SAUGUS Check out the NEW ADVOCATE ONLINE: www.advocatenews.net C TE D AT CAT Vol. 25, No.39 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, September 29, 2023 FEELING THE ORANGE GLOW Night of the Scary Sounds A bad valve at the WiN Waste innovations plant caused a deafening noise that frightened hundreds in Saugus and revere By Mark E. Vogler A t about 8:20 p.m. Monday (Sept. 25), a loud noise emanating from the WIN Waste Innovations trash-to-energy plant disrupted the night for hundreds of frightened Saugus and Revere residents. The noise was so loud that the Saugus Police Department wound up fi elding more than 400 calls on its emergency 911 and business lines during a period of about 30 minutes, according to Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli. “Many of the people calling on the 9-1-1 were extremely scared … asking if they should evacuate the area,” Chief Ricciardelli told the Board of Health during an emergency public meeting held Tuesday night before a crowd of about 100 – many of them standing outside the overfi lled Community Room. “Some thought it was a plane crash,” Chief Ricciardelli said. When Saugus firefighters arrived at the incinerator on Route 107 in East Saugus, there was nobody immediately available in the control room they could talk to, according to Fire Chief Michael C. Newbury. “On our day shift, we have a fantastic relationship with WIN,” Chief Newbury told the Board of Health. But the fi re chief cited “a lack of communication” on Monday night when fi refi ghters responded to a noise complaint at the plant. The chief said it took fi ve to 10 minutes before the Fire Department established contact with plant offi cials. Meanwhile, “there was misinformation about an explosion at the facility,” he added, noting that good communication could have prevented that kind of fear in the community “Luckily, nobody got hurt,” SCARY SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 2 Saugus Youth Pop Warner Cheerleader Isabella Bluestein, 7, who was baptized at First Congregational Church-UCC, said she likes to help the community. And that’s why she was part of the volunteer brigade that helped to unload “The Pumpkin Truck” at Saugus Center last Saturday. See inside for the story and more photos. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) ~ Home of the Week ~ REVERE...Nicely maintained Cape Cod style home featuring 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, kitchen offers small island and ceramic tile flooring, open to dining room with hardwood flooring, large, front-to-back living room, full bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower stall, enclosed porch, finished lower level with playroom, central air, inground pool with cabana - great for summer enjoyment! Conveniently located on corner lot, close to shopping and major Routes! Affordable home ownership! Offered at $499,900 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 f th y V of this home right on your smartphone. g 7 MAIN ST., SAUGUS * 781-233-0780 5th Anniversary Celebration! GUY’S LIQUORS WINE & LIQUOR TASTINGS Friday, October 27 * 4-7 PM Saturday, October 28 * 4-7 PM 5% Off All Wine Oct. 26 & 27 AN Lottery * Cigarettes * Spirits * Craft Beer HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9AM - 11PM Sunday 10AM - 10PM NGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! FULL OR PART-TIME OIL TRUCK DRIVER WANTED Must be Class A or B CDL/Hazmat /Twic Certified. Email: Info@angelosoil.com or call number below. HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Order online at: Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Hours. Mon.-Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM / Sun. 9AM-5PM FLEET DIESEL TRUCK STOP
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