Organized and incorporated in 1973 "to promote a better quality of life in Saugus through environmental concern & action".
Membership with SAVE is inexpensive, easy, and fun.
Why Join Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment? To be part of a long-established volunteer community group working to improve
Saugus, our environment, and our outlook.
"Think globally, act locally" describes our actions well. SAVE members
have, among other projects, helped establish curbside recycling in Saugus,
conserved historic and environmentally sensitive land on Vinegar Hill,
and established a scholarship fund.
As a member you will meet others with similar goals. We encourage all members
to attend our monthly meetings, lend your voice, share your ideas, volunteer to help
with our events. Do as much as you like, or just support our activities with your name
and dues. Help shape our agenda.
Ann Devlin, President Margery Hunter, Vice President
(781) 233 - 5717 (781) 233 - 0349
Pamela Goodwin, Co-Secretary Laura Moore, Co-Secretary
(781) 233 - 8054 (781) 307 - 1060
Chuck Bocchino, Treasurer
(781) 231 - 2121
2009 - 2010 Board Members:
Alissa Devlin Tim Hawkes Joyce Rodenhiser Pat Bocchino Phil Silvani Carol Chelf Janice Kelty
Upcoming Events Monthly Meetings are held at Breakheart Reservation
Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center
177 Lynn Fells Parkway, Saugus
usually on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm
Check here each month for the exact date. With more participation, we can accomplish more goals.
Earth Day 2010 - SAVE Swap Meet at Breakheart April 24th The official date of Earth Day is April 22nd each year, however, many events celebrating
Earth Day are held during the week before and the week after, to allow as many people
as possible to participate. SAVE will celebrate with a "New to You - Swap Meet"
at Breakheart Reservation Visitor Center, Lynn Fells Parkway, Saugus
during Breakheart's "Park Serve Day" Saturday April 24, 2010. For more information, please call Ann Devlin (781) 233 - 5717
or Margery Hunter (781) 233 - 0349
SAVE is offering a $500.00 Environmental Scholarship to a Saugus Resident of the Graduating Class of 2010.
This is a scholarship for a student who will be attending
a two/four-year college or other educational institution
and pursuing a degree in an area that would positively
impact the environment. Application deadline is March 31, 2010 Click here to print the application
On October 24, 2009 people in 181 countries came together for the most widespread day of environmental action in the planet's history.
At over 5,200 events around the world, people gathered to call for strong action
and bold leadership on the climate crisis. Learn more about Global Warming and what you can do about it.
Keep usable items out of the waste stream.
Bring usable items in good condition and in good working order
to the SAVE Swap Meet at Breakheart Reservation on April 24, 2010.
Everyone is invited to bring items and/or to take items. You do not have to do both.
Saugus Compost & Saugus Recycling Drop-off Sites 515 Main Street The compost and drop-off sites will open for this Season
on Saturday April 3, 2010 at 8:00 am
Season ends the first snow fall of winter 2010.
For Saugus Residents only.
Saugus Compost Site is open Saturdays from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
$25.00 sticker is required to use the compost site.
Recycle Drop-off Site is Open Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12 noon Drop-off site is free to use with proof of Saugus residency. At the site, behind the DPW, the Town accepts the same recycling items
that can be placed curbside in our recycling bins.
These items include paper, cardboard, bottles, cans, and glass containers. TV's, computers, and small electronic items will also be accepted for recycling at the new site. There is NO pre-registration and NO fee. If you have any questions, please call Inspectional Services at Town Hall (781) 231- 4115
SAVE 2010 General Activities include:
Monthly Board Meetings
All SAVE members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Meetings are generally held the 3rd Wednesday of the month
at 7:30 pm at the Breakheart Visitors Center, Saugus.
Three General Meetings Each Year:
Annual dinner/meeting
General "Potluck Meeting"
General Meeting with a Speaker
Saugus Tree Farm Maintenance Saturday May 1, 2010 in celebration of Earth Day The Saugus Tree Committee invites anyone who is interested
in helping, to get their hands dirty while constructively ensuring
the growth and development of our homegrown trees.
Earth Day Nature Hike
Annual $500 Scholarship
SAVE offers a $500.00 Environmental Scholarship toa Saugus Resident
who is a Senior graduating from any accredited High School who will be
attending a two/four-year college or other educational institution and pursuing
a degree in an area that would positively impact the environment. 2009 winner - Michael Gray. Michael, a 2009 graduate of Saugus High School, attends the
University of Rhode Island studying Ocean Engineering.
Pranker's Pond Day
Bring the family and join us
for an afternoon of fun on Pranker's Pond.
Activities include canoe
rides around the Pond.
Discover this gem in our town where you can relax
and breathe fresh air.
Candidate's Night
Saugus Town Hall Auditorium
An opportunity for the community to
present their environmental questions
to our candidates for electedoffice -
Selectmen and State Representative.
Barnes & Noble Gift Wrapping Scholarship Fund Raiser Please remember to join us at our annual gift wrapping fundraiser
(and last event of the year) at Barnes & Noble. Remember to encourage your friends & family to do their
bookstore shopping so that we can wrap their gifts!
What are we trying to SAVE?
Saugus has a rich variety of natural habitats and an abundance of native
plant and animal life that is well worth preserving.
SAVE's involvement with the maintenance of the Saugus Tree Farm with
volunteers from the Saugus Tree Committee helps to protect and nurture
trees that are provided to locations throughout the town.
The Saugus River is an important element in the history of Saugus.
The river made the settling of the town practical in the early 1600's and provided the electricity
for early American industry. Today the river remains picturesque in addition to providing an
environment for numerous fish, waterfowl, river otters, and other animals.
Our freshwater bodies, including Birch Pond,Hawkes Pond, Stevens Pond, Prankers Pond,
Peckham Pond, Walden Pond, Long Pond, Spring Pond, Griswold Pond, Pearce Lake,
Silver Lake, and many more provide a friendly environment for a variety of wild life.
Saugus has both typical fresh water marshes, some examples of which can be found in
Breakheart Forest, and atypical salt water marshes, notably Rumney Marsh.
A portion of Rumney Marsh is set up as Rumney Marsh Reservation and the bulk of
Breakheart Forest is set up as Breakheart Reservation and are thus currently protected, however, neither of these areas are protected in their entirety.
What are our Priorities?
- the preservation and protection of all natural resources, particularly our wetlands.
-national/state/local legislation to reduce or eliminate pollution
-the careful, long-range planning of remaining open space in town.
- laws to protect and preserve all sites of historic interest to Saugus.
SAVE is committed to encouraging and supporting local, state and national legislation
that promotes, establishes, and expands programs for solid waste management based on
"reduce, reuse, and recycle", so that each day we get closer to the goal of 'zero waste'.
We look forward to welcoming you to our our next General Meeting
at the Breakheart Visitors Center. All members are encouraged to attend.
