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(Editor’s Note: The following story is based on a press release issued this week by the Town Manager’s Office.)
The Town of Saugus recently made significant investments to support town veterans facilities, according to Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree. A major project completed by the town involved painting and improvements that will help preserve the historic Marine Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Saugus American Legion Post 210 Building for years to come, Crabtree noted in a statement issued by his office. The project initially called for the Saugus American Legion Building to be repainted. The scope expanded when testing revealed lead paint present on building surface areas and more rotted wood than anticipated.
Taking precautions to protect the safety of residents and the surrounding area, workers removed all of the lead paint from the Saugus American Legion Building on Taylor Street. After eliminating the lead paint, crews repaired and replaced more than 1,200 linear feet of rotted wood discovered on the building’s siding, sheathing, trim, attic louvers and the sign for the Marine Cpl. Scott J. Procopio American Legion Post 210. The Saugus American Legion building received a prime and two coats of paint that really brightens and preserves the structure’s appearance. Two new exterior doors were also replaced. The Town invested approximately $350,000 in the Saugus American Legion Building improvement project.
“The Saugus American Legion Building is an important gathering place that is near and dear to the hearts of local veterans and military families,” Crabtree said. “I’m thrilled whenever the town can complete a project like this to support our veterans.”
Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti said he is impressed with how the American Legion Building project turned out. “The hall has been in need of some serious work on the outside with paint and rotting wood,” Castinetti said. “The town stepped up and did a great job, it looks outstanding. Thanks so much to the town for doing that.”
The town also set aside nearly $30,000 to repoint the bricks for the Saugus Veterans War Monument at the corner of Central and Winter Streets. This repointing project will help preserve a monument that is a centerpiece of Veterans Park, where residents meet for the town’s annual Veterans Day ceremonies to honor those who have served in the military. Additionally, the town purchased an engraver to work on signs around the veterans’ memorials.
Crabtree said he will continue to pursue projects that support veterans and the town facilities that are so important to our community.
The Saugus Veterans Council is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Saugus Veterans Park at the corner of Central and Winter Streets. Retired U.S. Navy CAPT Douglas Peterson will serve as the keynote speaker for the ceremony. A rolling rally of vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles will travel past Saugus Veterans Park at the conclusion of the Veterans Day ceremony.
