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Town of Saugus - Fall 2017 Curbside Leaf Collections
Curbside leaf collection will take place the weeks of:

October 23-27 | November 13-17 | December 4-8
Leaves must be curbside by 7:00 am on regular trash collection day.
Click here to view / print More Information

~ ~ ~ UPCOMING EVENTS ~ ~ ~

PUMPKIN PATCH at 1ST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH UCC
Open every day from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm until Halloween

Check out Current Programs
Town Team Basketball Registration October 25 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm

YOUTH & NATURE at the Saugus Public Library
Tuesdays   (3:30 pm)

FUN WITH 3D PENS & LITTLEBITS TECH KITS at Saugus Public Library
Thursdays   (3:00 to 5:00 pm)

"NIGHTMARE" HAUNTED HOUSE at M.E.G. Building
October 20, 21, 27, 28, 2017   (6:00 to 9:00 pm)

St. John's ANNUAL FALL FAIR
8 Prospect Street, Saugus
Pie Social
Friday   October 20, 2017   (6:00 to 8:00 pm)
Fair and Yard Sale
Saturday   October 21, 2017   (9:00 am to 2:00 pm)

PUMPKIN PATCH CRAFTS FAIR
First Congregational Church UCC 300 Central Street, Saugus
Homemade crafts, refreshments, raffle table, and baked goods.
Saturday   October 21, 2017 (9:00 am to 3:00 pm)

Saugus Public Library ANNUAL GALA
Saturday October 21, 2017   (7:00 pm)

KAYAK THE SAUGUS RIVER
Sunday October 22, 2017 (11:30 am)

PRESCHOOLERS IN THE PARK at Saugus Irons Works
Monday October 23, 2017   (10:00 am)

CANDIDATES NIGHT sponsored by SAVE
Monday October 23, 2017   (7:00 pm)

STRETCH AND STRENGTH EXERCISE CLASS
at Saugus Public Library
Wednesday October 25   (12:00 noon to 1:00 pm)

“PRAYING FOR OUR ADULT CHILDREN” SERIES
at First Congregational Church UCC
Wednesdays 10/25, 11/8, 11/29, and 12/13 (7:00 to 8:30 pm)

PUMPKIN PATCH PIE SOCIAL
First Congregational Church UCC - 300 Central Street, Saugus
Saturday   October 28, 2017 (3:00 pm to 7:00 pm)

HALLOWEEN PARADE at Saugus Public Library
Monday October 30, 2017   (9:30 am)

3D PRINTING & Makerspace at Saugus Public Library
Saturday November 4, 2017   (10:00 am to 12:00 noon)

ADULT COLORING at Saugus Public Library
Wednesday November 8, 2017   (10:00 am)

BOOK GROUP at Saugus Public Library
Wednesday November 8, 2017 (6:00 pm)

ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K ROAD RACE
at Breakheart Reservation
Sunday November 19, 2017 (9:30 am)

SHS CLASS OF 1982 CLASS REUNION
at Kowloon Restaurant
Friday November 24, 2017   (7:00 pm)

Theatre Company of Saugus
October 2017 Newsletter
Theatre Company of Saugus performs
Jack the Ripper - The Whitechapel Musical
October 19-20-21, 26-27-28 Thu-Fri-Sat at 8:00 pm
October 22, 29 Sundays at 2:00 pm
at the Saugus American Legion 44 Taylor Street

Happy Halloween!

Trick or Treat is a fun and festive Halloween activity.
The Town of Saugus does not host or regulate Trick or Treat activities.
Generally, younger children accompanied by an adult,
start their rounds at dusk and continue for an hour or two.
Please be cautious and use common sense.
click here to view/print Trick or Treat advice from http://www.cdc.gov/family/

Your Vote Counts   -   Get Out and Vote!

Saugus has a Local Election scheduled for November 7, 2017
The Local Election is for Board of Selectmen, School Committee,
Housing Authority, and Town Meeting Members.

Saugus voting polls open at 7:00 am and close at 8:00 pm

Where do I vote?   Find your voting location - click here

For more information
Town Clerk’s Office 298 Central Street, Saugus
(781) 231 - 4101

Assistance for Saugus Veterans is available.

Programs available for financial and medical assistance
for fixed / low-income veterans, spouses, and widows.

Saugus Veterans Services Saugus Veterans Council

National Park Service Announces Update
on the replica tall ship Friendship of Salem
Salem Maritime National Historic Site

The Salem Partnership and the National Park Service are working closely
to enhance how visitors and residents alike can experience the treasure
that Friendship of Salem represents. Check the park’s website
www.nps.gov/sama for information on the ship's repairs
as well as news of her anticipated return to Derby Wharf.

Seeks Ash Landfill Closure Despite AG’s Decision
read the Press Release

Yard Sales
A permit for a yard sale is not required in the Town of Saugus,
provided the yard sale is conducted on your property
and does not encroach on Town property, i.e. sidewalks, streets, parks.

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Every day, someone somewhere in Massachusetts needs to find essential
community services: an after school program, a food bank, housing information,
job search help, legal assistance, or where to secure care for an aging parent.
Many face these challenges, but don't always know where to turn for help.

The solution is to dial 2-1-1
24 hours a day / 7 days a week Free - Confidential - Multilingual / TTY

The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry
A faith-based ministry of the churches of Saugus, and supplied by
contributions from people and organizations within our community.
Sponsored by the Saugus Faith Community.

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The Food Pantry is located at the
Cliftondale Congregational Church
50 Essex Street, Saugus, MA (781) 233-2663

Open Fridays from 9:30 am to 11:00 am

All Saugus residents who are in need are welcome.

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