SAUGUS Advocate Online at: www.advocatenews.ne Advocate Online at: www.advocatenews.net Vol. 25, No. 4 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, January 27, 2023 SAUGUS OVER COFFEE Under Investigation Superintendent Erin McMahon is on paid administrative leave pending results of probe into allegations of misconduct By Mark E. Vogler S augus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon went on paid administrative leave last week as the School Department launched an investigation into unspecifi ed allegations of misconduct. There were reports earlier in the week — which offi cials refused to comment on — that McMahon had been relieved of her duties. It wasn’t until last Thursday (Jan. 19) night’s meeting — after the committee members emerged from an Executive Session — that Committee Chair Vincent Serino read a brief statement confi rming that McMahon stepped aside indefinitely and that some kind of investigation was underway. The agenda posted for the Jan. 19 meeting listed an Executive Session for a) contract negotiations and b) to discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation. But there was no mention of the superintendent on the agenda. “After consultation with legal counsel, the Saugus School Committee has accepted Superintendent Erin McMahon’s agreed upon paid administrative leave,” Serino said. “This is a personal matter, and as such will be handled with appropriate due diligence, confi dentiality and professionalism. Actions taken toUNDER INVESTIGATION | SEE PAGE6 Staying the Course in Saugus Town Meeting Member Mark Bell is shown relaxing after an interview last weekend. He is one of several Precinct 1 Town Meeting members who are expected to share their views on top issues aff ecting their precinct during the fi rst in a series of public forums set to begin on Monday, Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. Please see inside for this week’s “The Advocate Asks” and to learn more about “Saugus Over Coff ee.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS.....3 room, 1 bedroom Condo at Austin Court featuring nice, eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets, some with glass fronts, updated Formica counters, great open concept living room, hardwood with two closets, slider to balcony overlooking inground pool, full tile bath and hall closet, freshly painted interior, windows and slider have been updated, lovely landscaped grounds and outside grilling area, common laundry in building. of rig f smartpho Vieww thhee interior y fthis home ght on yo our hone. Selectmen reward Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree with a 2-year contract extension that will keep him in charge of town government through August 2027 By Mark E. Vogler S cott C. Crabtree was already Saugus’s longest serving town manager, and his current contract extension wasn’t due to expire until Aug. 24, 2025 — about two years and seven months from now. But selectmen voted unanimously last week (Jan. 19) to give him a two-year extension on top of that, which would keep him in charge of running town government through Aug. 24, 2027. STAYING THE COURSE | SEE PAGE8 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! 7 Regular Unleaded $3.199 MidUnleaded $3.979 Super $4.099 Diesel Fuel $4.649 KERO By Container Only Heating Oil at the Pump DEF $4.759 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A Sun. 9AM-5PM Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Condicioner! FLEET
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