SAUGUS Vol. 23, No. 36 -FREEMASK UP & ST OCATC E DOCAT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Election 2020 Tuesday’s state primary draws one-third of Saugus’s registered voters 781-233-4446 Stanley Slepoy campaigns to reelect Terrence Kennedy, Governor’s Council, in Saugus Center on Tuesday night. Saugus Democrats gave Kennedy, of Lynnfi eld, twice as many votes in as his Democratic challenger Helina Fontes of Lynn. See page 13 for photo highlights. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) By Mark E. Vogler T he constraints of COVID-19 didn’t appear to put any crimp in town residents’ plans to vote in Tuesday’s (Sept. 1) state primary election. The unoffi cial number of ballots cast by mail, dropped off at Town Hall or in person was about 33 percent – more than double the 15 percent turnout in the ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $1.979 Mid Unleaded $2.399 Super $2.459 Diesel Fuel $2.359 KERO $4.159 Diesel $2.179 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS M state primary four years ago. “I thought the primary on Tuesday ran smoothly, especially with the diff erent ballots,” ELECTION 2020 | SEE PAGE 2 Among those showing support for law enforcement last Sunday in front of Saugus Town Hall was former Saugus Town Clerk Joanne Rappa. She was clad in a t-shirt titled: “A Proud Police Mom: Most people never meet their heroes - I raised mine.” She was showing support for her son, Saugus Police Sgt. Steve Rappa. For more photos of the Saugus Backs The Blue rally, please see page 12. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Saugus United 2035 “Kick-Off Visioning Forum” set for Sept. 15 will give citizens a chance to help shape the future of their town By Mark E. Vogler ore than three decades have passed since the Town of Saugus completed its Master Plan – that invaluable document that off ers a defi nitive strategy to guide a community through future growth ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...WONDERFUL Austin Court condo offers 3 rms., large 19’ lvrm. w/slider to balcony overlooking common yrd./picnic area, oversized 17’ master bdrm. w/2 closets, eat-in kit. w/newer stainless steel appliances and ceramic tile flooring, gleaming hrdwd. flooring, updated bathrm. w/newer vanity, updated electric, great open feel, convenient coin-op laundry in bldg., 2 assigned parking spaces, inground pool, close to walking trail, convenient to everything! GREAT penthouse unit - GREAT bldg. - GREAT investment - GREAT opportunity to own a move-in-condition condo! Offered at $239,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. and development. Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, the Board of Selectmen, Saugus Town Meeting and virtually every department head within town government have made a commitment to fi nally get the long-overdue plan done. Crabtree and other town offi cials plan to embark on an UNITED 2035 | SEE PAGE 3 TE Friday, September 4, 2020 Backing The Blue AD O A E Prices subject to change CLOSED LABOR DAY FLEET
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