Town schedules overnight sewer work for Main and Vine Streets next week Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 31, 2025 T he Town of Saugus has notified residents about overnight sewer work scheduled for next week to rehabilitate a sewer subsystem on portions of Main and Vine Streets. The project will include the cleaning and lining of sewer lines in sewer subsystem 3A, as well as repairs to remove excess water inflow and infiltration (I&I) in the sewer sysDOG PARK | FROM PAGE 1 Conservation Commission office, Town Hall Annex, 25 Main St., Saugus. “The Town of Saugus remains committed to respontem, according to a press release issued this week by Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s Office. The overnight sewer work schedule is as follows: • Sunday, Feb. 2 around the intersection of Main Street and Forest Street • Monday, Feb. 3 through Wednesday, Feb. 5 on Main Street between Route 1 and Newhall Avenue sible environmental stewardship and looks forward to working with residents and stakeholders to ensure the success of this project while preserving the town’s natural resources,” the press release said. “The Town of Saugus is dedLawrence A. 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The Saugus Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing at which all community members will have another opportunity to provide input on the proposed dog park. At the public hearing, attendees will learn more about the project and be able to ask questions and share their feedback. The Town is committed to ensuring all perspectives are considered and encourages the public to attend and participate in the process.” Town officials are already hearing from several residents of Precinct 3 – including Town Meeting Member Mark V. Sacco Jr., who has been critical of the project and the process that was used to brief the pubtions. Traffic detours will be established if necessary. This sewer rehabilitation project aims to eliminate sources of water leaking into the sewer system that strains its capacity, can cause sanitary sewer overflows and increase the town’s costs for transportation and treatment of these flows. The project will also improve the structural integrity of these areas. lic (See Letter-to-the-editor in this issue). Sacco is the driving force behind an article for a proposed amendment to the Town By-Laws “to protect and preserve Saugus Playgrounds Through Government Transparency and Accountability.” At last week’s meeting, selectmen formally accepted the article to be inserted into the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, which is set to convene on May 5. “The idea of converting the Stocker Playground ball courts into a dog park is deeply concerning, not only because it violates the original deed stating that this space must remain a playground in perpetuity, but also because it poses unnecessary and avoidable safety risks,” Sacco wrote in a recent letter to selectmen. “Playgrounds are designed The town thanks you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project, which will result in better quality and more reliable sewer infrastructure for the community. If you have any questions about the overnight sewer work or the sewer subsystem 3A project, please contact Town Engineer Kevin Hallion at 781231-4032. to serve children and families, and dogs simply do not belong in these spaces. Beyond the safety concerns, this proposal neglects the needs of future generations, the birders who frequent the area, and the broader community who value Stocker Playground for what it is—a place for children to grow, play, and thrive,” he said. “The residents of Saugus deserve to have their voices heard, and I urge this Board to honor the original intent of Stocker Playground, uphold the stipulations of the deed, and listen to the legitimate concerns of the community you were elected to represent,” he said. Meanwhile, in its announcement this week, the town stressed its “Emphasis on Compliance with Regulations” and its “Commitment to Transparency and Public Engagement.” “The park design incorporates sustainable development principles by reducing impervious surfaces and featuring native plantings and drainage improvements to protect adjacent wetlands and enhance the site’s ecological value,” the press release said. “The project site is located within the 200-foot riverfront area of the Saugus River and 100-foot buffer zone of the salt marsh. Committed to minimizing the environmental impact, the Town of Saugus is proactively taking steps to protect surrounding natural resources and to comply with all regulations to safeguard wetlands and coastal storm flow areas,” it continued. “By replacing aging infrastructure with a sustainable, community-friendly design, this project will improve the local environment while providing new amenities for residents and their pets.”
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