THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 24, 2026 Page 3 TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 2 that our schools are fully funded and should increase their educational performance without additional resources. I don’t see how that is possible when classes at Belmonte range from 26 to 27 students without paraprofessional support for teachers and with fewer adjustment counselors to support students. This was again due to losing one teacher at every grade level last year, as well as laying off several adjustment counselors. How can we demand better education when the teachers aren’t supported? Regarding safety, I am hopeful that new e-bike regulations are in the pipeline, and I look forward to a Town Meeting Member bringing an article forward for a vote. Lastly, while new developments can be positive, we must be mindful of the impact that more apartments and families have on our school capacity and budgets. Judy Worthley: The budget is always a priority. I think continued transparency so that the residents are kept up to date with all important town issues. Question Two: What do you consider the top priority for residents in your precinct as you prepare for the opening of the 2026 Town Meeting session? Katrina Berube: For Precinct 9, my top priority is continuing to be accessible and responsive to residents while advocating for their concerns at Town Meeting. That includes addressing quality of life issues like traffic, neighborhood safety, and making sure residents are informed about developments that may impact them—particularly the ongoing traffic backups between the Howard/Main and Fellsway/Main intersections, which continue to affect daily travel for many residents. It’s also important to continue building on local improvements, including maintaining our parks and public spaces and supporting projects that enhance the neighborhood. This year, that includes an arlocal infrastructure and environment. Jaime Lincoln: Precinct 9 specifically I am hoping attention can be brought to the continued traffic at Iron Town Light. It’s a safety hazard and is a serious issue for Precinct 9 members. Speeding on Main St on the Wakefield line is at its worst. Additionally, response time for fire and safety is detrimentally affected. A west side fire station is in desperate need for those in our precinct and hopeful for this to come 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) ticle to appropriate funds to repair and construct the Griswold Lower Pond Dam and Griswold Pond Dam, which are important investments in our to fruition. Nicole Parziale: A top priority for residents in my precinct is the ongoing traffic concerns at Main Street/Howard Street/Fellsway. Katrina Berube met with Jaime Lincoln and me in January to give us an overview of Town Meeting as well as bring us up to speed on any issues she has seen in Precinct 9 since she became a TMM. To improve communication, The 3 of us created a PreTOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 9 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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