Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 30, 2022 Top 10 Saugus Stories for 2022 1. Ongoing issues with WIN Waste Innovations, including negotiations between the company and a committee that led to the drafting of a Host Community Agreement 2. Town Meeting voting to allow the sale of recreational marijuana in Saugus 3. The proposed redevelopment of the Kowloon Restaurant 4. Transition to normalcy in schools and public buildings as confi rmed COVID-19 cases decline; at year’s end there were more than 10,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 100 deaths since the outbreak of the virus in March of 2018 5. Approval of plans to build a new Northeast Regional Voke School in Wakefi eld, an estimated cost of up to $40 million for Saugus 6. The Town of Saugus’s purchase of properties in Cliftondale as town continues to put a focus on revitalization 7. The fi nal completion of the Town’s two and one half mile rail-trail 8. The ongoing quest by Saugus Public Schools to go from the bottom 10 percent of academic performing schools to the top 10 percent 9. In response to a September sign incident that disparaged Jewish people, offi cials plan a Menorah Lighting ceremony at Town Hall 10. Town offi cials begin the long process of how to make use of six retired school buildings Saugus Residents Weather Friday’s Storm Well, According to The Fire Captain By Mark E. Vogler S augus Fire Captain William Cross said the wind and rain that hit Saugus last Friday (Dec. 23) “an uneventful storm” “A Nor’easter is not going to scare people in East Saugus anymore,” said Cross, who was in charge of the fi re crews responding to any storm-related issues last Friday. “People in East Saugus are old pros. They have been dealing with this forever,” Cross said. “We didn’t have any major problems. There was fl ooding. But nobody’s house was compromised. Nobody’s heating system was compromised. We had no emergency calls Two sections of road experienced flooding which forced police to close the roads from 10:30 a.m. to Noon on Lincoln Avenue in the vicinity of KPub and on a section of road on Hamilton Street past the Central Fire Station. Cross said there was fl ooding in East Saugus in the areas of Beachview Avenue, Belair Street and Hewlett Street. But there were no emergency calls to those areas, he added. He said people were instructed to shelter in place in the fl ood-prone areas during the storm Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. A car caught in fl ooded area in East Saugus last Friday (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Fae Saulenas) TOP COVER | FROM PAGE 1 gus Middle-High School will host “Saugus 4-1-1” to teach newcomers and old-timers about their hometown. November Town officials begin the long process of how to make use of six retired school buildings. Attorney General approves marijuana-related amendments passed at Town Meeting. December Companies are lining up to pursue Special Permits to sell pot. Town residents enjoy mild weather for Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. A crowd of close to 100 people gathers outside of Town Hall at noon to make a statement against anti-Semitism while introducing a Menorah Lighting ceremony that town officials vow will become a regular occurrence in the future. In response to a September sign incident that disparaged Jewish people, officials plan a Menorah Lighting ceremony at Town Hall. Companies are lining up to pursue special permits to sell pot. On average, homeowners will pay $245.80 more on the average Saugus single-family home; businesses will pay $1,548 more under plan approved by selectmen for FY 2003. A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. 64 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured
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