Saugus DPW concerned with 9th water break
SAUGUS – It was a small water break on Jane Drive, but it still has Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph Attubato worried. “It’s the... Read more.
Court sides with Saugus on Hitchings Hill wall collapse
SAUGUS – The town has a new ally in trying to force the mortgage company to take responsibility for the Hitchings Hill Road wall collapse – the court.... Read more.
Manhunt in Saugus swamp goes high tech
SAUGUS – When a man reportedly covered in blood disappeared into the marsh Sunday, the Fire Department used a little technology to flush him out.Fire Chief... Read more.
Even though times are tough, please remember Item Santa
Over the last week or so city and town officials from around the North Shore have been sharing their favorite Christmas memories for a story the Item will be running... Read more.
Detour signage during bridge repairs a problem
SAUGUS-According to the state’s Highway Department the planned repairs to the Belden Bly Bridge are on track to begin Dec. 15 but signs for detours and businesses... Read more.
Bly Bridge repair a traffic nightmare before it begins
SAUGUS – The Belden Bly Bridge project has already begun to stir up traffic trouble and it hasn’t even started yet.The Selectmen spent a lot of time... Read more.
Saugus Library struggles along without resources, manpower after Town Meeting nixes new funding
SAUGUS-The library might be down after Town Meeting last week nixed additional funding, but it’s not out, according to the Board of Trustees.It has, however,... Read more.
Lack of signage concern in Saugus as bridge work nears
SAUGUS – According to the state’s Highway Department the planned repairs to the Belden Bly Bridge are on track to begin Dec. 15 but signs for detours... Read more.
Saugus targets taxes
SAUGUS – Twenty-three businesses are in arrears on tax, water and sewer bills to the tune of $81,000.Wendy Reed, clerk to the Selectmen, asked the board to... Read more.
Saugus holds productive special Town Meeting
SAUGUS – Town Meeting members cleared the way for the Hamilton Street White Hen Pantry to receive early morning newspaper deliveries, accepted three-dozen... Read more.