Finance Committee examines FY27 DPW and Enterprise budgets without formal votes. Chairman Kenneth DePatto and committee members reviewed proposed increases in the Forestry Department ($5,000), Highway Department ($25,000), and Parks ($10,000), with salary line items attributed to contractual
Saugus Finance Committee reviews DPW budget and enterprise funds ahead of Town Meeting. Chair Kenneth DePatto led the April 1 session through forestry, highway, engineering, motor pool, waste collection, cemetery, parks, and both sewer and water enterprise accounts, with no formal votes taken.
The Saugus School Committee meeting turned into a public reckoning over a $1.5 million budget gap and calls for the chair's resignation.
Saugus Board of Appeals receives a Safe Harbor ruling update and approves Central Street ADU variance.
Saugus Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved two updated library policies at its March 26 meeting.
Finance Committee reviews public safety budgets as hearing cycle begins. Fire Chief Mike Newbury reported 5,533 emergency calls last year and requested increases totaling $50,000 for overtime, training, and equipment maintenance in the FY27 budget. Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli sought a
Saugus Finance Committee kicks off FY27 budget hearings with public safety review. The committee, chaired by Kenneth DePatto, heard presentations from the Fire and Police departments at its March 25 meeting.
The Saugus Board of Selectmen voted unanimously, twice, to extend a special permit for a 198-unit, six-story apartment project at 920-950 Broadway.
Saugus Board of Selectmen unanimously approves five permit extensions and business licenses.
Saugus River Watershed Council elects 2026 board and presents annual Stewardship Awards.