THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUnE 20, 2025 Page 3 Saugus selectmen celebrate the career of Frank McKinnon – a town government icon GOVERNMENT ICON | SEE PAGE 16 four years back in the early 90s and it was always a pleasure to see Frank. I’d always stop by the office, just to chat with him in the morning. And I was at his ‘semi-retirement party’ at Town Hall two weeks ago. He reminded me five times that he’s not going anywhere and Retiring Conservation Officer Frank McKinnon was surrounded by family members and his friends on the Conservation Commission after he received a special citation from the selectmen. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) By Mark E. Vogler T he Board of Selectmen, fellow Conservation Commission members and family members gathered in the second floor auditorium at Town Hall last Wednesday night (June 11) for a special tribute to retiring Conservation Officer Frank McKinnon. The selectmen’s presentation of a “Citation in Recognition of Frank McKinnon’s Service to the Town of Saugus” was the top item on the board’s agenda and drew the most attention of all the business that was transacted at the meeting. The commendation selectmen presented to McKinnon cited “34 years of exceptional service to the Town of Saugus as conservation officer and 42 years as a dedicated member of the Conservation Commission.” “He goes over and above each and every day to help our community to do the right thing. And conservation is of the utmost importance,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta said. “He is here tonight and the board has a citation that it would like to present to him upon his retirement.” Panetta then invited McKinnon up to the speaker’s lectern as each of her four board colleagues and the town manager offered personal tributes to a Saugonian who did so much as a town employee and a volunteer: Selectman Corinne Riley: “I just want to congratulate you 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! A SENTIMENTAL MOMENT: Saugus Selectmen posed for a photo last Wednesday night with Conservation Officer Frank McKinnon, who held a citation that honored him for his service to the town. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) and thank you for everything you’ve done for this town and just take it easy and do every minute of your retirement and enjoy it. So, thank you again for Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 everything, and you’ve done a lot.” Selectman Michael Serino: “Frank and I served on the Conservation Commission about PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $11.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com that he’s not retiring. But Frank, it was always great working with you. We had a lot of fun together. I’ll be seeing you around, anyhow. Thank you.” Selectman Anthony Cogliano: “Frank, I’ve known you a
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