THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020 Page 5 New Animal Control Officer begins duties Acting Offi cer Darren McCullough appointed full-time this week to a position he once held more than 25 years ago By Mark E. Vogler F or much of this year, Darren McCullough has been working as the town’s acting Animal Control Offi cer – a position he once held more than 25 years ago. Town Manager Scott Crabtree appointed McCullough earlier this year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic on a temporary basis to fi ll the vacancy left by longtime Canine Offi cer Harry Young. He retired last October after 26 years as the town’s Animal Control Offi cer. Given McCullough’s familiarity with the position, Crabtree presented his nomination to the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night (Oct. 27), and the board approved it unanimously. “I am happy to welcome Darren back to the role of Animal Control Offi cer for the Town of Saugus,” Crabtree said in a press release issued yesterday. “Darren possesses advanced knowledge of the community, as well as public service and government, which will make him an asset to our Town, residents and employees. Darren loves animals and will thrive in his role,” he said. Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano called Darren McCullough “a great guy.” “I want to congratulate him in his role as Animal Control Offi - cer for Saugus. He will be great AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE CA$H FOR YOUR CAR! DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash For Your Car, Truck or SUV! 2014 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT Excellent Condition, Most Power Options, Key-less Entry, Panoramic Moon Roof, Backup Camera, Remote Start, 126K Miles, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME $10,900 Easy Financing Available! EddiesAutotech.com 2008 CADILLAC DTS Platinum Package, Every Conceivable Option, Clean Title, Only 86K Miles, Warranty! TRADES WELCOME $8,500 781-321-8841 1236 EasternAve • Malden We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! for the Town and our residents,” Cogliano said. McCullough, who previously served as the Town’s Animal Control Offi cer on a part-time basis for two years, began in his new permanent full-time role on (Tuesday) October 28 after the selectmen’s vote. McCullough most recently worked as a Surface Line Operator and Senior Money Agent for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Prior to that, he owned and operated Saugus Foundations for 10 years. Before that, McCullough served as the Town’s part-time Animal ConOFFICER | SEE PAGE 19 HE’S PERMANENT NOW: Darren McCullough received the unanimous 5-0 backing of the Board of Selectmen for the permanent appointment of Animal Control Officer at Tuesday night’s (Oct. 27) meeting. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate)
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