THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020 Page 5 WHEELABRATOR | FROM PAGE 1 with Wheelabrator.” He noted that relations between Wheelabrator and the Board of Health deteriorated so badly several years ago that company representatives stopped coming to the board’s meetings because of lawsuits the board initiated. Meanwhile, adversarial relations hindered eff orts to resolve potential health problems and other issues aff ecting town residents – particularly those in Precinct 10, where the plant is located, according to Heff ernan. dress, and they only can do so by working together, he added. One of the benefi ts of the subcommittee is that there will be an immediate response when problems arise at the plant, he stressed, adding that was the reason for including a Fire Department offi cial as a member. “My intent is not to silence anyone,” Heffernan said, noting that there would be a public comment period at the end of every meeting, allowing citizens to express their concerns and to ask questions of Wheelabrator offi cials and the commitWHEELABRATOR OFFICIALS “WELCOME” RENEWED TALKS WITH SAUGUS TOWN OFFICIALS Wheelabrator Saugus offi cials are optimistic about the Board of Health’s decision this week to establish a special subcommittee of town offi cials and several Precinct 10 residents to work with the company on resolving issues of concern related to the trash-to-energy plant. “We welcome the creation of the committee and look forward to the discussion about how Wheelabrator Saugus can best continue to provide economic and environmental value to Saugus and the region,” Wheelabrator’s Vice President of Environmental Compliance, James Connolly, said in a statement. “We appreciate town leaders for creating this opportunity for cooperative and productive dialogue.” “We need to get back to the table. This is not just about closing the landfi ll. Yes, that’s a huge piece of the puzzle,” he said, referring to the ash landfi ll located near the Wheelabrator plant. But there are a number of other ongoing issues which the town and company need to adtee. “But it’s not going to turn into a screaming match like it did a few years ago, because that was just unproductive.” Originally, a 10-member panel Heff ernan said the list of 10 members he proposed was developed as a result of multiple meetings between himself, Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano and Town Manager Scott Crabtree “to discuss who we thought would be the best candidates.” All three town officials are members of the committee. They decided to limit the composition to two selectmen, two members of the Board of Health, two former members of the Board of Health, a Saugus Fire Department lieutenant, the town manager, a Precinct 10 Town Meeting member and another resident who lives in the precinct. Joining Heff ernan, Cogliano and Crabtree on the subcommittee are: • Board of Health Vice Chair Shawn Ayube • Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Corinne Riley • Saugus Fire Department Lt. and Precinct 8 Town Meeting Member William E. Cross III • Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Delios • Precinct 10 resident Christopher Williams • Former longtime Board of Health Chair Joe Vinard • Former, longtime Board of Health Member Diane Serino, who is also a Precinct 10 resident Only Saugus residents were allowed because of a residency rule. And 10 was considered a manageable number. Heff ernan and other members said they were concerned about having too many members on the subcommittee, making the meetings less productive. Heff ernan said the committee would not include representation from specifi c environmental groups because other groups would want to come forward and “then we have 25 people” on the committee. “We’re handcuffed with a wealth of dedicated folks who want to be involved – and that’s a wonderful problem to have,” Ayube said. WHEELABRATOR | SEE PAGE 7 www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE CA$H FOR YOUR CAR! DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash For Your Car, Truck or SUV! 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT Excellent Condition, Most Power Options, Key-less Entry, Panoramic Moon Roof, Backup Camera, Remote Start, 126K Miles, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME $10,900 Easy Financing Available! EddiesAutotech.com 2008 CADILLAC DTS Platinum Package, Every Conceivable Option, Clean Title, Only 86K Miles, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME $8,500 781-321-8841 1236 EasternAve • Malden We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle!
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