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Paving Begins Sept. 14 on 20-Plus Streets

September 12, 2026

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Road Paving Projects Begin Sept. 14 Across Saugus

Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree announced that milling, overlay paving, roadway reclamation and curb replacements will begin the week of Sept. 14 on more than 20 streets, including Marr Road, Bridge Street, Ellis Street and Ivy Street. Not every listed roadway will see work along its full length. Parking will be limited in work zones and detours will be set up as needed; the project is expected to wrap by the end of November, weather permitting.

Town of Saugus

Friends of Saugus Library Host Founder's Day Book Sale Today

The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library hold their annual Founder's Day Book Sale Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Room via the Taylor Street entrance, while the main library is closed for town festivities.

Saugus Public Library

Candlelight Vigil Monday Honors Overdose, Suicide Victims

The Town of Saugus and the Saugus Prevention Coalition host a Hope & Remembrance Vigil Monday, Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m. on the Town Hall lawn.

Town of Saugus

Brad Mastrangelo Headlines Comedy Night at Giggles Tonight

Comedian Brad Mastrangelo performs with Ken Rodgerson at Giggles Comedy Club inside Prince Pizzeria, Saturday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Giggles Comedy Club

Trails & Sails Heritage Festival Opens Today

The 25th annual Trails & Sails festival begins Saturday, Sept. 12, offering 16 days of free tours and historical programs across Essex County, including Saugus.

Trails & Sails

Saugus Students Start Year at New Northeast Metro Tech Campus

118 Saugus students began the 2026-27 school year at the newly opened $335 million Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School building in Wakefield.

Advocate News

Conservation Commission Resumes Wetland Hearings Sept. 16

The Saugus Conservation Commission continues hearings Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex on stormwater compliance at 141 Broadway and construction near wetlands on Forest Street.

Town of Saugus

Board of Selectmen to Meet Tuesday, Sept. 15

The Saugus Board of Selectmen meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. at 298 Central Street.

Town of Saugus

Planning Board to Meet Thursday, Sept. 17

The Saugus Planning Board meets Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at 25 Main Street.

Town of Saugus

West Nile Virus Risk Raised to Moderate in Saugus

The Town of Saugus reports the West Nile virus risk level has been raised to moderate, with public health officials issuing guidance based on updated mosquito surveillance data.

Town of Saugus

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