Dave Watkins

Extreme heat is the story heading into Saugus's Fourth of July weekend. Town Manager Scott Crabtree issued a formal warning Tuesday afternoon alerting residents to a dangerous heat forecast bearing down on the community, urging preparation and care for vulnerable neighbors. The C.H.a.R.…

Saugus enters the July 4th holiday week quietly, with the public library leading community activity. The Saugus Public Library opens its summer outdoor concert series on July 1 with a free performance by Atwater & Donnelly at the historic Saugus Iron Works at 6 p.m., one of several even…

Saugus Public Library summer programming takes center stage this weekend, with free enrichment sessions for grades one through five launching Monday, June 29. The library is running back-to-back morning sessions — 9:30 a.m. for grades 1 and 2, 10:30 a.m. for grades 3 through 5 — followe…