THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 27, 2026 Page 3 TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 2 the hardships caused by limited school bussing. Our community has invested a lot into new structures and buildings to give Saugus the facilities we need to bring better education to our citizens. However, maintaining those facilities and investing in staffi ng for them has been a struggle. There are varying outlooks on how much funding our School Department needs, but I’d like to help ensure that my neighbor’s investment into the Saugus Public Schools pays off by advocating for more funding towards education. I think it will long term benefi t our entire community and I think citizens deserve to reap the rewards that having a competitive and strong school system provides. Right now, we just are not and it is a problem that is impacting our town on many levels. Jaclyn Hickman: A top priority as we prepare for the 2026 Town Meeting session is advancing a West Side Public Safety Building to ensure that all Saugus residents receive an equal level of protection. At the same time, it is essential that we maintain our strong bond rating as we take on the fi nancial responsibilities associated with the new Vocational School. Equally important is providing suffi cient, sustainable funding for all departments across the town to ensure continued delivery of high-quality services. Ronald Wallace: The biggest question in town is how are we going to pay for the New Safety Complex (Third Fire Station) and also the new Northeast Regional Vocational School without taxing residents out of Saugus. Question Two: What do you consider the top priority for residents in your precinct as you prepare for the opening of the 2025 Town Meeting session? Lori Fauci: In Precinct Five, there are some neighborhood specifi c concerns. We have an issue with certain streets not draining after prolonged or heavy rain. This short term fl ooding impacts homes in the neighborhood. Citizens are working with the DPW to address it, but I’d like to see this about the state of the Lynnhurst School building. Despite a forum that discussed possible uses of the property (and the other closed school buildings) in a fi ve year plan, many of these properties are essentially in disrepair. In the same vein, citizens would like to see some improvements to the grounds, park and courts that are still used by residents and local youth sports. Additionally, some residents wish we had a polling location that was in our district. As a new Town Meeting Member I am 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 photo by Mark E. Vogler) issue resolved long term for my neighbors. Many residents in our Precinct are concerned looking forward to working with more seasoned representatives to further understand the full scope of our needs in Precinct 5 and working together to help address them. Jaclyn Hickman: A consistent top priority for Precinct 5 residents continues to be addressing traffi c concerns along Walnut Street, where congestion remains an ongoing issue. Additionally, residents are very interested in the future of the LynnTOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 11 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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