THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2022 Page 5 SELECTMEN | FROM PAGE 1 casting the decisive vote that would give the project the required four-fi fths vote for the board to issue the height variance. Three times, Panetta had requested that the hearing be continued so she could obtain enough information to cast an informed vote. In the latest delay, she sought an information meeting with the Planning Board on the feasibility of two six-story buildings vs. three four-story buildings. In the end, it was that informal session coupled with the developer’s decision to make more concessions which won the backing of Serino and Panetta as selectmen voted 5-0 to issue the S-2 permit with three conditions: * There would be no more than 198 apartment units in the project. * All of the apartments would be limited to one bedroom. * There would be no balconies in the entire project. “I will support the project going forward,” Serino said. “I think the revised plan is a good option,” he said. Serino, who had initially expressed concerns about the OBITUARIES Virginia “Ginny” or “Gina” (Ditto) Trabucco Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 19, 2022, at Salem Hospital. She was the wife of the late Martin Trabucco with whom she shared 49 years. Born on February 1, 1935 in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Felice and Angelina (Impalario) Ditto. Raised and educated in Saugus, she worked at the General Electric in Lynn before staying home to raise her family. She later became a real estate agent and worked at Home Town Realty in Saugus. Ginny’s greatest joy in life was celebrating birthdays, holidays and Sunday dinners that the family would share together. She loved outings with her long-time friends, beach days on Lake Attitash, bingo and most of all spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her children Susanne Trabucco of Providence, RI, Pamela Cloutman and her husband Edward of Peabody and her son-in-law Michael Meagher of Kingston, NH. She also leaves her cherished grandchildren; Stephanie, Nicholas and Matthew Cloutman and Thomas and Sean Meagher and many beloved nieces and nephews. Ginny was predeceased by her dear daughter project’s density, said he is pleased with the developer’s decision to make a 10 percent reduction in apartment units – going from 220 to 198 – and the reduction of 13 parking spaces. Panetta said she appreciated the increase of the buff er zone at the back end of the project and other changes in the project. She credited the joint informal meeting between selectmen and the Planning Board with helping her to make a decision. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano Sr. expressed his concerns about how selectmen had assumed more responsibility in their determination of the S-2 permit than what their powers allowed. “Let the Planning Board do its job,” Cogliano said. “I’m not comfortable with any of the conditions, other than height,” he said. “That’s all I wanted to discuss – height,” Cogliano said. Selectman Corinne Riley said she also believes that the board was getting involved in issues that it wasn’t responsible for. Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini expressed frustration with the process. “I wish the height permit didn’t fall on the Board of Selectmen,” Cicolini said. Andrea Meagher, her loving sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Phil Amato. John F. Dillon Age 93, of Saugus, formerly Chelsea, died on March 19 at Melrose-Wakefi eld Hospital. He was the husband of the late Helen (Fennell) Dillon. John is survived by his daughters; Jan Thomas & her husband Ken of Boxford & Suzanne Sagan & her husband Paul of Newton. He was the cherished grandfather of Allison Pogar & her husband Thomas, Brian Thomas, Mark & John Sagan and the dear brother of Mary Kaliris of Lynnfi eld, William Dillon of Middleborough & the late Evelyn Glowik & Margaret Concannon. John is also survived by many beloved nieces & nephews. In lieu of fl owers donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org. Harley W. Lever Age 73, died on Sunday, March 20 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Cerbone) Lever with whom he shared 32 years of marriage. Born in Melrose and a longtime resident of Saugus, Harley was the son of the late Willis and Rose (Archibald) Lever. He was a retired Teamster for The Boston Herald. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree called it a learning experience for the town. He noted that the previous process required an applicant to go to Town Meeting. “Saugus needs development and they need new growth,” Crabtree said. “We’re looking to have new growth and the least amount of impact,” he said. Most of the selectmen said they think the informal meeting with the Planning Board was helpful, as well as the pre-application meeting with the town. While selectmen approved the S-2 permit with conditions, the Planning Board has the powers to set its conditions on the project once members begin their review. The fi rst fl oor of both buildings would include commercial tenant space. Floors 2 through 6 would have one-bedroom luxury apartments, according to Michael McKeown, architect of the Manchester, N.H. fi rm, Dennis Mires, PA, The Architects. One of the buildings would house the new Kowloon Restaurant. The new restaurant would have 320 seats, and the project also includes 15,000 square feet of retail space. In addition to his wife, Mr. Lever is survived by his six children, Harley Lever II and his partner Rosalyn Rust of WA, Janelle Lever and Joelle Lever both of AZ Frank Lasquade and his wife Tracy of Georgetown, Timothy Lasquade and his wife Marianne of Rowley, David Lasquade and his wife Nadia of TX; six grandchildren; two brothers, Ronald Lever of RI and Alfred Lever of Melrose; last but not least their fourlegged friend, their dog Emmy. In lieu of fl owers, donations in his memory may be made to either the American Cancer Society at cancer.org or the American Heart Association at heart.org. Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 $$ CASH FOR YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR SUV! $$ GET YOUR VEHICLE SPRING READY! 2006 CHRYSLER 300 2015 HYUNDAI TUSCON $39.95 TRADES WELCOME! $7,495 Easy Financing Available! PRICE REDUCED! 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