Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 22, 2026 Town Meeting 2026 A Summary of Session Three – members approve a resolution by ronald Wallace to clean up the litter By Mark E. Vogler P recinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ronald Wallace drew unanimous support from his colleagues on Article 38, his resolution aimed to address the litter problem around town. “It’s really bad. And a large amount of it comes from the recycling system that we have,” Wallace told colleagues during Monday’s session. “People use those little Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. bins. I have neighbors that put them out with cardboard. It gets windy and it blows all over the place,” he said. “On May 2, Precinct 5 had a cleanup day. And I had several selectmen with me and a bunch of Town Meeting members and residents. And literally from the Lynnhurst School and the bottom of Elm Street, we filled six contractor bags, and probably half of that trash is from people’s stuff blowing around,” he said. Several days after the Precinct 5 cleanup, Wallace said that while walking his dog he observed “recycling all over the neighborhood again.” He asked the town manager to offer his thoughts on what the town could do. “I think the article that’s presented is a great idea,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree said. “Residents should be able to put their recycling in something that’s covered,” he said. The town manager said he looked forward to working with a committee of citizens “or somebody to help spearhead that.” Precinct 8 Town Meeting Member Arthur Grabowski blamed the citizens for the litter problem. “People in this community need to take more pride in their community,” he said. AT A GLANCE: In the third session of the Annual Town Meeting, members took action on 10 of the 46 articles on this year’s warrant: approving seven of the articles, indefinitely postponing one and referring two articles back to their makers. Forty-eight of the 50 members were present for the third night’s proceedings, which lasted two and a half hours. Precinct 3 Town Meeting Member Arthur Connors, Jr. and Precinct 9 Town Meeting Member Katrina Berube were absent. WHAT’S NEXT: The 2026 Annual Town Meeting will not meet next Monday, Memorial Day (May 25). When it reconvenes for Session Four, the deliberations will take place on either June 1 or June 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the second floor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. Members are expected to take up the remainder of the warrant articles – the major one being Article 2, the town’s budget for the 2027 Fiscal Year that begins July 1. Town Manager Crabtree announces appointment of a veteran firefighter to the Saugus Fire Department A veteran Holyoke firefighter recently joined the Saugus Fire Department. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s office announced this S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping A WELCOME ADDITION: Saugus Town Manager Scott Crabtree, new Firefighter Nathan Zayas, Fire Chief Michael Newbury and Deputy Chief Thomas D’Eon Jr. after a recent swearing-in ceremony for Zayas. (Courtesy photo of Lt. Damian Drella of the Saugus Fire Department) week the recent swearing-in of Nathan Zayas, 29, who spent six and a half years at the Holyoke Fire Department. “This is a tremendous opportunity to bring on a candidate who has considerable experience with another Fire Department,” Town Manager Crabtree said in a press release issued this week. “I want to congratulate Firefighter Zayas and his family, and I wish him the best in his new role,” he said. Fire Chief Michael Newbury said it’s a unique opportunity to hire a firefighter who is still in the prime of his career and comes highly recommended from his time in Holyoke. “I wish Nate nothing but the best,” Chief Newbury said. “I have confidence in his abilities and I have faith that he will make the right decisions to protect this community and his fellow firefighters.” Family members and fellow firefighters gathered to show their support for Zayas joining the Fire Department during a recent ceremony held at the Public Safety Building. FIREFIGHTER | SEE PAGE 12
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