Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 20, 2025 GOVERNMENT ICON | FROM PAGE 15 long time, and what an outstanding gentleman you are. It’s been a pleasure to work with you. I think every single time I’ve ever called you, you answered that phone immediately. And you’re just a great guy and a huge asset to the town, and I’m sure you won’t be going anywhere. So, thank you for all you have done.” Board of Selectman Vice Chair Jeffrey Cicolini: “I think I’ve known you my entire life. I know you served many years with my dad on Conservation. I grew up going out to site visits and seeing you going through the motions. Let me tell you, you have definitely set the bar quite high, my friend, and you’re going to leave some big shoes to fill for whomever tries to take on that task after you. To get somebody to give over 40 years as a service to a community, you don’t see that anymore. And your generation was definitely special and you’re one of the ones that comes to mind when anyone thinks about the people that have given so much to our community. I appreciate you and all you have done, and I look forward to you sticking around because your knowledge and knowhow is going to be a valuable resource to whomever steps in, going forward. Thank you.” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree: “Frank, I just want to say that the town, myself are so grateful for all the years of service that you’ve put in and volunteered and dedicated to your, really, second career and plus that to the Town of Saugus. We’re really honored to have you serve the Town of Saugus in the way you have. You’re always there. You’re always accessible and always there to help and give guidance to everybody. We’re glad you’re sticking around in some capacity. So, thank you very much. And we’re so grateful that we’ve had you here for this long.” After the town manager and every selectman finished heaping high praise on McKinnon, he offered a few words of appreciation. “I really enjoyed all my years here in Saugus,” McKPOT SHOP | FROM PAGE 11 A HUG FROM THE CHAIR: Debra Panetta congratulated retiring Conservation Officer Frank McKinnon for his contributions to the betterment of Saugus. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) innon said. “And when I had to go out if someone was doing something wrong, I’d say, ‘Hey, if I was involved in the town, I’d probably be doing what you’re doing.. But you gotta stop and now you got to do an order of conditions,’” he said. “I always treated people with respect because you don’t get anywhere by yelling and screaming at people. You know? But I’ve enjoyed all my years here in Saugus. And I’ve been involved in every subdivision they ever had. 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The security plan bars on-site consumption or loitering within or outside the dispensary. “The system is set up to keep fake IDs from getting through,” Chief Allen said. “We don’t want product diversion to minors. Video surveillance is a big part of it. We’re required to maintain 90 days of video storage,” he said. The security plan includes exterior and interior continuous IP video monitoring systems. Extensive measures are being taken to make sure that none of READING| FROM PAGE 15 cards contains an egg, a child, a teenager and an adult dragon. There are even special holographic cards to collect. Did we mention free programs? In addition, there will be special visits by Wildlife Encounters, Vinny the Bubble Guy, the Saugus Fire & Police Departments, Pikachu + Sonic characters and Toe Jam Puppet Band, plus a famthe product gets diverted to minors or anyone under the age of 21. Employees who divert the product intentionally or negligently will be terminated immediately and reported to law enforcement, according to Chief Allen. Any consumers that divert the product will be banned from the facility and reported to law enforcement, he said. “Everything is on video,” Chief Allen said. “Nobody wants to be recorded doing illegal activities,” he said. Sanctuary Medicinals describes itself as “a licensed, vertically integrated company” with a state-of-the-art multi-level cultivation and processing facility located in Littleton, Mass. It has three medical dispensaries and three adult-use dispensaries operating in Massachusetts. It also has operations in Florida, New Hampshire and New Jersey. ily dance party, a concert for kids and bubble, magic and puppet shows. Check out the Library’s online event calendar for up-to-date information. Create a reading routine The library is here to help families create a summer reading routine that is fun for kids and their families. Turn off the media before READING | SEE PAGE 22 ~ School Bus Drivers Wanted ~ 7D Licensed School Bus Drivers Malden Trans is looking for reliable drivers for the new school year. We provide ongoing training and support for licensing requirements. Applicant preferably lives local (Malden, Everett, Revere). Part-time positions available and based on AM & PM school hours....15-30 hours per week. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! If interested, please call David @ 781-322-9401. CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WANTED Compensation: $28/hour School bus transportation company seeking active CDL drivers who live LOCALLY (Malden, Everett, Chelsea and immediate surrounding communities). - Applicant MUST have BOTH S and P endorsements as well as Massachusetts school bus certificate. Good driver history from Registry a MUST! - Part-time hours, BUT GUARANTEED 20-35 HOURS PER WEEK depending on experience. Contact David @ 781-322-9401.
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