SAUGUS Have a Safe & Happy July 4th! AD CAT D O Vol. 26, No.27 AT H ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR CATE -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Wednesday, July 3, 2024 A Mid-Year Review of 2024 Selectmen cite accomplishments during the fi rst six months and their remaining priorities for the year By Mark E. Vogler alf way through 2024, a majority of Saugus selectmen are proud of several accomplishments by the town. They are particularly pleased with approval of another balanced budget by the Annual Town Meeting which maintains the town’s fi scal stability, the issuance of two new liquor licenses to local restaurants and the appointment of several experienced professionals to volunteer boards. REVIEW | SEE PAGE 2 LIT UP FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY Saugus resident Mike Conlon has been celebrating the Fourth of July for years by displaying the Statue of Liberty on the lawn of his Lynn Fells Parkway home with Lady Liberty’s torch and crown illuminated. Please see inside for this week’s “Saugus Gardens in the Summer” and more July 4 photos. (Courtesy photo of Laura Eisener) TEACHING KIDS ABOUT NATURE: Ryan Duggan recently wrote a children’s book titled “A Day at Endicott Park,” which helps kids learn about nature, farm animals and rangers who work at the town park in Danvers, where he works as a ranger. Please see inside for this week’s “The Advocate Asks” and more photos. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Mid-grade Regular $3.87 3.29 73 64 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com
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