THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, January 11, 2019 Page 7 SAFER SAUGUS | from page 1 “Citizens for a Safer Saugus,” a grassroots group of residents who have been lobbying town officials to take action to make Saugus streets safer, including lowering the speed limit to 25 mph town-wide. Selectmen said they will await the outcome of an ongoing study being done by The Engineering Corp (TEC) of Andover before addressing the issue of a town-wide speed limit (see related story). “People have to remember it took 40 years to create these problems, so it’s not going to take four hours to resolve,” Panetta said after the hearing. More signs and better enforcement needed Several of the speakers who testified at the hearing said they don’t see the value of lowering speed limits unless the Police Department has the resources to enforce the speed limit. “If you have a speed limit that’s not posted or enforced, I fail to see the reason for lowering the speed limit,” said Town Moderator Stephen N. Doherty, a Town Meeting member who lives on Essex Street in precinct 4. has to be enforced,” Berkowitch said of the reduced speed limit. He said the flashing signs in Melrose might work well in Saugus. Ann Condon of 178 Essex St. noted that lowering speed limBEDROOMS *Inventory Clearance Sale* TACKLING THE PROBLEM: The Engineering Corp. (TEC) of Andover will work closely with town officials over the next several months to identify and study traffic volumes and speeds and suggest speed limits for town streets and best placement for accompanying signage, including crosswalks. “My end of Essex Street is like a highway,” he noted. Still, Doherty said he didn’t see the “piecemeal” approach of lowering the speed limit on individual streets. Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member Bill Brown, who is chair of “Citizens for a Safer Saugus,” said he understands the need for a comprehensive study. But he expressed skepticism that little has come from past studies. Bob Davis, one of the organizers of Citizens for a Safer Saugus, said he feels there “needs to be an urgency to slowing down traffic on these main streets. However, you also need to enact a 25 miles per hour speed limit as soon as possible.” While admitting to being impatient, Davis stressed “there should be an urgency to saving lives.” Corey Berkowitch, a resident of 124 Main St., displayed a photo of a car that had crashed into his house to show the need to stop cars speeding down Main Street. “Reducing the speed, it will help. But it $99.95 Twin Serta Mattress Special Bunk Beds, Loft Beds, Futons, Day Beds, Trundle & Storage Beds Interest Free Financing 88 Newbury St., Rt.1S, Peabody - 978-535-6421 www.bedrooms1.com Hours: M - F 10-8 pm | SAT 9-6 PM | SUN 11-6 PM its might be an inconvenience, but could also save a life. She said the 25 mph speed limit “is reasonable.” “There are people walking in this area and there are a lot of children,” she said. Save Up To 70% Off, Everything Must Go! What You Put Off in 2018... Friday, January 11 at 8 PM The Return of... VINYL GROOVE Saturday, January 12 at 8 PM DJ LOGIK Dance to all the Hits of Yesterday and Today! MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters Book Your Special Events With Us! Call 781-629-3798 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS Get great deals now on advertising rates: Call Jim at 781-983-6187 Publishing free every week in Everett, Malden, Revere and Saugus Easy! Federally insured by NCUA We Could Help You Pull Off in 2019! 1st 6 months then prime minus .75% for life Home Equity Line of Credit Here’s Our HELOC Do-It Offer 1.75% APR* 4.75% PROJECTS BILLS VACATIONS & MORE! It’s EASY! Apply online at massbaycu.org, call 617-269-2700 or stop by the South Boston branch. massbaycu.org (617) 269-2700 183 Main Street, Everett EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY *1.75% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is an introductory rate for the first six months. After the introductory period, rate on the outstanding balances will revert to Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal on the first day of the calendar month minus (-) 0.75%. Prime rate as of 12/21/18 is 5.50%. The APR may vary monthly. Minimum rate 2.50% and maximum rate 18.00%. 10-year draw period. 15-year repayment period. Minimum $10,000 draw at closing and $1,000 advances thereafter. 80% combined LTV to $200,000 (</=70% LTV $300,000). Proof of adequate property insurance required and Flood Insurance may also be required. Subject to credit approval. Other terms and restrictions apply including 620 minimum credit score. Offer subject to change without notice. MBCU NMLS ID #615913 APR* current fully-indexed rate
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