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Two decomposed bodies found in tent near Route 1

September 26, 2026

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Two Decomposed Bodies Found in Tent Near Broadway

Saugus police received a call Sunday, Sept. 20, reporting what appeared to be a body inside a tent on Broadway (Route 1) and found two bodies in a state of decomposition, Essex District Attorney Paul F. Tucker's office said Friday. Because of the significant decomposition, no preliminary determination was made on cause and manner of death, and the address was not released. Saugus police, state police assigned to Tucker's office and the state medical examiner's office are investigating.

The Boston Globe

Lynn Tech Tops Saugus 35-8 in Nonleague Football

Lynn Tech beat Saugus 35-8 in a nonleague football game Friday night at the Christie Serino Jr. Athletic Sports Complex; Jadiel Ortega scored on runs of 34 and 48 yards for the Tigers.

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Rebound Plays Saugus VFW Tonight

Rebound, featuring Pete on guitar and vocals, performs tonight at 7 p.m. at VFW Saugus, 190C Main St.

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High-Wind and Coastal-Flood Warnings Cover Saugus This Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Saugus through Sunday, Sept. 27, at 8 a.m. and a Coastal Flood Warning through Sunday at 8 p.m., with wind gusts near 49 mph expected Saturday.

National Weather Service

Ranger-Led Iron Works House Tour Scheduled for Today

The National Park Service offers a free, 30-minute guided tour of the historic Iron Works House today at 11 a.m., limited to eight visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.

National Park Service

School Committee Finance Sub-Committee Meets Wednesday

The School Committee's Finance Sub-Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. at 25 Dow St.

Town of Saugus

School Committee Policy Sub-Committee Meets Thursday

The School Committee's Policy Sub-Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 1, at 3 p.m. at 25 Dow St.

Town of Saugus

Saugus DPW Sets Town-Wide Fire Hydrant Flow Testing

The Saugus DPW will conduct fire hydrant flow testing town-wide from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., to evaluate water distribution pressure; residents may notice temporary discoloration or reduced pressure.

Town of Saugus

Saugus Olympics Day Returning to World Series Park

Saugus Olympics Day returns to World Series Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., benefiting Challenger Baseball and the Boys & Girls Club with a Challenger Baseball tournament, an opening ceremony with former Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan, and live music.

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