SAUGUS D Your Local News, Sports & Information Online! Scan & Subscribe Here! OCAT CAT THE JOY OF READING A HE’S A WINNER: Dom DeVico holds a toy ice cream cone while waiving the voucher he earned for a free kiddie-size ice cream from Soc’s Ice Cream. The young Saugonian was one of more than 400 kids who combined for more than 4,000 hours of reading during the Summer Reading Program at the Saugus Public Library. Please see inside for the story and more photos. (Courtesy photo of Amy Melton) TE E Vol. 27, No.36 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, September 5, 2025 He’s the heart of the Housing Authority New Executive Director Joseph A. Hart has arrived to oversee 300-plus public housing homes in Saugus By Mark E. Vogler fter nearly 30 years working in the field of public housing – including the last decade as executive director of several diff erent housing authorities – Joseph A. Hart seemed visibly excited about his new job overseeing more than 300 homes managed by the Saugus Housing Authority. “I don’t perceive a lot of things as challenges, as I’ve done them before,” Hart told The Saugus Advocate as he sat in his offi ce at Heritage Heights on Talbot street, refl ecting on his past career and his future. Hart, 61, is fi nishing up his second week on the job. He said he still fi nds the work rewarding because “it’s gratifying helping people and working with people.” What is the most diffi cult part of his job, Hart was asked. “The most challenging thing is when you have to evict people – usually for nonpayment of rent,” Hart answered. “You do feel badly and you worry about what happens to the people and where they’re going to end up. At that point, HOUSING AUTHORITY | SEE PAGE 2 Mid-grade Regular 2.97 3.37 3.47 $3.57 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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