Author: Alexandra Burns
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Costumes and tricks on display at Breakheart Reservation’s Annual Pet Parade
Hot dogs, a mailman, and a family sandwich shop — these were some of the costumes that dogs of all kinds donned at the Friends of Breakheart’s Fourth Annual Halloween Pet Parade last Sunday. The fundraiser, sponsored by the state’s…
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Town Meeting at Work
Four Town Meeting Committees formed in the spring are working to answer questions Saugus residents have asked for years, about the vacant schools, outdated rules, and a charter last reviewed over a decade ago. While the committees — the Zoning…
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Saugus residents voice support for proposed 32-hour workweek
Saugus residents seem enthusiastic about the idea of a national 32-hour workweek reintroduced by two lawmakers, but expressed concern about how it would be implemented. Residents interviewed for this story cited more opportunities for income, a better work-life balance, and…
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For local anglers, Arlington’s quiet waters are the lure
Trapper Markelz, a local fisherman, spends his free time outdoors catch and release fishing. Photo by Samantha Mandala Arlington’s ponds, lakes and rivers may be an overlooked fishing destination, but local anglers say they offer a quiet escape close to…