THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 17, 2025 Page 7 HISTORY | FROM PAGE 5 Cliftondale Square to Mr. James Reitsmer. On July 28, 1921, the headline read “Exams for chief and captain August 24th, 1921.” The article follows: Competitive examinations under civil service for the positions of chief and captain will be held August 24, 1921. Both Acting Chief Roland L. Mansfi eld, and Acting Captain John T. Stuart will take the exam. The selectmen will pick the highest candidate and intend to eliminate any chance for the cry of politics and thus continue to keep the police department out of politics. On the pretense of calling him before the selectmen on a SKETCH | FROM PAGE 6 al and worked hard with team members to see it to fruition. Heroic police dogs, such as deceased Bruin, will now have a serene place to rest weary paws thanks to these eff orts. Offi cer Domenic is a Direct Representative and the President of the Massachusetts’s Pink Patch Project – they promote the pink patch in support of Breast Cancer awareness. All proceeds from sales benefi t the Fight on Breast Cancer research. To show support, a $10.00 pink patch, a t-shirt for $30.00 or a $20.00 ball cap can be purchased at masspinkpatchproject.com A motto for Pink Patch on their website is “Let’s unite to fight this disease together!” (This Sketch Artist purchased a N.E. Patriots pink patch to unite in support.) Mr. Montano was a candidate for Board of Selectmen and was chiefly concerned about addressing pertinent issues and residents’ safety and happiness. Domenic proudly gives his parents credit in all he does and has become. He’s honored his mother Domenica in various media, saying how she has shown him the value of a smile, the power of a hug and the strength of kind words. Offi cer Dom exerts these ethics in all his endeavors. He can be seen at school events and Public Safety outreaches and as a bridge of communication between Law Enforcement and Communitrumped-up dereliction, a large number of employees, town offi cials, and friends honored him with a retirement party and presented him with a purse of $200 in gold and $56.00 in bills. He was also allowed to keep his badge and the revolver he carried for many years. The party was held at the Tennis and Canoe Club on Central Street. On September 22, 1921, the Saugus Herald announced that Roland L. Mansfield was appointed permanent Chief of Police. The article praised the choice as a popular one as “Mr. Mansfield was an active, aggressive police offi cial who possessed the tact necessary for the position. Police Chief Roland L. Mansty. Anything that cuts to the heart of the matter, Domenic seems to be right there – front and center. One of these occasions was on his friend’s son’s Birthday. The boy loves police offi cers and desires to be one someday. He was hoping to get to see Offi cer Dom ride by. But Dom was unable to do so because of a busy schedule. Dom apologized and the boy understood. The next day Dom went that extra mile and presented the Birthday boy with a special handmade police theme present. A gift to treasure and fuel the child’s dreams of one day wearing the badge. Domenic touches more lives than he could possibly know. To him, it’s all in a day’s work of just being himself. Dom continues lighting paths while staying silently in the background. Our hats off in salute to our dedicated Saugonian who serves and protects. Keep shining those headlights dispersing & illuminating the darkness. Thank you. Congratulations to Ty Oxley, who entered last week’s contest and guessed correctly, and then Ty’s name was drawn out of a hat of many to win a $10.00 coff ee shop gift certifi cate. Yours truly, “THE SKETCH ARTIST” Editor’s Note: Joanie Allbee is a frequent contributor to The Saugus Advocate, best known as “The Sketch Artist” and for her caricature portraits. She’s a local artist and writer. fi eld fi led his fi rst report for the year ending 1921: “Police Offi - cers: John T. Stuart, Captain; Patrolmen Frank W. Joy, James P. Sullivan, Herbert C. Berrett, Clifford E. Robie. Special Offi cers: Peter A. Flaherty, Willie M. Penney, Timothy J. Bannon, Frank M. Symonds, Carl F. Koch, Howard P. McAdoo, William H. Simmons, Walter W. Hanson, Henry N. Williams, John H. Newhall, Andrew C. Lynn. In closing his report, Chief Mansfi eld stated: “I am sure our forefathers would be amazed at the way our town has grown since 1890. With a population of over 25,000, our police department presently consists of 49 members with 2 clerks, and 2 matrons, a fl eet of cruisers, unions, computerized record keeping and auxiliary police on call.” The Saugus Police Department is certainly now a long way from a desk drawer in somebody’s desk somewhere in the Town Hall. Note: My great uncle Willie Penney and Chief Mansfi eld did not get along at all throughout Willie’s career. One day, the Chief angrily hollered an order to Willie to “white wash his entire offi ce,” and Will complied – whitewashing the walls, ceiling, desk, chair and fi ling cabinets. Needless to say, that was the end of my uncle’s career as a public servant. Chief Thompson passed away in 1941 at 86 years of age. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! 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