SAUGUS Your Local News & Sports Online. Subscribe & Scan Here! CAT D Vol. 26, No.7 CAT WELCOME, NEW CENTENARIAN! K TE -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, February 16, 2024 A new public housing boss? Housing Authority plans to negotiate a salary with its top choice to succeed veteran Executive Director Laura Glynn By Mark E. Vogler atelynn M. Lemieux said she is giving up her parttime housing authority administrative duties in several communities to become the next full-time executive director of the Saugus Housing Authority, succeeding Laura Glynn – a beloved director who is resigning from the position she’s held for more than 10 years. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the Saugus Housing Authority as its newest Executive Director,” Lemieux said in a statement to The Saugus Advocate this week. “I am eager to work with the HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Louis Fantasia gave the thumbs up during an interview this week at the Saugus Rehabilitation & Nursing Center when he talked about becoming the latest Saugonian to live for a century. He turned 100 today. His wife Marilyn, 93, whom he fi rst met while roller-skating in Revere, credits “clean living” for her husband’s longevity. Please see inside for more photos and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ Experience the charm and functionality of this meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath split-entry ranch. Enjoy a cozy living room with a fireplace and bow window, an eat-in kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, and a finished lower level with family room, office area, and walk-out access to a beautiful fenced-in yard. Hardwood floors, 2-zone heat, a newer 200 amp panel, and a 1-car garage complete this home. Conveniently located near public transportation and Route One. 25 SERINO WAY, SAUGUS Carpenito Real Estate is now Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate OFFERED AT $679,900 (781) 233-7300 335 Central St. Saugus Commonmoves.com ©2024 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Equal Housing Opportunity. well-respected Laura Glynn, engage with the residents, staff, Board of Commissioners, and community partners. I couldn’t be more blessed,” she said. Lemieux, who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Wilmington Housing Authority and a consultant for the Amesbury/Merrimac Housing Authority, said she plans to begin her new job by mid-March. But Lemieux needs to negotiate a contract and have it approved by the state before her appointment is offi cial. The Saugus Housing Authority voted 5-0 at Wednesday’s meeting to begin contract negotiations with her. Authority Chair William Stewart and member Maureen Whitcomb said they plan to meet with Lemieux next Tuesday (Feb. 20) to begin the negotiations. The position EAGER TO GET STARTED: Katelynn M. Lemieux, the Saugus Housing Authority’s top choice for the executive director’s job, is expected to meet with two Authority members next week to negotiate a contract, which then must be approved by the state. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) was advertised with a salary of up to $112,000 a year – but Lemieux is unlikely to get the full amount. The negotiations will also involve benefi ts and work schedule. “With immediate plans of relocating closer to the Saugus community and my resignation from various boards, I am truly dedicating myself to the Saugus Housing Authority,” Lemieux said. “Until recently, I volunteered BOSS| SEE PAGE 2 Mid-grade Regular $3.88 99 64 95 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $3.68 Order online at angelosoil.com
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