SAUGUS The Advocate–A household word in Saugus! OCDVOCATE AD Vol. 24, No. 20 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net By Mark E. Vogler B ack in April of 2005, Saugus selectmen signed an administrative consent order (ACO) with the state Executive Offi ce of Energy and Environmental Affairs which agreed to make improvements to the town’s sewer system with the intent of ending years of polluting the Saugus River. Now, more than 16 years later, the town has spent about $25 million and is just months away from reaching compliance in the case involving serious environmental violations. In a special presentation via Zoom teleconferencing this week (Tuesday, May 18) aimed at Town Meeting members, other town offi cials and concerned Saugus residents, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree praised the work of town employees involved in the project and its consultant, CDM Smith. “Hats off …,” Crabtree said, to everyone “involved in this unfortunate situation that we’ve turned into a positive.” Crabtree stressed several maCT Published Every Friday A major success: cleaning up the mess Offi cials rave about improvements to Saugus sewer system since state environmental offi cials cracked down on illegal sewage in the Saugus River 781-233-4446 Friday, May 21, 2021 Celebrating Saugus High Seniors A NEW CHAPTER FOR SAUGUS ENVIRONMENT: More than 16 years after Saugus selectmen signed an administrative consent order with the state Executive Offi ce of Environmental Aff airs due to illegal sanitary sewer overfl ows (SSOs) to the Saugus River, the town has spent close to $25 million in improvements to its sewer system and is months away from meeting its obligation to the state. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) jor benefits the town reaped from that costly settlement, which ends sometime this fall if the state approves the town’s Wastewater Facilities Plan and releases the town from the ACO. “We’re preventing raw sewage and waste water from getting into our Saugus River and everywhere else in town.” Crabtree also noted that the sewer system improvements and related measures have increased the capacity of the sysMAJOR | SEE PAGE 14 For the second year in a row, town offi - cials gave the graduating seniors of Saugus High School a special tribute. This banner outside the Saugus Public Library is one of about 50 that have been attached to utility poles around Saugus Center and Cliftondale Square to celebrate the SHS Class of 2021. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Finally! Town Hall set to reopen Monday without requiring an appointment SEE PAGE 3 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.759 Mid Unleaded $2.879 Super $3.019 Diesel Fuel $2.899 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.569 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Prices subject to change Spring is around the Corner! FLEET
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