SAUGUS Vol. 22, No. 21 Have a Safe & Happy Memorial Day Weekend! -FREE- www.advocatenews.net ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ An interview with U.S. Marine/Air Force veteran Robert E. O’Toole on the message of Memorial Day Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, May 24, 2019 Citizen support grows for school custodians Residents seek Special Town Meeting for a resolution opposing privatization of Saugus Public Schools Maintenance By Mark E. Vogler A nonbinding resolution to support school custodians, which Town Moderator Stephen N. Doherty wouldn’t allow to be read during Monday night’s session of the Annual Town Meeting, could resurface at a Special Town Meeting sought by more than 200 citizens. The signature drive orgaREMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVED AND SACRIFICED: Robert E. O’Toole, executive offi cer of the Saugus Veterans Council, in Saugus Veterans Park this week, refl ecting on those who died while serving their country. He will be among the local veterans participating in the annual Memorial Day Parade tomorrow morning in Saugus. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ditor’s Note: For this week’s interview, we sat down with Robert E. O’Toole, the executive offi cer of the SauE gus Veterans Council and a past commander of Cpl. Scott O’TOOLE | SEE PAGE 10 nized this week by former School Committee Member Corinne Riley also seeks to add a new section to the Town of Saugus Bylaws that would provide a procedure for Town Meeting members to introduce nonbinding resolutions. Riley submitted the two petitions – which she said were signed by more than 200 required town residents – at Wednesday night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting. She requested that the board schedule a meeting early next week so selectmen could consider the petitions and set up a Special Town Meeting. Riley stressed that timing for scheduling the Special Town Meeting is crucial because of the 21 school custodians who face the loss of their jobs if the School Committee votes to privatize maintenance services in the schools. But Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta wouldn’t give Riley a defi nite answer on if and LEADING THE CHARGE: Former Saugus School Committee Member Corinne Riley exits second fl oor auditorium at Town Hall on Wednesday night after submitting two petitions: one signed by more than 200 Saugus residents requesting a Special Town Meeting to consider a nonbinding resolution to oppose the privatization of the maintenance of Saugus Public Schools. The other measure would insert a provision in the town bylaws to clarify the process for Town Meeting members fi ling nonbinding resolutions. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) when to schedule a meeting to consider the petitions and setting a date for a Special Town Meeting. “I would think the June 5 meeting would be early enough,” Panetta said. Meanwhile, Town Clerk Ellen Schena could go ahead and CITIZEN | SEE PAGE 8 ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....PERFECTLY located & maintained one-owner ANGELO’S FULL "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.679 Mid Unleaded $2.799 Super $2.899 Diesel Fuel $2.899 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.699 SERVICE Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS CE HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service DEF Available by Pump! IL ! Contemporary style Tri-level boasting 12 rms, 3-4 bdrms, 3 1/2 baths, lvrm open to entertainment-size dnrm both w/cath ceilings, oversized 20’ kit (2002) features stunning granite counters & backsplash, sunrm w/atrium door overlooking gorgeous yard, convenient 1st sink, marble vanity, oversized shower w/glass enclosure, cen air(2 windows(2002-2004), roof(2007), security system, exterior cedar impressions & stone work(2007) & NEW electrical panel, large, level lot w/irrigation system, IG gunite pool w/cement patio, cabana w/kit & half bath. Indian Rock! $799,900 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. Prices subject to change FLEET
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