THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – WEDnESDAy, DECEmbEr 24, 2025 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Page 3 Selectmen and School Committee members pick their top stories for 2025 and share their New Year’s wishes for Saugus Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we reached out to each of the members of the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee and asked them if they would like to pick their top stories in Saugus during 2025, make a New Year’s resolution for the betterment of Saugus and share their wishes with residents. Four of the five selectmen responded. Three of the Five School Committee members responded. Their individual comments follow. The Questions 1) What do you consider the top story in Saugus during 2025? Feel free to elaborate. 2) If you were able to make one New Year’s Resolution for the Town of Saugus – a goal to make the community better – what would that be? Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta 1) There were a few stories this year that made the headline. One of the most important for our Town is the continued financial stability that we have in Saugus. Where other communities are asking voters for operational overrides, we have done an excellent job funding our Town budgets. Issues surrounding Route 1 continue to make headlines, especially regarding traffic and new residential development. The Saugus Zip Trip from Boston 25 was a big story for Saugus, which showcased our community and local attractions. The Kowloon celebrating 75 years in Saugus made headlines, where they had a wonderful celebration with some big name bands. The safety issues surrounding e-bikes / THE NEW BOARD OF SELECTMEN: Left to right: Vice Chair Anthony Cogliano, Chair Debra Panetta and Selectmen Jeffrey Cicolini, Michael Serino and Frank Federico were sworn in last month (Nov. 5) by Town Clerk Ellen Schena. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) scooters has been one of concern among the Board of Selectmen and public. Regarding a ‘goal’ to make our community better, the Board of Selectmen are working with the Schools and the Police Department regarding e-bike safety. We are planning a safety forum early 2026 where we hope that parents will attend with their children. There were also quite a few stories regarding the November elections. I found it difficult to just think of one big headline this year. And, of course, the election this year was the headline for many of your stories. ASKS | SEE PAGE 6 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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