Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 25, 2023 Selectmen approve liquor license for Iron Town Diner; K&D Auto Repair license; appoint Cultural Council members By Tara Vocino S electmen voted 5-0 to approve a liquor license for wine and malt beverages and cordials/liquor at Iron Town Diner Inc. during their meeting at Town Hall on Tuesday. Iron Town Diner Inc. Manager George Athanasopoulos said he got many requests for alcoholic beverages that would be low alcohol by volume. Selectman Jeff Cicolini said it’s a great restaurant that does an amazing job. He asked what hours the license would be in effect for. Athanasopoulos said it would be in effect from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Vice Chair Debra Panetta said she frequents Iron Town at least once or twice a week with friends and family. “It’s one of my favorite restaurants in town,” Panetta said. “I want to support your business.” Selectman Corinne Riley asked why they cut back their hours. Athanasopoulos said operating hours used to be from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., but that required overtime for 23 staff members, which got expensive. After the vote, Athanasopoulos said he recognizes selectmen who frequent the fast casual dining American restaurant with a Greek flare. Customers have asked for orange juice with champagne, coffee mixed drinks, and adult milkshakes, to name a few. “I was hoping there wouldn’t be any opposition,” Athanasopoulos said. “It now goes to the state for final approval.” Shown from left to right: Elizabeth Pisano, Esq., of Upton Connell & Devlin, LLP, Iron Town Diner manager George Athanasopoulos and his daughter, Alexa, were pleased at the unanimous approval for their liquor license at Iron Town Diner during Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting at Town Hall. Elizabeth Pisano, Esq., of Upton Connell & Devlin, LLP, said the public hearing went great since selectmen voted in their favor. Athanasopoulos said he will have owned the diner at 327 Main St. in the Village Plaza Shopping Center for a year on Tuesday, Aug. 29. George Varelas previously owned the diner for nine years. “We were met with a welcome,” Athanasopoulos said. Selectmen also approved a Business owners Denilson Harizaj and Kelmend Deliu with property owner Anapayan Satchi (in center) were happy that selectmen passed a K&D Auto Repair license. J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. license to operate a general automotive repair and Class II auto dealer’s license for K&D Auto Repair at 74 Hamilton St. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Selectmen also approved to appoint David Colarossi and Mary Kinsell to the Saugus Cultural Council, a volunteer position. Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping “Chairman Cogliano visited the property and guided us through every step of the way,” K&D Auto Repair property owner Anapayan Satchi said. “It has improved so much.” Business owners Denilson Harizaj and Kelmend Deliu are mechanical engineers who earned their degrees in Albania. “It feels very good to have been issued the license,” Harizaj said. The property was formerly known as Saugus Auto Repair SELECTMEN | SEE PAGE 9 K&D Auto Repair property owner Anapayan Satchi thanked Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano for his assistance thought the process.
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