Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 ASKS | FROM PAGE 7 drives to help out the needy. Wendy was also recognized as a 2020 Community All-Star from the Essex Media Group. “At our last meeting, the Board of Selectmen commented on what a great job she did with the annual report, and we all thanked her. I am so happy that we got to acknowledge the excellent job she did one more time. She made time for everyone and took great pride in her work. She also had a great memory of everything that was Saugus related. Wendy was a friend and colleague, and she will be missed. My sincere condolences to her family. She used to tell me how proud she was of her three sons, and my heart goes out to each of them.” Selectman Michael Serino, who knew Reed for more than two decades through their respective involvement in Saugus town government: “I am so sad about the passing of Wendy. I really got to know Wendy back in 1999 when I was first elected to the Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com Board of Selectmen and she was the Clerk for the Board. Over the years I realized how helpful she was to all who needed guidance in applying for permits from the Board. She was a great resource to Board members and the public alike. Wendy would become known as the sixth Selectman. “My favorite conversations with Wendy were when we quite often would talk about our family’s. She grew up in East Boston where her family still resides today. She would often enjoy her visits back to the family homestead. Her mother like mine was Italian, therefore, we would talk about the Italian dishes they would both make. However, most importantly, she would talk about her children whom she loved deeply. I know they are going to miss her so much. My heart goes out to her entire family.With my deepest Sympathies.” Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini, who got to know Reed while working the past six years as a selectman: “Wendy Reed will be sorely missed by so many people near and far. She gave so much to our town and was such a valuable resource to residents, applicants and town officials. Wendy and I forged a nice friendship over the past 6 years working together. She was a selfless person who was always willing to help out those in need. Her volunteerism at the food pantry was crucial for so many families in need and I am sure it will take several people to fill the void she leaves behind. She was a humble person, one who never sought recognition or praise. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family. May she rest in eternal peace. Saugus Town Clerk Ellen J. Schena, who got to know Reed from having offices in close proximity on the ground floor of Saugus Town Hall: “The passing of Wendy Reed is a loss for the Town of Saugus. I met Wendy over seven years ago when I was newly hired as the Town Clerk. Wendy was so knowledgeable in the workings of the Town. She amazed me on things she remembered that happened on any board, committee and Town Meeting from year’s past. I could ask her anything and she would have the answer right then or get me the answer in a short period of time. During the week, Wendy would come into the Town Clerk’s Office for copying or scanning purposes and we would talk about past events or future town business. We will miss working and seeing Wendy, but her memory will always be with us.” Former Selectman Jennifer D’Eon, who got to know Reed while working as a selectman over a five-year period: Wendy Reed did so much for so many and asked for nothing in return. Wendy was a helpful and devoted Saugonian that gave countless hours to the Town. During her career she was a vital member of our Board of Selectmen team 2015-2019. We could not have done our jobs without her. Wendy always had time to talk, she was very approachable and extremely knowledgeable. Saugus is going to miss Wendy Reed. I’m going to miss her too. I have some fond memories of looking over at Wendy while she fervently tried to signal us to “close a hearing” before making motions.. Robert’s Rules of order can be tricky!! Wendy had so much knowledge and she shared it all. She knew exactly how to fill out complicated liquor licenses; she assisted everyone that came in to apply. I did enjoy chatting with her whenever I came in to sign documents or pick up a packet. She had a great laugh. I remember the last time we spoke. We never said goodbye..just see you later.” Precinct 6 Town Meeting Member William S. Brown, who said he got to build a friendship with Reed several years ago after he volunteered to help as a driver, using his pickup truck to transport food for the food pantry: “Heaven has its newest angel. She was just the sweetest person you would ever want to meet. If you had a question, she had the answers. And I remember one of the last Town Meetings we had at Town Hall, she came up to me before a Town Meeting and wanted to know how her Town Meeting Member stood on an issue. Fortunately, I met her approval. She was just the nicest person. And she will be missed. Longtime town resident and Saugus native Eugene Decareau got to know Reed well during the many years that he and his wife Arlene have volunteered at the food pantry. He says both the town and the food pantry have taken her service to Saugus for granted: “Very few people now realize how important Wendy has been. In my opinion, the town is going to be losing an employee that has done so much for the community. She knew more about bylaws, rules, regulations and procedures than anyone in the community and it’s going to be very difficult to replace her. I only hope that selectmen get involved in the interviews because whoever it is that replaces Wendy will work for them as well as the town. “I’ve known Wendy for years, but I never really got to know her well until I worked with her at the food pantry. She was a dedicated person and she made sure that nobody got special treatment no matter who they were. And she made sure that everybody got treated the same. She knew what she was doing. She knew what she was doing. She didn’t play games. She played it straight and narrow.” Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Joe Vecchione, who learned about Reed’s real value to Saugus in various dealASKS | SEE PAGE 21 THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday 2/14 at 9 to 11 p.m. on Channel 8 – 'Sunday Night Stooges' (The Three Stooges) Monday 2/15 ALL DAY on Channel 8–'Movie Monday' (Classic Movies) Tuesday 2/16 at 6 p.m. on Channel 9 – Special Town Meeting ***LIVE*** Wednesday 2/17 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board Meeting from 2/11 Thursday 2/18 at 7 p.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board Meeting ***LIVE*** Friday 2/19 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting from 2/11 Saturday 2/20 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Boys Basketball vs. Gloucester from 2/11 Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9, & 22 (Public, Government and Educational) For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org ***programming may change without notice***
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