Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2022 $15 MILLION | FROM PAGE 1 Request the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to update its 2016 health study of Saugus residents as it relates to the plant’s operations and the landfi ll Provide $26,000 per year to fund an independent third-party consultant to inspect the waste-to-energy facility and monofi ll “Being a good corporate citizen and community partner is paramount in what we do and we present the proposed Host Community Agreement in that spirit,” Connolly said. “We strive to help make Saugus a better place to live, work and play,” he said. Next meeting for public comment More than 50 people — mostly Saugus residents and several town officials — attended the presentation in the second floor auditorium at Town Hall hoping to get a chance to ask questions. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano, who co-chairs the Landfill Subcommittee with Board of Health Chair William Heff ernan, initially welcomed questions from the public. But Cogliano decided earlier Wednesday that the meeting would be limited to WIN Waste Innovation’s presentation and an opportunity for subcommittee members to ask questions. “It’s important to note that tonight is the fi rst step in a process,” Cogliano said at the outset of the meeting. “At our next meeting, there will be an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposal. If there are specifi c questions, they may be submitted to Selectman [Corinne] Riley, the committee secretary, in advance of that meeting. We look forward to an open and meaningful discussion,” he said. LANDFILL SUBCOMMITTEE LEADERS: Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano and Board of Health Chair William Heff ernan are co-chairs of the panel that was formed 18 months ago to improve relations between the Town of Saugus and WIN Waste Innovations. The two spearheaded the subcommittee’s questioning of WIN Waste’s proposed Host Community Agreement on Wednesday night. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) The subcommittee’s next meeting has been set for 7 p.m. Aug. 17 in the second fl oor auditorium at Town Hall. Cogliano said the subcommittee decided to switch from the Aug. 10 meeting because three members wouldn’t be able to attend. Town residents and others who wish to submit questions or comments for the Aug. 17 meeting can email them to Selectman Riley at criley@Saugus-ma.gov. Is $15 million enough? During his presentation, Connolly stressed “the proposed Host Community Agreement refl ects sentiments expressed by the Landfi ll Committee.” He also noted that “the most important thing for us — to listen.” In an interview after the meeting, Cogliano said he was pleased with the overall presentation. “I think they did a good job addressing the concerns of all committee members,” Cogliano told The Saugus Advocate. “However, some of the members and I think we have a way to go on the dollar amount. • • • Rocco Longo, Owner MAKING USE OF WASTE: WIN Waste Innovations offi cials say their trash-to-energy plant on Route 107 in Saugus annually converts 400,000 tons of waste into renewable energy — enough to power 20,000 homes. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. Vogler) OUR OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 519 BROADWAY, EVERETT SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM But I am confi dent we will get there. The process may take another meeting or two, as I’d like to address all the concerns of the residents,” he said. While Cogliano said he wants to see WIN Waste Innovations LET’S MAKE A DEAL: James Connolly, WIN Waste Innovations Vice President of Environment, briefed the Board of Health’s Landfi ll Subcommittee on a proposed Host Community Agreement that would pay the Town of Saugus up to $15 million in exchange for adding 25 additional years to the life of the ash landfi ll. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) increase the amount of money the town receives, he said he didn’t want to talk about a specifi c dollar amount at this point in the discussions. Cogliano said the process that could lead to a Host Community Agreement will entail many meetings involving several town and state agencies before it becomes a reality. Connolly said the permitting process could take as long as three years. “The Sub
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