Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree Announces RiverWalk Public Meeting

(Saugus, MA) December 7, 2016 -- Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, the Planning and Development Department, and the Town Manager’s Economic Development Committee invite residents, business owners, and Town officials to join in a discussion on the progress of the Saugus RiverWalk project, on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fox Hill Yacht Club.  

The RiverWalk project, which encourages mixed-use development along the harbor, serves as a way to encourage visitors to the Saugus River waterfront and boost the Town’s economic growth. The project aims to provide direct waterside access, as well as pinpoint locations for future access upon build-out under the zoning overlay. It will also provide a safe pedestrian crossing to the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s restoration of the Rumney Marsh.

In 2015 the Seaport Economic Council awarded the Town of Saugus with a $120,000 grant to undertake preliminary planning and design of the RiverWalk, a process that will usher in a new era for the historic Saugus River waterfront and the lobstermen based there.

Last month, John McAllister of engineering firm APEX Companies, LLC led officials on a tour of the proposed RiverWalk site. Next week, McAllister will lead the discussion on the project’s progress.

“We hope that those who are interested will join us to discuss the latest developments in this exciting project, which is a vision for the future of the Town of Saugus,” said Town Manager Crabtree.

Please contact the Planning and Development Office at 781-231-4044 with any questions.

About The Town of Saugus

The Town of Saugus, Massachusetts, is a family-friendly, historic neighborhood Town located along the north shore, ten miles north of Boston. First settled in 1629, Saugus is home to historic sites, top-tier public services, and a thriving business community. Strong community support, a forward-thinking approach to town government, rich recreational opportunities, affordable choices, and easy access to all the amenities that Boston has to offer – they all contribute to make Saugus a Town where businesses flourish and families make their home.