Check Out Our Low Prices! SAUGUS D Vol. 27, No.27 Have a Safe & Happy July 4th! D OCATV CATE OCAT -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday FOURTH OF JULY ON USS CONSTITUTION O SAUGUS SAILOR ON HISTORIC SHIP: Petty Offi cer 1st Class Raymond Minami is one of more than 60 sailors celebrating America’s 249 years of independence while serving aboard the Navy’s oldest commissioned warship, which is docked behind him. Please see inside for the story. (Courtesy Photo of the US Navy) A E 781-233-4446 Thursday, July 3, 2025 TRASH TALK As the 2025 Fiscal Year ends, the town changes companies in hopes of saving money on trash recycling and hauling services By Mark E. Vogler n July 1 – the offi cial start of the 2026 Fiscal Year – Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree announced that the town has changed its solid waste and recycling hauling services. Monday (June 30) marked the fi nal day of service with the town’s hauler, Republic Services, as the town switched to Capitol Waste Services, Inc., which is located at 1222 Bennington St., East Boston. “The Town of Saugus appreciates the patience and understanding of our residents over the past several years as we navigated challenges with trash and recycling pickup,” Crabtree said in a statement issued by his offi ce and later posted on the Town of Saugus website. “Moving forward with Capitol Waste Services represents not only a signifi cant fi nancial savings for Saugus taxpayers but also an opportunity to improve the delivery and reliability of these essential services,” Crabtree said. This decision also comes as Republic Services faces ongoTRASH TALK | SEE PAGE 2 Happy July 4th from the Marchetti Family! God Bless America!! Over 45 Years of Excellence! Mid-grade Regular $3.47 2.87 35 47 Full Service $3.09 Order online at angelosoil.com
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