THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 19, 2024 Page 5 PROJECT| FROM PAGE 4 clude removal of the abandoned I-95 embankment, create over 40 acres of wetland, and reconnect and enhance the upper estuary’s 500-acre salt marsh. Restoration would return natural flushing and tide levels to the marsh; enhance the habitat for wildlife, birds, and 38 species of finfish; stop deterioration of wetlands; and nearly eliminate phragmites reeds, marsh mosquitos, and frequent fires. All available I-95 sand would be used for the Revere and Nahant dune/beach systems. The Regional project, extensively reviewed under the National Environmental Policy Act and the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, achieved approval and favorable comments in 1990. The MA Secretary of THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, Jan. 21 from 9 to 11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, Jan. 22 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (Classic Movies). Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. on Channel 8 – Board of Selectmen live. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 9 a.m. on Channel 22 – What’s Your Story? – School Superintendent Hashem Interview. Thursday, Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee: Budget Hearing from Jan. 18. Friday, Jan. 26 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board from Jan. 25. Saturday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. on Channel 22 – Sachem Fall Season Highlights: Boys Soccer. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8 (Public), 9 (Government) & 22 (Educational). ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** For complete schedules, please visit www. saugustv.org Environmental Affairs then assigned the Metropolitan District Commission as the state sponsor. Even so, a new Secretary of Environmental Affairs, opposed to construction along the coast, called a halt to the project in 1993 to allow further examination of non-structural measures by the Commonwealth. These analyses are only now being accomplished. With sea level rise accelerating and greater risks from climate-change enhanced storms becoming more intense in the mid-2030s and 40s, it is critical that the updated Feasibility Study be initiated as soon as possible either by the Federal Government or the Commonwealth, and if a project is approved by both, it should proceed immediately into final design. The communities are seeking support and up to $3 million (50/50 Federal cost share) for this Boston North Shore Feasibility Study. Information on the problems, solutions, environment, photos, Design and Feasibility Reports, EIS/EIR, Environmental Secretary’s Certificate, and Sea Level Rise Plans are available on the website: www.saugusriverfloodgates.com. For general questions call Elle Baker, Revere Project Planner, at ebaker@revere. org or 781-286-8188. For questions or a zoom presentation on the project, contact Bob Hunt, former Corps of Engineers Project Manager, at bobandbjhunt@hotmail.com or 617-633-3974. 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Monday & Tuesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s SHOP LOCAL & DROP BY FOR DINNER! www.eight10barandgrille.com SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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