PERMITS | FROM PAGE 1 Page 2 “I would have supported it ‘by appointment only,’” because you could manage the volume [of truck traffic],” Cicolini told Sullivan. But if tractor trailer trucks are allowed to visit without appointment, there is no way to keep trucks THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 from parking on Ballard Street, Cicolini said. “I spoke to many residents down in that area who are very concerned about the traffic and potential traffic,” he said. “It’s been a disaster traffic-wise for a long time. We have some construction happening down there that’s UNANIMOUSLY OPPOSED: The Saugus Board of Selectmen at Tuesday night’s (July 13) meeting said they wouldn’t approve a request for a Class C State Inspection Station on Ballard Street if it would lead to tractor-trailer trucks parking on the street. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) going to bring more traffic.” Board of Selectmen ViceChair Debra Panetta echoed Cicolini’s concerns. She said she’s heard from many residents on Ballard Street and other streets in the neighborhood who are concerned the inspection station could compound the traffi c congestion problems. “It really is a mess down there, and I don’t want to add additional traffi c and additional concerns in that area,” Panetta said. “I feel very uncomfortable [with granting the permit],” she said. Panetta noted that Thermo King’s request dates back for about a year, with the hearing being continued about five times. “We really tried to work with you,” Panetta told Sullivan. Selectman Michael Serino said he also had “major concerns” about the potential of compounding traffi c woes in the Ballard Street area if selectmen approved the permit. “I don’t think you have enough room to stack tractor-trailer trucks,” Serino said. “They’re going to end up being stored on Ballard Street,” he said. A DISAPPOINTED APPLICANT: Patrick Sullivan, the local service manager for Thermo King Northeast, said his company doesn’t allow “by appointment only” inspections of tractor-trailer trucks, so he withdrew his request for a Special Permit. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano told Sullivan it was clear he had no support. “Without ‘appointment only,’ this is something we can’t approve. You’re going to get ‘a no’ tonight,” Cogliano said. Sullivan accepted the advice and withdrew his request “without prejudice,” giving Thermo King the option of returning with a modifi ed request instead of having to wait two years to reapply. Malden and Saugus Residents Named to Dean’s List At Univ. Of New England B IDDEFORD AND PORTLAND, MAINE | TANGIER, MOROCCO (July 8, 2022) — The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2022 spring semester at the University of New England. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. Salma Bezzat of Malden; and Amanda Castle, Sarah McGonigle, and Olivia Rando of Saugus. The University of New England is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of fl exible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer handson learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized degree paths in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts. Visit une.edu
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