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

On 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 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.