THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 16, 2024 Page 3 ~The Advocate Asks~ An interview with Saugus Democratic Town Committee Chair Joseph Malone on the state of the Democratic Party in Saugus, Massachusetts and the nation ~ Editor’s Note: For this week, we sat down with Saugus Democratic Town Committee Chair Joseph Malone to talk about the state of the Democratic Party in Saugus, his thoughts on Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris and her chances of beating Republican Donald Trump in November. Malone, 71, has been chair of the Saugus Democratic Town Committee for 16 years. He grew up in Medford and graduated from Malden Catholic High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in U.S. History from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in 1975. He has worked for close to 40 years at the state Department of Transitional Assistance (formerly the Department of Public Welfare), where he is currently a benefit eligibility representative. He has been a town resident since 1988 and has been active with the Democratic Town Committee for 33 years. He and his wife Barbara are the parents of three grown-up children: James, 34, of Worcester; Susan, 32, of Tulsa; and Julie, 31, of Lexington. All are college graduates. Malone (200713) and his wife (1995-2003) each served multiple terms on the Saugus School Committee. Some highlights of the interview follow. Q: Joe, what’s the state of the Democratic Party in Saugus, Massachusetts? A: Other than the state rep. seat with Donald Wong [R-Saugus, of the 9th Essex District] primarily a Saugus seat. So, I don’t think somebody from Lynn – I don’t think they would feel like they have a chance. And Wakefield, the other community, is becoming more of a Republican community. It’s primarily a ASKS | SEE PAGE 9 Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com SAUGUS DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE CHAIR: Joseph Malone during a recent interview in the kitchen of his Myrtle Street home said that he remains confident about Vice President Kamala Harris’ chances of beating former President Donald Trump in the November presidential race. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) House district], who has been there 14 years now, I think we’re pretty strong. As in all of Massachusetts, I think the Democratic Party is pretty strong. With Wong, I think it’s more of a question of personality. He’s done a lot of charitable work over the years. His restaurant business has done a lot for soccer and the Little League. He’s built up a tremendous reservoir of goodwill because of the charitaAluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •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! Everett Aluminum ble works that the family has done. Q: Are you surprised that not only in Saugus but in the other two communities [Lynn and Wakefield] that make up Wong’s district, that the Democrats couldn’t field a candidate to run against state Rep. Wong? A: It’s a question of money. Jen Migliore was a pretty strong candidate [in 2016]. But she couldn’t do it. But it’s [the Ninth Essex House Celebrating 66 Years in Business! Summer is Here! Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After
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