Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree Prioritizes Multi-Year Sidewalk Improvement Project as Part of Continued Effort to Improve Pedestrian Safety, Beautify Community

(Saugus, MA) January 29, 2019 – Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Department of Public Works are pleased to announce that more than 1,615 feet of brand-new sidewalk panels were placed in Town throughout 2018 as part of an ongoing effort to continue to improve pedestrian safety, increase walkability, and beautify the community.        

The Public Works Department worked throughout the year to install freshly-poured concrete and asphalt along Central Street, Bristow Street, Essex Street, Columbus Avenue, Anawan Avenue, Juliette Road, Stone Street, Intervale Avenue, Castle Street, Dreeme Street, Granite Road, Myrtle Street, Bayfield Road, Birch Street, Heritage Lane, and more.

Town Manager Crabtree, working with the Sidewalk Committee, first directed efforts towards Town-wide sidewalk improvements in 2012, when the Public Works Department began surveying all of the Town’s sidewalks and identifying the community’s top-most critical infrastructure needs. An extensive, multi-year plan and priority list was then created to improve sidewalks throughout Saugus.

“We directed our efforts to the repair and replacement of sidewalks throughout the Town of Saugus in order to continue to put the safety of our residents and walkers first, and to enhance the look and feel of our beloved and historic community,” said Town Manager Crabtree.

The first priority list of sidewalks compiled by the Sidewalk Committee, which was finalized in 2014, has been completed in full. This list included approximately 1,900 feet of sidewalk repairs along Adams Court, Alfred Road, Anawan Avenue, Appleton Street, Avon Street, Central Street, Diane Drive, Essex Street, Jackson Street, Jewett Street, Myrtle Street, Sanders Drive, and Sunset Drive.

In 2015, approximately 2,100 feet of sidewalk repairs were completed; in 2016, roughly 635 feet of sidewalks were replaced; and in 2017, approximately 1,240 feet of sidewalks were restored.

“We are proud to continue to identify and address the Town’s top-most critical sidewalk improvement needs,” said Town Manager Crabtree. “Ensuring the functionality and safety of the Town’s sidewalks is always of critical importance. Safe sidewalks will benefit Town’s residents and visitors every day, making it easier for everyone to get to where they need to be.”

“This is a decades-old matter and there are still additional sidewalks to address. We will continue to work with the Sidewalk Committee to address these efforts each year,” concluded Town Manager Crabtree.

If you know of a sidewalk that may be in need of repair, please report it to the Department of Public Works at 781-231-4143 so that it can be prioritized and considered for next year’s list.

For more information, please contact the Town Manager’s office at 781-231-4111.

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.

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