Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MArCH 28, 2025 ELECTION 2025 | FROM PAGE 1 didates who might be considering a run for the vacant seat. Riley vowed to remain active in the town’s community affairs as a volunteer for various causes. “I look forward to pursuing other interests outside of politics,” Riley said. “I absolutely plan to stay active. I am proud to be the next president of the Saugus Lions, I will always do what I can for our Veterans,” she said. “I plan on doing as much as I can to help those in need and other ideas that will include the town as a whole. As long as God gives me the strength and time to work for our community, I will be involved as much as I can.” Riley, a 1975 Saugus High School graduate, previously served two two-year terms on the Saugus School Committee. She has volunteered in the community for more than three decades, serving as a religious educator, a PTO president, a Little League manager and a member of the Library Foundation and the War Monument Committee. She lost in a narrow race for the fifth spot on the Board of Selectmen in the 2017 town election. Two years later, she ran again and finished second among the five winners, earning the office of vice chair. “It has been my privilege to serve the residents of Saugus for four years on the School Committee, and six years on the Board of Selectmen,” Riley said. “My sincere thanks to all that have supported me. Before Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SIX YEARS TOGETHER: Town Clerk Ellen Schena swears in the 2019 Saugus Board of Selectmen, who have served three terms. Left to right: Chair Anthony Cogliano, Jeff Cicolini, Mike Serino, Corinne Riley and Debra Panetta. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) leaving the Board later this year, I’d like Saugus to focus on a third fire station, the replacement of the Golden Hills Playground, and implementing a subscription-based email/ SMS-compatible service for our residents,” she said. Here are some highlights of this week’s interview with Riley: Q: Why did you decide not to run for another term? A: In November, I will have served on the Board for six years. Since being elected as Selectman in 2019, I’ve initiated the annual Saugus 4-11 event, Citizens Input Forum, and Empty School Building Forum. I’ve worked successfully with Representative Wong ELATED: Newly elected Selectman Corinne Riley beamed a smile after being sworn in following her November 2019 election. (Saugus Advocate file photo by Mark E. Vogler) to bring funding for our first flashing crosswalk signs to Saugus, and again to pass a law establishing the Saugus Emergency Relief Fund. I initiated the Covid 19 candlelight vigil, and Thank you reception for all employees and volunteers who got us through it. I served on the WIN Subcommittee and Cliftondale Revitalization Committee. In the interest of transparency and accountability, we’ve insisted on improved communications with the Town Manager, which now happens via quarterly update meetings with the Board, and insisted on public evaluaELECTION 2025 | SEE PAGE 3
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