THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, September 6, 2019 Page 5 Saugus receives $33,000 state grant to help assist climate change actions (Editor’s Note: This info is from a press release issued by Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s Office this week.) S augus Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree announced that the state’s Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs awarded the Town of Saugus $33,000 through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Planning Grant Program of Fiscal Year 2019 to assist in planning for resiliency and to implement key climate change adaptation actions. Town officials investigated and researched assistance opportunities following an increase in inland and coastal flooding due to reportedly more intense and frequent storms in recent years. Officials applied for and were awarded $33,000 through the MVP grant as part of an effort to mitigate any future flooding impacts on residents and the Town’s infrastructure. This grant funding will provide the necessary resources for the Town to work to identify hazards, challenges and strengths, and prepare for future climate adaptation actions to address current vulnerabilities. This will also allow the Town to update its 2014 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The MVP program provides support for cities and towns in Massachusetts to plan for resiliency and implement key climate change adaptation actions for resiliency. The state awards communities with funding to complete vulnerability assessments and develop action-oriented resiliency plans. The grant and designation program, which builds on Governor Charlie Baker’s Executive Order 569 as well as other administration-led state and local partnerships, provides communities with technical support, climate change data and planning tools to identify hazards and develop strategies to improve resilience. “I am extremely grateful that Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, and the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs awarded the Town of Saugus grant funding for hazard and vulnerability preparedness,” said Town Manager Crabtree. “This financial assistance will provide us with the necessary resources to help find solutions to alleviate flooding that can impact our residents and our community’s infrastructure, and to assist the Town in updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan.” Saugus is one of 27 communities awarded funding from the Baker-Polito Administration during this round of grants. The MVP program helps communities to: • Define extreme weather and natural and climate-related hazards • Understand how their community might be impacted by climate change with a Massachusetts specific climate change clearinghouse with the latest science and data • Identify existing and future vulnerabilities and strengths • Develop and prioritize actions for the community • Identify opportunities to take action to reduce risk and build resilience • Implement key actions identified through the planSaugus church to host lawn party on Founders Day S ave the Date: Founder’s Day, Saturday, September 14, from 11-2 p.m. First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Saugus Center, will be hosting a lawn party at 300 Central St. for Founder’s Day. Highlights include our Grill Master Chef, Rev. Heike, who will be cooking up her famous hotdogs; gathering tables will be available for people to eat at or rest and enjoy some good conversation. There will be Kindness Rock Painting for young and old alike from 11-12:30; and from 12:30-2 p.m. we have a talented artist offering face painting. You can also pick up some info or ask questions about what makes our church wonderfully unique! Everything is free but Freewill donations will be kindly appreciated. Donations will go towards Healthy Students – Healthy Saugus. FULL LIQUOR BAR Enjoy our selection of drinks and coming to join us our sport bar atmosphere with a large variety drinks and try out traditional Caipirinha. 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Beside the Rodízio we also offer an option to pay by weight and delicious homemade desserts. ies, local bylaws and ordinances, redesigns and retrofits, natural infrastructure and storm protection, and education and outreach. “The Town of Saugus is willing and dedicated to addressing and helping mitigate adverse weather impacts due to climate change or other unforeseen circumstances in order to continue to improve the safety and security of our residents,” said Town Manager Crabtree. For more information, contact the Town Manager’s Office at 781-231-4111. We Carry... * 100% Waterproof LVT Flooring * Ceramic, Porcelain & Stone Tile * Hardwood Prefinished and Unfinished, Do-it-Yourselfer Products! Phil Russo Owner Drop by our Showroom and check out our 250 styles of area rugs and other products! 31 Osprey Rd., Saugus * 781-289-9676 Contact@Russoflooring.com Enjoy Karaoke and Sports in our Lounge Bar Experience the best Brazilian steakhouse in the Boston area!
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