SAUGUS Vol. 23, No. 41 -FREEThe Advocate–A Household Word in Saugus! OCATC E DOCAT www.advocatenews.net Crabtree says new HR director will be “an asset to our community” By Mark E. Vogler T own Manager Scott C. Crabtree yesterday announced the appointment of a new human resources director to fi ll another key position in his administration. Tony Wyman, who recently worked as a Labor Relations Specialist for the state Executive Offi ce of Health and Human Services in Boston, began work last month. “Tony holds extensive experience and advanced knowledge of human resources, public service and municipal government, which will make him an asset to our community, residents and employees,” Crabtree said a press release issued by his offi ce. Wyman previously worked as the Director of Human Resources at Swampscott Public Schools. He also worked as a NEW HIRE AT TOWN HALL: Tony Wyman recently was appointed as the human resources director – a position that’s been tough to fi ll. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) Supervisory Human Resources Assistant at the U.S. Department of Veterans Aff airs in Bedford and as a Human ReCRABTREE | SEE PAGE 13 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 Regular Unleaded $1.879 MidUnleaded $2.399 Super $2.459 Diesel Fuel $2.279 KERO $4.159 Diesel $2.099 HEATING OI 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS A SPECIAL MEMORIAL: The Saugus Police Patrol Offi cers Union unveiled this black granite monument to honor all the canines who served the Police Department over the years and their handlers during a ceremony last Friday in Riverside Cemetery. See Page 3 for this week’s “The Advocate Asks” and old photos of many of the K9 units that served the town. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) To honor and remember T Saugus Police K9 units receive an everlasting tribute at Riverside Cemetery By Mark E. Vogler he Saugus Police Department K9 Unit has been inactive since the death of K9 Bruin in March of last year, followed several months later by the retirement of his longtime partner – K9 Offi cer Tim ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Nicely renovated and maintained 6 room Colonial offers 2-3 bedrooms, the 1st floor bedroom wall was removed to create a large, beautiful family room - buyer can re-install wall to bring back 3rd bedroom, 2 updated baths, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stylish, subway backsplash, dining area, newer flooring and slider to updated sunroom leading to deck, formal dining room, bedrooms have sitting room/walk-in closets, central air, security system, updated gas hot water (2020), updated gas heat with NEST (2013), oversized driveway, one car garage, large, level lot, conveniently located between Saugus Center and Cliftondale Square. Offered at $449,900 View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com iht 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 f th y V of this home right on your smartphone. g Fawcett. But the legacy of the eight dogs and the seven handlers who were paired with them still lives on, inside the front wall of Riverside Cemetery. A small gathering of police, town offi cials and retired K9 offi cers assembled in the cemetery last Friday (Oct. 2) as representatives of the Saugus Police Patrol Offi cers Union unveiled a memorial made of black granite, bearing the inscription: “TO HONOR AND REMEMBER ALL HANDLERS AND THEIR K9 PARTNERS FOR THEIR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE.” The memorial, which has a generic photo of a German shepherd as its centerpiece, was largely built with donations raised by the patrol offi cers union last summer at the Second Annual Cars and Cops Car Show. “We have gathered here today to honor and commemorate many lively and dignifi ed souls,” Offi cer Domenic Montano said at the outset of the ceremony. “Souls that brought joy and fulfillment to many, and whose legacy will live on Published Every Friday 781-233-4446 Advocate Asks TE Friday, October 9, 2020 AD O A E forever.” In his remarks, Montano, who organizes community events for the patrol offi cers union, summed up the qualities of the offi cers and their dogs which made them special. “The handlers not only hold the qualities like duty, decency, reliability, honor and dignity and respect in high esteem, but also practice it every day,” Montano said. “I believe the K9s were so much more than a dog to the offi cers – their buddy, confi - dant, constant companion, every loyal partner and their protector – in other words, their best friend,” he said. “A 24-hour job” Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli noted the invaluable role that canines have played during his 26 years on the town police force. “There’s nothing like having a canine come in behind you when things get out of control,” the chief said. REMEMBER | SEE PAGE 8 Prices subject to change HAPPY FALL! Y FLEET
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