THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022 Page 9 Restoration project begins at the Saugus Iron Works W By Mark E. Vogler ork got underway this week on a restoration project on the grounds of the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. National Park Service officials say work crews will be replacing much of the charging bridge and casting shed roof of the blast furnace. The purpose of the maintenance project is to replace aging wooden beams, decking and other elements to maintain and improve the safety and condition of these structures. “A substantial portion of the upper lawn and a perimeter around the blast furnace and casting shed will be fenced off for materials, equipment storage (including a large crane) and work area,” according to a press release issued by the National Park Service. “The remaining unfenced lawn areas, entrances to the park and all other pathways through the park will remain open to the public unless construction activities require additional temporary closures to ensure safety. Work and access areas of the upper lawn will be protected with heavy landscape fabric and gravel placed on top of the turf to protect the lawn and archeological resources.” National Park Service officials expect the work being performed will generate increased noise. But, they say, the disruption will be minimized by having construction activity primarily take place Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Completion of the project is expected this summer. Please visit the park website to follow the progress of the project – https://www. nps.gov/articles/000/preservation-and-restoration.htm. Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” f www.everettaluminum.com MALDEN TRANS NOW HIRING!!! CDL SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS, 7D DRIVERS & TAXI DRIVERS COMPETITIVE PAY OFFERED $17/HR - 7D DRIVERS $26/HR - CDL DRIVERS CALL TO INQUIRE - 781-322-9400 OR 781-322-9401 - ASK FOR DAVID OR ED Spring is Here!
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