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Board of Assessors Chair Charlie Patsios, left, has donated a dozen bikes to Swampscott, which will be assembled by DPW Director Gino Cresta and his team before being distributed. (Spenser Hasak) Purchase this photo

The wheeled deal: Swampscott’s Patsios is giving away bicycles

Benjamin Pierce

August 5, 2024 by Benjamin Pierce

SWAMPSCOTT — Resident Charlie Patsios is set to donate 12 bicycles to children in town this month.

The well-known real-estate agent, Board of Assessors member, and Housing Authority member purchased the brand-new, 18-speed Benotto bikes from Ralph Caruso of Caruso Companies earlier this summer.

Patsios plans on distributing the bikes through both the Housing Authority and Swampscott High School, as he said they are best suited to determine the children who are most in need of them.

Director of Public Works Gino Cresta volunteered to assemble them, which takes approximately one hour per bike.

“I always like to help him out,” Cresta said about Patsios.

Patsios hopes the bikes will provide children with the transportation they need during the remainder of the summer and throughout the upcoming school year. He believes they will be ready for distribution by Thursday, Aug. 15. 

“I love my town, I had the means, and I wanted to contribute,” Patsios said.

Patsios gave credit to his wife, Mary, for her participation. He also recently worked with Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson to donate 15 bikes to children in Lynn.

  • Benjamin Pierce

    Ben Pierce is the Item's Swampscott and Nahant reporter. He graduated Cum Laude from Marist College in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Sports Journalism. He also has experience covering Marblehead and Peabody for the Item. Ben is an avid Boston sports fan and in his free time enjoys video games, swimming, golfing, and watching Tom Brady highlights.

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