SAUGUS The Advocate – A household word in Saugus! ADDOCCO TEAT Vol. 25, No. 7 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday Kowloon project delayed again Panetta presses for more information; Cogliano casts lone vote against continuance, saying it won’t make a difference By Mark E. Vogler T wo weeks ago, Selectmen agreed to delay a vote on a request by the Wong family for a Special Permit (S-2) to allow for construction for two six-story buildings on their Route 1 North property that features the popular Kowloon Restaurant. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta sought continuance of a late January hearing so that the full board could get a February 5 site review of the property and have the same knowledge of the project as Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano, Sr. and Selectman Jeff rey Cicolini. But when the hearing resumed on Tuesday night (Feb. 15), Panetta said she still had concerns about the project and requested another continuance so the developer could provide additional information. “I’d like to see a design along with a parking plan,” Panetta said, adding she needs more information before casting a vote. Additionally, Selectman Michael Serino, who has already stated his opposition to the property, pressed for additional information. “I can’t support any project that comes before me without a certified plot plan,” Serino said. Cogliano, Cicolini and Se781-233-4446 Friday, February 18, 2022 Eagle Sightings at Town Hall lectman Corinne Riley are all on record as supporting the special permit. They believe a proposed mixed-use project involving two buildings reaching a height of 67 feet and 8 inches was more desirable and safer than having three four-story buildings built on the same property. But it requires a four-fi fths vote for the board to issue an S-2 permit. “I could continue this forever,” Cogliano complained. “If I thought by continuing this to another meeting would get us anywhere, I would do it,” he said. Cogliano was the lone memKOWLOON | SEE PAGE 18 Eagles on Their Perch Saugus photographer Charlie Zapolski got within 100 feet of this pair of bald eagles last Saturday before they became the subject of his latest photos. “What a treat for me here in Saugus, Ma.,” he wrote of his close encounter with the majestic birds of prey. For another eagle photo and more about the recent eagle sightings, see inside for this week’s “Saugus Gardens in the Winter.” (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Charlie Zapolski) HONORED GUESTS: Pictured from left to right are Eagle Scouts Colin M. Wildman, Dominic J. Imbrogna, David W. Woodworth and Michael S. Kallelis of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 61 on the steps going up to the second fl oor auditorium of Saugus Town Hall on Tuesday night (Feb. 15) before receiving commendations from selectmen for attaining scouting’s highest honor. See inside for more photos and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Calling on civic-minded Saugonians Selectmen and the town manager need your help by serving on local government boards By Mark E. Vogler S augus is known as a community which takes great pride in the enormous volunteerism of its people, according to Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta. “Saugus really is rich in volunteerism,” Panetta told her colleagues at Tuesday night’s (Feb. 15) meeting. “I’m not sure why there is a lack of volunteerism,” she said, referring to the challenges of fi lling vacant seats on volunteer town government boards in recent years. Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini blamed much of the reason for the declining interest in serving on local government boards and committees on the disparaging comments and verbal abuse that town offi - cials are subjected to on Facebook. “Guarantee you, 90 percent of the reason is social media,” Cicolini said “All Monday morning quarSAUGONIANS | SEE PAGE 8 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.399 Mid Unleaded $3.479 Super $3.579 Diesel Fuel $3.959 "43 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2021 KERO $5.99 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $3.699 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 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 Ask about our Conditioner! FLEET
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