SAUGUS Vol. 28, No.24 -FREEYour Local News, Sports & More! Scan & Subscribe to Advocate News Online! www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday HIS BEST FATHER’S DAY EVER 781-233-4446 Friday, June 19, 2026 Town Meeting 2026 First-year members played a significant role in this year’s proceedings. They had their biggest impact in lobbying for a budget that made improving Saugus Public Schools a top priority By Mark E. Vogler B ack in early April, Precinct 7 Town Meeting Member Phillip T. Gil A GRATEFUL DAD: Sabbir Sakib (right) credits his six-year-old daughter, Sabrin, with inspiring him to get through two months in the hospital last fall when he underwent a heart transplant – the kind of life-saving experience that he said will make Father’s Day more meaningful this year. Please see inside for more photos and the story. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Home of the Week Offered at $1,349,000 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Formerly Carpenito Real Estate LYNNFIELD - 1st AD - Stunning Buckingham unit in Lynnfield's premier 55+ community. This exceptional property offers a two-story foyer, sun-filled living room with an 18-foot ceiling, and a gas fireplace. An impressive dining room with a tray ceiling is open to a fabulous kitchen with granite counters, two pantries, a breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances. The first floor primary bedroom suite features a walk-in closet, coffered ceiling, and full bath with a double vanity. The second floor has a loft area with view of the living room, an office, and a second primary bedroom with a remarkable bath. The lower level is completely finished, offering additional square footage & consisting of a full bath & a second office/bedroom. This unit has exceptional detail, including crown molding, wainscoting, and hardwood flooring throughout. The location is ideal. A great opportunity, as these townhomes are rarely available. (781) 233-7300 335 Central St. Saugus commonmoves.com ©2024 BHH Affiliates, LLC, An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Equal Housing Opportunity. was excited and spoke optimistically as he prepared for his first Annual Town Meeting session. “There is a great wave of new TMM [Town Meeting members] who are eager to help Saugus grow to its full potential,” Gil wrote in his response to a questionnaire from The Saugus Advocate about his expectations for the upcoming session. “In all, I believe Saugus has so much potential. Saugus is a great town and a great place to raise a family. Just need to tweak a few things, and I believe that we can and will be successful with this round of newly elected members and officials.” Gil is one of 15 first-time Town Meeting members in the 50-member legislative branch of Saugus town government. Collectively as a group, the newcomers had perfect attendance during the four nights of this year’s Annual Town Meeting. They also drew the attention and respect of longtime members. Summer is Here! Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 3.83 4.35 4.87 $4.47 Full Service ULS $3.739 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! “A lot of the newcomers are stepping up,” Town Moderator Stephen Doherty said this week, reflecting on their level of involvement at Town Meeting this year. “I haven’t seen a new group as active and as enthused as this one,” said Doherty, who recently finished presiding over his 13th Annual Town Meeting. Doherty said the new members have expressed an eagerness to serve on several newly created Town Meeting committees. The moderator was scheduled to meet yesterday (Thursday, June 18) with the Town Clerk’s Office for a lottery to fill three vacancies on three new committees: the Vacant School Assessment Committee, the Town Charter Review Committee and the By-Law Review Committee. The newest Town Meeting members had their biggest impact in lobbying for a budget that made improving Saugus Public Schools a top priority. Since last fall’s town elections, there’s been a public campaign involving parents, schoolteachers and a group TOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 2 FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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