THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 12, 2024 Page 3 Election 2024 Town Clerk’s Offi ce prepares for March 5 Presidential Primary; early voting scheduled at Saugus Public Library By Mark E. Vogler T he Board of Registrars voted Monday night to designate the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library as the In Person/Early Voting site for all 2024 elections. “It started during COVID, since it had the private entrance,” Town Clerk Ellen Schena said of how the library has evolved into a voting location in recent years. “After re-design of the fi rst fl oor in the Town Hall having service windows, there was no place to put the voting booths. The Town Manager wanted to keep it at the Library for foot traffi c reasons and I agreed it would be the best location,” Schena said. The Town Clerk’s Offi ce this week announced the schedule for In Person/Early Voting for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election: • Saturday, February 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Also, last day to register to vote for March Election) • Monday, February 26, 8:30 NEW MEMBER | FROM PAGE 2 ees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including the state Department of Transportation and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. MOSES members work in such areas as public health, transportation, environmental protection, public safety, occupational health and safety, and a.m. to 7 p.m. • Tuesday, February 27, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Wednesday, February 28, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Thursday, February 29, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Friday, March 1, 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The town clerk also said she is looking for residents who are interested in filling paid positions to help staff the town’s polling locations on the day of the Presidential Primary. As in past elections over the years, the clerk’s offi ce will also be recruiting Saugus High School juniors and seniors to wage enforcement in 30 different agencies throughout the state. He served for 14 years as president of MOSES and has been on its Board of Directors since 2020. Dorant has a Master of Science degree in environmental engineering from Northeastern University. He received a Bachelor of Science-Biology from Boston State College (UMass). work for money or credit for Community Service hours. Students who are 16 years old can work part-time shifts of six to eight hours. Seventeen- and 18-year-old students can work full shifts of eight to 12 hours. The town clerk said her offi ce is willing to accommodate any student credit hours, which help to enhance college applications and resumes. For more information about paid and volunteer poll worker jobs, please contact Andrew DePatto, the Saugus Election Coordinator, at 781-231-4102 or stop by the Town Clerk’s Offi ce on the main fl oor of Saugus Town Hall. Dorant’s appointment runs through December 2025. He fills the unexpired term of the board’s longtime Chair, Bill Heffernan, who resigned in late October to accept a job promotion that involves extensive worldwide travel. At Monday night’s meeting, Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta called Dorant “an incredible asset to the board and to our town.” 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 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-7 p.m. $9.00 12-9 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $10. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM $9.00 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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