Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2022 ASKS | FROM PAGE 1 is Saugus-related. Could be from your childhood or a holiday memory that sticks out with you this time of year. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano My Christmas gift to the town would be Health, Wealth and Happiness for all. Christmas is a time for family and I’m looking forward to spending it with mine. 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. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 I’ve been blessed with four wonderful children, Cassandra, Gabriela, Sophia and Anthony Jr. Add to that my beautiful granddaughter Luciana and another one just months away and I’m the luckiest man alive. Holiday memory: I remember Christmas mornings with my sister Kathy and brothers Andy and Scott waking up to see everything we asked for and more under our tree and That’s what my wife Therese and I wanted to give to our chilSEASONS GREETINGS FROM SAUGUS: The Saugus Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree gathered around the Christmas tree on the first floor of Saugus Town Hall. Sharing their holiday hopes and best wishes to town residents, were, pictured from left to right, Selectman Mike Serino, Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano, Selectman Corinne Riley, Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta, Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini and Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) dren. I’ve also enjoyed helping those less fortunate for years, something I hope to continue to do for years to come. God bless you all, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Debra Panetta The one thing I’d like to give the Saugus residents is more clarity on what is to become of Dan 1972 R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Cigars - Long Leaf Filler - Four Year Old Tobacco Wrapped including a Cohiba $43.95 * ASHTONS * ARTURO FUENTE * PADRON * PERDOMO * OTHER MAJOR BRANDS PRICED RIGHT! Montecristo White (Good Smoke) Boxes of 27 or 15 - Buy 1st Box at A.B.C. Reduced Price and Get 2nd Box at 50% Off! Limited Time - Act Now! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Our 50th Anniversary HOLIDAY SPECIALS Chris 2022 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES the school properties that are now offline. We had one public meeting this year where ideas were shared, and we need to have additional meetings to discuss a plan for these properties. It was clear that there are no plans to sell these properties but to use these sites to benefit the Saugus residents. I think the discussion was excellent, but we need to continue the conversation to ensure the best decisions are made for each neighborhood and for all of Saugus. We need to continue to support our Police, Fire, and Schools. It is also important that our Town remains financially stable, maintaining our AA+ Standard & Poor’s ratings. I would also like to ensure that we remain a full-service community for our residents with no separate trash fee. Favorite memory: One of my favorite memories is the Christmas Eve parade several years back. My family was excited to pull the candy house, and my husband and son drove the truck, and my daughter and I handed out candy. We had the best time, waving – and stopping to talk to residents. I remember driving by some residents, who were so excited when we drove by where this was the highlight of their holiday season. I’ll never forget the smiles on their faces. I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays!! Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year. God Bless. Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini There are many important matters for our town that are in process; as you know, one item we have been working on for some time is developing a plan to bring a dog park to our community. The dog park committee, for which I am chair, along with assistance from our Town Manager and a few town meeting members have been working diligently to identify plans for a location and final layout and design of a dog park. We had two community outreach sessions including walk-throughs at a couple of locations. Our residents expressed a strong desire for a dog park and it has been heard loud and clear and we made sure it was included in our recently updated master plan. We anticipate applying for grant funding in 2023 to pay for a large portion of the construction of the park. We have created an official “Friends of Saugus Dog Park, Inc.”, a corporation that is in the process of applying for non-profit status. This nonprofit will hold fundraisers and collect donations to support any remaining construction costs along with funding for the long-term maintenance and upkeep of the park. We are very excited to see the progress as this has required a lot of time, energy and effort for everyone involved. Holiday memory: As for a Christmas memory, I remember as a child the Christmas parade being such a big event in town. My dad’s close friend Billy Diotte was one of the key people to get it started. I remember how excited we all were to go down and take part in the holiday festivities. It is amazing to fast forward to today and see the same excitement exist not only in the younger generation but within my generation as well as those who are older than me. The parade, coupled with the holiday tree lighting and now the lighting of the Menorah are the type of events that unify our town and spread peace and prosperity. This is what makes Saugus a very special place to live. ASKS | SEE PAGE 5
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