Saugus's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
67 items across 7 meetings.
June 2, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Open public comment period.
🔄 Postponed
Sukhjinder Singh seeks a taxi/livery license to operate Zorawar Transportation at 515 Walnut St, Apt 1.
📍 515 Walnut St, Apt 1, Saugus
📋 Proposed
Kevin Rezvani seeks a common victualer's license to open 7th Street Burger at 880 Broadway.
📍 880 Broadway, Saugus
📋 Proposed
Juan Carlos Mesa seeks a taxi/livery license for JP Luxury Rides, LLC.
📍 863 Broadway, Unit 240, Saugus
• Status unclear
Updates from the Town Manager.
📋 Proposed
Approval of May 5, 2026 meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Randy Briand requests reappointment as Veteran's Flag Officer.
May 5, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Parade permit granted for May 23, 2026, forming at Anna Park at 9 a.m., proceeding via Essex St, Clifton Square, Lincoln, Central St, and Winter St to Riverside Cemetery Veterans Lot.
📍 Anna Park to Riverside Cemetery, Winter Street
✅ Approved
Banner display approved at Main St & Vine St from May 20 to June 20, 2026; bond requirement waived.
📍 Main St at Vine St
✅ Approved
Special Permit granted for a spa at 1201 Broadway, Suite W117; hours Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m., closed Saturdays; no health inspection required.
📍 1201 Broadway, Suite W117, Saugus
✅ Approved
Long Place designated one-way from Vine St to Franklin St, 7–8 a.m. Monday–Friday; 'Do Not Enter' sign to be installed at Main St & Franklin St corner.
📍 Long Place, Vine St to Franklin St
✅ Approved
Common Victualer's and Entertainment Licenses amended to extend hours to Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sun 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
📍 190 Main St, Saugus
✅ Approved
Common Victualer's License extended to 10:30 a.m.–1 a.m. seven days a week; Entertainment License (2 TVs, same hours) also granted.
📍 352 Broadway, Unit C, Saugus
💬 Discussed
Leaf collection underway; leaves must be curbside by 7 a.m. on trash day in paper bags or uncovered barrels with free yard waste stickers (available at Inspectional Services); plastic bags and brush not accepted.
✅ Approved
Minutes of the April 21, 2026 meeting approved 5-0.
✅ Approved
Anthony Speziale appointed to the Board of Registrars through March 31, 2029.
💬 Discussed
Chair Panetta requested a comparison of licensing fees with surrounding communities be placed on the next agenda for discussion.
✅ Approved
Following Town Meeting's establishment of a school facilities study committee, Selectmen Cogliano and Federico were appointed as the Board's representatives.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
May 5, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Commander Steve Castinetti (USN Ret.) requests a parade permit for the 2026 Memorial Day Parade.
📋 Proposed
Amanda DiCiero seeks permission to display a Saugus Youth Football & Cheer banner on Main St at Vine St.
📍 Main St at Vine St
📋 Proposed
Joseph Tevet requests an S(2) permit to allow a spa at 1201 Broadway, Suite W117 (Kimos Inc d/b/a Oasis Spa).
📍 1201 Broadway, Suite W117
💬 Discussed
Public hearing to make Long Place one-way from Vine St to Franklin St, 7am-8am Monday-Friday.
📍 Long Place (Vine St to Franklin St)
📋 Proposed
Angela Pace requests amended Common Victualer's and Entertainment Licenses to extend hours at 190 Main St.
📍 190 Main St
📋 Proposed
Saugus Minuteman Wings (Wingstop #2396) requests extended hours and an entertainment license at 352 Broadway, Unit C.
📍 352 Broadway, Unit C
• Status unclear
Town Manager's report.
📋 Proposed
Approval of April 21, 2026 meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Anthony Speziale requests appointment as a member of the Board of Registrars.
📋 Proposed
SBEC Unsung Hero Awards (May 27) and Garden Club Annual Event (May 20).
April 21, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Approved Saugus Cable TV's FY27 budget of $351,000 in operating expenses plus $30,000 for capital improvements, paid in quarterly installments; board noted declining cable revenue and possible insurance claim for equipment damage.
💰 $351,000 operating + $30,000 capital = $381,000 total; funded via PEG cable franchise fees
💬 Discussed
No residents attended; board discussed limiting Marden St to one-way traffic during school arrival and dismissal (2 hrs each), but agreed to seek School Committee input and await traffic study before deciding.
📍 Marden Street
🗳️ Voted on
Voted 5-0 to advertise a public hearing on making Franklin Street one-way Mon–Fri 7–8 AM; police department issued a favorable recommendation.
📍 Franklin Street
✅ Approved
Granted Special Permit (S2) for a tattoo establishment at 184 Broadway, Unit 1, conditioned on Board of Health approval, practitioner licensing, and Fire Dept. inspection; void if an existing S2 permit is already on file for that address.
📍 184 Broadway, Unit 1, Saugus
✅ Approved
Established a no-parking zone on the east side of Dow St from Denver St to the teachers' parking lot entrance, 12–3 PM weekdays, to ease afternoon school traffic; School Committee voted 5-0 in support.
📍 Dow Street from Denver Street to Belmonte Middle School teachers' lot
✅ Approved
Changed the No Left Turn sign across from the Belmonte teachers' lot from two time windows (7:15–9 AM and 1:30–3 PM) to mornings only (7:15–9 AM Mon–Fri), based on a crossing-guard observation and survey.
📍 Dow Street at Belmonte Middle School
✅ Approved
Established two-hour parking limit in front of Hammersmith Family Restaurant (330 Central St) to J&M Italian American Cuisine (340 Central St) to match the rest of the area after merchants reported long-term parking blocking customers.
📍 330–340 Central Street
✅ Approved
Approved a restaurant license for Ava Pizza, LLC at 1201 Broadway, F205, subject to Board of Health approval and Fire Dept. inspection; hours Mon–Thu 11 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 11 AM–9 PM, Sun noon–6 PM.
📍 1201 Broadway, F205, Saugus
✅ Approved
Granted livery license to Blue Nile Executive Services for one Cadillac Escalade, with condition the vehicle must be parked in the driveway, not on the street.
📍 40 Pearson Street, Saugus
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to June 2, 2026 after neighbors raised concerns that the applicant's driveway allows vehicle exit onto Jefferson Ave; applicant must install a barrier and provide photos to the clerk before the June meeting.
📍 515 Walnut Street / Jefferson Avenue, Saugus
✅ Approved
Approved Brittany Rubin, 50 Houston Ave, as a member of the Saugus Cultural Council through December 31, 2028.
💬 Discussed
Town is individually reviewing water accounts and has already adjusted several bills where inaccuracies were found; residents with billing concerns are encouraged to contact the town.
💰 Adjustments being made to individual accounts; amounts not specified
💬 Discussed
The C.H.a.R.M. hazardous-waste disposal center opened April 18 to record sticker sales; accepted materials list is on the town website.
💬 Discussed
Curbside leaf pickup runs May 4–8; leaves must be at the curb by 7 AM on your scheduled day.
🗳️ Voted on
Board agreed to send a letter to state legislators expressing safety concerns about a proposed lithium battery storage park in Revere; Chairman Panetta to draft for members' review.
📍 Revere (adjacent community)
💬 Discussed
Annual Town Meeting begins May 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM in Town Hall Auditorium; residents may attend and vote on town business.
📍 Town Hall Auditorium, Saugus
✅ Approved
Minutes of the April 8 meeting approved 5-0.
April 21, 2026 · agenda
💬 Discussed
Saugus community TV budget up for discussion on April 21.
💬 Discussed
Resident traffic concerns on Marden Street coming up for discussion April 21.
📍 Marden Street
💬 Discussed
Resident traffic concerns on Franklin Street coming up for discussion April 21.
📍 Franklin Street
📋 Proposed
Hearing on an S(2) permit for Staha LLC to allow tattooing at 184 Broadway, Unit 1.
📍 184 Broadway, Unit 1
📋 Proposed
Hearing to establish No Parking 12PM-3PM Mon-Fri on Dow St from Denver St to the teachers' parking lot entrance.
📍 Dow Street
📋 Proposed
Hearing to change the sign across from teachers' parking lot to 'No Left Turn' Mon-Fri 7:15-9AM only, dropping the afternoon restriction.
📍 Dow Street
📋 Proposed
Hearing to establish 2-hour parking on Central St from Hammersmith Family Restaurant (330) to J&M Italian American Cuisine (340).
📍 330-340 Central Street
📋 Proposed
Anna & Oleksander Zelenenko request a food-service license for Ava Pizza LLC at 1201 Broadway, F205.
📍 1201 Broadway, F205
📋 Proposed
Nebyou Moges requests a taxi/livery license for Blue Nile Executive Services at 40 Pearson St.
📍 40 Pearson Street
📋 Proposed
Sukhjinder Singh requests a taxi/livery license to operate Zorawar Transportation at 515 Walnut St, Apt 1.
📍 515 Walnut Street
• Status unclear
Town Manager update.
📋 Proposed
Approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Brittany Rubin requests appointment to the Saugus Cultural Council.
April 8, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Local boxer Sam LoRusso to be honored for his accomplishments in the sport.
📋 Proposed
Maxwell Comfort seeks a Taxi/Livery License to operate Max Comfort LLC at 12 Marden St, coming up April 8.
📍 12 Marden St, Saugus
📋 Proposed
Town Manager to give an update.
📋 Proposed
Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Screening of Roger Hagopian's documentary on the Quabbin Reservoir at the Saugus Library on April 25, 2026.
📍 Saugus Library
📋 Proposed
Selectmen to add articles to the annual Town Meeting Warrant, the list of items voters will decide.
📋 Proposed
Selectmen to close the warrant, finalizing which articles go before annual Town Meeting.