Third safety building could cost $30 million
From Saugus News
- Select board weighs cost of third safety building. Saugus officials are weighing a $30 million to $35 million public safety building for the west side, plus roughly $1.5 million a year in new staffing costs, with one Select Board member saying naming a specific site publicly is 'my biggest fear.'Saugus News
- Health board presses WIN Waste on malfunctions, ash overages. Saugus Board of Health forwarded a lengthy list of resident questions about WIN Waste Innovations to the state after a member pressed the company's representative on two August cooling-water intake malfunctions and ash-shipment rates that have badly overshot the facility's target.Saugus News
- Planning board confronts wall mismatch at Homeland Ave. Saugus Planning Board took up a subdivision extension request for Homeland Avenue after a member confirmed the retaining wall actually built does not match what the board approved in 2021, and required an engineer-stamped plan within six months.Saugus News
Saugus on Thu, Oct 1
- Library adds Kanopy streaming to its e-resources. The Saugus Public Library added Kanopy, a streaming service for film and documentaries, as a new benefit for cardholders starting this week.Saugus Public Library
- Kowloon Restaurant draws new attention for retro tiki decor. FastFoodClub.com spotlighted Kowloon Restaurant at 948 Broadway for its tiki decor, neon sign and pupu platters, describing the longtime Saugus spot as a memorable stop along the Broadway strip.FastFoodClub.com
Coming up
- Fri, Oct 2, 9:30 a.m.: Library's CFCE toddler programs continue this week. The library's CFCE programs for young children continue this week: Storytime for ages 0-6 Friday at 9:30 a.m., then Little Readers for ages 0-5 and a STEM Playgroup for ages 3 and up Monday; registration required.Saugus Public Library
- Sat, Oct 3, 10:30 a.m.: Library hosts movement and theatre workshop Saturday. The Saugus Public Library hosts the Kaaya Vritti Public Movement and Theatre Workshop Saturday at 10:30 a.m.Saugus Public Library
- Mon, Oct 5: Fall street sweeping begins across Saugus Monday. The town's fall street sweeping program begins Monday, Oct. 5, covering streets across Saugus, according to a Town of Saugus alert.Town of Saugus
- Mon, Oct 5, 6:00 p.m.: Charter Review Committee meets Monday evening. The Town Meeting Charter Review Committee meets Monday at 30 Main Street to continue its review of the town charter.Town of Saugus
- Mon, Oct 5, 6:30 p.m.: Board of Health meets Monday night. The Board of Health meets Monday at 295 Central Street for its regular session, a week after forwarding resident questions on WIN Waste Innovations to the state.Town of Saugus
- Tue, Oct 6, 6:00 p.m.: Cultural Council meets Tuesday evening. The Cultural Council meets Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 295 Central Street to discuss town cultural programming.Town of Saugus
- Tue, Oct 6, 6:00 p.m.: Library hosts fall wreath craft night. The Saugus Public Library hosts Adult Craft Night Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Brooks Room, where residents can make fall wreaths; registration is required online.Saugus Public Library
- Tue, Oct 6, 7:00 p.m.: Zoning Committee meets Tuesday night. The Town Meeting Zoning Committee meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 30 Main Street ahead of the fall Town Meeting warrant.Town of Saugus
- Wed, Oct 7, 1:30 p.m.: Schools release early Wednesday afternoon. Saugus Public Schools dismiss one hour early Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., according to the district calendar.Saugus Public Schools
- Wed, Oct 7, 3:00 p.m.: Housing Authority meets Wednesday afternoon. The Saugus Housing Authority meets Wednesday at 3 p.m. at 19 Talbot Street for its regular board session.Town of Saugus
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