SAUGUS Your Local News & Sports Online. Subscribe & Scan Here! CAT D Vol. 26, No.3 CAT TE -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, January 19, 2024 A FLOODY DAY IN SAUGUS A RIVER TOO CLOSE TO HOME: That’s what Spencer Avenue looked like to Saugus photographer Charlie “Zap” Zapolski at around noon on Saturday (Jan. 13) at the peak of fl ooding that many residents and town offi cials considered the worst since 1978. Please see inside for more photos and fl ooding coverage. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski) The Floodgate Project Revisited Latest fl ooding in town spurs town meeting member to seek selectmen’s help in reviving a dormant project By Mark E. Vogler S everal town officials said in the aftermath of last Saturday ’s flooding that it’s the worst they’ve seen since the Blizzard of 1978. One of them – Precinct 10 Town Meeting member Peter Manoogian – is calling on town leaders to do their part to help revive the Regional Saugus River Floodgate Project. Manoogian requested to be recognized at Tuesday (Jan. 23) night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting set for 7 p.m. in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. “I am requesting that I be placed under correspondence on the next Board of Selectmen Agenda to discuss the flooding that took place on January 13th,” Manoogian wrote in a letter to selectmen this week. “Specifically, I would like the Board to possibly take an action to either: 1. Immediately endorse the Saugus River Floodgate Project and to communicate NEW NAME, SAME INCREDIBLE AGENTS. Carpenito Real Estate’s name has changed but our commitment to serve you with unparalleled expertise remains unwavering. Call the agents you have come to know and rely on at 781-233-7300 and let us continue the privilege of serving you. Mid-grade Regular $3.98 87 87 ©2024 BHH Affiliates LLC An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates LLC Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Full Service $3.59 Order online at angelosoil.com such to our state and federal delegations or 2. to create a sub-committee, with members of your choosing, to report back to the Board within 30 days on the Saugus River Floodgate Project,” he said. “While I am hopeful that you will support the former suggestion, I can unFLOODGATE | SEE PAGE 2
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