THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 30, 2026 Page 9 State Election 2026: Challenger Meaney outspending state Rep. Donald Wong by more than $200,000 in 9th Essex District House race With the campaign heading By Mark E. Vogler L ynn City Councilor Peter Meaney has outspent state Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) by more than $200,000 in his bid to win the 9th Essex House District seat in next Tuesday’s (Nov. 3) State Election, according to recent documents filed with the state Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF). Meaney, the first opponent Wong has faced in four elections, had spent $250,421.45 through Oct. 21, according to OCPF records. Meanwhile, Wong, who seeks his ninth two-year term at the State House, has spent $16,197.71 on his reelection campaign, the documents show. ROUNDUP | FROM PAGE 8 spite the losses, refusing to let their record define their effort. “It wasn’t a win that was handed to them. It wasn’t a win that was easy. It was a win that they earned,” Niles said. The victory came just before Senior Night against Gloucester on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The program is recognizing four seniors — Cruz, Chianca, Leila Barrozo and Summer Enos — along with senior team maninto its final days, Meaney had $29,844.65 in cash on hand while Wong had $22,617.05 left to spend on his campaign, according to OCPF documents. Meaney said in an interview earlier this year that it’s been the goal of his election committee to spend $200,000 on his campaign – an amount that would be needed to win. Wong has demonstrated over the years that he doesn’t have to spend much money on campaigns to keep getting elected. Recent reports show that Meaney outspent Wong $55,304.18 to $4,441.85 during the month of September. Meaney has raised $196,922.19 in campaign contributions so far this year – $135,655 of it coming from ager Rebecca Jaques. Niles said Jaques, who has supported the team throughout the season, would receive a jersey and an opportunity to participate in the Senior Night match. Saugus closes its regular season Friday, Oct. 30, at Beverly. Niles concluded it’s a season like this that tests character. “It’s your character and your determination that shows the type of person that you are and the type of leader you Lynn. He has received $10,012 from Saugus and $2,295 from Wakefield. Wong has raised $23,612.60 in campaign contributions since the beginning of the year – $5,760.25 of it coming from Saugus. He has received $1,150 from Lynn and $654.10 from Wakefield. In his 2018 reelection campaign, Wong raised $3,875 and spent $25,514.23. Overall, Wong has raised $373,763.12 and spent $314,146.63 on his campaign races since first getting elected to the State House in 2010. Meaney has invested almost as much money on his political races since first running for and getting elected to his Ward 1 seat on the Lynn City Council in 2023. Overall, he has raised $356,665.61 and spent are,” Niles said. “And everyone took that leadership role and showed we’re not done. We’re not quitting. We’re not going to be a team that’s going to get washed this season. We might only put up one win, but we’re going to fight and we’re going to be scrappy and go for the nitty-gritty win. And that’s just the type of character that this team has. The resilience on this team is just … words can’t ROUNDUP | SEE PAGE 11 $318,120.37 on his two City Council election races and this year’s State House campaign. Zosia VanMeter, who lost to Meaney in the Sept. 1 State Primary Election, raised $30,953.53 in campaign contributions and spent $32,302.53 while trying to get elected. Precincts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Saugus make up the core of the 9th Essex District, which also includes parts of Lynn (Ward 1 Precincts 1 and 2) and Wakefield (Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 7). - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES26P3092EA Estate of: CARLA ANN HORTON Also known as: CARLA A. HORTON Date of Death: 05/27/2026 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Edward E. Horton of Danville, NH requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Edward E. Horton of Danville, NH be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 11/16/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Joana Bocaj always shows up no matter what and leads by example, her coaches say. Joryel Martinez in action for the Saugus cross country team. In his first year running cross country, Martinez has shown up every day and continues to approve every day. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 19, 2026 A hard worker, Noah Gosselin has great leadership skills at such a young age, and his times get better every week. PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE October 30, 2026
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