THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 7, 2023 Page 17 ASKS| FROM PAGE 12 bigger crowd. Q: Anything else that you would like to share your views on? A: One thing I wish we could fix is the relationship between the Schools and the Town. I believe the School Department should come under the manager, like they do in Boston [where the Mayor is the chair of the School Committee]. Q: In the time I’ve been here, the School Department and Town really haven’t been that collaborative when it comes to budget items. A: Oh, it’s been awful. And I’ve been a part of that; I’ve had to mediate and arbitrate. I remember when we had a superintendent and he came up with a budget, as they alCedar Glen Golf Course is one of the more popular recreational destinations in Precinct 7. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ways do, that we couldn’t fund, and he started to cry, and he got up and left the room. And I said to the manager, “You have to come up with at least 100 grand.” And he said “Okay.” But that’s not how it should be done. There should be a negotiation without the town vs. the school. We used to say, “It’s Frank Berardino MA License 31811 all one town.” But nobody ever really believed it. • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $150 per paper in-town per year or $200 per paper out-of-town per year. Call now! 781 233 4446 Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 CLASSIFIEDS
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