THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 7, 2023 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Page 3 Town Meeting Member Robert A. Palleschi shares his views on what makes Precinct 7 special and the top issues facing the people he represents of Precinct 7 and encourages them to attend the forum, which is cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library. All citizens of Saugus – whether residents ASKS | SEE PAGE 5 Precinct 7 Town Meeting Member Robert A. Palleschi relaxed with a coffee after a recent interview. He is one of several Precinct 7 Town Meeting members who will be appearing at the Saugus Public Library next Monday (July 10) at 6:30 p.m. for the latest “Saugus Over Coffee” forum. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we sat down with Town Meeting Member Robert A. Palleschi and asked him what makes Precinct 7 so special and what he sees as the top issues in the Saugus neighborhoods he represents. Palleschi is a Lynn native and a 1963 graduate of St. Mary’s High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (1977) from Northeastern University. In 1964, he went to work for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, starting out as a grade 4 clerk and retiring 48 years later as deputy director of operations and finance. He and his wife Ellen (Erekson) have been married since 1969. She is also a Lynn native and graduated in 1964. They have been Saugus residents for 44 years. Soon after moving to Saugus, Palleschi got involved in local government. He served for 36 years on the Finance Committee, including 12 years as chair. In 2015, he served as temporary town manager for six months. Then-Gov. Charlie Baker appointed him to the Saugus Housing Authority five years ago. He has served for eight years on the advisory committee of Greater Lynn Senior Services. He has also served on the Board of Directors of Element Care (PACE). He is currently completing his third two-year term on Saugus Town Meeting. Palleschi belongs to a number of social organizations, including the Saugus Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus, and he is a social member of the American Legion. Palleschi plans to attend the seventh in a series of “Saugus Over Coffee” forums set for 6:30 p.m. Monday (July 10) in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. He is interested in meeting residents 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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