Saugus Business Partnership

Former Red Sox pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee was back by popular demand as the guest speaker at the recent quarterly meeting of the Saugus Business Partnership (SBP).

Created in 2003 by a group of Saugus business representatives, the Saugus Business Partnership works to improve and enhance the quality of life for residents and the business community. The SBP mission focuses on working to keep local programs running, becoming actively involved in issues that affect the economy in Saugus, and making a difference in the lives of the residents, businesses, organizations and institutions in the community.

During the past five years, the SBP has donated over $95,000 to Saugus organizations, individuals and groups, including the Saugus YMCA, the Saugus Historical Society, Saugus Senior Center, Saugus Public Library, Saugus Fire Department, Saugus Little League World Series Park, Saugus High School athletic teams, the Adopt-a-School program, Saugus Speaks Out, the Marleah Elizabeth Graves (M.E.G.) Foundation and the restoration of the Cliftondale School.

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill Lee, center, was the guest speaker at the quarterly meeting of the Saugus Business Partnership (SBP). Welcoming him to the meeting are (from left) SBP Treasurer John Smolinsky, Saugus Federal Credit Union; Peter Rossetti, Rossetti Insurance; Paul Delios, Kanes Donuts; (Lee); John O'Rourke, RESCO/Wheelabrator Saugus; Rich Stoney, Best Buy; and SBP President Donald Wong, Kowloon Restaurant.

While financial support plays a prominent role in SBP contributions to the community, many of its founding and charter members are active in several community organizations including the Adopt-a-School Program, Saugus Public Library Board of Trustees, Saugus Business Education Collaborative (SBEC), Board of the Saugus Library Foundation, The Saugus High School Scholarship Fund Board, and the M.E.G. Foundation.

Bill Lee, who pitched for the Red Sox from 1969 to 1978, spoke about his years with the team and provided insight into the Red Sox and Yankee rivalry among other baseball trivia. He will be inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame on November 7, 2008 as record-holder for most games pitched by a left-hander (321) in team history and the third-highest win total (94) by a southpaw.

Membership in SBP is open to all Saugus businesses. Members include the Saugus Federal Credit Union, RESCO, Kowloon Restaurant, Colonna & Doyle, Attorney John Vassapolli, Larry Shuman of Shuman & Epstein, Kelly’s Roast Beef, Agganis Construction, Kane’s Donuts, Best Buy, Out of Asia, Attorney Richard Magnum, Babcock Power, Perfect Parties, Fuddruckers and Zampell Refractories.

For information about the SBP, please contact John Smolinsky at 781-233-0010.

Founded in 2003 by four local business leaders, the Saugus Business Partnership (SBP) was created to improve and enhance the quality of life in Saugus. The SBP works to keep local programs up and running, and is committed to research, analyze and develop policy on issues affecting the economy in Saugus.