Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 7, 2023 Saugus Birthday Celebrations B irthdays are always special occasions at the Saugus Senior Center. The center likes to recognize the Seniors’ birthdays ASKS| FROM PAGE 7 Q: Do you have any presson the last day of the month with a collective birthday celebration. They receive a free lunch, cake, ice cream and a souvenir group photo. ing projects or issues for Precinct 7? In your mind, what are the top challenges and issues for Precinct 7? A: Being on the Finance Committee, my concern would be fi nding the money for all of the important projects that you want to do. I think the roads in my precinct are in pretty good shape. They do a good job of plowing the roads in my area. And public safety is very timely. They do a great job. I think the town fi nancially and operationally is in pretty good shape. You can thank not just the management, but the legislative body for working with the manager. Q: Any pressing projects that you would like to see in Precinct 7? A: Not just Precinct 7, but JUNE BIRTHDAYS: Pictured from left to right: Front row: Claire McCarthy, Rosemary O’Connell, Janet Pothier, Jacki Kiddy, Annmarie Fanara, Annette Slocomb (100 years old), Gloria Johnson, Donna Lawrence, Judy Bergeron, Ruth Cameron, Lorraine Rice, Richard Spates and Senior Center Director Laurie Davis; back row: Charlie McCarthy, Richard Warbin, Ellen Palleschi, Ed Wawrzynowicz, Faith Barrow and Kathy Murphy. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) COMMUNICATIONS PROBLEM | FROM PAGE 2 lives. “I will be here during the project,” Champlain said. “If they have any issues, they can reach me by phone or in person. We’re here to please,” he said. Champlain said he can understand residents’ frustrations about being notified about the project just five days before the project was to begin. “It’s up to the town to approve the notifi cation. We sent it to them in May,” he said. “It’s up to the town, the Zoning Board and the Planning Board to get together,” he said. Champlain said he believes the project will be less disruptive than what the fl ier suggests. He notes that residents will gain better access as the 700 feet of pipe is installed. “If all goes well, it’s a week’s worth of impact on the residents of Cliff Road,” he said. “If we didn’t have the rock and ledge to deal with, the job would be done within two days,” he said. As the project proceeds, Champlain said, he’s optimistic that residents will realize how the project “is truly an asset.” “They’ll be getting a new water pipe to replace one that’s been broken many, many times – there have been numerous water breaks here,” Champlain said. “They’re going to get a new fi re hydrant and a brand-new road,” he said. Meanwhile, Cogliano said he will be monitoring the project – following the work of the Department of Public Works and contractor – to make sure “neighbors are kept in the loop moving forward.” “I spoke with our Water Department foreman this morning and some of the residents,” Cogliano said. “It appears, from the conversation I had, that the down time will be much less than what was presented on the notice they received,” he said. GAMING DISTRICT MALDEN townwide. Q: But what about Precinct 7? A: It’s mostly residential. I think I share the same feeling that many people do. I think the proliferation of apartments is very detrimental to the town overall. The traffi c, of course, everybody complains about. Q: So, those are major concerns for your neighborhood? A: Yes, I would say so. Q: So, what are residents talking about in your precinct? A: I don’t want to sound derogatory, but they’re not involved. By and large, there’s not a great deal of interest in town aff airs. I don’t want to call it apathy, but it is apathy. They live here, they pay their taxes and they want to get the services they pay for. Actually, most people are very content. I’ll get a phone call now and then, but not really on seriGAMING DISTRICT check us out at P www.MaldenGamingDistrict.com Questing, Billiards, Bouldering, e-Sports, VR, Room Escapes, Karaoke and Magic, plus many great restaurants, shops, and breweries all in Malden Center! ous issues. Q: So, you don’t really get a lot of contact from people who raise issues. A: Not really. I get maybe fi ve a year. We had a water issue that the DPW looked [into] and didn’t think it was a problem. And I think the DPW is responsible and does a good job. People call them and they get things done. I think Brendan O’Regan does a very good job. Q: What are some of the major businesses that people talk about in Precinct 7? A: I think the business that people talk about the most is Amazon Fresh. And it hasn’t worked out. I think people are really disgusted with the whole thing. They think it’s a waste of a resource that people would want to have. When the Big Y was there, everybody used it. Q: Are they even in business now? A: They moved to Peabody. Q: Any other landmarks besides the Adam Hawkes marker? A: There is a marker at Central and Walnut [Streets]. It’s right at the lights – for Carol Ann McCarthy. That’s been there for over 30 years. She was a Town Meeting member. It’s right at the lights on the hill. Q: She was a longtime Town Meeting member? A: Yes. She was a very active Town Meeting member and unfortunately contracted cancer and died. Q: Do you expect a big turnout on July 10 (Monday) when we have the next “Saugus Over Coff ee?” A: I have no idea, to be I honest with you. But wouldn’t think so, given the apathy in the precinct. But I wish there would be a ASKS | SEE PAGE 17 This marker at the intersection of Walnut and Central Streets pays tribute to a popular Town Meeting member – Carol Ann McCarthy – who was credited with the installation of the traffi c lights at the intersection. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)
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