THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2021 Page 5 ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ TOWN ELECTION 2021: some of the good advice from seven candidates for the Saugus Board of Selectmen and School Committee who did not get elected on Nov. 2. Editor’s Note: Even though they did not win, seven candidates who ran for the Board of Selectmen and School Committee offered some interesting ideas on what they would do for the betterment of Saugus. Here are some highlights of the answers that these candidates offered during a six-week question and answer period leading up to the election. Leo M. Fonseca, Jr., who finished 10th in the race for Board of Selectmen Q: In 100 words or less, what do you consider the town’s most underutilized asset? This could be a facility, program, person or other resource that isn’t being used to its full potential – or used at all. As an elected official, what would you advocate to make sure Saugus residents receive the best benefit possible from this asset? A: In my opinion, the town’s most underutilized asset is our organic downtown space. We have the perfect opportunity to create what so many other towns and cities have done. We need to be creative and selective about it – it takes a person who’s been involved in this process in the past, as I have, but there is no reason we should be taking a back seat to our neighbors – and I will work to get Saugus where WE need to be. A flourishing downtown with successful, responsible businessLeo M. Fonseca, Jr. Elizabeth Marchese 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 Darren R. McCullough Domenic Montano ects in Boston and beyond will be invaluable in this process. I will listen to the wants and needs of neighbors and hear their concerns. I will work with landlords, builders, retailers and restaurants and other businesses on planning, design and scope. Most importantly, I will collaborate with fellow Selectmen and Town leadership to get this done and continue ELECTION | SEE PAGE 14 Arthur Grabowski Harry Young es is good for us all – I will help get us there. Q: In 100 words or less, what do you consider the most urgent challenge facing Saugus town government? And as an elected selectman, what would you do to help address that challenge? A: The revitalization of Cliftondale Leigh Michelle Gerow Square – having a “downtown area” is vital, and I believe not having one is a real weakness in Saugus. In order to continue the Town’s growth and prosperity, I will work hard with Town leaders and residents to shape what this should look like. I believe my expertise in restaurants and hospitality and my work on several urban boards and development proj
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