SAUGUS Subscribe to The Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net C TE D AT CAT Vol. 25, No. 18 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday WELCOME, NEW CENTENARIAN! 781-233-4446 Friday, May 5, 2023 Town Meeting 2023: Members clear Special Meeting articles on fi rst night; West Side Fire Station study, parks and playground improvements and protecting bond rating top priorities By Mark E. Vogler T own Meeting members on Monday night overwhelmingly approved an article to borrow $400,000 for a feasibility study for a third fi re station – this one on the west side of town. Yet, Article 7 drew considerable discussion from members despite the 42-1 approval of the measure. Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member JeanTOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 4 A COMMENDATION FOR JOURNALISTIC EXCELLENCE: The Saugus Board of Selectmen last week presented this citation to Saugus Advocate Editor Mark E. Vogler, congratulating him for a lifetime achievement journalism award. He gets inducted into the New England Newspaper Hall of Fame tonight. (See inside for photo and related story.) HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Norma Bacon relaxed in the living room of her home earlier this week after an interview about the highlights of her life. She turned 100 today and is still quite active for her age. She still drives, shops for her own groceries, cooks her own meals and continues to vote in Saugus elections. Please see inside for more photos and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ EAST BOSTON....Solid 3 Family home located in Eagle Hill. This classic home has been family owned since it has been built. All 3 units offer eat in kitchens and dining rooms (2 units have built in china cabinets), laundry in units, generous size rooms and wood flooring through out most of the home. Third floor unit is bright and sunny with views of the Mystic River. All units offer back porches also with views of the Mystic River. Fenced in yard. This home also offers additional finished living space and full bath in the lower level. Replacement windows through out., 2 gas heating systems, 3rd floor is electric heat. De-leaded certificate for the 3rd floor unit and common areas ONLY. This house has been the setting for 3 Hollywood movies. Offered at $1,075,000 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 f th y View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. g ANGELO’S A FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! Regular Unleaded $3.159 MidUnleaded $3.739 Super $3.899 Diesel Fuel $3.839 Heating Oil at the Pump $4.759 $3.199 DEF HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Sun. 9AM-5PM Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET
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