THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 Page 9 The Savings Bank program plants a tree and gives a tree T he Savings Bank (TSB) will plant a tree and give a tree to existing free checking account customers who sign up for eStatements and anyone who opens a new free checking account with eStatements during the month of September. TSB has partnered with One Tree Planted to reforest areas devastated by wildfires by planting a tree in the customer’s name in those forests and giving a Plant a Tree kit to the customer to grow the urban forest in their own community. Eligible customers will receive a Plant a Tree kit that includes a seedling to plant and an online Tree Certificate with their name and the location of the tree planted through the One Tree Planted program. “Climate change is a real issue and trees have been identified by scientists as one of the solutions to the climate crisis,” said TSB Bank President Bob DiBella. “The Savings Bank is happy to participate in this unique project that not only addresses reforestation to help with forest fire recovery, but also addresses the importance of helping the environment by reducing waste, saving paper and lowering greenhouse gas emissions with eStatements.” To open a new free checking account with eStatements, visit any TSB branch office or go to the website tsbawake24.com. To enroll in eStatements, login to online banking on the website or visit any branch office. One Tree Planted is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit on a mission to make it simple for anyone to help the environment by planting trees. Their projects span the globe and are done in partnership with local communities and knowledgeable experts to create an impact for nature, people and wildlife. Reforestation helps to rebuild forests after fires and floods, provides jobs for social impact Savings Bank, which is headquartered in Wakefield, Mass., is a $695 million community bank with offices in Wakefield, Lynnfield, North Reading, Andover and Methuen. Saugus receives state grant to develop a plan in response to climate change By Mark E. Vogler S augus is among 66 communities receiving grant money from the state to develop a Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan. The town learned recently that it received $74,500 “I want to thank the Baker-Polito Administration and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for supporting and recognizing our efforts here in Saugus,” Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree said in a statement to The Saugus Advocate yesterday. “The Town has taken climate change seriously over the years by taking the necessary steps to start addressing it head on. We have conducted an MVP workshop and are in the process of conducting a Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update and a Master Plan,” the town manager said.. “Throughout all three processes our community has consistently mentioned the increased effects that flooding and heat have had on our residents. Through this Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CARP) planning process we hope to achieve a better understanding of the latest science available to implement nature-based solutions to keep our residents safe from rising tides and increased temperatures,” he said. “We are particularly worried about our vulnerable populations such as those that live in close proximity to the Rumney Marsh Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) that is prone to flooding, our low-moderate income and/or elderly households that may not have the resources to prepare for significant climate events, and our families that don’t speak English as their first language.” Crabtree said this is an example of town officials constantly looking out for the best interests for Saugus residents. “We are making a concerted effort to ensure that our vulnerable populations are informed about and participate in this planning initiative. 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Everett Aluminum creating a more climate change resilient Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration this week announced $21 million in grants to cities and towns through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program, representing a doubling of the program budget since last year. To date, this brings total awards through the MVP program to more than $65 million. The grant program, which was created in 2017 as part of Governor Charlie Baker’s Executive Order 569, provides communities with funding and technical support to identify climate hazards, develop strategies to improve resilience, and implement priority actions to adapt to climate change. The grants are in addition to the Administration’s proposal to invest $900 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into key energy and environmental initiatives, including $300 million to support climate resilient infrastructure. Through this latest round of funding, 93 percent of Massachusetts cities and towns, or 328 municipalities, are now enrolled in the MVP program. The program pairs local leadership and knowledge with a significant investment of resources and funding from the Commonwealth to address ongoing climate change impacts, such as inland flooding, storms, sea level rise, and extreme temperatures. Of these funds, $20.6 million was awarded to 66 cities, towns, or regional partnerships to implement projects that build local resilience to climate change in the Commonwealth’s fifth round of MVP Action Grant funding. “Massachusetts communities are implementing important, nation-leading efforts to adapt to climate change,” Baker said this week. “Our Administration is committed to working with municipalities across the Commonwealth to tackle these urgent challenges, which is why we have proposed a significant increase in funding for climate adaptation projects through our federal ARPA spending plan.” and restores biodiversity. Many projects have overlapping objectives, creating a combination of benefits that contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. To learn more, visit onetreeplanted.org. Established in 1869, The Summer is Here!
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