Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 23, 2023 Special Town Meeting set for Monday A Special Town Meeting has been scheduled for Monday (June 26) to consider several articles, one of them called “the Responsible Employee Ordinance.” An article submitted by Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Robert J. Camuso sets standards pertaining to the hiring of contractors. “The Selectmen hereby finds and determines that taxpayer money is most efASKS | FROM PAGE 3 ficiently and productively spent by awarding construction contracts to fi rms that include and enforce provisions requiring compliance with state laws governing the payment of prevailing wages, the provision of workers compensation coverage, and the proper classifi cation of individuals as employees and not as individual contractors, as well as state law concerning health insurance details. The Committee still has not provided any. It is unclear who, if anyone, made coverage and state certifi ed apprenticeship programs,” the proposal stated. Another article would authorize the funding from free cash or the stabilization fund not to exceed $66,100 to complete the land survey needed to verify if the land located across the river from Riverside Cemetery is suitable for expansion of cemetery grounds for use of burial and additionally funding www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! om a “complaint”. We requested the School Committee share details of the complaint on at least three occasions before filing for arbitration, which filing is required by her contract to be made no later than the 30th day after the violation. There was no reference to a discussion about or with the superintendent being on the agenda for the Jan. 19 meeting. On the surface, that would appear to be a potential violation of the Open Meeting Law. Any thoughts on that? Yes, it was an Open Meeting Law violation. 3) For the sake of clarification, are you saying that the vote by the School Committee to put the superintendent on paid administrative leave took place only after the superintendent indicated she would return to work on June 5? I cannot speak to the actions of the School ComWE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! to initiate design and implementation process. That article was submitted by Saugus Cemetery Commission Chair Rick Thompson, who is also a Precinct 3 Town Meeting member. A third article would rezone the Palumbo property. The article seeks to amend the town zoning map by changing the zoning classifi - cation of property located at 39R Forest St. from Residenmittee, because the meeting was closed. The superintendent was notified of the imposed leave following the May 30th meeting. The reasons provided were the same as in January – vague and absent details. The Committee has never conducted an investigation or provided information in response to multiple requests for details. Saugus has had four different superintendents in the last 10 years. Superintendent McMahon is the first female superintendent. We believe she has been subjected to this treatment as a result of her gender. 4) Have you received copies of any of the minutes of the School Committee when the superintendent’s status was discussed, including the Jan. 19 meeting? The Supervisor of Public Records has required the School Committee to provide information related to the Superintendent. Despite three appeals, the Committial 2 to the Business Highway Residential District. There’s another article to see if the town will vote to appropriate a sum of money from the PEG Access Enterprise Fund for the purpose of funding capital equipment for the PEG Access studio/facility in Saugus. The meeting is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. in the second fl oor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall on Monday night. tee has yet to comply with the orders of the Office of the Supervisor, including one directive to produce the documents directly to Supervisor for inspection. Saugus’ continued defiance of the Supervisor’s lawful order will result in more delay, increased legal expenses for the Town and a referral to the Attorney General’s office. The Superintendent ’s commitment to Saugus Public School students, educators and parents is unwavering. She cares deeply about this community and is committed to remaining the Saugus Public School Superintendent. She assembled an exceptional team that is deeply committed to building the solutions that work and serving our children--despite the political cross winds. Michael J. Long Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP 175 Derby St., Unit 17 Hingham, MA 02043 Celebrating 65 Years in Business! S Saugus-Everett Elks Charity Meat Raffle T he Saugus-Everett Lodge of Elks will be hosting a pre–Fourth of July Barbecue Meat Raffl e on Friday evening, June 23, Summer is Here! at 7:30 p.m. Come by and win burgers, sausages, steaks, dogs and more for your holiday cookout. All proceeds benefi t local Elks charities.
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