Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, ApRil 24, 2026 SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 7 ~ Legal Notice ~ Notice is hereby given that Uma Flowers Saugus, LLC will hold a Community Outreach Meeting on Wednesday May 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST for a proposed Adult Use Marijuana establishment to be located at 24 Broadway Saugus, MA. The meeting will take place at the Saugus Public Library in the Brooks Room located on 295 Central St, Saugus, MA 01906. Interested members of the community will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from company representatives about the proposed facility and operations. Also, please visit www.UmaFlowers.co to learn more about Uma Flowers. April 24, 2026 several issues and more importantly I have worked very closely on the town budget. “Scott has kept the town moving in the right financial direction. He has brought the town back from the brink of receivership. People forget that we had the Essex Street fire station intermittently closed, there was the threat to close the library, possibly close the senior center and we were threatened with a huge trash fee and a tax override. After Scott took over he got the finances in order and all those threats disappeared. With careful and thoughtful financial management we are now in a good place budget wise. Outside rating agencies have placed us in a AA+ bond rating. ANYONE CAN SAY THEY CAN FIX IT, ONLY WE GUARANTEE IT...FOR LIFE! • Basement Waterproofi ng • Foundation Repair • Crawl Space Repair “Our reserves and stabilization account has been recognized by the state as adequate and commendable. Certainly all town departments would like more funding and certain elements in town would like to drain our reserves to satisfy their specific ideas, but we must stay the course and adhere to the town manager’s proposed budget and the recommendations of the finance committee.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our SCHEDULE YOUR FREE INSPECTION: (866) 235-9404 * Certain terms and conditions apply. Ask your Foundation Specialist for details. LIC. NO. 202410 paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@ comcast.net) with a mention in the subject line of “An ExLIMITED TIME OFFER Erie Roofing Since 1976 50% OFF Installation FREE ESTIMATE SCHEDULE TODAY! 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License numbers available at eriehome.com/erielicenses/ tra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/ or a photo. News from the Democratic Town Committee The Saugus Democratic Town Committee will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, April 29, at the Saugus Public Library at 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the first floor. Virtual Meeting on bridge replacement April 29 The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is hosting a Live Virtual Public Information Meeting on Wednesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. to brief the public on the replacement of the General Edwards Bridge, which connects Lynn and Revere on Route 1A. What is happening? At this meeting, the project team will provide an overview of the project and present the latest design updates. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments. How will this affect you? The General Edwards Bridge connects Lynn and Revere by carrying Route 1A over the Saugus River. MassDOT is currently planning the replacement for this 87-year-old structurally deficient drawbridge, with a new fixed bridge that will be constructed just downstream and adjacent to the existing drawbridge. The new bridge will be built as close to the existing bridge as feasible and will feature longer spans with fewer piers in the water, improving navigation through the channel. The new fixed bridge will also provide greater vertical clearance above high tide and a wider navigation opening, allowing most vessels to pass without interruption. Eliminating bridge openings will improve reliability for motorists traveling along Route 1A. Coming Spring Attractions: · Student Government Day: Friday, May 1, at 8:30 a.m. in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. Here’s your chance to see future Saugus leaders of tomorrow – the kids who are currently students in the Saugus Middle and High School grades – perform in mock sessions of the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee and the Annual Town Meeting. All members of Saugus local government are invited to come and observe, and even share some pointers with the students. The Saugus Business Education Collaborative will be coordinating the lunch. · The Saugus-Everett Elks will hold a Scams, Cyberfraud and Exploitation presentation. The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee and Eagle Bank will be holding an hour-long free presentation on Scams, Cyberfraud and Exploitation at the Saugus Senior Center (466 Central St. in Saugus) on Monday, May 11, at 10 a.m. Attorney Stephen Miliotis and Gisella DiPaola will be conducting this event. Become educated in the latest scams that intrude into our lives. All ages are welcome. Call 781-233-4178 to reserve your seat. Walk-ins are also welcome. · Remember The Fallen: Members of the Saugus Veterans Council are hard at work planning and organizing the Memorial Day Parade, which is set for Saturday, May 23. Council members are committed to making this year’s parade and ceremony one of the best-attended in years. That’s a noble goal and an appropriate way to honor all of the Saugus residents who have sacrificed their lives while serving their country in the armed forces over the years. Honor the town’s fallen. Show your support. If you want to volunteer to help or participate in the parade, contact Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti at 781-389-3678. Upcoming events at the Saugus Public Library Here are a few interesting programs at the Saugus Public Library worth checking out: · A teen poetry slam on April 27 at 4 p.m. in the Brooks Room. Suitable for fifth grade and up; no registration required. Verse by verse, let your heart speak. · Please join us on Monday, May 4, at 4 p.m. in the Brooks Room to make Pokémon designs with the Pop-Up Art School. Registration required; suitable for fifth grade and up. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. · Come and have your tarot cards read by a professional! Please join us at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, in the Brooks Room. Suitable for fifth grade and up; no registration required. · See Jonah Knight perform THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 9
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