SAUGUS Have a Happy & Pr ADVOCATE Vol. 23, No. 1 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Year in Review: A monthly breakdown of the top stories in The Saugus Advocate during 2019 781-233-4446 Friday, January 3, 2020 ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Board of Selectmen Chair Cogliano reflects on the most significant town events in 2019 and looks ahead CITIZEN HERO: Vietnam War veteran Randy P. Briand receives the 2019 “Person of the Year Award” at Founders Day, which was held last September in front of Saugus Town Hall. Debra Dion-Faust, who was not present for the ceremony, was also honored as the woman recipient. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) By Mark E. Vogler January About 250 people start off the New Year on the right foot – with a healthy walk at Breakheart Reservation. Those participating in the “First Day Hike” are treated to sunny, 50-degree weather. The family learns the story behind World War II hero “Pop” Virnelli’s Bronze Star. Saugus police charge a Revere man with firing shots at a hotel. Selectmen vote to reduce speed limits to 25 mph on Essex and Main Streets and Lincoln Avenue. A town-wide speed limit analysis commissioned by Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree could focus on up to nine primary road corridors in Saugus where new regulations could be considered. Saugus Director of Public Health David G. Greenbaum resigns to return to Salem, Mass., the city he served before coming to Saugus. Interim Police Chief Ronald C. Giorgetti recommends additional funds in the town’s 2020 fiscal year budget so the Police Department can establish a traffic enforcement unit. The YEAR IN REVIEW | SEE PAGE 10 Happy New Year! Carpenito Real Estate Would like to wish everyone a Happy, Healthy & Blessed New Year! New Year - New Home! Call us, we’ll help you do what we do best!! 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com “LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT 2020”: Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony W. Cogliano, Sr., relaxing after his resounding election victory in November. Cogliano says the new board faces a number of challenges in the New Year, but welcomes them. He is confident the new board’s members “will work well together.” (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) Editor’s Note: For this week, we asked Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony W. Cogliano, Sr. to share his thoughts as he looks back on 2019. We also asked him to share his expectations for the new year. Fellow board members elected Cogliano unanimously to lead them over his two-year term after he finished as the top vote-getter in November’s town elections. Cogliano, 53, is a fourth generation Saugonian and has lived in East Saugus most of his life. He has been married to Therese (Meehan) Cogliano for 29 years. They have four children. He is a 1984 graduate of Saugus High School. Cogliano has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Management. He also attended Massachusetts School of Law. He is the owner of A. CoASKS | SEE PAGE 17 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.399 Mid Unleaded $2.839 Super $2.899 Diesel Fuel $2.899 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.629 DEF Available by Pump! Happy New Year! HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Prices subject to change FLEET
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