SAUGUS Saugus’ Only Local Weekly News Source! Vol. 25, No. 27 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday THIS ONE’S FOR THE DOGS 781-233-4446 Friday, July 8, 2022 Getting into the marijuana business A dozen companies have approached Saugus town offi cials about potential permits to open retail pot shops By Mark E. Vogler S augus is eager to lay the groundwork for becoming a host community for marijuana retail shops, a move that offi cials believe could tap into a lucrative revenue stream for the town. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano said this week that at least a dozen potential companies have already contacted him or other town offi - cials with an interest in locating here. “I will be scheduling a meeting with the town manager [Scott C. Crabtree] and town counsel [John Vasapolli] as to how we will proceed,” Cogliano said in an interview this week. “This is an S-2 permit granted by the Board of Selectmen, so we will be involved in all discussions with potential owners,” he said. LONGING FOR A PLACE TO ROAM: Teresa relaxed with her mini doodle Maddie on a bench at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site during a walk through Saugus Center this week. There are 1,405 dogs licensed in Saugus. Like many of their owners, Teresa says Saugus needs a dog park because places for dogs to walk outside their yard are limited. See inside for an update on the town’s dog park committee plans. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Desirable six room, two bedroom, trilevel in established Iron Works neighborhood. This updated eat-in kitchen with tile backsplash and and spacious family room addition with vaulted of potential with access to the one car garage. The roomy backyard is a gardeners dream with a raised terrace, koi pond and charming children’s playhouse. ASNGELO’ FULL SERVICE View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com of 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 rig f smartpho View the interiorr y fthis home ght on yo our hone. Regular Unleaded $4.389 Mid Unleaded $4.509 Super $5.049 Diesel Fuel $5.199 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 DYED ULS $4.249 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN A A Hours: Mon. - Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM - 5PM / Sun. 9AM-1PM A company called Bostica LLC recently held “a virtual Community Outreach Meeting for a proposed Marijuana Establishment” via a teleconferencing hookup last week. (See related story.) It was supposed to be a chance for company offi cials to introduce themselves to the Saugus community and answer questions from residents. But the session last week (June 30) only drew interest from the Board of Selectmen. And most of them were reluctant to ask questions because they didn’t think the public was fully informed about the meeting. Cogliano, who moderated the session, stressed that it was not an offi cial meeting sanctioned by the town and would not fi gure into any decision PERMITS | SEE PAGE 2 Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
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