SAUGUS Vol. 24, No. 27 -FREETh e Advocate–A household word in Saugus! OC C www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Making Use of an Old School Residents will get to a chance Monday to review a proposal to turn the former Ballard School into “Ballard Gardens” WHAT’S NEXT? The old Ballard School is being considered for a dog walk area and a community garden. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) By Mark E. Vogler T own offi cials are considering the run-down site of the former Ballard School as an ideal spot for a dog walk area and also a community garden. “‘Ballard Gardens’ would be a passive, non-recreational, greenspace that would have topographical landscaping, walkways, plantings and benches,” Precinct 10 Town Meeting member Peter Manoogian said of the proposal he’s been developing in conSCHOOL | SEE PAGE 2 Saugus DAV Commander DiMare passes at 89 By Mark E. Vogler augus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti said Korean War veteran Charles R. “Charlie” DiMare, Jr. S was remarkable among local veterans for his outstanding attendance at veterans events. “Charlie was totally committed. And he was there for all of our events every year — and COMMANDER | SEE PAGE 2 the guy wasn’t even from Saugus,” Castinetti said yesterday. “I tell you, Charlie didn’t miss a thing and he’s going to be D O TE CAT 781-233-4446 Friday, July 9, 2021 Happy 100th Birthday, Tony B! SAUGUS WELCOMES ITS NEWEST CENTENARIAN: Tony Barrie celebrates his 100th birthday today (Friday, July 9). Here, the well-respected leader of the Tony Barrie Marching Band sits for an interview at his Bristow Street home. For more photos and this week’s “The Advocate Asks,” please see inside. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) COVID-19 F Confi rmed cases down to zero By Mark E. Vogler or the fi rst time in about 16 months, Saugus got through the week without a confi rmed COVID-19 case. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree noted that COVID COVID-19 | SEE PAGE 2 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.819 Mid Unleaded $2.919 Super $3.079 Diesel Fuel $3.049 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.859 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Prices subject to change Have a Happy & Safe Summer! FLEET
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