THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 21, 2025 Page 3 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 4. For next week’s newspaper, we will reach out to the five Town Meeting Members from Precinct 5. The 2025 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 2025 Town Meeting session? Glen R. Davis: The hot button issues in Town are a third fire station and the continued improvement of our parks and playgrounds. We are getting closer to the third fire station becoming a reality which will be great news for every citizen in the town. Each year, money is allocated at Town Meeting to make the green spaces the best that they can be. Every time I drive by Anna Parker I can see so many people enjoying these new benefits which promote healthy activity for all. Stephanie M. Shalkoski: As we prepare for the 2025 Town Meeting, our top priority is to maintain the Town’s AA+/stable bond rating while continuing to invest in education, parks, roads, and public safety. At the same time, we must carefully balance the need for housing and development. I look forward to hearing the report from the Town Meeting Ash Landfill Closure Committee and ensuring we protect our community’s longterm well-being. Together, Town Meeting Members play a vital role in ensuring that Saugus residents remain proud to call this community home for years to come. posed 40B housing development. While neighbors are committed to ensuring the Town remains affordable and complies with state law, they are also worried about the loss of open space, as well as the impact new housing could have on services and education. I encourage residents in Precinct Four to please share their concerns, ideas, and priorities with me. I am eager to listen and represent your views at Town Meeting. Please feel free to email me, and we can set up a call at your convenience: stephaniefoursaugus@gmail.com TOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 8 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! 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) Maureen Whitcomb: I am committed to keeping Saugus moving forward by ensuring responsible budgeting and the timely passage of budgets. It is essential to attract and support families choosing to make Saugus their home. Additionally, reviewing and revising the town charter is necessary to promote growth and progress. Question Two: What do you consider the top priority for residents in your precinct (Precinct 4) as you prepare for the opening of the 2025 Town Meeting session? Glen R. Davis: Road safety is one of the biggest concerns in my precinct. We’ve been able to post digital speed limit signs in the area which for some is a deterrent, but for others seems to be a method to clock how faster they can go. We need more solutions to solve this problem. I would support adding more of a police presence which would help in slowing people down. Another road safety issue is the number of commercial trucks that pass through the precinct. There are many tri axle trucks along with fuel tankers that are cutting through our neighborhood. We need to regulate this better, and I will investigate ways to do this. Stephanie M. Shalkoski: Neighbors in Precinct Four are concerned about the proPUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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