SAUGUS Saugus’ Only Local Weekly News Source! OCODDV C TECATAAT Vol. 25, No. 32 -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Friday, August 12, 2022 A SAUGUS FIREFIGHTING FIRST First female recruit to carry on family legacy as Saugus fi refi ghter By Tara Vocino R achael Patrizzi, the brother of a former Saugus firefighter, made local history this week by becoming the town’s fi rst woman fi refi ghter. She was among a group of fi ve new fi refi ghters who began training in the parking lot of the Central Fire Station on Hamilton Street throughout the week. Patrizzi, 27, is a Saugus High School 2013 graduate and was an outstanding student-athlete who ran track and fi eld. “I feel proud becoming the fi rst female fi refi ghter,” Patrizzi said. “Having the opportunity to represent the town is an honor.” Patrizzi, of Beverly, is a personal trainer and competes in CrossFit competitions, adding that it prepared her for the physical demands of the job. Her husband, Guido, is a Revere police offi cer. Firefi ghting blood runs through several generations of her family. Her brother, James Donovan, of Boston, is a former Saugus fi refi ghter who worked for the town for seven years before going to work for the Boston Fire Department. Patrizzi’s father – James Donovan – worked for the Saugus Police Department for 32 years, retiring as a decorated detective on Feb. 5, the same day his son resigned to accept a job with the Boston Fire Department. Detective Donovan worked briefly for the Saugus Fire Department as a temporary fi refi ghter. But there were budget cuts in the town and the funding for the Fire Department. Several months later, the town received funding for police offi cers, and he took both tests and applied to the Police Department. He got hired and spent a long career as a Saugus police offi cer. Patrizzi›s great grandfather – the late Edwin “Bucker” Holmes – was a “Person of the Year Award” recipient at the 1996 Founders Day and FIREFIGHTER | SEE PAGE 2 A MILESTONE MOMENT: Rachael Patrizzi concentrates during a training exercise for new Saugus Fire Department recruits at the Central Fire Station this week. She became the fi rst woman fi refi ghter in the department’s history this week. For more photos of Patrizzi and the other new Saugus fi refi ghters, please see inside. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS....Opportunity Knocks!!! This Split Entry Ranch Style home offers a great blend of space, features include 2 levels of living-great for the extended family. Both units are bright and spacious, each offer eat in kitchens, dinning rooms, 1 and 1/2 baths, laundry hook ups and central air. Main level has 3 bedrooms, master bedroom has private master bath. Lower level offers 4 rooms, 2nd kitchen, 1 bedroom with master bath and an office. This home has a lot to offer, especially for the extended family. Great level fenced in back yard, 2 driveways, parking for 6+ cars. Deck off the back of the house needs to be replaced and bathrooms need updating. Heating system and hot water tank are updated, newer roof. This home needs work but would be well worth the effort with the right ideas. Offered at $550,000. 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com A NGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $3.879 Mid Unleaded $4.359 Super $4.739 Diesel Fuel $4.649 44 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2022 KERO $8.99 DEF $4.75 9 DYED ULS $4.149 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS Hours: Mon. - Wed. 6AM - 6PM / Thurs. & Fri. 6AM - 7PM / Sat. 7AM - 5PM / Sun. 9AM-1PM Prices subject to change Ask about our Heating Oil Conditioner! FLEET
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