Saugus adds Hume to DPW ranks as assistant director
SAUGUS — Jon Hume has been hired as Saugus’ Assistant Director of the Department of Public Works in the latest in a string of new appointments for the... Read more.
YMCA Metro North expands food program to Peabody and Saugus
The YMCA of Metro North will expand its summer food program to Peaboady and Saugus to combat an increase in food insecurity caused by COVID-19. In addition to... Read more.
Saugus man’s lung transplants give him another shot at life
Less than two days after The Item published a story last month detailing Dan Barnes’ wait for a double lung transplant, the Saugus resident and his family received... Read more.
Something’s slithering around Nahant
Nahant Police stumbled across a somewhat unexpected find last week. According to Sergeant Matthew Morneau, a reserve officer out on community rounds Wednesday... Read more.
Former Nahant resident sues police
NAHANT — A former resident is suing Nahant Police after alleging the department conducted unauthorized surveillance of his property during a period of several... Read more.
Uptick in COVID cases makes Salem and Saugus see red
Saugus is now considered a high-risk zone for COVID-19, according to a numbers report released by the state Wednesday. Previously pegged as a moderate-risk community,... Read more.
Beloved Saugus figure dies at 81
Building inspector and beloved resident Fred Varone has died at 81 following a long battle with cancer. “He wasn’t a mean-spirited person,” said Board of... Read more.
Saugus hires new facilities engineer
SAUGUS — Godfred Mbengam has been appointed Saugus’ new facilities engineer, Town Manager Scott Crabtree announced this week. Mbengam, who recently began... Read more.
Nahant suit vs. NU can proceed
NAHANT — Essex County Superior Court has denied Northeastern University’s move to dismiss a lawsuit brought about by 28 civilians and non-profit group Nahant... Read more.
Nahant lifeguard station dedicated to Max Carbone
The lifeguard station at Nahant Beach has officially been declared the ‘Maximillian X. Carbone Lifeguard Station’ in memory of the Nahant resident and college... Read more.