THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 16, 2023 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Page 3 Town Meeting Member William S. Brown shares his views on what makes Precinct 6 special and the top issues facing the people he represents Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we sat down with Town Meeting Member William S. Brown to ask him what makes Precinct 6 so special and what he sees as the top issues in the Saugus neighborhoods he represents. Brown, 74, was born in Saugus, where he has lived most of his life. He is a 1967 graduate of Saugus High School. Brown is in the final year of his fifth consecutive two-year term on Town Meeting. He served three years on the 50-member body more than two decades ago. Several years ago, he was the leader of the grassroots citizens group, Citizens for a Safer Saugus. The group was instrumental in elevating public discussion about speeding in town and safety issues affecting pedestrians and bicyclists. He is a retired machinist who worked at General Electric for 27 years. His wife, Cheryl, is also a Saugus native and Saugus High School graduate (Class of 1969). They have been married for 39 years. Their son, Alex, graduated from Salem State University after receiving his high school diploma from Essex Agricultural and Technical High School in Danvers. Brown plans to attend the sixth in a series of “Saugus Over Coffee” forums, which is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday (June 20) in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. He is interested in meeting residents of Precinct 6 and encourages them to attend the forum, which is cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library. All citizens of Saugus – whether residents of Precinct 6 or not – are welcome to come down to the library and talk with Precinct 6 Town Meeting two trees (in the rotary) and Bob Camuso (Town Meeting member of Precinct 6) has got the other one. As you go along that side of the square, I remember, there used to be a TV repair place in there. The guy’s name was Jim Howard. We had Sherman’s market over there. Q: What about the Saugus ASKS | SEE PAGE 13 9 Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member William S. Brown relaxed with a coffee after a recent interview. He is one of several Precinct 6 Town Meeting members who will be appearing at the Saugus Public Library next Tuesday (June 20) at 6:30 p.m. for the latest “Saugus Over Coffee” forum. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) members informally over coffee or to ask them questions during the forum, which will be broadcast later on SaugusTV. Highlights of this week’s interview follow: Q: What makes Precinct 6 special? A: I think it’s the diverse factors. You’ve got business down here in Cliftondale and you’ve got a lot of residential. Half of Cliftondale is in my precinct. I think Anna Parker helps to add to the diversity … the athletic facilities. It’s close to my precinct, but not in the precinct. You see a lot of people walking through the precinct, a lot of different nationalities. Q: Any businesses or historic points of interest in Precinct 6? A: I think the historic part of Cliftondale, what people remember, are some of the old stores and businesses that have been here over the years. Q: Like George’s Barber Shop on Jackson Street? A: George’s? Oh yeah. That place goes back to the early 1900s. George’s is a destination for many people in town and has been around for ages. Going along that stretch, you have the Methodist Church, which sticks out as a landmark near the rotary. Q: How much of the rotary is in your precinct? A: I guess half of it. I’ve got 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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