SAUGUS D Vol. 27, No.35 Have a Safe & Happy Labor Day Weekend! OCAT CAT BACK TO SCHOOL M NEW TO THE DISTRICT: Fernanda Neves (right) and her son, second grader Lucas, 7, were happy to be at Belmonte S.T.E.A.M. Academy on Wednesday morning for the start of a new school year. They recently moved to Saugus from Malden. Please see inside for the story and more photos. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Tara Vocino) TE E -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, August 29, 2025 The orange dinosaur owner vs. the town Developer of Essex Landing fi les a $25 million federal lawsuit against the Town of Saugus and town manager By Mark E. Vogler ichael Barsamian likes to be known as the developer who keeps the big orange dinosaur on Route 1 alive. When he and TB Holdings acquired the Route 1 property for their $120 million development known as Essex Landing, the iconic 20-foot-tall dinosaur became a centerpiece of that project. The Route 1 Mini Golf & Batting Cages where the dinosaur was a fi xture for more than half a century is long-gone. The dinosaur lives on, anchored in a more visible location for the passing Route 1 traffi c to see. But last week, the dinosaur’s owners expressed their anger with the way their development has been treated by fi ling a $25 million federal lawsuit against the town and its town manager, Scott C. Crabtree. TB Holdings seeks damages, all attorneys’ fees, expert fees, costs and other expenses incurred by TB Holdings in addition to an award of punitive ORANGE DINOSAUR | SEE PAGE 2 Mid-grade Regular 2.87 3.35 3.45 $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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