THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 31, 2025 Page 9 SHS Sachems Marching Band Celebrate Senior Receive a free 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase* - valued at $535. The Saugus High Band performed the National Anthem at the beginning of the game. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Band member Gabriel Mendenez-Rosa was accompanied by his band director, Chance Krause. ONE SEAT | FROM PAGE 4 concerns about the number of tenant members on the board, which could increase after the election. Talagan said a “fresh set of eyes” on the governing board could improve balance and transparency. L’Heureux says living in Authority housing gives her fi rsthand insight into residents’ daily challenges. She helped distribute food during the pandemic and later organized arts-and-crafts activities, walks, and movie nights to help her neighbors combat feelings of isolation. “I’m a people person,” she said. “If I tell you I’m going to do something, I’ll do it.” She said the city needs to increase funding for repairs and upgrades, such as new roofs, elevators and walk-in showers. “The people who live here have serious needs,” L’Heureux said. “I want to help them in any way I can.” She described herself as a listener: “I’m not one to jump into arguments, I like to hear everyone’s side.” The Housing Authority board sets policy, votes on S augus High School Sachems Co-Ed Marching Band honored this year’s senior last Friday during their Senior Night home game. budgets and projects, enforces eligibility rules, and oversees services across its developments. One seat is reserved for a tenant under state law. The Authority hired Joseph A. Hart as executive director in August. Four years ago, Stewart won reelection with 1,430 votes. Talagan fi nished second with 1,046, ahead of current chair John Cannon at 672. Talagan is running this year while also seeking election to her fi rst two-year term on Town Meeting in Precinct 8. Talagan, who narrowly missed getting elected to a Precinct 8 Town Meeting seat in the 2023 election (she lost by four votes to fifth-place finisher Arthur Grabowski), served the last six months of Veteran Town Meeting member Tom Traverse’s term after he moved to a new home in Precinct 1 this past spring. L’Heureux has said in her announcement that Stewart encouraged her to run, though he has not publicly endorsed a candidate. The winner will serve a four-year term. Nivia Wilson is a student journalist in the Boston University Newsroom program. Call 866-852-0221 to schedule your free quote! Be prepared before the next power outage. A Complete Continuum of Care Because Your Family Deserves Support at Every Stage. Assisted Living | Assisted Living Memory Care | Short-Term Rehabilitation | Long-Term Care | Long-Term Memory Care | ALS, MS & Ventilator Care | Adult Day Health | VNA | Hospice | And More... Locations in Peabody & Chelsea To Learn More or Schedule a C t t Jill H or jhemeon@legacylifecare.org n Co tact Jil l H emeo egacylifecare.org n a emeo org a Tour, n ea 0 Co tact Jil r jhemeo Learn More or Schedule a Tour, t 857 t 857-3 7 885 t 857-3 7-885 - 3337-8850 y & Chel ea LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA
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