THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 20, 2023 Page 9 Riley seeks third term as selectman ~ Political Announcement ~ M y name is Corinne Riley, and I am seeking reelection to the Saugus Board of Selectmen (BOS). I am a lifelong Saugus resident and SHS graduate. My husband Chris and I own and live in my childhood home with our two pups. We have three adult children Dan, Elena and Olivia, and are proud grandparents of Jacob and Cameron. Since being elected to the BOS in 2019, I have initiated the annual Saugus 4-1-1 event (Oct ’22), Citizens Input Forum (March ’20), and Empty School Building Forum (Nov ’22). I’ve worked successfully with Representative Wong to bring funding for our first flashing crosswalk signs to Saugus (installed Jul ’21). I also worked with BOS, Town Meeting, and Representative Wong again to pass a law establishing the Saugus Emergency Relief Fund (Jan ’21), funded by voluntary donations on tax bills. I initiated the Covid vigil to remember those who we lost (Sept ’21), and a Thank you reception (Jun ’23) for all employees/volunteers who got us through it; they were the heroes. I was a committee member on the WIN Sub-committee and Cliftondale Revitalization Committee. In the interest of transparency and accountability, I’ve insisted on improved communications with the Town Manager, which happens via quarterly update meetings with the BOS, and insisted on public evaluations of the Town Manager which now occur annually. I don’t just run to occupy a seat; I put in the work, cooperate with everyone, and get things done. My priorities on the BOS have been public safety, communication, ensuring all voices are heard, and making Saugus a better place to live. Accordingly, my top priority for the next two years is the long overdue West-Side Fire Station. Another priority is the completion and rollout of a SMS-compatible communication service for residents, so that timely updates on emergency situations and other updates like road closures can get pushed to residents’ smartphones in real-time. Next is Economic Development and Safety Improvements in Cliftondale Square. Traffic and pedestrian issues are wellknown, and while some preliminary work has been done, it’s time to see some progress on the ground and in the vacant storefronts. Another important issue facing us is the recent influx of hundreds of migrants to hotels along Routes 1 and 99, causing real stress on schools, police, fire, and health departments. We need to cooperate locally and with our state delegation to help the migrants and reduce (or pay for) the burden on town resources. Finally, the Golden Hills Playground is a safety hazard and needs a complete replacement. Town Meeting authorized $2M funding for playground investment this Spring, and I’d like to see the Golden Hills Playground project fast-tracked. Aside from the BOS, I’ve served on the School Committee, secured AEDs for all public schools, secured funding for the FIRST Robotics Program, taught religious education, coached Little League, belong to the Saugus Lions Club and SauCorinne Riley (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) gus Veterans Council, and fought privatization of the Saugus school custodians. I respectfully request your vote on November 7. Thank you! RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM
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