THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 18, 2026 Page 3 A Founders Day Salute Saugus honors Julie Cicolini and Nelson Chang with “person of the year” awards for 2026 By Mark E. Vogler H er admirers say Julie Cicolini is a humble Saugonian who enjoys working behind the scenes as a volunteer in efforts that help the town’s youth. She’s been a Girl Scout leader. For several years, she’s been the driving force behind Healthy Students-Healthy Saugus Inc., the nonprofit group that makes sure that local students in Saugus Public Schools don’t go hungry over the weekend. Friends say longtime local Attorney Nelson Chang is another modest town native, who shows up at various volunteer functions – particularly those organized by the Saugus Lions Club – to quietly do his part helping others who are struggling to make ends meet. He’s also been an active member of the Saugus Business Education Collaborative, a nonprofit that builds partnerships between local businesses and Saugus Public Schools. Last Saturday (Sept. 12), Cicolini and Chang sat on a makeshift stage set up near the front steps of Saugus Town Hall, where they were honored at the 45th annual Saugus Founders Day with the 2026 “Person Julie Cicolini (left) received her 2026 “Person of the Year” award from last year’s “Woman of the Year,” Nancy Prag, at the 45th Annual Saugus Founders Day last Saturday (Sept. 12) during a ceremony in front of Saugus Town Hall. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) of the Year” awards for demonstrating exemplary community service for the betterment of their hometown. Cicolini’s passion: caring for children Nancy Prag, last year’s Saugus “Woman of the Year,” noted Cicolini’s great passion “has always been caring for children” in her short speech introducing the lifelong Saugus resident. Cicolini was raised in East Saugus by her parents Phil and Sandra Mazzola. She is the youngest of her siblings Kim DiGiorgio and Laureen Knowles. She married Selectman Jeff Cicolini 30 years ago and together they raised their family in Saugus. “Giving back to others has always been a core value within their family,” Prag said. “Her daughter Gianna is a 2019 SHS graduate and currently works for the nonprofit organization The Northeast Arc in Early Intervention. Her son Anthony is a 2022 SHS graduate and he is currently working FOUNDERS DAY | SEE PAGE 6 MORE SUPPORT. MORE SOLUTIONS. LESS WORRY. Clear answers, faster decisions, and a team that goes above and beyond to get things done. We make it easy for you to get more of what you want. Because here, easy means more. EverettBank.com Nelson Chang (right) received his 2026 “Person of the Year” award from last year’s “Man of the Year,” Eugene Decareau, at the 45th Annual Saugus Founders Day last Saturday (Sept. 12) during a ceremony in front of Saugus Town Hall. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net
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