The Saugus Canine Officer and the Board of Health would like to remind dog and cat owners of their legal obligation to have their pets vaccinated against rabies. The Rabies Clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7 between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Saugus Canine Office located at 515 Rear Main Street. The cost of the vaccination is $10.00 per shot.

Rabies is still prevalent in Massachusetts. Saugus has recently experienced one positive case. Rabies is spread through a bite or a scratch from an infected animal. Pets are the most likely bridge between wildlife rabies and people. To best protect yourself adhere to several common sense principles: vaccinate cats and dogs and maintain updates; keep pets restrained at all times; and never approach or feed wild or stray animals.

If you have questions regarding rabies or the clinic, please contact the Canine Officer at 781-231-4176.

Curbside leaf collections will take place the week of May 12 – 16 on your regular collection day. There will be no “missed pickups” conducted. The Town asks that you please do your part in proper preparation for disposal. We ask that you abide by the following rules:

• Leaves must be out for collection by 7 am on your regular rubbish collection day.
• Leaf containers must be physically separated from trash and recycling.
• Paper leaf bags are preferred for leaf disposal. If barrels are used to contain the leaves, remove covers so the leaves are visible. No plastic bags or cardboard boxes will be accepted. No branches or brush will be collected.

Please note that separate trucks collect the rubbish, recycling and leaves; so the leaves may be collected at a different time of day.

Residents will be able to dispose of their household hazardous waste at an upcoming collection sponsored by the Board of Health.

The household hazardous waste collection event will be held Saturday, May 10, 2008, from 9 am to 12pm rain or shine. The collection allows residents to dispose of household hazardous materials in an environmentally responsible manner.

Only Saugus residents who pre-register will be allowed to dispose of their waste at the collection event. Details will be provided at the time of pre-registration starting Monday, April 14 at the Inspectional Service Department of the Town Hall. Proof of residency is required and no commercial waste will be accepted. A pre-registered type of event reduces wait time and ensures that all registered participants are serviced. Residents may pre-register by calling Inspectional Services at 781-231-4115.

The following is a summary of what items residents can dispose of at the event: oil based paints, varnishes, stains, turpentine, paint thinners, solvents, adhesives, photography chemicals, insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, cesspool cleaners, oven cleaners, drain cleaners, transmission fluids, degreasers, antifreeze, brake fluids, and car batteries. TV’s and Monitors will require a $10.00 sticker; propane tanks $5.00 sticker; automobile tires are $2.00 a piece and truck tires $10.00 a piece. Stickers may be purchased at the Saugus Inspectional Services Department; all of the stickers must be purchased prior to the event Do not bring explosives, ammunition or latex paint (latex paint may be dried out and disposed of in the regular trash).

Residents will be limited to two (2) car loads which is 50 lbs. or 50 gallons of hazardous waste.

Saugus Community Television, Inc. SCTV has a drop off tray in the Board of Selectmen’s Office for announcements on the Saugus Cable Channel.

The Selectmen’s Office also has announcement forms. Announcements may also be faxed to the cable studio at (781) 231-3433

The Town of Saugus will begin issuing 2008 Dog Licenses on Monday, March 24. All dogs must be licensed with the town of Saugus. In order to license your dog, please bring a copy of your dog’s current Rabies certificate to the Town Clerk’s Office, along with the appropriate fee: $15 Unspayed/Uneutered; $12 Spayed/Neutered; $20 Late Fee. A late fee may be charged in addition to the licensing fee if you license the dog after June 30.

2008 Trash Stickers

Red $20.00 sticker is used for the disposal of the white goods/appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, air conditioners, water heaters, dishwashers, heavy metal files, heavy metal cabinets or desks. Red sticker items are collected in a separate truck.

Green $2.00 sticker can be used for bulk items such as furniture, mattress/box spring, microwaves, lawn mowers (gas tank must be removed), rugs/carpeting, (1 room same color carpet cut to 4′ lengths), small bundle of wood (cut to 4′ lengths). You can use a green sticker for 1 bag or barrel of items not thrown out weekly such as small toys, worn clothing, decorations, household items, scrap wood or craft supplies, etc. You may use the green sticker for any item that can go into the trash truck. You may also use a green sticker for 1 extra bag of weekly trash.

Stickers can be purchased at:
Town Hall, Shaw’s and Stop n Shop (at their courtesy booths), Saugus Federal Credit Union and green stickers only at the Senior Center. Saugus Town Hall – 298 Central St.– Inspectional Services, Stop n Shop – 164 Main St. - Courtesy Booth, Shaw’s – Lynnfells Parkway – Courtesy Booth, Saugus Federal Credit Union – 501 Main St. Lincoln Avenue.