SAUGUS Have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! CAT D ATE CAT Inappropriate Messages Selectmen express concerns after receiving email accusing their chairman of making alleged “homophobic comments” on social media from his leadership position with a By Mark E. Vogler S electmen received an email this week from a critic of Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano, accusing him of making “homophobic comments” on social media, calling for a public apology and demanding that he be removed public reprimand. “Cogliano should publicly apologize to members of the LGBTQ+ community that he has offended,” Ross Demore wrote in the letter he emailed to selectmen Tuesday (March 14). “Furthermore, in accordance with ~ Home of the Week ~ the policies of the town, he must immediately be removed as chairman and publicly reprimanded for his hate speech,” he said. At least one member of the board REVERE....IMPRESSIVE and perfectly maintained Split Entry Ranch offers 7 rooms, 2 bedrooms, full, 4 year old bathroom, gorgeous maple kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, center island with seating and ceramic tile flooring, great open floor plan with elegant columns, formal living room and dining room with custom woodworking and custom baseboard covers, hardwood flooring, finished lower level offers family room with newer flooring and wet bar area, office/ bedroom, full bath and laundry room, updated heat (2004) and roof (2006), security system, central air - up and down, updated windows and exterior doors, deck, level lot, Reeds Ferry storage shed, located in convenient North Revere. Absolutely beautiful! Literally, nothing to do! You won’t be disappointed! Offered at $599,900 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 f th y View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. g – Selectman Michael Serino – said he believes that Cogliano should apologize to Eliot Evan Smith, the Lynn man he allegedly disparaged on his Facebook page. “I am shocked and saddened by Anthony’s comments,” said Serino after reviewing the email, which conHappy Saint Patrick's Day! Anthony Cogliano has come under fi re for postings on his Facebook page that critics have alleged are “homophobic.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) MESSAGES | SEE PAGE 2 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! Regular Unleaded $2.999 MidUnleaded $3.899 Super $3.949 Diesel Fuel $4.139 Heating Oil at the Pump DEF $4.759 $3.439 HEATING OI 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 Sun. 9AM-5PM E Vol. 25, No. 11 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, March 17, 2023 DECKED OUT IN GREEN Tonia Chadwick’s Appleton Street home and yard were decorated in style for St. Patrick’s Day today – Friday, March 17. See inside for more photos and Laura Eisener’s “Saugus Gardens in the Winter.” (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Laura Eisener) Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET
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