SAUGUS Check out the NEW ADVOCATE ONLINE: www.advocatenews.net OCODDV C TECATAT Vol. 25, No. 45 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, November 11, 2022 RUNNING FOR THE VETERANS Attorney General fi nally approves marijuana-related amendments passed at Town Meeting By Mark E. Vogler T he state Attorney General’s Office has approved a measure passed earlier this year by the Annual Town Meeting which allows the sale of recreational marijuana. “Based upon our standard of review, we approve the marijuana related amendments adopted under Article 36,” Assistant Attorney General Nicole B. Caprioli wrote in a Nov. 4 letter to Town Clerk Ellen Schena. “However, the Town must ensure that the by-laws are applied consistent with state law and Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) regulations,” wrote Caprioli, who is assigned to the attorney general’s Municipal Law Unit. In addition, Caprioli said the town should monitor a pending Land Court case involving the City of Malden and should also consult with town counsel with any questions. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano told Marine Veteran Brandon Montella loosened up earlier this week as he prepared for the 100mile run he hopes to complete tonight on the Northern Strand Community Trail. See inside for more photos, this week’s “The Advocate Asks” and more Veterans Day coverage. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ Lynn....Commercial store fronts (consisting of two condos), 6 store fronts - two vacant (Potential tenant for the vacant units at $3,000 monthly), easy to lease, great income, minimal expenses make this property a great investment. Condo fee of $782 monthly includes master insurance, water, sewer, exterior maintenance, etc. Centrally located near public transportation. Great money maker, perfect for 1031 exchange, GREAT INVESTMENT! Income and expenses attached. Call for more information. Offered at $2,799,000 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com The Saugus Advocate he is “thrilled with the AG’s decision.” “Long overdue in my opinion, but better late than never,” Cogliano said. He praised Selectmen Jeffrey Cicolini and Corinne Riley for supporting the article. He also thanked Precinct 2 Town Meeting member Joseph John Vecchione IV for drafting the article and all of the Town Meeting members that voted to adopt the zoning change. “This will generate millions in much needed new revenue each year for our town,” Cogliano predicted. Selectman Cicolini hailed the AG’s approval of the bylaw as “great news for Saugus.” “We can now establish a process for companies to apply for the available licenses and we can choose the ones that will provide the best combination of economic benefit and geographic location in Saugus and ideally will choose from companies with the best reputation and track record in the industry,” Cicolini said. “This revenue stream will add much needed revenue to the town and allow us to share in the economic benefit that all of our neighboring communities have been reaping the benefit of for some time,” he said. In its seven-page decision, the Attorney General’s Office noted opposition from a Town Meeting member who asserted that an amendment to delete the buffer zone requirements from residential districts and places of worship “broadened the area that would be included under the zoning amendment” for the location of a marijuana establishment. But the attorney general determined MARIJUANA | SEE PAGE 2 73 4.25 4.55 5.78 By Container Only 5.54 DEF SALE! $13.99/ 2.5 gals
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