SAUGUS D Vol. 27, No.32 All Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan Here & Subscribe! OCAT CAT -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday A CENTURY PLUS FIVE F LIFE OF THE PARTY: Gloria Prezioso, A 1938 Saugus High School graduate, wore a colorful unicorn cap as she celebrated her 105th birthday on Monday (Aug. 4) at Atria Maplewood Place in Malden. Gloria grew up in Saugus and lived there for most of her life before moving to Malden in 2019. Please see inside for more photos and the story. (Courtesy Photo to the Saugus Advocate) TE E 781-233-4446 Friday, August 8, 2025 High hopes for new housing authority hire Members say they hired Joseph A. Hart to be the next executive director based on his “impressive” background By Mark E. Vogler or the second time in 18 months, the Saugus Housing Authority has approved the hiring of a candidate to succeed longtime veteran Housing Authority Executive Director Laura Glynn. During a Special Meeting last week (July 31), the authority voted 4-0 to approve the contract of Joseph A. Hart – a public housing professional with more than a decade of administrative experience working for three different housing authorities, including nearly eight years as the executive director of the Haverhill Housing Authority. In addition, Hart worked for more than 13 years for the state Department of Housing and Community Development; fi rst as an inspection coordinator and later as a housing management specialist. Hart, who was not at last week’s meeting, is due to start work on Aug. 25, pending approval of his contract by the Executive Office of HIGH HOPES | SEE PAGE 2 Mid-grade Regular 2.83 3.35 3.49 $3.47 Over 47 Years of Excellence! 1978 - 2025 ULS Full Service $2.99 Order online at angelosoil.com FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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