SAUGUS Spring Ahead: Move your clocks forward one hour this weekend!ng Ahead: Mov DOCATE OCTE D Vol. 23, No. 10 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net The Advocate Asks CAT Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, March 6, 2020 Board of Health initiates another complaint against Wheelabrator Chair Heffernan claims company’s actions pose a “threat to public health, safety or the environment” HOLDING THEM ACCOUNTABLE: State Representative RoseLee Vincent (D-Revere) addresses the Saugus Board of Health on Monday night regarding the latest noise complaints related to Wheelabrator Saugus, Inc.’s trash-to-energy plant. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler) By Mark E. Vogler T THE ART OF POLITICS: U.S. Marine veteran Alphonse D’Amico, 92, is so impressed with President Donald Trump that he voted in this week’s state presidential primary for his reelection. D’Amico adores the president so much that he went home after voting and returned with this abstract portrait of the president, which he displayed briefl y on Tuesday outside of the Precinct 9 poll at Oaklandvale Elementary School. Please see inside for more photos and interviews with Saugus voters. See page 3 for story and photos. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Lovely 7 room Cape nestled on a side street with an oversized lot. First floor master bedroom, living room and dining room, open concept galley kitchen, side door leading to deck, hardwood floors throughout, second bedroom/playroom, upstairs 2 bedrooms with half bath, basement finished with wall to wall and walk out to yard, roof 2018, heat and hot water 2013, close to school, transportation and shopping. Offered at $379,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com he Board of Health voted unanimously this week to initiate enforcement action against Wheelabrator Saugus, Inc. for several alleged violations – including noise complaints that led to threats of heavy fi nes last summer. After convening in an Executive Session at Monday night’s meeting to discuss “pending and threatened litigation and litigation strategy” related to Wheelabrator Saugus, Inc., Board Chair William Heff ernan referred to recent incidents at the Wheelabrator trash-to-energy plant on Route 107 that he said would pose “a threat to public health, safety or the environment.” Heffernan didn’t elaborate on details of the alleged threats or show documents, but he said they relate to three key issues: • Recent noise problems at the plant • A water incident in which Wheelabrator conducted fi re line testing in January despite specifi c instructions from the BOARD OF HEALTH | SEE PAGE 2 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $2.259 Mid Unleaded $2.839 Super $2.899 Diesel Fuel $2.699 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.539 HEATING OI 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 AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Prices subject to change Winter Diesel Available FLEET
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