State Rep. Donald Wong has secured a $50,000 grant to pay for solar pedestrian crosswalk signs.
Wong reported that the town received $50,000 to go toward the purchase of 10 sets of solar light-up signs that can be positioned at busy crosswalks in town.
A few years back, Wong asked residents what they felt the town really needed. One of the best ideas came from Selectman Corinne Riley to obtain solar display signs for crosswalks, he said.
Wong said he only wished the grant came in sooner, noting the town has an unfortunate recent history of vehicles striking pedestrians.
In January 2018, a car hit Bob and Judy Hoffman while they were in a crosswalk. Judy tragically died as a result of the injuries she sustained, Wong said.
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Officials are looking for ways to ease traffic congestion around the new Saugus Middle-High School which has ramped up this week with the transition to five days of in-person instruction.
On Monday, parents turned to social media to vent frustration with long traffic backups they experienced during drop-off and pickup at the Saugus Middle-High School.
Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano said serious concerns have been raised about the traffic situation.
“It’s causing jams throughout the town, not just the high school,” Cogliano said.
Saugus Middle-High School Principal Michael Hashem outlined in a public notice that the administration and Saugus Police Department collaboratively determined to revise the traffic pattern for the school complex prior to the launch of full in-person learning.
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On a stretch of Route 1 famous for its kitschy landmarks, the former Karla’s Shoes building stands out as an unwelcome sight for many marked by its broken windows and graffiti-strewn exterior.
“We’re the laughingstock around when people drive by and see it,” Selectman Debra Panetta said. “Why can’t we do something about it?”
Panetta has been banging the drum that steps should be taken to address the boarded up building that she believes constitutes a public safety threat due to its ramshackle condition.
“It’s a huge safety concern because it’s so dilapidated,” Panetta said.
Saugus Police warn residents about scams involving tax returns
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The Saugus Police Department issued the following press release
With tax season now underway, Chief Michael Ricciardelli and the Saugus Police Department would like to advise the community to be careful with personal and financial information when filing, in order to avoid falling victim to common scams.
“Tax season is often littered with scams and fraudulent claims from individuals that do not represent the IRS,” Ricciardelli said. “Making sure our residents know about prevention strategies and scam warning signs is of the utmost importance to us, especially this time of year.”
With tax season now underway, Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli and the police department recently released advice to the community to be careful with personal and financial information when filing in order to avoid being tricked by common scams.