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25 years later: superintendent recalls 9/11
September 11, 2026
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Superintendent Hashem reflects on teaching at Saugus High on 9/11
In a reflection published Sept. 10 marking 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Superintendent Michael Hashem recalled being a teacher at Saugus High School that day. He described watching news coverage from the school library and then addressing his students. The piece is part of a wider look back at how the region is marking the anniversary.
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Saugus School Committee advances student PROTECT Act policy
The Policy Subcommittee voted Sept. 10 to recommend adopting the state PROTECT Act policy, setting district protocols for civil law enforcement requests involving students.
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Saugus football falls to Cambridge Rindge and Latin in season opener
Saugus lost its season opener 28-0 to Cambridge Rindge and Latin on Sept. 10, marking head coach Greg Bluestein's regular season debut; Saugus trailed just 8-0 at halftime.
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Author Scott Kerman to discuss Dukakis biography at Saugus Library
Scott Kerman speaks in the Saugus Public Library Community Room Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., discussing his book 'The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician.'
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Teen Oreo Wars taste test competition set at Saugus Library
Saugus Public Library hosts 'Oreo Wars,' a taste-testing and flavor-rating event for students grade 5 and up, Monday, Sept. 14, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Brooks Room.
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Firebird Pops Orchestra presents Harry Potter and Tolkien concert
The Firebird Pops Orchestra and Firebird Vox, conducted by Brendan J. Kenney, perform their 'Wizards & Rings' concert Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. at Galvin Middle School.
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Saugus Founders Day set for Saturday
Founders Day runs Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 298 Central Street.
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Saugus Board of Health meets Monday
The Board of Health meets Monday, Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at 295 Central Street.
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Saugus Retirement Board meets Tuesday
The Retirement Board meets Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 11:30 a.m. at 25R Main Street.
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