
Saugus School Committee cracking down on attendance of students and staff
SAUGUS — Some School Committee members think it’s time to take attendance — for students and for staff. The committee asked the policy subcommittee to... Read more.

Sparked by a resident, a $1.2 million drainage project is completed in Saugus
SAUGUS — A $1.2 million drainage project, sparked by a resident who was sick of pumping water from his basement, has been completed. “We weren’t sure... Read more.

Home-schooled students may now be eligible to participate in Saugus High athletics, extracurricular activities
SAUGUS — Home-schooled high-schoolers may now be eligible to participate in Saugus High School athletics and other extracurricular activities. The School Committee... Read more.

Man charged with leaving scene of crash in Saugus
SAUGUS — A truck driver struck and knocked out power lines and utility poles at Ballard Street and Lincoln Avenue, then fled the scene, according to Saugus Police.... Read more.

Nahant police report a child was approached by an unknown man while walking home from school
NAHANT — A child was approached by an unknown man while walking home from the Johnson Elementary School Thursday afternoon, according to Nahant Police. The incident... Read more.

Saugus Police Chief says department needs funding to enforce new, lower speed limits
SAUGUS — The Police Department will need funding for a dedicated traffic unit to enforce several new, lower speed limits in town, said Chief Ronald Giorgetti.... Read more.

Saugus selectmen approve restaurant at site of former Spud’s
SAUGUS — Selectmen approved a plan cooked up by a pair of local restaurateurs for the former Spud’s Restaurant site Wednesday night. “We have a lot... Read more.

Two hospitalized after Nahant crash
NAHANT — Two people were taken to a local hospital after a driver lost control and crashed into a fire hydrant on the corner of Ocean Street and Maolis Road Wednesday... Read more.

Route 1 North in Saugus reopens after fuel leak
SAUGUS — Route 1 North in Saugus was reopened Wednesday after a fuel leak caused the northbound side of the highway to shut down. A tanker truck with a minor fuel... Read more.

Nahant resident Carl Maccario has his sights set on a seat on the Board of Selectmen
NAHANT — A resident with a background in homeland security has his sights set on a seat on the Board of Selectmen. Carl Maccario, a 30-year resident, said he returned... Read more.