THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 14, 2025 Page 5 A Reader’s Perspective Thank you to all who helped make the Oct. 29 Candidates’ Forum a success that should be part of the future of Saugus election campaigns By Janice K. Jarosz O n behalf of Mark Vogler, Joe Vecchione and myself, we extend our deepest appreciation to the public support of the many residents who attended the recent Candidates’ Night and the over 500 who viewed the program from their homes on SaugusTV on October 29, 2025. We also extend our thanks and appreciation to the nine ASKS | FROM PAGE 4 baseball at Fenway Park? A: My uncle used to take me all of the time. And I went to one game at Yankee Stadium. Q: Why did you switch teams? A: Because I got tired of the Red Sox losing. Q: I guess you didn’t approve of the big Red Sox comeback over the Yankees in 2004 when they were three games down and went on to win the next four to win the American League pennant. A: Oh, no! Q: Yeah, that must have ASKS | SEE PAGE 6 Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. Daughter Diane LaVertue (left) with her mom, Antonetta D’Alessandro, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. Celebrate 135 years of strength & commitment to our community with a special 135-day CD offer. LIMITED-TIME OFFER: 4.25% APY* 135-Day CD *New money only. $250,000 maximum deposit. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 331 MONTVALE AVE. WOBURN, MA 01801 EVERETTBANK.COM 617-387-1110 781-776-4444 781-281-9092 MEMBER FDIC | MEMBER DIF 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 candidates who participated in this event: Jeff Cicolini, Anthony Cogliano, Jennifer D’Eon, Stacey Herman-Dorant, Frank Frederico, Debra Panetta, Michael Serino, Vincent Serino and Sandro Pansini Souza. A special thanks to Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 Boy Scouts, under the leadership of Scoutmaster John Kane, who led Scouts Sean Lynch and Shawn O’Connell, Jr. and Scout Leaders Fran Lynch and Shawn O’Connell, Sr., in presenting our American Flag with precision grace. Another special thanks to Musical Director Mr. Evan Smith, who introduced the Saugus High School a cappella Group. The six members sang the National Anthem relying solely on their vocal talents. The authors of the voices were Keisha Salud, Diego Silva Garcia, Maddie Sach, Casidy Hunter, Sean Lynch and Lani Rais. The audience applauded, showing their appreciation of a very moving performance. We also want to recognize Mr. Robert Camuso, who gathered several other Saugonians in making it possible to put together a fair and balanced Candidates’ Forum where residents had the opportunity to meet the candidates and learned, firsthand, of the many issues and possible solutions facing our town. We hope that Candidates’ Forums become a part of the democratic process during future election cycles in Saugus. Editor’s Note: Janice Jarosz is a lifelong Saugus resident, writer and frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate who served as co-moderator with Advocate Editor Mark E. Vogler at the Oct. 29 Candidates’ Forum for the Board of Selectmen.
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