Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 COVID | FROM PAGE 1 “We’re number four in the state leading with the virus,” the town manager said. “We’ve had four deaths in the last two weeks.” In addition to having one of the highest rates of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, there’s a lot to worry about, Crabtree insisted. “It doesn’t seem to be getting any better,” Crabtree said. “We’ve had four cases in Saugus of people who were fully vaccinated who contracted the virus,” he said. Crabtree went on to detail an extensive list of steps that he and town staff have taken to make all of Saugus’s school and municipal buildings safe. (Editor’s Note: The following is a draft copy prepared by Town Manager Crabtree on the major modifications done on all schools and public buildings to make them safe to visitors – the public and town employees – from exposure to COVID-19. These buildings include the Lynnhurst Elementary School, the Oaklandvale Elementary School, the Waybright Elementary School, the Police and Fire Departments, Saugus Town Hall, the Saugus Senior Center, the Department of Public Works and the Department of Youth & Recreation.) The Schools: Air Flow Test www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM conducted by independent agent on all exhaust, ventilation and uninvent equipment. As a result, the following maintenance and or upgrades were performed to Mechanical and plumbing systems to optimize (given age of some of the equipment) system. Also engaged the services WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 Aluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 62 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 60 •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofng •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Fully Licensed ng •Roo ng • Fully Insured • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum STAY SAFE! of an engineering and architectural firm to assist in developing plans for future air quality and social distancing concerns. • Building Maintenance and Facilities department utilized report and replaced any defective motors and changed all filters and belts. • Cleaned and disinfected all uninvents (2) times • Re-attached and verified operation of all outside air dampers. • Verified operation of all WHEN WILL IT OPEN? It may be a couple of weeks before a decision gets made on the reopening of Saugus Town Hall to the public, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree told selectmen at last week’s meeting. unit controls and made repairs as necessary. • Created Nurses quarantine rooms • Each school administration added social distancing signage, cleaning stations and floor markings. • Removed excess furniture and equipment for social distancing • Aligning fans for maximum performance • All plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets) were repaired or replaced and are fixtures. • Secured water foundation • Added portable air quality units to all classrooms and administration areas. Future COVID Preventative Maintenance • Establishing routine filter inspections and changes along with greasing motors and changing of belts. • Daily check ins on operation of heating and ventilation systems. The Senior Center • All RTU’s are reconditioned and running included controls system (3 inoperable for long period of time) (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) • Began inventory for replacing plumbing related items with touchless units Saugus Public Library • Replaced hot water tank. • Began inventory for replacing plumbing related items with touchless units • Updated RTU software and controls system • Began inventory for replacing plumbing related items with touchless units Public Safety Building • recommissioned new RTU units, roof in process to be repaired. • Began inventory for replacing plumbing related items with touchless units • Updated RTU software and controls system Department of Public Works and the Department of Youth & Rec • Changed paper towel and soap to touchless units. • Began inventory for replacing plumbing related items with touchless units Veterans Memorial Elementary School Since the Veterans School is to remain, an engineering COVID | SEE PAGE 17 Spring!
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