THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 20, 2024 Page 3 ~The Advocate Asks~ Selectmen and School Committee members talk about their Christmas gifts to Saugus and top 2025 priorities Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we reached out to each of the members of the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee and asked them if they would like to send a holiday message to our readers. Four of the five selectmen responded. Four of the five School Committee members participated. Their individual holiday wishes to the residents of Saugus, comments about their ideal Christmas Gift for the town and their top priorities for 2025 follow. Q: I would also like to give every member a chance to share their thoughts on an ideal Christmas gift for the town this year and a quick overview for their top priorities for 2025. Feel free to send a holiday message to town residents, too. Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta Ideal Christmas Gift for Town (and top priority) I am excited that Saugus has had a significant upgrade to Anna Parker Park. We heard from many residents requesting pickleball courts, a street hockey rink, and a picnic area, and I was happy that we could accommodate these requests in 2024. Next year, the Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting, and the Finance Committee will be working on making significant upgrades to other parks and playgrounds in Town for all residents to enjoy. Spending time with family is so important, and having these new facilities will benefit residents for generations to come. Top Priorities · Our residents on the west side of Town have been requesting a fire station for decades. When there is a crisis, every second counts. I believe the feasibility study has been completed, and I am looking forward to hearing the results. · It is vital that we maintain our S&P Global Bond Rating ASKS | SEE PAGE 9 Saugus Board of Selectmen at Veterans Park, pictured from left to right – Corinne Riley, Mike Serino, Anthony Cogliano, Vice Chair Jeff Cicolini, Chair Debra Panetta – and Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. (Saugus Advocate file photo) RON’S OIL Call For PRICE MELROSE, MA 02176 NEW CUSTOMER’S WELCOME ACCEPTING VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER (781) 397-1930 OR (781) 662-8884 100 GALLON MINIMUM Great Classified Ad Rates! Call 781-233-4446 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Saugus School Committee members, pictured from left to right: Ryan Fisher, Chair Vincent Serino, Stephanie Mastrocola, John Hatch and Thomas Whittredge. (Saugus Advocate file photo) 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 Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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