THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 20, 2026 Page 3 Countdown Till Saugus Town Meeting Editor’s Note: The 2026 Annual Town Meeting convenes on Monday, May 4. 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 two of the five Town Meeting Members in Precinct 4. For next week’s newspaper, we will reach out to the five Town Meeting Members from Precinct 5. The 2026 Annual Town Meeting convenes six weeks from Monday. Question One: What do you consider the top priority for the town as you prepare for the opening of the 2026 Town Meeting session? Glen R. Davis: The budget is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Where is the monTHE 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 photo by Mark E. Vogler) ey going and where is it coming from are questions that are constantly asked. We are in tremendous financial shape and have managed our resources effectively. While it is easy to point to revenue streams that are a one-time source or come from an agreement that adversely impacts our community, we need to tighten our belts internally just like we all do with our own household income. I encourage everyone to watch or attend the Finance Committee meetings to understand the work done to come up with the finalized budget. Stephanie M. Shalkoski: Maintaining the Town’s AA+ bond rating while continuing to invest in core services is my TOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 4 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net 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 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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