SAUGUS Your Local News & Sports Online. Subscribe & Scan Here! CAT D Vol. 26, No.5 CAT -FREE- www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday ELEVATING THE FLOODING ISSUE TE 781-233-4446 Friday, February 2, 2024 Going Green Again Town passes the million dollar mark after winning another Green Community Grant from the state A MILLION DOLLAR MILESTONE: After receiving last week’s award of $200,000 in Green Communities Grant funds, the town of Saugus has received $1.1-million from the state Department of Energy Resources (DOER) to fund clean energy and energy-effi cient projects. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) By Mark E. Vogler AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE IN SAUGUS: Glenn E. Bowie, president of Hamilton Elevator Interiors, stands at the entrance of his business on Belair Street in East Saugus. Nearly three weeks after the Jan. 13 fl ood that left water damage in his business, cleanup of the building continues. Meanwhile, Bowie said the recent history of fl ooding in the area has him contemplating a possible relocation from Saugus. Please see inside for more photos and this week’s “The Advocate Asks.” (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) ~ Home of the Week ~ Nestled in The Woodlands, this exquisite custom Colonial beckons you home. Boasting 8 rooms and 2 1/2 baths, its spacious open floor plan is perfect for entertaining, complemented by a cozy fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors. With convenient first-floor laundry, a finished lower level, and a 2-car garage, this residence offers unparalleled comfort. Enjoy serene summer evenings on the farmers porch in this sought-after neighborhood. Your dream home awaits! 5 SANDERS DRIVE, SAUGUS Carpenito Real Estate is now Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate OFFERED AT $925,000 (781) 233-7300 335 Central St. Saugus Commonmoves.com ©2024 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Equal Housing Opportunity. S augus received a $200,000 Green Communities Competitive Grant last week from the state Department of Energy Resources (DOER) to fund clean energy and energy-efficient projects. The town was one of 50 communities across the state receiving $7.7 million in grant money awards from the DOER. It marked the sixth time the town received the grant since being designated a “Green Community” in 2015. With the latest grant, the town has received $1.1-million from the program over the past decade. “These are competitive grants that fund projects that are beneficial for both the environment and for Saugus taxpayers, saving money on utility costs,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree said in a press statement this week. “Saugus is committed to sustainability and our comGOING GREEN | SEE PAGE 9 Mid-grade Regular $3.98 95 73 87 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $3.65 Order online at angelosoil.com
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