SAUGUS Your Local News & Sports Online! Scan Here! C TE D AT CAT Vol. 25, No.42 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, October 20, 2023 SAUGUS OVER COFFEE A record to run on? “Poor attendance” has become an issue in several precincts among candidates running for Town Meeting By Mark E. Vogler T own Meeting Member Ronald Wallace takes pride in the fact that he has never missed a roll call vote for an Annual Town Meeting or a Special Town Meeting vote since he was fi rst elected to represent Precinct 5 eight years ago. “I have never missed – ever. Four terms, perfect attendance,” Wallace told The Saugus Advocate this week. But Wallace, one of just 14 town residents with perfect attendance in the 50-member body, has been complaining about the issue of attendance since he decided to pull nomination papers for a reelection run several months ago. And he said he’s glad to see it become a campaign issue in some precincts where residents weren’t represented well in Town Meeting deliberations over the past two years. “Several residents running for a seat have mentioned poor attendance as a reason to vote for them,” Wallace said. “This is possibly one of the most important elections in Saugus history, so voters need to really do their homework. Town Meeting has a long-standing issue with attendance,” he said. “In my eight years, I cannot remember a meeting with perfect attendance. Your vote should not be a popularity contest. If someone is elected and does not attend an important vote then residents are the ones not being served,” he said. A Saugus Advocate review of Town Meeting attendance records documented in the Town Clerk’s meeting minutes posted on the Town of Saugus website revealed that: • A dozen members missed TOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 2 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian relaxed with a cup of coff ee and his dog, Axel, after a recent interview. He is one of several Precinct 10 Town Meeting members who are expected to share their views on top issues aff ecting their precinct during the fi nal in a series of public forums set to begin on Monday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Saugus Public Library. Please see inside for more photos and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Iron Works location for this Beautiful Dutch Colonial 7 room 3 bdrm 2 full baths. Enter this home thru a lovely enclosed front porch into a great foyer with a double stairway to the 2nd floor. French doors thru out the first floor, gracious living room, open concept leading to formal dining room with built in china cabinet, updated kitchen, quartz counters and pantry. Exterior access thru a nice mudroom from the kitchen to a lovely trek deck, great for cookouts & entertaining overlooking a nice yard. 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms all with ceiling fans, updated custom full bath and a small office, walk up attic. Basement has a playroom with wall to wall and new door. Garage is over sized, fenced yard, convenient location to Saugus Center, highway, restaurant’s, shopping and walking/bike trails. Offered at $699,900 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 Lottery * Cigarettes * Spirits * Craft Beer HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9AM - 11PM Sunday 10AM - 10PM A NGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! Regular Unleaded $3.299 MidUnleaded $3.989 Super $4.189 Diesel Fuel $4.259 Heating Oil at the Pump $4.759 $3.75 9 DEF 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 Hours. Mon.-Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM / Sun. 9AM-5PM Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET
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