Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Saugus Board of Selectmen Announces Appointment and Designation of Darren McCullough as Animal Control Officer - October 29, 2020
Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Saugus Board of Selectmen Announces Appointment and Designation of Darren McCullough as Animal Control Officer
(Saugus, MA) October 29, 2020 – Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Saugus Board of Selectmen are pleased to announce the appointment and designation of Darren McCullough as Saugus’ new Animal Control Officer. McCullough, who previously served as the Town’s Animal Control Officer and has most recently been serving in a temporary role, began in his new permanent full-time role on October 28.
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 year. Before that, McCullough served as the Town’s part-time Animal Control Officer for two years.
“I am happy to welcome Darren back to the role of Animal Control Officer for the Town of Saugus,” said Town Manager Crabtree. “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 roll.”
"Darren is a great guy and I want to congratulate him in his roll as Animal Control Officer for Saugus. He will be great for the Town and our residents,” stated Chairman Anthony Cogliano.
McCullough holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Bridgewater State University. He also studied Psychology and Business at Springfield College.
The Animal Control Officer serves as a public safety officer for the Town of Saugus and responds to all requests for assistance with animals ranging from domestic, wild, or dangerous, as well as animals in distress. The Animal Control Officer is also tasked with enforcing state and local laws and ordinances related to the keeping of animals, management of wild life and animal abuse or neglect. McCullough will serve under the direction of the Saugus Police Chief.
McCullough has been a staple in the community contributing to the youth of Saugus over the years through volunteering as a coach for Saugus High School Wrestling, Saugus Little League, and Saugus Babe Ruth to name a few.
“I am happy to support Darren’s appointment as the Animal Control Officer, he will do a great job for the Town as he has already been doing in that position,” said Selectman Jeff Cicolini.
Please contact the Town Manager’s office at 781-231-4111 with any questions.