Town-wide fall street sweeping program begins Monday

(Editor’s Note: The Saugus Town Manager’s Office issued the following press release.)

Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree and the Department of Public Works are pleased to announce that the town’s annual fall street sweeping program will begin on Monday, Sept. 30, weather permitting. Sweepers will start in the area of North Saugus (Precincts 5 and 7) and make their way across town, working from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The work will generally follow the schedule listed below:

• Week of Sept. 30: Precincts 7, 5, 3, 10, and 2
• Week of Oct. 7: Precincts 6, 8, 1, 4, 9
• Week of Oct. 14: Remaining work not accomplished in the areas listed above

Please use the town precinct maps posted on the town website to identify your precinct.

As the sweeping efforts are based on many variables including weather, this schedule is subject to frequent changes. Please check back with the town’s website for updates.

Residents are kindly asked to keep vehicles off the street when sweepers are in the area. Locals may assist the Department of Public Works by sweeping their driveways or sidewalks into the gutter area prior to the program’s start. Residents are asked not to sweep driveways and/or sidewalks once the sweepers have swept.

Keep in mind that street sweepers are unable to collect stones, branches, leaves, or other foreign objects. In addition, residents are asked to be mindful that sweepers cannot pick up large piles of sand.

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at 781-231-4143.

Thank you for your patience and consideration.