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Selectmen grant S‑2 permit for Master Karate Academy at 327 Broadway
Summary
The Saugus Board of Selectmen voted 4‑0 on March 3 to grant an S‑2 Special Permit to Master Karate Academy LLC, allowing martial arts instruction at 327 Broadway with specified hours and staffing; applicant Herman Ocasio said the space is fully built out and ready to open.
The Saugus Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on March 3 to grant an S‑2 Special Permit to Master Karate Academy LLC, allowing the business to operate at 327 Broadway, Suite 351.
Applicant Herman Ocasio presented the application to the board and said the proposed Saugus location is fully built out and will provide martial arts instruction for children and adults. "He has been teaching martial arts for over 30 years and currently operates in Lynnfield Market Street," the record states. Ocasio told the board the business plans to employ two full‑time and five part‑time employees.
Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini moved to grant the permit; the motion was seconded by Chairman Debra Panetta. The board recorded approved hours of operation as Monday–Friday, 12:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; additional Tuesday hours 6:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m.; and Saturday 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The roll‑call vote was recorded as Michael Serino: Yes; Jeffrey Cicolini: Yes; Anthony Cogliano: Yes; Debra Panetta: Yes.
The approval permits the applicant to open at the listed address and hours; any business licensing, inspections or other regulatory approvals required by town departments remain separate and were not described in the meeting record. The public hearing on the application was closed before the vote.
