THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 Page 7 Selectmen congratulate Kowloon as a “landmark” Saugus restaurant celebrates its 75th anniversary By Tara Vocino T he Board of Selectmen congratulated the Kowloon Restaurant on celebrating 75 years during their Tuesday night meeting at Town Hall. “It’s a landmark for our town,” Selectmen Chairwoman Debra Panetta said. “Besides the Saugus wings being delicious, we thank the Wong family for their dedication and generosity to the community over the years.” Selectmen Corinne Riley congratulated the Wong family on building an empire. Selectmen Anthony Cogliano said he’s had the pleasure of being close with the Wong family over the years. “Their business today is probably better than it has ever been,” Cogliano said. “It’s been amazing to see their operation and how they run it.” Selectmen Michael Serino said the family and restaurant are both top-notch. “People always ask me, ‘Where’s Saugus?’ And as soon as you mention the Kowloon, everyone knows,” Serino said. “It’s made Route 1 what it is today.” Selectmen Jeffrey Cicolini called the restaurant one of the mainstays in town. “We don’t have a lot of restaurants that have gone through multiple generations,” Cicolini said – they have set the bar on what it’s like to give back – adding that their fundraisers don’t go unnoticed. HONORED GUEST: Shown from left to right: Selectmen Jeffrey Cicolini, Michael Serino and Corinne Riley, Kowloon Restaurant Director Stanley Wong, Town Manager Scott Crabtree, Board of Selectmen Chairman Debra Panetta and Selectman Anthony Cogliano awarded a Town of Saugus Citation to Kowloon on celebrating their 75th anniversary during Tuesday’s selectmen’s meeting at Town Hall. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) State Representative Donald Wong said they’re proud to be celebrating the 75th anniversary, carrying on the legacy of his parents. “Thank you all for your support through the past 75 years,” Wong said Wednesday morning. An anniversary gala and block party was set for Aug. 21. Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta congratulated Kowloon Restaurant Director Stanley Wong. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) TREASURE | FROM PAGE 6 tions, and she did so well he awarded her an A Plus in Computer Science! Judi Franklin Alabiso continued right up to this year, maintaining and updating records, reconnecting lost alumni and assisting in organizing yearly events. She was a matchmaker on one occasion. Judi was the one resource to contact when class officers and others were looking for lost classmates, and if she could not find someone – no one could! Judi retired from this position several months ago but continues as a board member of the Saugus Alumni Association. The hundred alumni friends extend their deepest appreciation to her “labor of love” in preserving the alumni history of Saugus High School, and as a testament to the respect she garnered all those many years, all four class officers of SHS 1960 never missed their reunions, even when two of them had to fly in from California and Florida. Ms. Judi (Franklin) Alabiso is a true Saugus treasure. Thank you to the treasurer of the SHS Class of 1960. Other business Also, during the meeting, Highland Avenue resident PatEditor’s Note: The Saugus High Class of 1980 will be holding its 45th Class Reunion for 1980 graduates, friends and members of all Saugus High classes on Nov. 29 (Saturday after Thanksgiving) from 1 to 6 p.m. inside the Saugus-Everett Elks Lodge No. 642 at 413 Main St. in Saugus. The Saugus Advocate will be publishing articles about alumni leading up to the reunion. For more information, please contact Andrea Saunders (1980 Class President) at paulgreens@ aol.com or 978-482-5787; Pete Nicolo can be reached at PSNicolo2533@comcast. net or at 978-815-8234. rick Darrigo expressed concern over speeding and no parking signs facing the wrong way. “It’s only a matter of time before someone gets killed,” Darrigo said. Cogliano said students often walk on residents’ lawns instead of sidewalks. Town Manager Scott Crabtree said it’s tough to narrow streets or sidewalks without eminent domain, citing disability concerns. 617-275-0700 916 Broadway, Everett, MA BUSINESS HOURS Mon - Thurs 1:00 PM-10:00 PM Fri & Sat 12:00 PM-10:30 PM Sunday 12:00 PM-10:00 PM www.cajuncorner916.com
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