THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 30, 2026 Page 7 WHERE TO VOTE IN SAUGUS ON ELECTION DAY S augus’ registered voters from the town’s 10 precincts will cast their ballots in next Tuesday’s (Nov. 3) State Election at six diff erent polling locations. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. that day. If you are a registered voter and don’t NINE QUESTIONS | FROM PAGE 6 gland already has. It would especially help those who move frequently, like young people and renters. Opponents – including Saugus Town Clerk Ellen Schena – say it will jeopardize the integrity, accuracy and security of current elections. They say the proposal will replace advance review with hurried, same-day judgments that could weaken the election process. ● QUESTION 5 would put stricter limits on allowable annual revenue growth available for budgeting. The proposal would reduce the amount of money available to support the state budget, which includes local aid for schools and municipal budgets. Supporters say the proposal ensures that taxpayers know where you can vote, please call the Town Clerk’s Offi ce between today (Friday, Oct. 30) and next Tuesday at 781-231-4101 or 781-231-4102 or drop by Town Hall if you are near Saugus Center and request to see the Street List, which lists all town residents broken down by precincts and according receive refunds when the Commonwealth collects more money than it needs. Opponents say healthcare costs would rise and cities and towns would have to raise property taxes or lay off teachers and fi refi ghters. ● QUESTION 6 would create a Natural Resources Conservation Fund that would receive some state taxes collected on the sale and use of sporting goods and recreational vehicles and the use of golf courses. Voting “Yes” on this proposal would dedicate as much as $100 million a year to protect clean drinking water, reduce pollution in rivers and lakes, conserve forests and natural wildlife habitat and create and improve parks and greenspace for public use. There is no organized group opposing this proposal. to the streets where they live. Here are the current polling locations: Precinct Polling Location 1 and 9: Saugus Middle/High School Complex,1 Pearce Memorial Dr. 2 and 6: Veteran’s Early Learning Center, 39 Hurd Ave. ● QUESTION 7 would allow single-family homes to be built on lots of 5,000 square feet or more in residential areas. Supporters say this would provide more affordable homes for young families and seniors. Opponents say this measure would override local planning by requiring every city and town to allow single-family homes on lots as small as 5,000 square feet regardless of existing neighborhoods, infrastructure or environmental concerns. ● QUESTION 9 would keep in place Massachusetts’ lifesaving 2024 gun safety law, which increases the regulations of fi rearms, including ghost guns, machine guns and assault-style weapons. Supporters say the law is already keeping communities safe. Opponents say a “No” 3 and 5: Saugus Senior Center, 466 Central St. 4 and 8: Belmonte STEAM Academy, 25 Dow St. 7: Knights of Columbus, 57 Appleton St. 10: Italian American Club,1 Beachview Ave. vote on Question 9 repeals an unnecessary reinvention of the state firearms law. Before the Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available law, the state already had some of the strictest gun laws in the country, they argue. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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