Government & development in Saugus

Court Bars Tribu Restaurant From Transferring Liquor License

Oct 21 · Itemlive →

Free Morning Hike at Rumney Marsh Reservation Today

Oct 21 · Mass.gov →

Conservation Commission Meets Tonight

Oct 21 · Town of Saugus →

Saugus TV Board of Directors Meets Thursday

Oct 21 · Town of Saugus →

Saugus Unveils $1.8M Stackpole Field Makeover

Oct 20 · Town of Saugus →

Early Voting Open Today at Saugus Public Library

Oct 20 · Town of Saugus →

Saugus Contributory Retirement Board Meets Today

Oct 20 · Town of Saugus →

Saugus Firefighters Join Regional Oil-Spill Training in Lynn

Oct 20 · Itemlive →

Historical Commission Meets Tonight at Town Hall Annex

Oct 19 · Town of Saugus →

Council on Aging Meets Today at 2 p.m.

Oct 19 · Town of Saugus →

Saugus Retirement Board Seeks Volunteer Fifth Member

Oct 19 · Mass.gov →

Stackpole Field Renovation Complete; Ribbon-Cutting Monday at 5 p.m.

Oct 18 · Town of Saugus →

Early Voting and Registration Deadline, Saturday Oct. 24

Oct 18 · Town of Saugus →

In-Person Early Voting Today at Saugus Public Library

Oct 17 · Town of Saugus →

Spotted Lanternflies Likely Already in Saugus, Expert Says

Oct 17 · Peabody Weekly News →

Saugus ZBA Accepts Withdrawal of 300-Unit 40B Application

Oct 16 · Itemlive →

Overnight Route 99 Utility Work Begins Sunday Near 1753 Broadway

Oct 16 · Town of Saugus →

Town Clerk and Board of Registrars Meet Today at 9 a.m.

Oct 16 · Town of Saugus →

Police Log: Hit-and-Run at Broadway Dick's Sporting Goods

Oct 15 · Itemlive →

Zoning Board Hears 300-Unit Bennett Highway Proposal Tonight

Oct 15 · Town of Saugus →

Planning Board Meets Tonight on Broadway Site Plans

Oct 15 · Town of Saugus →

Library Trustees Meet Tonight

Oct 15 · Saugus Public Library →

Saugus TV Board of Directors Meets Thursday

Oct 15 · Saugus Television →

Free Stop the Bleed Class Tonight on Broadway

Oct 15 · Safety Academy USA →

Charter Review Committee Meets Tonight at Library

The Town Meeting Charter Review Committee meets tonight from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the Brooks Room at the Saugus Public Library, 295 Central Street.

Oct 14 · Town of Saugus →

Saugus Housing Authority Meets Today at 3 PM

The Saugus Housing Authority holds its regular monthly board meeting today at 3:00 PM in the Community Room at 19 Talbot Street.

Oct 14 · Town of Saugus →

Today's Disabilities Commission Library Booking Canceled

The library calendar lists the Commission for Protection of Persons with Disabilities' Brooks Room booking as canceled for today, Tuesday, October 13. It had been scheduled from noon to 1 p.m.

Oct 13 · Saugus Public Library →

Selectmen to Hear Putnum Street No-U-Turn Sign Request Oct. 20

The Board of Selectmen will hear a request for a No-U-Turn sign and a fine sign at the entrance to Putnum Street at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, at Town Hall.

Oct 13 · Saugus Board of Selectmen →

Thursday: Board of Appeals hearing on 300-unit Bennett Highway proposal

The Board of Appeals holds a public hearing Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium, 298 Central Street, on a 300-unit Bennett Highway proposal.

Oct 11 · Town of Saugus →

Thursday: Planning Board meets at 7 p.m.

The Planning Board meets Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex Meeting Room, 25 Main Street.

Oct 11 · Town of Saugus →

MassDOT warns of heavy holiday weekend traffic

MassDOT's Oct. 8 advisory warns of heavy traffic on major roads through Saturday, Oct. 10. It also offers $10 unlimited MBTA Commuter Rail weekend passes valid Oct. 10 through Monday, Oct. 12.

Oct 10 · Mass.gov →

Fire crews respond to Avalon Motel alarm on Broadway

On Friday, Oct. 9, Saugus Fire crews responded to a fire alarm at the Avalon Motel, 1529 Broadway, according to a dispatch-audio transcript. A clerk attributed it to steam and crews reported no smoke or fire; the transcript is automated and not an official report.

Oct 10 · CrimeRadar →

Rumney Marsh Tour Highlights Restoration Along Abandoned Highway

A public walking tour along the abandoned Interstate 95 embankment highlighted decades of tidal salt marsh restoration and outlined upcoming conservation goals.

Oct 9 · Advocate News →

Saugus Residents Back Proposed 32-Hour Workweek

Saugus residents cited work-life balance and chances to earn extra income in supporting a proposed 32-hour workweek. The bill has been introduced but has not advanced to hearings or other action.

Oct 9 · Advocate News →

Fall Color Brightens Saugus Walks

Advocate News looks at fall foliage around Saugus, including Walnut Street near Birch Pond, Breakheart Reservation and Saugus Center.

Oct 9 · Advocate News →

Route 107 and Ballard Street Detours Last Through Friday

Temporary turn restrictions and detours at the Route 107 and Ballard Street intersection in Saugus remain in place through Friday, October 9.

Oct 8 · Lynn Community TV →

Selectmen to consider Swirl House license applications tonight

At their 7 p.m. meeting tonight, Oct. 7, selectmen will consider James Deleidi's applications for common victualler's and entertainment licenses for Swirl House LLC at 38 Hamilton St.

Oct 7 · Town of Saugus →

Police clear encampment behind Walmart off Route 1

Public Health Director John Fralick confirmed the town obtained trespass orders before police cleared the encampment, as reported Oct. 6.

Oct 7 · Itemlive →

Board of Selectmen Meets Wednesday Night

The Board of Selectmen meets Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. at 298 Central Street.

Oct 6 · Town of Saugus →

Saugus Library Closed Monday, Oct. 12

Saugus Public Library will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, for Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day.

Oct 5 · Saugus Public Library →

Trash Pickup Delayed One Day for Oct. 12 Holiday

The Town's 2026 solid-waste calendar lists a one-day trash-collection delay for Monday, Oct. 12, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day.

Oct 5 · Town of Saugus →

Lynn Water Officials Plan Saugus River Pumping as Reservoir Drops to 43.4%

With reservoir capacity down to 43.4%, Lynn water officials planned to begin moving water from the Saugus River on Saturday, Oct. 3, to ease supply shortfalls.

Oct 4 · Itemlive →

Rumney Marsh Restoration Walk This Morning

The Rumney Marsh Conservancy leads a free guided walk today, Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, starting at 114 Bristow Street. The walk visits restoration areas and discusses future work.

Oct 3 · Rumney Marsh Conservancy →

Veterans' Office Adds Link to North Shore Job Openings

Veterans Service Officer Joseph R. Connell added a link to veteran-friendly jobs, The Advocate reported Oct. 1. It listed 122 openings this week, including several at GE Aerospace in Lynn.

Oct 2 · Advocate News →

Board of Health Meets Monday Evening

The Board of Health meets Monday, Oct. 5, starting at 6:30 p.m. at 295 Central St.

Oct 2 · Town of Saugus →

Street sweeping starts Monday, Oct. 5, in North Saugus

Sweeping begins Monday, Oct. 5, weather permitting, in North Saugus precincts 5 and 7. Crews work 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and residents should keep vehicles off the streets during sweeps.

Oct 1 · Town of Saugus →

Planning Board takes up Broadway site-plan hearings tonight

The Planning Board meets tonight at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex Meeting Room, 25 Main St. The agenda lists continued site-plan hearings for 920, 928, 936, 848 and 950 Broadway and for 24 Broadway.

Oct 1 · Town of Saugus →

Town Meeting Charter Review Committee meets Monday, Oct. 5

The committee meets Monday, Oct. 5, starting at 6 p.m. at 30 Main St.

Oct 1 · Town of Saugus →

Judge Freezes $750,400 in Assets of Tribu Co-Owner in Wrongful-Death Suit

On Sept. 29, an Essex Superior Court judge approved a $750,400 property attachment against Paul Mongui, co-owner of Saugus's Tribu Mexican Kitchen & Bar. The attachment is part of a $20 million wrongful-death suit over the fatal crash of State Trooper Kevin Trainor. The court found a reasonable likelihood that a judgment would exceed available liability coverage.

Sep 30 · Itemlive →

Town Meeting Zoning Committee Meets Oct. 6

The Town Meeting Zoning Committee meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at 30 Main St.

Sep 30 · Town of Saugus →

Developer withdraws 300-unit Saugus housing proposal

Developer 20 Bennett LLC asked to withdraw its application to build 300 rental units off Bennett Highway after the state Housing Appeals Committee upheld the town's Chapter 40B safe harbor status. Special Town Counsel advised the Zoning Board of Appeals to defer a formal vote until after the October 8 appeal period expires.

Sep 29 · Itemlive →

MassDOT sets turn restrictions at Route 107, Ballard St. Oct. 1-2

MassDOT will restrict turns at Route 107 and Ballard Street Oct. 1-2 for utility and roadway repairs, detouring drivers via the Brown Circle rotary while through traffic and local access continue.

Sep 29 · Town of Saugus →

Vacant School Assessment Committee meets Wednesday

The Vacant School Assessment Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 25 Dow Street.

Sep 29 · Town of Saugus →

Flood watch issued for Saugus through early Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Saugus through 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29. High-surf and coastal-flood alerts issued for Sunday expired that evening.

Sep 28 · National Weather Service →

Townwide Fire Hydrant Flow Testing This Week

Saugus DPW will conduct townwide fire hydrant flow testing Tuesday, Sept. 29, through Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., which may cause discolored water or reduced pressure.

Sep 27 · Town of Saugus →

Saugus Assessors Remind Residents of Property Tax Exemption Deadline

The Saugus Board of Assessors will mail annual statutory property tax exemption applications to existing applicants by the end of September. Qualifying disabled veterans, blind residents, seniors 70 and older, and surviving spouses must submit completed applications by 5 p.m. on April 1, 2027.

Sep 27 · Town of Saugus →

Saugus Committee Seeks Resident Input on Zoning Bylaws

Zoning Review Committee Chair Peter A. Rossetti Jr. is urging residents to complete an 11-question survey on potential updates to Saugus zoning bylaws.

Sep 27 · Advocate News →

Two Decomposed Bodies Found in Tent Near Broadway

Two decomposed bodies were found Sunday, Sept. 20, in a tent near Broadway (Route 1); officials disclosed the discovery Sept. 25. Saugus police, state police and the state medical examiner's office are investigating, and cause of death has not been determined.

Sep 26 · The Boston Globe →

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.

Sep 26 · National Weather 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.

Sep 26 · Town of Saugus →