How will Saugus celebrate the Super Bowl?

If you are going to the game or plan on doing something unique at home, please let us know

By Mark E. Vogler

Two big-time New England Patriots fans in Saugus local government, who have watched a lot of games over the years, say they won’t be going to California to watch the Pats battle the National Football Conference Seattle Seahawks.

School Committee Member Joseph “Dennis” Gould, who has traveled to see the Pats play in 10 consecutive Super Bowls, said the ticket price is too steep. Gould, who has been a season ticket holder for over 30 years, said he’s never won the ticket lottery, so he wound up paying up to $4,500 in the past. “But this year’s seats I usually get are starting over $7,500 each,” Gould said this week.

“I didn’t go to the first one against Chicago but all 10 since then. I think I have gone to more than any other Saugonian, but maybe you could ask in the paper,” he said.

Meanwhile, Selectman Jeffrey Cicolini, another big Pats fan who loves going to the games, said his schedule is holding him back this year. “Unfortunately, I cannot go to the game as I have a work commitment Monday that I cannot move. That being said, I am confident that Vrabes will have the boys ready for it!!

“I am so excited for the Patriots. I had no expectation of them returning to the Super Bowl this quickly,” he said.

Is there anybody out there in Saugus who has been to a bunch of Super Bowls and is going to the Feb. 8 game against Seattle? Please email me at mv***@*****st.net by Tuesday (Feb. 3) and share your Super Pats fan experience with The Saugus Advocate.