Lockdown lessons learned in Saugus schools
SAUGUS – Police are still investigating the phone call that led to a lockdown at Saugus High School Friday, but they have learned one piece of valuable information:... Read more.
Saugus cops, pols anxious over various bars’ security
SAUGUS-Selectmen met with Police Chief James MacKay Thursday to discuss concerns about some area liquor establishments, but it didn’t include the usual suspects.Tabu... Read more.
Town Meeting to tackle big decisions tonight
SAUGUS-Town Meeting members have only three financial articles to deal with when they reconvene tonight, but the impact of their decisions could be felt for months... Read more.
Saugus Selectmen to hold public hearing on tax rates
SAUGUS-The Selectmen will hold a public hearing on setting the town’s tax rate Tuesday, but whether that rate will be set by the state remains to be seen.In... Read more.
Saugus FinCom refers funding for teachers contract to future Town Meeting, angering several
SAUGUS – Tempers flared Wednesday during a debate at the Finance Committee meeting that had teachers speaking out harshly and one committee member storming... Read more.
Saugus Police Department’s bid for new cruisers put on hold
SAUGUS – While the Finance Committee touted public safety concerns as one reason for not funding the teachers contract, it also failed to support the Police... Read more.
School lunch cost to rise in Saugus
SAUGUS – The cost of buying lunch at school is going up, but not until after the first of the year.School Committee member Frederick Doucette, who serves on... Read more.
Saugus is eyeing new softball field
SAUGUS-In what could become a vast game of musical chairs, a group of athletic leaders are trying to solve the too-many-sports-teams-and-too-little-field- space... Read more.
Delinquent businesses in Saugus given brief reprieve
SAUGUS-Three businesses are being given an early Christmas present – a temporary reprieve from a show cause hearing over non-payment of fees.Selectmen last... Read more.
Saugus charter board to get expert advice
SAUGUS-The Charter Commissioners are going to get some invaluable advice Thursday when Winthrop Town Council President Tom Riley stops by for a chat.Riley served... Read more.