THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 20, 2023 Page 3 “We apologize” WiN Waste innovations says on a postcard mailed to town residents updating them on action to avoid more noise W IN Waste Innovations mailed out postcards to Saugus homes last week generated at its trash-to-energy plant on Route 107, apologizing for a loud noise that frightened many residents “On September 25, 2023, at our waste-to-energy facility in Saugus, during a routine weekly test on the turbine, there was a malfunction of the main steam stop valve. If there is a malfunction of this sort, the backup safety systems divert the steam from the turbine and release it through the silencers. In this case, the steam was unable to vent through the silencers and an extremely loud noise resulted as the steam was vented through the safety systems,” the company said. “The safety systems operated as designed and there was TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 2 18 years – was one of three Town Meeting members with the worst attendance record: 43 percent. But Long had a reasonable explanation for missing eight meetings. At age 85, he’s had to deal with medical issues that kept him away from Town Hall over the past two years. Otherwise, he said, he would be there. With his health restored, Long said he welcomes a run for another term on Town Meeting. But he will be running for one of the five seats in Precinct 4. “At every meeting, after the roll call, the Moderanever a risk to public health, safety, the environment, or employees. After approximately 22 minutes, the problem was solved, and the noise abated,” the card noted. “We know the disruption this caused and we sincerely apologize to all those who were impacted. Since the silencers were installed in 2021, there have been many instances in which steam has been vented and has been visible, but not audible.” “The actions we are taking include: • We replaced the valve that malfunctioned and will complete biweekly testing of the drag valve to prevent a recurrence at 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 • We are in the process of installing a dedicated phone line that will be available only to tor or Town Clerk will list those members who called or emailed with the reason that they needed to be excused from the meeting,” Doherty said in his email to The Saugus Advocate. “While an absence doesn’t necessarily indicate negligence on the part of any official, unexplained, unexcused or excessive absences may cause voters, rightfully so, to question that person’s commitment to the duties of the position,” Doherty said. Town Clerk: The time of the year matters There are circumstances which contribute to poor atthe Saugus Police and Fire departments. • We will work with the Town to install and pay for a Reverse 911 notification system. • We will reimburse Saugus for all costs incurred for the public safety response to the incident. • We will fund the installation of one stand-alone ambient NOx monitoring station in the Town of Saugus, equivalent to DEP ambient monitors, at a location mutually agreed upon with the Board of Health. • We will increase the frequency of environmental compliance reviews by Tech Environmental, a third-party contractor that works on behalf of the town at our expense. • We will continue to provide the Saugus Board of Health with any information requested.” tendance by several Town Meeting members. For one, it is a volunteer position which involves a commitment of time. There are many town employees who serve on Town Meeting, including members of the Saugus Fire and Police Departments. When they’re on duty, Town Meeting takes a back seat to public safety. That begs the question whether a fireman or police officer should be serving on Town Meeting, given a work schedule that could keep them from attending important meetings where budgets TOWN MEETING | SEE PAGE 5 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Private Parties Private Parties 4-7 p.m. $9.00 12-9 p.m. 7:30-11 p.m. $10. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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