THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 17, 2025 Page 9 Their last meeting was for farewells T Corinne riley completed six years on the board of Selectmen in a harmonious final session filled with smiles, kisses, hugs and praise from her four colleagues By Mark E. Vogler uesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting was short and sweet, loaded with kind words exchanged between all five members – four are candidates in the Nov. 4 Town Election. Corinne Riley, who announced months ago that she wouldn’t be seeking another two-year term, savored the current board’s last meeting together as she sat in her selectman’s seat for a final time with a bouquet of red and white roses that was placed thanking the residents of Saugus for electing her to three terms. “I believe we made up an effective board that got many things accomplished,” Riley said by her husband Chris on her desk. Riley began her speech by in a brief statement she read. “We addressed and voted on a lot during these six years. But getting our town through the years during the years of COVID really stands out more than the rest,” Riley said. “Because we had so many good people in government – the town manager, his staff, public safety and inspectional services, education and many others who came together to get through this toughest time in our history. She thanked Town Manager Scott Crabtree “for addressing many concerns I had as a selectman.” She wished her four colleagues – incumbent Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta and Selectmen Jeffrey Cicolini, Michael Serino and Anthony Cogliano – success in their upcoming election. “You all deserved to be reelected,” Riley said. Her fellow selectmen returned the praise. “I think you are an incredible person and ~ Political Announcement ~ Kristi A. Talagan seeks Housing Authority seat and re-election to Town Meeting I ’m running for the Saugus Housing Authority because I believe every resident deserves safe, consistently well-maintained housing and the corresponding maintenance. Where tenants are given a voice in how decisions are made. With a master’s in education and years of leadership experience, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people and building systems that work. My tenure as a high school administrator at CHS, combined with my role as a former Special Education Lead, has instilled in me a strong commitment to fairness, legal accountability, and community support. I have extensive experience working with the disabled and low-income families. I bring professionalism, compassion, and a strong commitment to transparency and fairness. I can ensure that Saugus housing residents will be treated with respect, resources will be managed wisely, and the Authority will remain transparent and accountable to the community. Personal, Professional Public Service background: • Town Meeting Member Precinct 8 • Saugus resident (since 1962)-Saugus High School, Class of ’77 • Master’s in Education, 25 years Administration, Special Education teacher/Coordinator CHS. • Adjunct Professor, BHCC present • Business Owner – Kristi Talagan, Education and Consulting Inc., Providing compliance training for MA, MD, RI, and NJ. Why I’m Running: Housing Authority boards are made up of five members under Massachusetts law (MGL c.121B §5): four appointed by the town, and one tenant elected by housing residents. This ensures residents have a voice while also maintaining community-wide oversight. Currently, two of the five members are residents of the Saugus Housing Authority (SHA), with another tenant candida te for this election. While tenant input is essential, having a majority of members as residents raises concerns, especially for extended terms. Additionally, the law clearly states one tenant is to serve on the board. 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