Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 14, 2025 Countdown Till Saugus Town Meeting Editor’s Note: The 2025 Annual Town Meeting convenes on Monday, May 5. As a special service to our readers and the registered voters of Saugus, we are reaching out to all 50 Town Meeting members, focusing on one precinct each week, in the weeks leading up to the start of Town Meeting, asking members about their expectations for the upcoming Town Meeting. This week, we received responses from three of the five Town Meeting Members in Precinct 3. For next week’s newspaper, we will reach out to the five Town Meeting Members from Precinct 4. The 2025 Annual Town Meeting convenes seven weeks from Monday. Question One: What do you consider the top priority for the town as you prepare for the opening of the 2025 Town Meeting session? Leonard Ferrari, Jr.: I feel that the biggest priority for the town is to keep moving in the right direction. There are plenty of positive things happening around the town like the revitalization of Anna Parker Playground. The Town is doing a good job addressing any infrastructure issues around town. Mark V. Sacco, Jr.: Saugus desperately needs a charter review to correct the imbalance of power in local government. The lack of meaningful voter participation and the repeated rejection of community-driven initiatives—such as the effort to improve transparency and engagement—show that the current system is designed to suppress, not empower, the voices of residents. Richard E. Thompson: First and foremost, specifically for the annual Town Meeting would be the budget and funding all the programs in town. I believe the town is in a good place, and in good hands. I think the town should be looking to ensure the police and fire departments have all the resources they need. Another priority the town should focus on is working with the Dan - 1972 Celebrating 52 Years! When in need, call ABC! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $49.95 HOURS: OPEN DAILY Monday thru Sunday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! SPECIAL SALE! TRAVEL HUMIDORS & ALL BONGS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 ■ Support Veteran Nonprofi ts. ■ Free Pickup & Towing. ■ Top Tax Deduction. Donate Your Vehicle Today 866-618-0011 www.veterancardonations.org/dnt122 While we appreciate every donation, in some cases, we fi nd that we are unable to accept certain vehicles, watercraft, and/or recreational vehicles due to the prohibitive costs of acquisition. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (866) 618-0011. --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------THE SEAT OF SAUGUS TOWN GOVERNMENT: The 50-member Town Meeting is the legislative branch of Saugus Town Government and convenes on the first Monday in May each year for a series of meetings to approve zoning articles and resolutions and to pass the town’s municipal budget. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) state to further its traffic safety and improving Route One and all the on ramps and off ramps as well. Question Two: What do you consider the top priority for residents in your precinct (Precinct 3) as you prepare for the opening of the 2025 Town Meeting session? Leonard Ferrari, Jr.: The big issue currently in Precinct 3 is obviously the pending dog park. The residents of precinct 3 do need to be properly informed and there needs to be complete transparency from all parties involved. My concerns and thoughts on the dog park are, the effect of the construction on the wildlife, floodTOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 7 Donate Your Vehicle Call (866) 618-0011 to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, and more today!
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