SAUGUS Ha C TE D AT CAT Vol. 25, No.35 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, September 1, 2023 KIDS AND ANIMALS Pot Shop Permits Selectmen set Sept. 12 hearings for seven recreational marijuana establishments vying for three spots in Saugus By Mark E. Vogler B ack in July, the town’s Marijuana Establishment Review Committee recommended just two companies from a fi eld of seven that applied for consideration to open recreational pot establishments in Saugus. But the Board of Selectmen have scheduled a special meeting to hold public hearings for all seven of the businesses that are seeking a Special Permit (S-2). “The report is thorough, and it gives us a basis of where we go from here,” Cogliano said in an interview following the release of the committee’s report. “I intend to call in all seven applicants for the S-2 permits and do our own thorough investigation into each of the companies and their locations,” he said. The hearings are schedYassine Wahman, 4, and his brother, Adam Wahman, 6, both students at Veterans Early Learning Center, enjoyed petting the Flemish giant rabbit during a recent Wildlife Encounters program at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Please see inside for story and more photos. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate by Amy Melton, head of the Children’s Department at the Saugus Public Library) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...IMPRESSIVE, oversized Split Entry Ranch features 10 rooms, 3+ bedrooms, 2 out-of a magazine bathrooms, gourmet kitchen (2017) with granite counters and seating, great open floor plan to dining room and living room with gas fireplace and corner, built-in, main bedroom with newer bathroom (2021) with custom shower, double sink vanity and two walk-in closets, central air. Finished lower level offers room for the extended or growing family with summer kitchen, bathroom, familyroom/ playroom, additional room. Deck overlooking above ground pool (2020), one car garage, irrigation system, located on great cul-de-sac. Offered at $939,900. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 f th y View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. g uled to run at 15 minute intervals, beginning at 6 p.m. in the second fl oor auditorium at Saugus Town Hall. Cogliano, who was involved in all of the community outreach meetings in which each business outlined their plans, expressed some concerns about the two establishments recommended by the review committee. “One of the things that jumps out at me in the recommendations is that they picked two locations north of Walnut Street, which doesn’t make much sense to me,” Cogliano said. “It doesn’t seem very conHAVE A SAFE & HAPPY LABOR DAY! venient to our residents,” he said. After the hearings, selectmen are expected to vote on which of the seven businesses should get the S-2 permits to open up their businesses in Saugus. But the issuance of any permits will require a unanimous vote of the four selectmen who will be voting. S-2 permits require a four-fi fths approval. Selectman Jeff Cicolini recused himself from participating in the hearings because of a potential confl ict of interest – one of the seven companies is a client of his accounting fi rm. Getting all four remaining selectmen’s votes poses a challenge, though, as Selectman Michael Serino has previously said that he would prefer to see a ballot question be put before Saugus voters. If Serino sticks to that position, the board won’t have the necessary votes to issue any S-2 permits. “Unfortunately, at this time, it would be illegal for me to discuss the recommendation report or the applicants before a public hearing is conducted,” Serino said when asked about his reaction to the review committee report. The review committee used a point system in recommending the two establishments that members believe are best suited for doing business in Saugus: · Uma Flowers, LLC, with a proposed location at 24 POT SHOP | SEE PAGE 2 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! Regular Unleaded $3.499 MidUnleaded $3.989 Super $4.189 Diesel Fuel $4.189 Heating Oil at the Pump $4.759 $3.64 9 DEF HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Hours. Mon.-Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM / Sun. 9AM-5PM Prices subject to change DIESEL TRUCK STOP FLEET
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