SAVE Newsletter Sample

Note: This Is Not the Full Newsletter

Become a member of SAVE to receive a printed copy of the complete newsletter in the mail. SAVE members get newsletters throughout the year. The newsletters report on subjects like open space preservation, the Saugus Tree Farm, Garden Tours, relevant government decisions, etc.

The articles below represent only a handful of the articles available in our most recent newsletter.

Message From The President

By Ann Devlin

I recently was reminded that it takes very little effort to make a difference. I saw that CFL bulbs were being thrown in the trash by the electric company representative who was hired to service the chain of stores that I work for. I spoke to the representative and was told that it was his company's policy to trash the smaller bulbs, and that only the larger ones had to be handled as hazardous material. He said that he might be trashing about 1000 bulbs a week. I brought this issue to my manager's attention and he wasn't sure about the policy, so I sent an e-mail to the home office. The result is that there definitely is a policy NOT to trash those smaller bulbs, and my company will now be working with the electric company to ensure that the representatives carry out the policy throughout the chain. Thinking of all those bulbs not entering the waste stream makes my small effort well worth the time it took to pursue the issue.

As a reminder -- it is great to save money and energy with the CFL bulbs, but please be aware that they must be disposed of either by bringing them to your local Home Depot or to Hazardous Waste Day. The bulbs should be stored and transported in zip bags to prevent mercury exposure in case they should break. If a bulb breaks in your home, do not vacuum. Open a window to air the room and damp mop the spill.

SAVE Annual Meeting and Dinner Enjoyed by All!

SAVE's 35^th Annual Meeting and Dinner, held at the Hilltop Steakhouse and Restaurant on Route 1 South in Saugus on Wednesday, June 18, was a great success thanks to all who attended!

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Saugus Composting Site to Open April 18^th

Saturday, April 18, 2009
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Saugus composting site at the DPW 515 Main Street location will open on Saturday, April 18^th. Hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM each Saturday. The site not only accepts composting materials such as leaves, grass cuttings, etc., but is also set up with containers to accept recycling materials and a drop-off site for TVs and computers.

Also, the Saugus Board of Health is sponsoring a household hazardous waste collection day on May 16, 2009. Residents must pre-register by calling Inspectional Services at 781-231-4115.

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Bird Sightings from Golden Hills

November 15 -- March 1, 2009
by F. Peter Duffy

An adult Baltimore Oriole continued to visit my suet feeder until early January. Also, an adult female Yellowbellied Sapsucker stayed around until mid-February. These were two unusual birds for this time of year. Seven Pine Siskins showed up the day after Christmas and stayed until mid-February. I haven't had Siskins for ten years or so. Brown Creeper made an appearance in December after being absent for two or three years.

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