THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 9, 2025 Page 7 Saugus leaders of tomorrow Student Government Day is back after a fi ve-year absence A way to develop future town leaders Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Peter A. Rossetti, Jr., who has spent about four decades as a Town Meeting member, was one of several town offi cials who encouraged the students to consider participating in town government when they become adults. “You guys are the future of our town. We’re going to be depending on you in the future,” Rossetti said. “Hopefully, someday you’ll be up here talking to students,” he said. Saugus Middle-High School LEADERS | SEE PAGE 9 If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! A FUN DAY AT TOWN HALL: Sixth-grader Cole Gosselin (left) made the most of Student Government Day in Saugus. He got to dress like Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Michael Hashem and play the role of superintendent in a mock School Committee meeting. He also got to hang out with his stepdad, School Committee Member Thomas Whittredge (right). (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) By Mark E. Vogler T welve-year-old Cole Gosselin was the lone sixth-grader of 29 Middle and High School students who ranged from grades 6 through 11 in the recent Saugus Student Government Day. But he wound up with one of the best parts among the students who convened for about six hours in the second fl oor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall last week (May 1) for a program that featured a mock Selectmen’s meeting, a mock School Committee meeting and a mock Town Meeting session. “Mike [Schools Superintendent Michael Hashem] was awesome,” School Committee Member Thomas Whittredge said this week, as he recalled how his stepson benefited from a one-on-one education with the top administrator of Saugus Public Schools. “He showed Cole how to be well prepared for the meeting by asking questions and taking notes. He wanted to dress the part by wearing a sweater-vest that Mike has made a staple in his wardrobe,” Whittredge said. “He [Cole] was excited to hang with me all day,” he said. Ninth-grader Nicholas Shaw also got to play a star role during the mock School Committee meeting. He presided as chair of the School Committee, moderating the meeting and moving the agenda along while the real Saugus School Committee Chair – Vincent Serino – stood by his side, ready to provide guidance if needed. But Nicholas exuded great confidence, speaking clearly and effectively into the microphone. He impressed many of the local government leaders who attended the program. “I know what to do because I always watch the selectmen and School Committee meetings at home on television,” Nicholas said. “And I’d be interested in running for a Saugus board one day.” Seventh-grader Nicholas Kohr had a busy, but fulfi lling day, participating in the mock Selectmen’s meeting and the mock Town Meeting session as the town manager, while getting advice from the real Town Manager – Scott C. Crabtree. “I wanted the town manager’s job,” the 13-year-old said. “I thought it would be a good way to learn about the government of Saugus,” he said. 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
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