Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 29, 2023 ~ political Announcement ~ Manoogian seeks Precinct 10 re-election P eter Manoogian, of 50 Ballard Street Saugus, has announced that he will seek re-election to Saugus Town Meeting representing Precinct 10. First elected in 1985, Peter has served East Saugus and all of Saugus in a variety of roles including three terms as a Selectman, past member and Chairman of the Saugus Finance Committee, past Chairman of the 2007 - 2009 Charter Commission, Vice Chairman of the Saugus School Committee (2015-2017), and many SCARY SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 3 ronmental group from monthly to biweekly reviews • Fund the installation of one stand-alone ambient NOx monitoring station in the Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 appointed sub-committees of Town Meeting, most recently being the Ballard School study committee. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History, and two Master’s Degrees in Educational Leadership and Public Administration. As a lifelong Saugonian, he attended Saugus Public Schools as did his three children. His service and advocacy for his community and his precinct resulted in his being named Saugus Person of the Year in 2018. During this past term Peter Town of Saugus per the DEP’s regulations Peter DiCecco, WIN Waste Innovations Senior Vice President of Operations, expressed repeated apologies to the town and its residents. “Last attended every Town Meeting and has a 100% voting record. In fact, inclusive of all the boards and committees he has served on, Peter has only missed one meeting in nearly 40 years of service to the Town. His knowledge of the Town Government and Town Meeting process has proven beneficial to his constituents and his colleagues. When the constituents he represents were prevented by a 2/3 vote of Town Meeting from speaking against a proposal by Selectman Cognight was the first time there’s been a malfunctioning of the silencer since it’s been installed,” DiCecco said. “The audience doesn’t care that it worked 99 percent of the time,” he added. “I am extremely disappointed that we inconvenienced the community last night,” he said. In the last three years, WIN has spent more than $75 million to upgrade the plant and replace parts. “We are constantly looking at and making improvements.” Board of Health Member Joia Cicolini told DiCecco that the existing plant wouldn’t be permitted today under existing environmental laws. Public health wasn’t adversely affected by the incident, according to DiCecco. “I can say confidently, the public wasn’t harmed,” DiCecco said. But Board of Health Director John R. Fralick III disagreed HORRIFIED BY THE NOISE: State Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) said she could hear the loud sounds generated at the WIN Waste Innovations plant on Monday in her Revere home – 3.2 miles away from the plant. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) with DiCecco’s claim. He cited numerous calls received by Saugus public safety dispatchers. “I consider panic to be a public health issue,” Fralick said. “What I saw here tonight was induced by that situation,” he said. Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini said he received calls from neighbors asking whether they should evacuate the area. “People were literally freaking out. It was a scary situation for a while,” Cicolini said. Selectman Michael Serino testified that the incident frightened him. “I tell you, I was a nervous wreck. I didn’t know what to do,” he said. “It’s not just a noise issue. The root of the problem is that it’s the oldest plant in the nation. It needs to be torn down and replaced,” Serino said. Revere residents riled by the noise State Rep. Jessica Ann Giannino (D-Revere) – whose 16th Suffolk District includes Precincts 3 and 10 in Saugus, told the Board of Health Tuesday night that she “was horrified to know that 3.2 miles away in my home, I could SCARY SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 5 liano and Riley to expand the Win Waste ash dump from 50’ to 100’ in height, Peter drafted a bylaw that he saw passed and approved by the Attorney General which now requires a 90% vote to silence any Saugus citizen who wishes to speak at Town Meeting. Consistent with a lifelong record of supporting the expansion of democracy in Saugus, Peter also convinced Town Meeting, the legislature, and the governor to allow Saugus Town Meeting members to propose non-binding resolutions with just 48 hours’ notice. Citizen concerns can now be brought forth by any Town Meeting Member, even if the town warrant is closed. Peter always responds to constituent issues, returns phone calls or e-mails, follows up on issues, and pledges he will continue to do so if re-elected in November. His home phone number is listed and he is always accessible to his constituents. He would greatly appreciate one of your five votes. Thank you for your consideration.
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