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Pete Meaney Wins Primary, Faces Donald Wong
September 6, 2026
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Pete Meaney Wins Democratic Primary, Faces Donald Wong for 9th Essex
Lynn City Councilor Pete Meaney won 75 percent of the Democratic primary vote in Saugus, defeating Zosia VanMeter. He will challenge eight-term incumbent state Rep. Donald Wong in November, setting up a closely watched race in the 9th Essex District.
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Saramanbiche Car Meet Gathers Auto Enthusiasts at Kowloon
Car enthusiasts gather at Kowloon on Route 1, Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Saugus Board Votes on Variances for Kowloon Redevelopment Project
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted September 4, 2026, on key variances for the proposed Kowloon apartment redevelopment along Route 1.
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Saugus High Golf and Girls' Soccer Squads Launch Fall Seasons
The Sachems varsity golf team won its opening match, and the girls' soccer team opened camp.
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Retired Army Colonel Joseph Connell Takes Helm as Saugus VSO
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Joseph R. Connell became Saugus' full-time Veterans Service Officer, overseeing benefits for local veterans and their families.
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Saugus Police and Fire Announce Sixth Annual Badges for a Cure
The Saugus Fire and Police Departments announced their sixth Badges for a Cure fundraiser at Kowloon, benefiting cancer research and the family of late Fire Lt. Damian Drella.
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Greg Bluestein Named Saugus High Varsity Head Football Coach
Saugus High alumnus Greg Bluestein took over as Sachems varsity football head coach on September 3, 2026, leading a 35-player squad anchored by senior captain Paxton Ferraro.
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Frank Kowalski Appointed Saugus Middle High Assistant Principal
Saugus Middle High appointed 30-year veteran educator Frank Kowalski as assistant principal on September 3, 2026.
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Mystic Valley Charter School Achieves Record National Ranking
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, serving Saugus and five surrounding communities, ranked No. 169 nationally and No. 6 in Massachusetts in U.S. News & World Report's high school rankings.
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