THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 Page 5 Town Election 2021 It’s time for somebody to step up to fi ll my Town Meeting seat By Ron Wallace A nother election year is fast approaching. A lot has happened since the 2019 elections. The Covid pandemic still lingers on, Apartments are fl ying up at a record pace and traffic is getting worse. On a good note the new Saugus Middle-High School is open and the new athletic field is ready to go. We also have a new Superintendent who seems very motivated and competent. Saugus has a hardcore dedicated small group of volunteers who donate a lot of time to make Saugus a better place to live. Saugus also needs more residents to get involved, run for offi ce and try to make a diff erence. Commenting and complaining on social media is not what will make Saugus a better place. We have Selectmen, Town Meeting, School Committee and Housing Authority. Also many appointed positions such as the Cemetery Commission which I also serve on just to name a few. I will not be seeking a fourth term on Town Meeting. My time is done. I really hope someone will step up and will run for and fi ll my seat in Precinct 5 and help make Saugus a better place for all of us. Ron Wallace Lifelong resident Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member 54 Magnolia St. Editor’s Note: Ron Wallace submitted this article, hoping that it will encourage fellow town residents to run for public offi ce in the town’s fall elections. Wallace says he would like to see more residents who have the time and interest to make their town a better place to live make a commitment to public service. Time is running out for candidates who would like to run for Town Meeting, the COVID-19 cases continue to rise There were 73 newly confi rmed COVID-19 cases reported in town over the past week, according to town manager By Mark E. Vogler T here were 73 newly confi rmed cases of the Coronavirus reported over the past week, raising the total to 4,524 confi rmed cases of COVID-19 since March 1 of last year, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. The total number of deaths linked to the virus remained at 74, Crabtree said. “Our hearts and prayers go out to those families affected by this health pandemic,” he said. There were 68 newly confi rmed cases last week. THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Sept. 5 from 9 to 11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Sept. 6 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board Meeting from Sept. 2. Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 8 – Starship Wrestling. Thursday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting ***live***. Friday, Sept. 10 at noon on Channel 8 – From the Vault – Spirit of Saugus. Saturday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. on Channel 8 – Founders’ Day ***live***. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. For complete schedules, please visit www. saugustv.org. ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** Board of Selectmen, the School Committee and the Housing Authority. The deadline for obtaining nomination papers is 5 p.m. Sept. 10. The last day for candidates to submit nomination papers to the Board of Registrars (Town Clerk’s Offi ce) for certifi cation of signatures is 5 p.m. Sept. 14. A CALL FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Precinct 5 Town Meeting Member Ron Wallace isn’t seeking a fourth term in this fall’s town elections, but he encourages other Saugus residents to run. (Saugus Advocate fi le photo by Mark E. Vogler) This weekend and throughout the year, we celebrate all those who work to make our community better. 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 win-waste.com
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