Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 1, 2026 The Sounds of Saugus By Mark E. Vogler Good morning, Saugus It’s that time of year again, folks. Time for the Annual Town Meeting – the most important of the many local government meetings that will take place this year in Saugus. The 2026 session gets underway this coming Monday – May 4 at 7:30 pm – in the second floor auditorium of Saugus Town Hall. The town’s 50-member legislative body will consider 46 warrant articles this year – the most important ones relating to the town budget for the 2027 Fiscal Year that begins July 1. This year’s School Department budget is expected to get the most attention. There’s also a controversial non-binding resolution – Article 34 – to seek approval from the state Department of Environmental Protection for expansion or continued use of the ash landfill near WIN Waste Innovation’s trash-to-energy plant on Route 107. This article essentially resurrects discussion of an unofficial 3-2 vote by the Board of Selectmen three years ago that involves a host community agreement in which Saugus would receive $20 million over the next 20 years while WIN Waste could continue use of the ash landfill. Town Meeting has routinely passed resolutions over the years opposing any expansion of the ash landfill. Stay tuned. Help an Eagle Scout project Like in most communities, Saugus people love animals and support projects to help needy cats and dogs. Saugus also loves its Eagle Scouts, and town residents usually embrace the young men who earn Boy Scouting’s highest honor. Here’s a chance for town residents to help some needy anVolunteers at the Tree Farm for Arbor Day Cleanup, pictured from left to right: Back row: Josie Stoner, Ryan Duggan and Nancy Prag; middle row: Karen Rakinic, Mary Kinsell, Stephanie Shalkoski, Mary Roblee, Margery Hunter; front row: Sharon Genovese, Kris Swible, Audrey Swible. Not pictured: Donna Manoogian, Helen Fahey, Joanne Ely and Laura Eisener. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) 50 imals and also help an aspiring Eagle Scout complete his journey. Sean Lynch, 17, a longtime member of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62, is organizing a donation drive to help the cats and dogs at the MSPCA Angell Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem. He already has 25 merit badges, and only needs to complete his public service project. The 17-year-old senior at Saugus Middle High School is appealing to the public for these supplies: wet and dry cat and dog food, dog/cat treats, cat litter and scoops, dog/cat toys, leashes, paper towels, spray cheese, bully sticks or pigs’ ears, canned chicken, wash cloths and THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 5 Spring is Here! 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 67 Years in Business! n Roofing fng
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