SAUGUS Your locally owned newspaper for 25 years! Vol. 25, No. 13 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, April 1, 2022 “To prepare you for the Serving Saugonians who served challenging times” Supt. McMahon letter warns school district staff of up to 32 possible layoffs if her FY 23 budget isn’t approved By Mark E. Vogler augus School Superintendent Erin K. McMahon has advised Saugus Public Schools staff to be prepared for layoff s if the Annual Town Meeting doesn’t back her spending plan for the 2023 Fiscal Year that begins July 1. “If the School Committee’s proposed budget is not adopted, the district may be forced to cut as many as 32 positions, in addiS tion to the planned reduction of twelve positions based on enrollment decline,” McMahon wrote in a letter this week that was addressed to “Dear Fellow Educators.” “This would include administrators, paraprofessionals and all teachers – classroom teachers, special education teachers, and teachers of specials. The impact on our disSCHOOL | SEE PAGE 8 THE NEW MAN AT TOWN HALL: U.S. Army veteran Michael Saunders, who served as a combat engineer during two deployments in support of Iraqi Freedom, relaxes after his second day on the job as Saugus’s new Veterans Service Offi cer. Please see inside for more photos and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) “Love has to be more than words” First Congregational Church takes steps to support the people of Ukraine as country faces humanitarian crisis By Mark E. Vogler he First Congregational Church of Saugus UCC will hold a fundraising worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday (pril 3) to help the people of T FROM SAUGUS WITH LOVE: The Ukraine flag, accompanied by a cross, hangs in the window near the front door entrance of the First Congregational Church UCC in Saugus. The congregation voted last month to fly the flag in solidarity with the people of Ukraine in response to the ongoing attack by Russia. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...WELCOME HOME! This IMPRESSIVELY renovated 7 rm. Colonial boasting NEW addition featuring 4 bdrms., 2½ baths, out-of-a-magazine kitchen featuring oversized, waterfall island w/ wine cooler, quartz counter tops, custom backsplash, dining area leading to great rm. w/ custom white stone wall housing a warm & cozy primary bdrm. w/ walk-in closet, gorgeous, private bath on-demand, Navien hot water system, large, corner lot. You won’t be disappointed - You’ll be proud to call this HOME! View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. Ukraine. “Three weeks ago, we as a congregation voted unanimously to fl y the Ukraine fl ag in solidarity with the people of Ukraine in response to this ongoing attack by Russia,” Rev. Bill Ladd of the First Congregational Church of Saugus UCC said this week. “Just two weeks ago, the congregation proposed a fundraising worship service to benefit the non-profits International Red Cross and UNICEF that are providing aid to the people of Ukraine,” he said. “A dear friend and mentor of mine, Rev. Vicky Guest, once said ‘Love has to be more than words.’ Indeed, it is here at First Church Saugus,” he said. More than four million people have fled Ukraine CHURCH | SEE PAGE 22 ASNGELO’ FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.999 Mid Unleaded $4.399 Super $4.439 Diesel Fuel $4.999 "43 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2021 KERO $6.99 DEF $4.75 9 Diesel $4.699 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A DA Prices subject to change Ask about FLEET
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