SAUGUS Your Local News & Sports Online. Subscribe & Scan Here! CAT D Vol. 26, No.15 CAT -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday A MARATHON CAUSE FOR KIDS K TE 781-233-4446 Friday, April 12, 2024 There’s a New Authority in Town New Executive Director Katelynn lemieux takes charge of town’s public housing agency with a plan to “choose kindness” By Mark E. Vogler atelynn M. Lemieux is offi cially the new face of the Saugus Housing Authority, as she wraps up her second week on the job today as executive director after making her debut presiding over her fi rst authority meeting on Wednesday (April 10). “She’s going to be great! She’s going to be great!” former Authority Executive Director Laura Glynn – Lemieux’s predecessor – said excitedly from the audience Wednesday afternoon just before the authority completed its meeting in 20 minutes. “That’s the quickest meeting we’ve had,” Glynn said. Glynn, who had been the authority’s executive director since she was hired in June of 2013, stepped down this spring so she can spend more time taking care of her ailing father. She praised Lemieux for her organizational skills, preparation and passion for the job. LEMIEUX | SEE PAGE 2 Katelynn M. Lemieux, the Saugus Housing Authority’s new executive director, cites presiding over capital improvement projects as the biggest strength she brings to the job. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Saugus special needs teacher Shelagh O’Connell, who is seen here, gave two victory signs as she ran in last year’s Boston Marathon. She helped raise money for Boston Children’s Hospital – which she credits for life-altering medical treatment that enabled her to walk as a child. O’Connell, with photos of two children she is supporting displayed on her runner’s shirt, plans to complete for the same cause this year – in her eighth Boston Marathon set for Patriots’ Day, Monday, April 17. Please see inside for this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Mid-grade Regular $3.88 3.09 64 87 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $3.40 Order online at angelosoil.com
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