Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 30, 2026 Editor’s Note: Liam Martin, the latest member of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 to earn the Eagle Scout badge, was an invited guest at Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting, where he received a Citation that recognized “his achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouts BSA.” The Citation, which was signed by all five selectmen, also noted “this accomplishment reflects Liam’s outstanding dedication, leadership, service and commitment to the values of Scouting. The Board and entire community commend you for this significant milestone and your continued pursuit of excellence.” EVENT | FROM PAGE 1 ment and School Committee. I am so happy that we are taking steps proactively to deal with this issue and involving the entire community in doing so. This will be a town wide effort to make it effective,” he said. The list of speakers includes: • Metro North/North Shore Outreach Coordinator Deborah Kreithen from Massachusetts Safe Routes to School, a program of MassDOT • Saugus Police Chief Michael Liam Martin’s Journey to Eagle Scout L The Martin family submitted the following summary of Liam’s life in scouting, from Cub Scout to Eagle. iam Martin began his Scouting journey in the first grade and has enjoyed being involved in Scouting throughout the years. In November, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America. Along the way, Liam earned 36 merit badges and was awarded three Eagle Palms, recognizing his continued commitment to service, leadership, and personal growth beyond the Eagle rank. His Ricciardelli • Kara Oberg, representing The Ride Cafe in Melrose • Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) will discuss what’s being done at the state level. Other members of the Saugus legislative delegation – State Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) and State Rep. Jessica Giannino (D-Revere) – are also expected to attend the forum. • Members of the Board of Selectmen • Members of the School Committee and the school achievements include completion of all required Eagle Scout merit badges, such as First Aid; Citizenship in the Community, Nation, and World; Communication; Cooking; Camping; Family Life; Personal Fitness; Personal Management; Environmental Science; Emergency Preparedness; and Swimming. During his time with the troop, Liam gained valuable skills in leadership, teamwork, outdoor safety, and service, while forming a strong appreciation for giving back to the community. For his Eagle Scout project, Liam led the SCOUT | SEE PAGE 8 community. Panetta said she expects that Saugus Middle-High School Principal Carla Scuzzarella and School Committee Chair Thomas Whittredge are going to speak. • Several Town Meeting members who have been vocal on the issue are expected to speak – Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Robert J. Camuso, Sr. and Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Mark J. Bell. “Everyone is welcome to come and ask questions, the flyer said. A FAMILY ACCOMPLISHMENT: Liam Martin’s parents were supportive and also involved in his 12 years in scouting, which culminated in his earning the Eagle Scout badge. Julie (left) and Robert (far right) joined their son at Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting when Liam received a Citation from selectmen. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Board of Selectmen Chair Panetta said that scheduling the forum was influenced in part by last fall’s political campaign for the five Board of Selectmen seats. “During the Selectmen’s Candidates’ night last Fall, numerous questions arose regarding the safety and regulation of e-bikes and scooters,” Panetta told The Saugus Advocate. “These discussions highlighted significant public concerns about the safety of not only the riders themselves but also the pedestrians who could be injured by an e-bike, along with the risks for drivers of cars who may need to swerve to avoid collisions. This dialogue emphasized the importance of addressing this issue for our Saugus residents which is why our Town is hosting this all-important forum,” she said. “We need to be proactive when dealing with this important safety issue. The tragic accident that happened in Stoneham last November with an electric dirt bike has raised significant concerns about e-bike safety regulations.” “We have a great line-up of professionals to discuss all aspects of e-bikes / scooters. Deborah Kreithen, of MA Safe Routes to School-A Program of MassDOT will talk about safety and the need to wear helmets,” she said. “This is important since most students riding e-bikes to school were not wearing helmets. We have Police Chief Ricciardelli who will discuss what our Police have been doing about the e-bike situation and future plans of action. Kara Oberg is from the Ride Cafe in Melrose, and she will discuss e-bike definitions in MA. Senator Brendan Crighton will discuss what is being done at the State House to help with the e-bike issues. Carla Scuzzarella, High School Associate Principal, will be discussing what the schools are doing about this issue.”
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