SAUGUS Have a Safe & Happy Co lumbus Day Weekend! C TE D AT CAT Vol. 25, No.40 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, October 6, 2023 BETRAYING THE PUBLIC TRUST “An eff ort to clear up inaccuracies” Marijuana establishment attorney says Cogliano’s criticisms about company’s permit application aren’t true; provides selectmen with a detailed letter disputing “misconceptions” By Mark E. Vogler B oard of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano has been outspoken in his criticism of the Marijuana Establishment Review Committee (MERC), particularly its ranking of Ulma Flowers as the best-suited location for an adult-use cannabis business in Saugus. “I toured Uma Flowers who you guys said was the number one applicant, and I didn’t see anything there that would lead me to believe that they are the number one,” Cogliano said during a selectmen’s meeting last week with Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. “They have the worst location,” Cogliano said of Uma’s store in Pepperell. “They have the worst store. The smallest store. We are trying to find locations that would make money for Saugus, and eliminate problems in Saugus, and I don’t think that the report addressed that,” he said, referring to the MERC report. But Uma Flowers, with a proposed location at 24 Broadway (Route 1 North), was the unanimous selection of the seven-member MERC, achieving a perfect score of 140 total points, based on an “exceptional” rating by each member in each of the fi ve categories that were considered. Uma’s attorney this week took issue with several of Cogliano’s criticisms and sent a letter to him and other members of the board, which is considering the applications of seven companies seeking special (S-2) permits to locate a retail marijuana business in Saugus. “In an eff ort to clear up inaccuINACCURACIES | SEE PAGE 2 Facing the indictments: Then-Saugus Selectman Mark D. Mitchell is shown at his July 2019 arraignment on 18 criminal counts after being charged with a $1.3 million embezzlement scheme. Four years after the indictment, Mitchell recently pleaded guilty on all counts and received an 18-month jail sentence. Please see inside for story and other photos. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....BEST unit in Hillview West! This recently renovated unit has been done to perfection! Unit features 2 bedrooms, 2 NEW baths (2021), kitchen with NEW quartz counters, large peninsula for seating, stainless steel appliances (2021), great open floor plan to dining room/living room combination with slider to patio, main bedroom offers NEW bathroom (2021) wtih custom, standup shower, NEW (2021) laminate flooring throughout, central air, washer and dryer hook-up in unit, replacement windows (all but slider), updated electric hot water heater, extra storage bin, one parking space, inground pool. Great unit - Great investment! You won’t be disappointed! Offered at $399,900 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 f th y V of this home right on your smartphone. g 7 MAIN ST., SAUGUS * 781-233-0780 5th Anniversary Celebration! GUY’S LIQUORS WINE & LIQUOR TASTINGS Friday, October 27 * 4-7 PM Saturday, October 28 * 4-7 PM 5% Off All Wine Oct. 26 & 27 AN Lottery * Cigarettes * Spirits * Craft Beer HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9AM - 11PM Sunday 10AM - 10PM NGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! FULL OR PART-TIME OIL TRUCK DRIVER WANTED Must be Class A or B CDL/Hazmat /Twic Certified. Email: Info@angelosoil.com or call number below. HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Order online at: Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 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 FLEET DIESEL TRUCK STOP
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