SAUGUS Your Local News, Sports and Information Online. Scan & Subscribe! Vol. 28, No.4 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday A SAUGUS SNOW SLIDE 781-233-4446 Friday, January 30, 2026 An event targeting students and parents: Town and School officials collaborate on E-Bike Safety Forum at Town Hall next Thursday night By Mark E. Vogler I t’s become a growing fear that haunts residents and town officials: A kid on an e-bike speeds into the path of a car or mows down a walker on the town’s rail trail – both with fatal results. “I don’t want to wait til one of our kids gets killed,” Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini said during a meeting last November. A few weeks later, during an WINTER FUN: Eva Colaianni, 11, a sixth grader at the Saugus Middle School, was one of dozens of Saugus kids who enjoyed tubing down the hill on Hurd Avenue near the Veterans Early Learning Center on Monday after an overnight snowstorm led to the cancellation of classes. The storm dropped 22 inches of snow in parts of Saugus – the highest total in several years, according to several reports. Please see inside for more photos and storm coverage. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS - 1st AD - Sought-after Sprawling Ranch boasting 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen with ceramic tile floor w/slider to heated breezeway, dining room open to large living room with gas fireplace – great for entertaining! Finished lower level with newer ct flooring and fireplace. Central air w/newer condenser, new hot water, new walkways and patio, 1 car garage with newer door, large, level lot, located in desirable Lynn Fells neighborhood, close to everything! MINT-move right in! Offered at $799,900 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com interview, Selectman Anthony Cogliano suggested it is only a matter of time before the tragedy that struck an area community hit home in Saugus. “As someone who uses the rail trail on a daily basis, I’m amazed no one has been killed flying through the intersections without even thinking about stopping,” Cogliano said. Cicolini and Cogliano are among a group of town and school officials and citizens who have been brainstorming on a multitude of ways to protect Saugus residents – particularly young people – from the potential dangers of e-bikes like the tragic accident that happened in Stoneham last fall when a 13-yearold boy suffered fatal injuries when he drove his electric dirt bike into a car. Those discussions have evolved into an E-Bike Safety Forum, set for 7 p.m. next Thursday (Feb. 5) in the second floor auditorium at Town Hall. “This forum is in response to resident concerns about the safety issues surrounding e-bikes,” states a flyer that’s been circulating to promote the event. “We hope that students will attend with their parents,” it continues. Selectman Cicolini, who has worked closely with Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta in organizing the forum, said as many segments of the community as possible have become involved. “Our state delegation will be there and Senator Crighton will give an update on the status of the legislation within the state,” Cicolini said. “The Police Department will speak on the plan to enhance public safety as well as members within the School DepartEVENT | SEE PAGE 2 Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 2.67 3.37 3.69 $3.47 Full Service ULS $3.649 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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