Longtime Saugonian supports the proposed Dog Park at Stocker Playground Page 7 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 21, 2025 ~ Letter-to-the-Editor ~ Dear Editor: I am writing to express my suppor t for the proposed Dog Park to be located at Stocker Playground. As a youngster growing up in the area with many other neighborhood children, Stocker Playground was one of the best places to walk to and enjoy. During the early fifties, the playground was just an endless large field with a beautiful gazebo right in the middle. When the SMOKING POLICY | FROM PAGE 6 plaints. Following tenant complaints last year about smoking in the gazebo, Lemieux worked with former authority Chair William Stewart to designate a “smoking table” near the visitors’ parking lot of Heritage Heights. “According to the federal HUD regulations, you’re not supposed to smoke in the buildings or on the property,” Cannon said in an interview this week. “It’s concerning to me and I’ve raised a lot of hell about it. And I’ve also gotten a lot of support from the tenants. The current regulations aren’t being enforced by the ausun was too hot, the gazebo provided shelter and Ms. Fran Williams, a ‘camp’ counselor gave us crayons and paper, taught us how to draw flowers, told us funny little stories and always made us feel so special – it was a wonderful time! When reviewing the Notice of Intent for the proposed dog park , I was amazed to learn that Rich Williams, of Williams and Sparages, the engineering firm hired by the Town thority staff and that needs to change,” Cannon said. “She [Lemieux] is going to put forth a new ‘no smoking’ policy for consideration. We’ll get to vote on it in April and move forward. This is a quality of life issue that I ran on when I got elected to the board last year. We don’t need people being subjected to smoke and having their health aff ected,” he said. The current policy hinges on the fi ling of reports by residents or staff who witness smoking incidents. The first smoking off ense is punishable by a fi ne of $100. A second offense carries a $250 penalty. A third off ense carries a $500 fi ne and the commencement of eviction proceedings. to draft the Notice of Intent for the proposed dog park! How ironic, as Rich is the grandson of Fran Williams and whose dad, Richard (Doc), and his brother Bruce, were two of the playmates at the field all those years ago! I have confidence that state, federal and local officials, the Saugus Conservation Commission, and especially the Williams family, who cherished this park, will approve a final Agreement that will restore this often-neglected area into a multi-purpose playground for all to enjoy. Thank you, Janice Jarosz If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! RESPONDING TO THE CHAIR: Housing Authority Executive Director Katelynn M. Lemieux (far right) at last week’s Housing Authority meeting said she will work with the authority members in presenting a revised “no smoking policy.” Pictured from left to right are Housing Authority Board of Directors Chair John Cannon, Vice Chair William Stewart and Assistant Treasurer James Tozza. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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