputy Director Carla Scuzzarella is pleased to announce that 72 seniors at the high school are among their peers statewide to receive the state’s John and Abigail Adams Scholarship. This scholarship is available to students A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. whose MCAS performance puts them in the top 25 percent of their district. To be eligible, students must either score advanced on one exam and high proficient on the other two, or advanced on the English, Math and Science exams. ADAMS SCHOLARSHIP | SEE PAGE 17 64 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured
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