Saugus votes down Cliftondale zoning proposal
SAUGUS — A proposed Cliftondale Square Zoning Overlay District that would have permitted the development of new housing in the square for the first time in decades... Read more.
What’s in a name? Saugus moves forward on ‘Ballard Gardens’
SAUGUS — Town Meeting on Monday unanimously approved a proposal to rename the site of the Ballard School “Ballard Gardens” and, in doing so, supported the... Read more.
Breakheart brush fire knocked down
SAUGUS — A brush fire that broke out in Breakheart Reservation Monday evening was knocked down by Saugus and Department of Conservation and Recreation firefighters... Read more.
Saugus Town Meeting unanimously approves $107.5 million FY24 budget
SAUGUS — Town Meeting members unanimously approved a $107.5 million budget for fiscal year 2024, fully funding the school department’s $31.6 million request... Read more.
Peabody mayor withdraws proposed pot ordinance
PEABODY — Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. is opting not to move forward with an ordinance he submitted last November that would’ve expanded the area in which... Read more.
Lynn Woods brush fire still burning
LYNN — An “extensive” brush fire that broke out in the Lynn Woods Reservation Friday is still raging, and fire officials say it will likely continue... Read more.
Peabody wants artists to think Outside the Box
PEABODY — The city is seeking applications for its Outside the Box mural project that will see local artists transform four utility boxes into works of art. The... Read more.
Saugus water, sewer rates set to rise in FY24
SAUGUS — Water and sewer bills for the average residential user are set to rise by a combined $32 for fiscal year 2024, bringing the annual cost paid by most residents... Read more.
Get ready to run at Breakheart next Sunday
SAUGUS — A new tradition is coming to Breakheart Reservation next Sunday, May 21, with the first annual spring fun run/walk. A $10 donation to the Friends of Breakheart... Read more.
Saugus redirects $2 million to schools
SAUGUS — The Finance Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to recommend a $107.5 million budget to Town Meeting, a $3 million reduction from the budget first... Read more.