Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 13, 2023 ASKS | FROM PAGE 14 Joseph John Vecchione IV, a Precinct 2 Town Meeting member who is not running for reelection, so he can devote his time on the Charter Commission – if elected. At 32, he’s the youngest candidate in the 27-candidate race. He has been busy since getting elected to Town Meeting in 2019. He served on the Planning Board and the Economic Development Committee. He also served as chair of the Cliftondale Revitalization Committee and was a member of the Sidewalk Committee. “While this power would be supernatural, the first thing I would do to improve our government is to remove the political characters from memory when reviewing and ultimately proposing changes to the Charter, which, if done well, will improve our government. In order for the process to be productive, we need to take the political personalities and associated strife out of the debate to ensure sound decision making. How do these changes better serve the ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Extension of Special Permit SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing on the application of Aggregate Industries, Inc., 1831 Broadway, Saugus, MA to extend a Special Permit (S-2) to allow the removal of earth and rock and for the operation of a quarry at Rear Broadway and Whittier Avenue, Assessor’s Plan 2030, Lot A-61 and Assessor’s Plan 2031, Lot A-122 for a period of six (6) months. This public hearing will be held on October 24, 2023, at the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA, at 7:20 PM. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp. Clerk October 6, 13, 2023 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Special Permit SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing on the application of Mass Junk, Inc, Mr. Francis W. Nevitt III, owner, 66 Mt Vernon St, Melrose, MA, for a Special Permit (S-2) to house six (6) trucks at 344 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906. Property Owner Mr. Arthur Sordello, 402 Sherwood Forest Lane, Saugus, MA. 01906. This hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA, on October 24, 2023 at 8:10 PM. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp. Clerk October 6, 13 2023 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Special Permit SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a Public Hearing on the application of Gill Oil Company, Inc., Mr. Kevin Gill owner, for a Special Permit (S-2) to house one truck and one trailer at 344 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906. Property Owner Mr. Arthur Sordello, 402 Sherwood Forest Lane, Saugus, MA. 01906. This hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA, on October 24, 2023 at 7:40 PM. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp. Clerk October 6, 13, 2023 THE SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 14 be recorded by 5 p.m. on October 19, 2023. Additionally, we are pleased to offer digital signage opportunities for candidates running for all offices, granting you exposure on our community bulletin board located on Comcast Channel 8 in Saugus. These slides are running from October 7 to November 7. We look forward to collaborating with all of you! “Saugus Over Coffee” The final “Saugus Over Coffee” forum is set for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library and will feature Precinct 10. For those Saugus residents who are unfamiliar with the “Saugus Over Coffee” forums, they are cosponsored by The Saugus Advocate and the Saugus Public Library. The primary purpose is to give citizens in each of the town’s 10 precincts an opportunity to voice their concerns about top issues in their respective precincts. It also gives them an opportunity to meet their Town Meeting representatives and chat over a cup of coffee. Town Meeting members will benefit by getting to know more about concerns in their precincts. For loss of loved ones The Saugus YMCA will host a session, “Grieving A Loved One,” every Thursday in October, from 6:30 to 7:30. The topics will include the grieving process, coping skills and moving forward. The Facilitator will be Ed Bernard, Health Care Chaplain and Pastor (508-2458885). There is no charge. All that is asked of participants in ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ Special Permit SAUGUS BOARD OF SELECTMEN PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Saugus Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing on application of Flo Golf, managers Cuong Mai and Thanh Nguyen, for a Special Permit (S-2) to operate an indoor golf simulator program for training and entertainment at 880 Broadway, Saugus, MA, 01906. This Public Hearing will be held in the Saugus Town Hall Auditorium, second floor, 298 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906, on October 24, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Anthony Cogliano, Chairman Janice K. Jarosz, Temp. Clerk October 6, 13, 2023 these groups is to respect the privacy of others without judgment. Please email dcolarossi@ metronorthymca.org to register or with any questions. Saugus Cultural Council seeking funding proposals Educational, artistic and community-engagement project organizers in Saugus and neighboring residents are encouraged to apply for a part of the $14,900 funding the Saugus Cultural Council has received from Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, to award in a Local Cultural Council (LCC) grant. The deadline to submit an application for an LCC grant is October 17. These grants can support a variety of activities in Saugus, including exhibits, classes, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies, performances in schools, workshops and lectures. Previously funded Saugus Cultural Council projects include Saugus Concerts at the Iron Works, classical music concerts at the Saugus Public Library, school field trips to the Boston Tea Party Museum and North Shore Music Theater and passes for the Museum of Science, various workshops for children, adults and seniors, and numerous other activities and performances throughout the region. Applicants are encouraged to refer to the Mass Cultural Council Website to learn more about the MCC LCC Program Guidelines and to view the Saugus Cultural Council’s priTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 17 residents of Saugus? That is the primary question we should be asking in the Charter Commission. We need to be comprehensive in this review. We need to collaborate and compromise. We need not obstruct but objectively advise. And mostly, we need to ensure this change serves us well 30 years from now when I’m a senior citizen and new generations of Saugonians get involved. I think the ability to remain objective with a questions-based approach rather than prescribed one is the value I bring to the table in this election along with a younger voice that I believe needs a seat at the table. I’m not seeking any other elected or appointed position as I’m hyperfocused on improving the agility of our government. I think removing myself from our government through the duration of this process is important to continue to look at it objectively.” Judith A. Worthley, who is also running for reelection to her Town Meeting seat in Precinct 9. She’s also been a member of the Council on Aging’s Board of Directors and served previously on the Saugus Cultural Council. “Many of the town’s buildings, sidewalks and other areas are in need of immediate repair. If I had the power, I would work with Town Meeting to increase funding for our DPW budget to expand/hire additional workers. The town buildings represent the community and it’s important to show the town’s commitment to keeping our infrastructure up to date. Our residents expect our schools and walking trails to be clean and our playgrounds in good working order. Let’s not outsource our Saugus infrastructure, but hire our own residents who qualify.”
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