Morning Brief
CFCE Tiny Tots meets at Iron Works Tuesday
The Saugus Public Library's CFCE Tiny Tots program for children ages 0 to 5 meets at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 20 at the Iron Works; registration is required.
Board
Saugus
Our reporting from Saugus meetings, newest first.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 12, 2026 through October 18, 2026
Three Saugus-resident obituaries were published this week: Carbone, Concetta A. "Connie"; Grimaldi, Johna M.; and Klecker, John (Jack) J. Carbone, 88, of Saugus, formerly of East Boston, was a longtime Verizon employee who died October 17 at Chestnut Woods Nursing Center in Saugus.
Morning Brief
ZBA accepts withdrawal of 300-unit permit
Zoning board accepts withdrawal of 300-unit permit as Saugus disputes affordable housing status. From our own coverage: Zoning board accepts 300-unit permit withdrawal.
Morning Brief
Grand opening set for Stackpole Field playground
Saugus invites residents to a grand opening for new Stackpole Field playground upgrades.
Government · Other Committee
ZBA Votes 5-0 To Accept 40B Permit Withdrawal
Saugus Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to accept withdrawal of a 300-unit comprehensive permit application at 20 Rear Bennett Highway.
Government · Library
Trustees approve $34,000 painting appropriation
Saugus Library Trustees approved $34,000 in state aid for an interior repaint and $3,000 for a children's author visit.
Morning Brief
School Committee adopts civil rights policies
Saugus School Committee adopts sweeping civil rights policy overhaul ahead of upcoming state audit.
Sports
Saugus Volleyball, Field Hockey Teams Praised for Effort
Saugus High School volleyball and field hockey squads drew praise from School Committee member Mr. Gould, who said both teams "played hard" in recent games, with volleyball facing a taller opponent and field hockey trailing 2-1 when he left.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 5, 2026 through October 11, 2026
This week's Saugus obituary notices column includes one person: Peters, Muriel Z., age 93, of Wakefield, formerly of Saugus. Peters was raised in Saugus and was a graduate of Saugus High School before later making her home in Wakefield; she was born in Boston on March 24, 1933, the daug…
Morning Brief
Library closing for painting Oct. 15-24
Saugus Public Library will close for painting from Oct. 15 through Oct. 24. From our own coverage: Saugus posts 14 recorded sales as half await pricing. Also in today's brief (16 items): Library closed Monday for Columbus Day; No school Monday for Columbus Day holiday; Athletic subcommi…
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