THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – WEDnESDAy, nOVEmbEr 27, 2024 Page 3 Counting your blessings in Saugus Selectmen and School Committee members share their reflections on what they and town residents should be thankful for this Thanksgiving By Mark E. Vogler W ith Saugus and the rest of the nation set to celebrate Thanksgiving Day tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 24), we reached out to members of the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to share some holiday reflections. We asked each of them these questions: As you look back on this year as a public official, what do you think the residents of Saugus should be most thankful for? On a personal note, what are you most grateful for? What are the blessings you are counting this Thanksgiving? Here’s what they had to say: Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini As I look back on this year as a public official, I don’t want to speak for our residents but I can say, as a lifelong resident of our town, I am thankful to live in such a wonderful community. A community filled with folks that always puts their political differences aside to come together to assist those in need who are less fortunate. In addition to being a financially stable community with so many amenities for our residents to enjoy, Saugus is a community filled with people who are passionate in their beliefs and opinions; however, those same people are the first ones to jump in to help others in their time of need. That truly is special. I love our town and everything it has to offer to those who live in it. I wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving with their families and friends. God bless! I personally am most grateful to have an amazing wife and two incredible children by my side. They are truly a blessing, one which I do not take for granted. I am also very fortunate to have many family and friends who are like family in my life. I look forward to spending time with them over the holidays! Selectman Corinne Riley There are many safety issues that have been addressed, such as sidewalks, pedestrian crossing lights, regular police patrols on the bike path, and security cameras in Cliftondale. There is always more to do, but it has been a great start by the administration. The residents should also be thankful for the Town’s continued support of our Veterans. Between the Veterans organizations, Town Meeting, elected officials, the Manager’s administration and the community as a whole, much has been done to let our Veterans know how much they mean to us, including the Memorial Day Parade, improvements to the American Legion building, Wreaths across America, and improvements to Veterans Park. I am so grateful for my husband, my children and grandchildren and my friends who are like family. I’m grateful that my family and close friends are always there if and when I need them. I count my blessings every day, not just at Thanksgiving. Health is the most important thing there is, and I’ve been fortunate to have needed health concerns addressed and have had the best possible outcome. I know many are not so fortunate. I also count my blessings everyday to be in a home with heat, food and most importantly, love. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Selectman Michael Serino Looking back over the years, Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 I think the residents of Saugus should be most thankful for the continued support of our residents who care and have pride in our community by volunteering their time to the residents of our entire community. Saugus pride remains as strong as it was decades ago. On a personal note, I am grateful for all our volunteers who keep Saugus, Saugus. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. On this Thanksgiving, I am so blessed to be happy, healthy and able to enjoy a nice meal with family and good friends. From my family to your family, I wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday. School Committee Member Thomas Whittredge As a resident and taxpayer, I am thankful that our Town is in a great financial position thanks to the hard work of our Town Manager, Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee. While towns and cities around us continue to have layoffs and are cutting public budgets, Saugus continues to maintain fully staffed or working towards fully staffed departments and continue to make vast improvements throughout the town. On a personal level, life can be devastating at times but I am most thankful that life gave me and my children a second chance at happiness. Some people will go through their whole life never finding that one true love. I was lucky enough to find it twice in my lifetime. 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