THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, January 3, 2020 Page 17 ASKS| from page 1 gliano Realty Services and also a licensed realtor with Littlefield Real Estate, which is also located in Saugus. He was first elected to the Saugus Board of Selectmen in 1991 and served for 10 years before taking a break from Saugus politics. Highlights of this week’s interview follow. Q: What do you consider the most significant events that happened in Saugus during 2019? A: From a political standof the Colorado blue spruce, which stood 45 to 48 feet tall before it got knocked down by a reckless Lynn driver in July. Retired town nurse Ginny Atwood talks about turning 100 years old. Selectmen welcome public input at a Jan. 14 workshop on various projects and key issues. Four Precinct 10 Town Meeting members caucus and select Peter Delios, Jr. to fill the Town Meeting seat vacated by Michael Serino after he was elected to the Board of Selectmen. A Saugus woman is charged with wire fraud after allegedly stealing more than $400,000 from her elderly uncle. Alex Mello is hired as the town’s new Senior Planner, filling a position that has been vacant for more point, the laying off of our custodians turned out to be the most significant event in 2019 in my opinion. The public hearings on the subject were nothing short of embarrassing, and because of it the citizens of Saugus spoke and replaced the entire School Committee – Tommy Whittredge being voted in as Chairman, along with former School Committee Members Arthur Grabowski and John Hatch YEAR IN REVIEW | from page 16 than a year. A construction and renovation project begins at the Saugus Historical Society building on Main Street, breaking ground for the future site of Saugus TV. Precinct 2 Town Meeting member Bob Camuso warns about Revere development’s negative impact on dead-end streets in Saugus. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony W. Cogliano, Sr. says he is concerned about a proposed development being considered by Revere officials having a negative impact on traffic and the quality of life in the Cliftondale neighborhood. A man escapes potential life-threatening injuries after his car hits a tree near the area of 119 Main St. and rolls over on its roof. and new Members Dennis Gould and Ryan Fisher. I also believe it had a huge effect on the Board of Selectmen’s race as well. Former Selectman Michael Serino was once again elected to the Board along with Vice Chairman Corinne Riley and myself, while incumbents Jeff Cicolini and Deb Panetta maintained their seats. People were looking for change and this was a huge statement on their behalf. We also saw the retirement of one of Saugus’s favorites, Police Officer Tim Fawcett, and the passing of longtime DPW Director Joe Attubato. Just after Thanksgiving we shared in grief with the sudden passing of Allan Silipigni. What makes this community great is our people, and they didn’t disappoint with the tremendous outpouring of support for the Silipigni Family at our Annual Tree Lighting. Q: What do you see as the major issues facing the town in 2019? A: As I look to the year ahead, there are many things to address. If the custodians were a tough issue to handle last year, the School Committee will be faced with even more tough personnel decisions as we close four elementary schools and get ready for the opening of the new High School/Middle School. From the Town side, we need to solve the development moratorium as a result of the rezoning of Rt 1., the ASKS| SEE PAGE 22 www.reverealuminumwindow.com
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