adminTown of Saugus Announces Plans for Stocker Field Dog Park, Ensuring Full Compliance with Environmental and Regulatory Standards and Community Participation
(Saugus, MA) Jan. 27, 2025 – The Town of Saugus is pleased to announce the filing of a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the Saugus Conservation Commission for the proposed development of the Stocker Field Dog Park. This project aims to transform existing dilapidated basketball and tennis courts into a vibrant, multi-use dog park and reflects the town’s commitment to enhancing community spaces to benefit residents and fully comply with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Community members are encouraged to attend a Saugus Conservation Commission public hearing next month for another opportunity to learn more about the proposed dog park and to share their feedback on the project.
Project Overview:
The dog park is proposed to utilize approximately .64 acres of the 6.35-acre open space and recreational parcel known as Stocker Field. The multi-faceted dog park area is proposed to include dedicated play spaces for large and small dogs, agility courses, shaded areas, and natural features such as trees, boulders, and grass to create a safe and enjoyable environment for both pets and their owners.
The park design incorporates sustainable development principles by reducing impervious surfaces and featuring native plantings and drainage improvements to protect adjacent wetlands and enhance the site’s ecological value.
The project site is located within the 200-foot riverfront area of the Saugus River and 100-foot buffer zone of the salt marsh. Committed to minimizing the environmental impact, the Town of Saugus is proactively taking steps to protect surrounding natural resources and to comply with all regulations to safeguard wetlands and coastal storm flow areas.
By replacing aging infrastructure with a sustainable, community-friendly design, this project will improve the local environment while providing new amenities for residents and their pets.
Emphasis on Compliance with Regulations
The Town of Saugus is committed to fully complying with all applicable local, state and federal environmental regulations to ensure responsible development of a dog park while enhancing public recreational opportunities.
The Town of Saugus will adhere to all Saugus Conservation Commission rules and regulations, town bylaws, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts and federal government statutes and environmental protection regulations for the project.
Commitment to Transparency and Public Engagement
The Town of Saugus is dedicated to transparency and public involvement throughout the process in proposing a dog park at Stocker Field.
The Saugus Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing at which all community members will have another opportunity to provide input on the proposed dog park. At the public hearing, attendees will learn more about the project and be able to ask questions and share their feedback.
The public hearing is expected to be held at the Saugus Conservation Commission meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. The Conservation Commission will provide more details of the hearing once they are finalized.
The Town is committed to ensuring all perspectives are considered and encourages the public to attend and participate in the process.
Accessing the Notice of Intent
Click HERE <www.saugus-ma.gov/home/pages/stocker-field-dog-park-information> to view the Notice of Intent and more documents for the Stocker Field Dog Park that were filed with the Saugus Conservation Commission.
Copies of the Notice of Intent and supporting documentation are also available for review at the Saugus Conservation Commission office, Town Hall Annex, 25 Main St., Saugus.
The Town of Saugus remains committed to responsible environmental stewardship and looks forward to working with residents and stakeholders to ensure the success of this project while preserving the town’s natural resources.
Read more <www.saugus-ma.gov/node/69511>
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(Saugus, MA) Jan. 27, 2025 – The Town of Saugus is pleased to announce the filing of a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the Saugus Conservation Commission for the proposed development of the Stocker Field Dog Park. This project aims to transform existing dilapidated basketball and tennis courts into a vibrant, multi-use dog park and reflects the town’s commitment to enhancing community spaces to benefit residents and fully comply with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Community members are encouraged to attend a Saugus Conservation Commission public hearing next month for another opportunity to learn more about the proposed dog park and to share their feedback on the project.
Project Overview:
The dog park is proposed to utilize approximately .64 acres of the 6.35-acre open space and recreational parcel known as Stocker Field. The multi-faceted dog park area is proposed to include dedicated play spaces for large and small dogs, agility courses, shaded areas, and natural features such as trees, boulders, and grass to create a safe and enjoyable environment for both pets and their owners.
The park design incorporates sustainable development principles by reducing impervious surfaces and featuring native plantings and drainage improvements to protect adjacent wetlands and enhance the site’s ecological value.
The project site is located within the 200-foot riverfront area of the Saugus River and 100-foot buffer zone of the salt marsh. Committed to minimizing the environmental impact, the Town of Saugus is proactively taking steps to protect surrounding natural resources and to comply with all regulations to safeguard wetlands and coastal storm flow areas.
By replacing aging infrastructure with a sustainable, community-friendly design, this project will improve the local environment while providing new amenities for residents and their pets.
Emphasis on Compliance with Regulations
The Town of Saugus is committed to fully complying with all applicable local, state and federal environmental regulations to ensure responsible development of a dog park while enhancing public recreational opportunities.
The Town of Saugus will adhere to all Saugus Conservation Commission rules and regulations, town bylaws, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts and federal government statutes and environmental protection regulations for the project.
Commitment to Transparency and Public Engagement
The Town of Saugus is dedicated to transparency and public involvement throughout the process in proposing a dog park at Stocker Field.
The Saugus Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing at which all community members will have another opportunity to provide input on the proposed dog park. At the public hearing, attendees will learn more about the project and be able to ask questions and share their feedback.
The public hearing is expected to be held at the Saugus Conservation Commission meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. The Conservation Commission will provide more details of the hearing once they are finalized.
The Town is committed to ensuring all perspectives are considered and encourages the public to attend and participate in the process.
Accessing the Notice of Intent
Click HERE <www.saugus-ma.gov/home/pages/stocker-field-dog-park-information> to view the Notice of Intent and more documents for the Stocker Field Dog Park that were filed with the Saugus Conservation Commission.
Copies of the Notice of Intent and supporting documentation are also available for review at the Saugus Conservation Commission office, Town Hall Annex, 25 Main St., Saugus.
The Town of Saugus remains committed to responsible environmental stewardship and looks forward to working with residents and stakeholders to ensure the success of this project while preserving the town’s natural resources.
Read more <www.saugus-ma.gov/node/69511>
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