THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 31, 2025 Page 5 ~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~ Precinct 3 Town Meeting member questions timing of document fi ling on proposed dog park at Stocker Playground To the Editor, The recent actions of the Saugus administration regarding Stocker Playground are nothing short of disgraceful and disrespectful. Issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to move forward with the dog park, mere days after the community’s article was warranted for Town Meeting, is a blatant disregard for the voices of the ASKS | FROM PAGE 3 didn’t want to drop out and I got serious about it. As guys dropped out, I decided to upgrade the whole thing. I decided to get some real good singers. We originally called ourresidents they are supposed to represent. It’s no wonder Saugus faces challenges in multiple areas, including education, when leadership at the top demonstrates such arrogance and disregard for the community. This lack of accountability undermines trust in all aspects of town management, from playgrounds to schools. Right now, selves the Seniortones. Q: What were the songs you sang in the shower with your senior hockey buddies? A: “In the Still of the Night,” “Earth Angel,” “Come Go With Me,” Silhouettes” … all of the oldies. I love those old songs. it feels like we have a leader acting behind the scenes, making decisions without proper transparency and disregarding the will of the people. This lack of openness is undermining the democratic process and eroding trust in our local government. Equally disturbing is the silence from many of our elected offi cials. Every politician who Q: What’s the deal with the way you and the members of your group dress up – with the hats and sunglasses? A: That all came about from the middle 90s, when I was watching the oldies on PBS. I saw the Planotones. They were stands idly by while this administration ignores the will of the people should reread their oath and take a good look in the mirror. Have they forgotten their responsibility to serve the community? Some people have clearly forgotten what it means to be a kid, to value the sanctity of play spaces, and it shows. Stocker Playground is not just another piece of land— singing a song called “Looking for an Echo.” And they all had fedora hats and sunglasses. That’s what got to me. Today, I have red, white and black fedora hats. Q: Howie, what is the most interesting thing you can tell it’s a space for our children, a legacy meant to be preserved. To see it treated with such disregard is heartbreaking, especially when the deed was donated to the town with the bequest to be a children’s playground in perpetuity. Sincerely, Mark V. Sacco Jr. Precinct 3 Town Meeting member me about the Memorylaners? A: The most interesting thing is they all love to sing the oldies. It’s not about money. Whatever they’re doing, if I call them up and say, “I got a quick ASKS | SEE PAGE 10 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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