Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025 The Bands of Summer are returning A new season of free concerts organized by the Saugus Public Library and the National Park Service begins next Wednesday at the Saugus Iron Works By Laura Eisener A series of summer concerts at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site will start up again after the Fourth of July. Happily, the Saugus Public Library and the National Park Service will once again be able to host these free events with local bands to fill our summer evenings. This marks TRASH TALK | FROM PAGE 1 ing public news reports of potential labor strikes and service disruptions, according to the Town Manager’s Office. “Overall, we believe this move is in the fourth consecutive summer that the library and the park service will be collaborating on a local outdoor event that seems to get more popular every year. The concert series celebrates local musical talents in Essex County and creates opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with the park during evening hours. Shows begin at 6 p.m. each Wednesday evening the best interest of the Town of Saugus and our residents,” Crabtree said. In addition, town officials are looking at switching to an automated trash and recycling collection system within the Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net in July and August. People can bring blankets and chairs, snacks, etc. The events take place on the stage behind the museum building, and spectators can settle down on the upper lawn. It is suitable for all ages. Restrooms are available until nearly 8 p.m., when the concerts conclude. If weather looks bad for any particular Wednesday, concert goers are urged to check the linext few years. “The Town’s goal is to maintain the current manual collection services initially, and ensure that white goods collection, recycling frequency and method, leaf collection, and other related services will continue in the same manner as residents are accustomed to, while planning an educational and informational campaign over the next year, which will give us more time for careful planning and is a positive step forward for our community as we prepare for a future transition to automated waste collection services,” Crabtree said. Residents are advised that some initial growing pains may occur during the transition period, according to the town manager. “We ask for your continued patience and underbrary website (www.sauguspubliclibrary.org) for an update about cancellations on that day. Leading off next Wednesday (July 9) at 6 p.m. is Coco Brown & the Invitation (Motown, Soul). Here is the rest of the schedule for the next two months: · July 16: Memorylaners (50s, 60s, 70s Hits). · July 23: Squeeze Box Stompers (Cajun, Zydeco, Blues & Folk). standing as we work closely with Capitol Waste Services to ensure a smooth transition,” Crabtree said. “We are confident that this change will lead to better, more consistent service for all residents, provide significant financial savings for taxpayers, and address the things that matter most to our community,” Crabtree added. In the coming days and weeks, additional information will be provided to residents regarding service details and updates. Residents with any questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Director of Solid Waste and Recycling Scott Brazis at 781-231-4036 or sbrazis@saugus-ma.gov. “Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we work to enhance our · July 30: Atwater & Donnelly (Traditional American & Celtic Folk Music, Percussive Dance). · August 6: Ditto (Acoustic Music, 60s & 70s). · August 13: John Jerome (Rock, Pop, Country, Hip-Hop). · August 20: Jon Waterman (a journey through the roots of American popular music). · August 27: Jump Street (Classic Rock, Motown, Jazz & Funk). community’s solid waste and recycling services,” the town manager said. No information was available at press time on any specific timetable or cost estimate for the town’s transition to an automated trash and recycling collection system. But at this year’s Annual Town Meeting in May, the town created the framework for a transition by unanimous approval of the Solid Waste, Trash and Recycling Modernization Bylaw, which Crabtree had introduced. Town Meeting also voted to appropriate $1.5 million to support the bylaw should Saugus adopt an automated trash system. In Massachusetts and across the country, many waste management companies are transitioning from traditional manual rubbish and recycling collection pickup to automated collection technology. The town manager and Trash and Recycling Hauling Committee have been meeting and discussing the benefits of moving to an automated trash and recycling collection system that many communities credit for boosting resident participation in recycling programs, redirecting more waste materials away from incinerators and landfills and resulting in cleaner streets. A major concern this year was escalating costs of trash and recycling collection. The Total DPW waste collection and disposal expenses increased by $1.6 million. The incineration contract’s tipping fee is increasing in the upcoming fiscal year as well. In addition, the cost of disposal of recyclable materials continues to increase and has been impacted with contamination charges.
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