Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 20, 2026 Selectman Cicolini says age-related ban on e-bikes “may not be the route we want to pursue” By Mark E. Vogler T he town has the authority to set a minimum age for children to ride e-bikes, which have become a major safety concern in recent months – leading to the E-Bike Forum earlier this month. But several offi cials, including Selectman Jeff rey Cicolini, have said recently that they don’t believe the town will try to establish an age ban on e-bikes. “The Police Department is going to ramp up enforcement and, hopefully, come up with a plan to at least get the ball rolling while we are waiting for the state regulations,” Cicolini said at last week’s (Feb. 12) Board of Selectmen’s meeting. “I think the appetite to have a permanent ban – a blanIf 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 ket ban – on e-bikes under a certain age may not be the route that we want to pursue at this point, especially given the number of families we have where they already have the bikes and made a significant investment of $2,000,” Cicolini said. “But I do think having some type of regulated enforcement is going to go a long way. And also planning to have police on the rail trail again on bicycles is going to go a decent way in allowing for enforcement and reduce some of the ‘near misses’ that are happening there.” Cicolini offered his opinion on a potential e-bike ban after a recent conversation with Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli. Many of the citizens who spoke at the Feb. 5 E-Bike Forum called for more aggressive enforcement of existing regulations. Police Chief Ricciardelli said his department will take an educational approach initially, but will seize e-bikes and take enforcement action if necessary. Saugonian attends Blessing of the Hands ceremony S aint Anselm College student Madi Femino from Saugus, Mass., a Nursing major in the class of 2028, attended the college’s treasured Blessing of the Hands ceremony. The Blessing of the Hands ceremony is a special tradition and major milestone for second-year nursing students at Saint Anselm. Family, friends and faculty gather in the college’s Abbey Church to support nursing students as they prepare to enter a clinical environment for the fi rst time. The ceremony marks the beginning of their clinical practice, a halfway point to pinning, and a step towards an impactful future in healthcare. Members of the monastery preside over the blessing and present each student the medal of Saint Raphael, patron saint of nurses. About Saint Anselm College: Founded in 1889, Saint Anselm College is a nationally ranked four-year liberal arts college providing a 21st-century education in the Catholic, Benedictine tradition. Located in southern New Hampshire, Saint Anselm is well known for its strong liberal arts curriculum, the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, commitment to inclusiveness, a highly successful nursing program and a legacy of community service. Saugonian achieves Bryant University’s 2025 President’s List C ongratulations to Bryant’s fall 2025 President’s List students, including Saugus resident Olivia Chaisson. The President’s List is an academic distinction reserved for Bryant’s highest achievers who earn a GPA of 4.0 or better for at least 12 semester hours of work. Olivia is a 2025 graduate of Saugus High School with a major in Business. OLYMPIC | FROM PAGE 3 North Reading.” “She attends Our Lady of the Assumption in Lynnfi eld as a fi rst grader. She has been competing since 3-years old and started skating at 18 months!” The Mercurios planned to attend a Quarter-Final Game for Men’s Hockey on Wednesday (Feb. 18). The USA team was scheduled to play Sweden. With a victory, the Americans would advance to the semi-fi - nals today. The Men’s Goal Medal Game is scheduled for Sunday (Feb. 22) morning, with the closing ceremonies scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
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