THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, July 10, 2020 Page 7 Rep. Wong announces $625,257 in road and bridge funding for Saugus (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued this week by State Rep. Donald Wong [R-Saugus].) S tate Representative Donald H. Wong announced that Saugus is scheduled to receive $625,257 in road and bridge funding for Fiscal Year 2021 under the state’s Chapter 90 program. The funding was included as part of a $200 million statewide bond authorization approved by the House of Representatives on a vote of 159-0 on June 30. On July 2, the Senate enacted House Bill 4803, An Act financing improvements to municipal roads and bridges, and Governor Charlie Baker then signed it into law. Established by the Legislature in 1973, the Chapter 90 program allocates funding to cities and towns on an annual basis, using a formula that is based on a weighted average of a community’s population, employment and total road miles. It is a 100 percent reimbursable program TOWN MEETING | from page 4 a union who is pushing for a study, they know what the study is going to reveal,” he said, referring to Cross, who did not participate in the Wednesday night meeting. Committee members again expressed concerns that the author didn’t consult with the town manager ahead of time for his feedback. A proposal (Article 9) by Precinct 2 Town Meeting member Joe Vecchione to authorize the town treasurer to raise and appropriate money to fund the repaving of various roads in Precinct 2 received a committee recommendation for referral back to Vecchione, because it lacked a dollar amount. The article sought unspecified money for repaving a portion of the roadway between 14 and 29 Summit Ave., the portion of the roadway between 5 and 24 Bayview Rd., Sapphire Road, Ruby Road and the portion of roadway between 7 and 30 Beacham Ave. “We can’t vote the article because we don’t have any money for it,” DePatto said. Vecchione was not available to argue on behalf of his article. But fellow Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Riley did support his colleague. “They are in need of work,” Riley argued. “Some of the roads are not yet accepted. I am looking to get those streets accepted so they can receive funding,” he added. DePatto advised Riley that Chapter 90 funds could not be used to pay for work on unaccepted streets. The Finance Committee voted 7-1 to refer the article back to Vecchione. “I commend him,” said Committee Member George DeDomenico, who cast the lone vote against the motion. “I will give him credit for at least identifying Precinct 2 as a disaster area,” he said. Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 62 over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! that provides funding assistance for municipalities to carry out roadway construction, renovation and improvement projects. Chapter 90 funding can be used for a variety of purposes, including road resurfacing, sidewalks, street lighting, traffic control measures and roadside drainage. Municipalities can also use the money for the purchase, replacement and long-term lease of roadbuilding machinery, equipment and tools. The Finance Committee voted unanimously to indefinitely postpone a measure (Article 14) by Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Riley to raise, appropriate or transfer $4,500 to be used for the repair of the front entrance steps at the American Legion Building at 44 Taylor St. “Anyone who has seen or used those stairs – they’re in quite poor condition,” Riley said. “It’s an older crowd. They’re in need of work,” he said. He also noted that the project is already in the town’s capital improvement plan. But Crabtree told the Finance Committee that he didn’t see a need for the article. “There’s been specs put out for quotes,” the town manager said. “The work will be completed within the next 30 days,” he said. DePatto said he didn’t see a need to do anything – except to indefinitely postpone the measure “because the work is being done.” Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! Summer is Here!
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