Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 27, 2023 Jeff Cicolini seeks reelection to selectman’s seat ~ Political Announcement ~ H ello, I am Jeffrey Cicolini and I am running for reelection to the Board of Selectmen. I would like to share a little bit about myself and why I feel qualified to continue to serve as one of your Selectmen. Personal: I am a proud 4th generation Saugonian. I live in town with my wife of 26 years Julie (Mazzola), also a life-long resident and we have two children. My daughter Gianna graduated SHS Academy’s Class of 2019 and my son Anthony SHS Academy’s Class of 2022. My daughter graduated UMass Amherst in May with a degree in Psychology and currently works for the Northeast Arc and is exploring options to obtain her Masters degree. My son Anthony is a Sophomore at Bentley University and is majoring in Accounting. Education: I graduated from Saugus High School Class of 1990 with High Honors. College degree. Salem State University Bertolon School of Business Class of ’94. Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Business Administration with a Major in Accounting and Minor in Economics. I worked full time all 4 years to pay for college. Occupation or profession: I am a CPA and CGMA and a partner and shareholder at AAFCPAs, a top 100 firm in the country with 325 employees. I began my employment as a staff accountant in 1994 upon graduation from college and fast approaching my 30-year anniversary with the firm in June, 2024. I also serve on the Executive Board and as Treasurer of the firm since 2012. Local political/government service background: I have been on the Board of Selectmen since 2015 including one term as Vice Chair. I also was the assistant Harbormaster for 6 years prior to becoming a Selectman. Community Service: I am the Treasurer and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee at the Salem State Foundation, a position I have held since 2009. I am also the Treasurer at the Point of Pines Yacht Club and have held this title since 2013. I coached little league, babe ruth and AAU baseball in Saugus for over 10 years. My wife is the President of HS2, a non-profit that provides food to Saugus Public School students in need. They are provided healthy meals to consume over the weekend. I participate in various activities including bagging food. My firm works with over 450 non-profit organizations, and I am proud to support many of them through volunteerism and financial support. I have a long track record of being pro-business. I use my 30+ years of practical business experience to make sure I am making sound business decisions on behalf of all residents in town. I am not afraid to ask the tough questions and I always do the research necessary to make certain conditions and restrictions are attached to any special permits in order to protect our entire community. I am proud of all that has been accomplished during my 8 year tenure on the board. Some of the more notable accomplishments include: New High School/Middle School (over 55% reimbursed by the state with Silver LEED designation) and athletic stadium along with renovations to the remaining two schools, new all-inclusive parks and playgrounds and basketball courts, green community certification for Saugus including almost $2mm in grant funding, completion of the rail trail, investments in public safety personnel and equipment and record stabilization funds in the bank leading to our AA+ bond rating. This bond rating should not be overlooked....it saved the taxpayers over $7 million dollars just on the borrowing for the new school alone. I think anyone who pays attention or tunes in to the Selectmen’s meetings knows I am a leader, not a follower. I ask the questions, make many of the motions and get things done in town and I do it collaboratively and respectfully as that is what the people of Saugus expect and deserve. I pride myself on being able to work with everyone regardless of their stance on any one Davis seeks third TM term in Precinct 4 M y name is Glen Davis and I’m running for reelection for a third term as a Town Meeting member representing Precinct Four. I’ve had perfect attendance at every Town Meeting that has occurred during my tenure. I do my research on every article and talk to the citizens of our town to get their input. I’m a lifelong Saugus resident as I currently reside at PURE WATER STORE of MALDEN .25 Cents per Gallon Fill your own container We purify our water using the process Reverse Osmosis guaranteeing the purest water available. In Business for over 25 Years 159 Highland Ave., Malden across from El Potro Restaurant Hours: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM 220 Essex St. I am passionate about our community and want to do my part in making a difference. I’m invested in the community: –Current Member of Saugus Youth & Recreation Committee – 21 years –Member of the Cliftondale Revitalization Committee –Past Director of Saugus Town Team Basketball – 11 years ASKS | FROM PAGE 6 lous. I immediately went to the facility and stayed there until the noise subsided and our safety officials were clear that we were all set. After attending the emergency meeting of the Board of Health, I met with representatives of WIN waste the very next morning and got them to agree with all the suggestions made at the meeting. They will be putting in a designated line to our Police and Fire Stations, and installing a NOX monitor on the corner of Ballard Street and RT 107. They will also have a designated –Past President of Saugus Babe Ruth – 12 years –Certified USA/MIAA/ NCAA Softball Umpire – 12 years I’ve raised my three children in Saugus with my wife Laurie and look forward to my grandchildren growing up in the town we call home. I’m always available for you at gdavis@bu.edu or 781307-2863. worker to meet police and fire on site should an unfortunate incident happen in the future. I also created the WIN waste landfill committee to address issues if the DEP should allow them to extend the height of the ash pile. Should they be granted permission by the State, they will also require a site assignment from our Board of Health and if that should pass, Saugus now has a mechanism in place with our Host Community Agreement. This agreement will allow Saugus to have no tipping fees for the next 25 years which saves the town Glen Davis (right) with wife Laurie (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) over 30 million dollars. In addition to that, we will have major upgrades to the facilities exterior, NOX monitors put in place at various points in town, lowering the emission of NOX to 170 parts per million which is down from 205 parts per million when I was elected in 2019. In addition to the HCA, I was the driving force behind Hilco developments project that brought us the new UPS facility on Rt 107. In my opinion, one of the biggest environmental cleanups in the history of our town. We rid ourselves of a highly conASKS | SEE PAGE 13 Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) particular matter. I offer leadership, experience and integrity to the residents of our town. I am reachable and am always willing to listen to your concerns and attempt to find solutions to issues when they are brought to my attention. If you like the direction our town has been heading for the better part of the last decade, I respectfully ask that you vote for me, Jeffrey Cicolini, I am #3 on the ballot on Tuesday November 7th. Thank you!
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