SAUGUS Have a Safe & Happy Co lumbus Day Weekend! C TE D AT CAT Vol. 25, No.41 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, October 13, 2023 FACES OF THE FALL From pot shops to political potshots rift between board of Selectmen’s two leaders widens as decision on permits for marijuana establishments gets delayed By Mark E. Vogler T he Board of Selectmen had planned on Wednesday night to resume the hearings of seven companies vying for three potential special (S-2) permits that would enable them to open adult-use cannabis businesses in Saugus. But the failure to notify the abutters of each of the businesses involved prompted selectmen to continue the hearings again – until after the town’s Nov. 7 election and the swearing-in of the new board. But board members didn’t approve a motion to continue the hearings to Nov. 14 until after more than 15 minutes of divisive arguments – including a verbal clash between Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano and Vice Chair Debra Panetta, with each accusing the other of unethical conduct. “You have the nerve to call me ‘unethical,” Panetta told Cogliano after he had questioned the timing of her decision to seek an Ethics Commission opinion during an unrelated hearing. Panetta escalated her attack, mentioning several controversies involving Cogliano over the past year. “Okay, well how about you committing fraud? How about you going for WIN Waste and you signing people’s names? Why don’t we talk about that?” Panetta said. “Why don’t we talk about Uma Flowers – and how the terrible things that you said about them and we might have to be under potential litigation. How about that? How about the homophobic remarks that you made all over Facebook. How about that? You want to bring up stuff . Really.” Cogliano kept trying to interPOTSHOTS | SEE PAGE 2 WEARING THEIR ORANGE BEST: Leui Vienneau, 4, of Saugus, showed off his painted Halloween face while enjoying the day with his sister Liv, 8, last month at Founder’s Day. Kids like them will be at Saugus Center tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. helping to unload “The Pumpkin Truck.” Please see inside for details in this week’s “The Sounds of Saugus.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Desirable one level living in this Bungalow/ Ranch style home featuring 8 rooms, Spacious living room that flows into bright and Sunny dinning area with bow window. Modern kitchen with granite counter tops, SS Appliances, also has an adjacent sitting area. Three spacious bedrooms all with hardwood flooring. Heated sun-room offers extended living area. Convenient walk up attic for storage or future expansion possibilities. Home was converted from oil to gas in 2014 and central air was installed. Roof was replaced in 2013. Electric upgraded to 200amp in 2013, Level, low maintenance yard. Offered at $549,900 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 Lottery * Cigarettes * Spirits * Craft Beer HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9AM - 11PM Sunday 10AM - 10PM ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE 1978-2023 Celebrating 45 Years in Business! Regular Unleaded $3.359 MidUnleaded $3.989 Super $4.189 Diesel Fuel $4.179 Heating Oil at the Pump $4.759 $3.73 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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