Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, JAnUARy 23, 2026 For safety’s sake Town sets e-bike and scooter forum for Feb. 5 By Mark E. Vogler T he collaboration of town officials on ways to protect the public from the potential dangers of e-bikes and motorized scooters on the bike trail and on streets throughout town has resulted in a public forum planned for 7 p.m. on Feb. 5 in the second-floor auditorium at Town Hall. “It’s really been a team effort to bring this to our community,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta said at last week’s (Jan. 13) selectmen’s meeting. “We’ve all heard loud and clear that e-bikes and scooters are a problem in our town and we want to be proactive and try to bring education to If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available everyone,” she said. Panetta praised Saugus Police Chief Michael Riccardelli for taking an active role in ongoing discussions with town officials in coming up with ways to improve safety. Saugus Middle High School Principal Carla Scuzzarella has also been involved in the discussions and is expected to participate in the forum along with School Committee Chair Thomas Whittredge. Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini, who has been involved in efforts to coordinate a wide range of town and local officials for the forum, said he recently received confirmation from all three members of the state legislative delegation – state Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus), State Rep. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere) and state Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) – that they will be attending next month’s forum. “I look forward to getting a status update on the legislation [affecting e-bikes],” Cicolini said. “This is the perfect time to try to address this, obviously, because once the spring hits, that’s when the bikes will be back on the road again,” he said. “Anything we can do beforehand would be great,” he said. Cicolini commended the efforts of Town Meeting members to contribute to the discussion, particularly Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Mark Bell. He also mentioned the efforts of Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Robert J. Camuso Sr. to set up barriers to slow down e-bikes and other vehicles approaching street crossings along the rail trail. “There are a lot of options for us to consider,” Cicolini said. Bishop Fenwick High honors Saugus student I sabella Santoro, a sophomore student at Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody, was recently honored with the Fenwick First Award for her contributions to the school community. Fenwick First is an award recognizing those in the Fenwick community who go “above and beyond.” “Bishop Fenwick High School is delighted to recognize Isabella Santoro, Class of 2028, of Saugus, as a recipient of this week’s Fenwick FIRST award,” the school said in a statement this week. “A graduate of East Boston Central Catholic School, Santoro exemplifies the core values that define the Bishop Fenwick community: Faith, Integrity, Relationship, Scholarship, and Tradition.” The following is part of her nomination: “Isabella shows integrity by putting in her sincere, best effort in everything she does – in the classroom, on the field, or on stage. “She exemplifies tradition Isabella Santoro was recently named the recipient of the school’s Fenwick First Award. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) through her well-roundedness. She is a member of the softball and mock trial teams, she sings in the chorus, and she performed beautifully and courageously at Fenwick Follies.”
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