Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 2, 2024 Two new Saugus police offi cers begin duty (Editor’s Note: The following story is based on a press release written by Mike Gaff ney, Media Website Content Manager for the Town of Saugus.) T own Manager Scott Crabtree and Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli this week welcomed the appointments of Brendan Grocki and Christopher Benoit to the Saugus Police Department. Both officers were sworn into the Saugus Police Department during a ceremony on Tuesday (July 30) at Saugus Town Hall. Family members, Saugus police officers and Town Hall staff gathered for the ceremony, applauding when Officer Grocki and Officer Benoit affirmed the oath of office to protect the town and its residents to the best of their abilities. “I congratulate both officers and commend them for taking on a career in law Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 WELCOME TO SAUGUS PD: Left to right: Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli, Patrolmen Brendan Grocki and Christopher Benoit and Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree Tuesday (July 30) after Grocki and Benoit were sworn in as new Saugus police offi cers during a ceremony at Saugus Town Hall. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) enforcement to serve our community,” Town ManagCelebrating 51 Years! Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $49.95 STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! SPECIAL SALE! TRAVEL HUMIDORS & ALL BONGS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------er Crabtree said. “They are great candidates as officers and I wish them all the success with the Saugus Police Department.” A Saugus native, Officer Grocki graduated from Saugus High School in 2016. He received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Norwich University and graduated from the Municipal Police Training Committee’s Lynnfield Police Academy on July 29. Officer Grocki said he’s wanted to be a Saugus police officer for as long as he can remember. “Saugus is a big part of my life and I’m looking forward to help protect the town,” Officer Grocki said. Officer Benoit joined Officer Grocki as one of the 74 police officers that make up the MPTC Lynnfield Police Academy’s 5th Recruit Officer Class. Each graduate successfully completed more than 20 weeks of intensive, standardized training in all aspects of law enforcement. A member of the Saugus High School Class of 2020, Officer Benoit earned an associate in science degree in criminal justice from North Shore Community College and is a few courses away from receiving a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Salem State University. “I’m excited to do whatever I can to help out the community,” Officer Benoit said. Chief Ricciardelli said he believes the newly appointed officers have the required skills to thrive with the Saugus Police Department. “These are two promising individuals who possess the education, experience, and most importantly, high character, to be excellent police officers,” Chief Ricciardelli said. Town Manager Crabtree acknowledged Chief Ricciardelli and his team for vetting candidates to fi nd the very best individuals to serve the town as police offi cers. Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Children’s classes—ages 4 and up Beginner Classes from September to June Competitive training with some of the top teachers of the world. Champions Dance Sport Club … where sport and art come together ... 165 Chelsea Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 781-219-7273 Web site: championsdancesportclub.com E-mail: champions_dance_sport_club@yahoo.com
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