Senator-elect Brown treated like royalty in Saugus

SAUGUS ? Mr. Brown came to Saugus Saturday afternoon but you would think a member of the Beatles was inside the Kowloon restaurant as the more than 1,000 supporters treated Scott Brown like a rock star.
Brown, who defeated Martha Coakley in a special election to fill the Senate seat vacated when Edward Kennedy died, spoke only briefly to those in attendance, including Barbara Walters, then spent more than hour signing autographs, taking pictures and shaking hands with well wishers.
Brown, who was introduced to the crowd by comedian Steve Sweeney, said he had been going to Kowloon’s since he was 5 and said he celebrated his 50th birthday in the restaurant.
?I am here to thank all of you and making Washington realize they have to change their vision on how to solve problems,” Scott said. “There is a whole new feel in Washington. Finally there is some dialogue happening to address real problems.”
During Brown’s short remarks the crown broke out in chants of “Seat Scott now” and “go Scott go.
Lynn resident Pat Gecoya said he had to be in attendance Saturday afternoon.
?I came here to see Scott Brown. He is a genuine person and worked very hard to get where he is,” Gecoya said. “He will make good judgments in the Senate not on for Massachusetts but for the entire country.”
For complete coverage of Brown’s visit to Saugus see Monday’s Daily Item and Itemlive.com